
You are techY - A Podcast for Moms New to Tech
Helping moms find flexible, meaningful, high paying work in tech. We offer training, interviews and strategies to help you find the tech job of your dreams!
Episodes
175 episodes
Ep. 177 - Consulting, Client & Delivery Ops Oh My with Jess Carter
Jess Carter, VP of Client Experience and Delivery Ops at Resultant, is a data-driven consulting leader with 10 years of experience in the industry an...
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Episode 177
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31:18

Ep. 176 - Courage is Contagious
On this episode, our host Ellen Twomey discusses the importance of authenticity and courage in the workplace through the lens of her personal experiences. She also touches on the challenges...
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Episode 176
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16:52

Ep. 175 - People Side of Tech with Erin Boomer
So often, people will say, “I’m more of a people person. Tech isn’t for me.” But believe it or not, the people side of the tech industry is just as important as the techy side. In this episode,
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Episode 175
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26:38

Ep. 173 - Your Mental Hygiene Model in Practice
“All of your thoughts are choices.” - Brooke CastilloThat simple but powerful quote can change your life if you’re ready to start getting intentional about what you’re thinking and why. Listen in to hear about The Model, a pract...
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Episode 173
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12:36

Ep. 172 - ENCORE: Founding a Tech Startup with Diane Bloodworth
Diane Bloodworth has driven multiple tech ventures across a variety of products. Join us as Diane shares her experience working and succeeding in tech and gives her advice to find your own success. Resources:...
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Episode 172
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22:14

Ep. 171 - Money Talk with Kim Seals
How do you go from receptionist to Head of HR? What steps do you take to understand your financial goals and go achieve them? Kim Seals, Senior Partner at
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Episode 171
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42:11

Ep. 170 - Portfolio Building 101
In the tech world, the name of the game is iteration. That applies to your portfolio as well. We encourage our students to get their portfolio’s to an MVP stage where they can share it and get feedback and then, you guessed it—iterate. Liste...
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Episode 170
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24:50

Ep. 169 - Chunking - A Little Bit of Tech
A major challenge in tech is the tendency to make problems too big—way too big. That can seem extremely daunting, but there is a simple solution, chunking. Breaking down roadblocks into manageable pieces and tackling them one at a time. This ep...
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Episode 169
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13:14

Ep. 168 - Your Own Personal Assistant with Tamara Lucas
Tamara Lucas, Founder and CEO of My Panda, saw a need—busy people in need of a little assistance and an obvious solution—capable peopl...
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Episode 168
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25:27

Ep. 167 - Home Chefs for All with Erica Tuggle
Have you ever found providing healthy meals for your family without sacrificing the precious time you want to spend with them to be a challenge? Well, so did this episode’s guest, Erica Tuggle. She decided to do something bold about it! She sta...
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Episode 167
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27:52

Ep. 164 - Stop Yelling at Your Husband
If you think that your husband is so frustrating, this episode might just have you rethinking what’s really on your mind. When finding our way through challenging growth, it’s easy to use our loved ones as a scapegoat. You’ve got the way, if th...
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Episode 164
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16:00

Ep. 163 - Your Age
How do you think about your age? Are you old? Young? What if your age was JUST RIGHT?! I’m another year older and age is on my mind. Let’s dive into some of the preconceived notions about age and what our age really means.
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Episode 163
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18:31

Ep. 162 - Encore: UX Freelancing with Jocelyn Buckley
Enjoy this encore episode of Success Story! Do you wonder what it is like to transition into the tech industry? In this episode, our very own Jocelyn Buckley shares her experience leveraging a background in marketing and music to unde...
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Episode 162
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29:01

Ep. 161 - Imposter Syndrome
Imposter Syndrome may be a real thing, but it isn't something you just have to live with. Learn to identify imposter syndrome and then utilize the right tools to help you overcome it so imposter syndrome won't hold you back ever again.
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Episode 161
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15:59

Ep. 160 - Why Products Fail
Let's take a look at why products fail. You might be thinking that because you're new you're new, you’d design products that are less successful. Plenty of Industry professionals fail to do even the most basic customer research, create ux th...
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Episode 160
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13:09

Ep. 159 - Starting New
Let’s talk about starting new! It’s not the same as starting over and it doesn’t have to happen at the beginning of the year. Starting new happens when we begin our journey towards a new version of yourself. It also happens every time you re...
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Episode 159
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15:42

Ep. 158- 3 Essential Cover Letter Steps
If you are joining the tech field you have had to write a cover letter which can often bring anxiety. It’s important to remember that you are looking for a career, but the company is also looking for a new teammate. Join Ellen as she shares ...
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Episode 158
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16:25

Ep. 157 - Founding a Tech Startup with Diane Bloodworth
Diane Bloodworth has driven multiple tech ventures across a variety of products. Join us as Diane shares her experience working and succeeding in tech and gives her advice to find your own success.
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Episode 157
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22:21

Ep. 156 - Get Hired Faster for More Money
Getting hired in tech starts with knowing you belong in tech. Join me as we talk about translating your skills and experiences into demonstrations of how techy you are now, not how techy you will be. Remember you are techy and companies want...
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Episode 156
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22:26

Ep. 155 - Success Story: Freelancing with Kristen Casaubon
Kristen Casaubon is a former licensed social worker and stay at home mom who has successfully transitioned into UX design as a freelancer through the You are techY program. I know you’ll be encouraged as Kristen shares how taking steps befor...
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Episode 155
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22:57

Ep. 154 - Advice to Get Hired From the Trenches
It’s 2023 and this is your year! Are you thinking about breaking into tech? Listen to the women that have been there and found success in their dream jobs! Don’t wait another year to pursue your own dreams - you deserve to do what you love a...
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Episode 154
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13:58

Ep. 153 - Success Story: UX Dream Job with Evelyn Haupt
Evelyn Haupt is a mother of her 10 year old daughter, a You are techY alum, and a UX designer. Evelyn recently found her dream job in tech and is joining the show to share insights and lessons from her techy journey. Join us as Katelyn share...
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Episode 153
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37:55

Ep. 152 - Finding Confidence to Build the Knowledge
How important is confidence in the journey to getting hired in the tech job of your dreams? It’s everything! Before you enroll in another course, tune in as I break down the steps you should take to gain the confidence you need to get hired ...
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Episode 152
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17:26
