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Bytes, Bits & Brilliance: Career Insights and Inspiration

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Bytes, Bits & Brilliance: Career Insights and Inspiration

Breaking Barriers: Building Confidence and Authenticity in Tech Careers (Guest: JT Taylor)

May 12, 2025 • Dawn Butler • Season 2 • Episode 8

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In this episode, I sit down with JT Taylor, the visionary leader behind our non-profit, Black IT Academy (BITA).

JT shares his inspiring journey through the tech industry, from overcoming the glass ceiling without a college degree to embracing leadership roles in customer success management.

We dive deep into the importance of confidence, networking, and continuous learning, especially for underrepresented professionals.

Our conversation explores how balancing professionalism with personal authenticity can open doors, why embracing your true self attracts opportunities, and how building confidence one step at a time can transform your career.

We also discuss the value of humility, asking questions, and speaking up, even about the small things.

Whether you’re just starting out, pivoting, or climbing the tech ladder, this episode is packed with actionable insights for career development, personal growth, and thriving as your authentic self in the global tech landscape.

Reminding you to Work Smart, Live Balanced, and Thrive in your Career Journey.

How to connect with us:

Dawn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnbutler1/

JT: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josetaylor06/

BITA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/black-it-academy/

BITA Discord: https://discord.gg/yBEM5zjV

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