Bytes, Bits & Brilliance: Career Insights and Inspiration
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Bytes, Bits & Brilliance: Career Insights and Inspiration is your guide to building a thriving, long-lasting career.
This season, we’re diving into both the technical and human elements of a thriving career—exploring career strategy, leadership, and the evolving mindsets that fuel success, alongside deeper dives into cutting-edge technology tools, emerging industry trends, and critical technical skills.
With a mix of expert conversations and personal reflections, this season is about equipping you with the insights, strategies, and inspiration to move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Join us as we decode the wisdom of those who’ve forged their own paths and gain the insights you need to shape yours.
The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are personal and not reflective of any employer.
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S3E12 Building Stronger Leaders, Teams, and Workplace Culture with Larissa Fitzhugh
Send us Fan MailWhat if the key to better leadership, stronger teams, and healthier workplace culture starts with one thing—self-awareness?In this episode, I sit down with Larissa Fitzhugh, founder…
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S3E9 Mastering the Art of Authentic Storytelling in Job Interviews (Guest: Natasha Schwartz)
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S3E8 Revolutionizing Hiring: How Better Conversations Can Bridge Skills Gaps & Improve Retention (Guest: Tara Turk-Haynes)
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S3E6 The Power of the Pause: Redefining Success Through Sabbaticals with Nyam Adodoadji
Send us Fan MailWhat if hitting pause could become the most powerful move in your career?In this honest and soul-stirring episode of Bytes, Bits, and Brilliance, Dawn sits down with Nyam, a digital…
S3E5 Beyond the Title: Authentic Leadership, Identity, and Wellness in Tech with Ali Ovalle
Send us Fan MailIn this intimate and honest conversation, Dawn reconnects with longtime friend and former mentor Ali, an Afro-Latina, Caribbean-born technologist whose journey spans cybersecurity,…
S3E4 Beyond Listening: Co-Creating Brilliant Communities in the Age of AI
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S3E3 Building Inclusive Tech Futures: Workforce Pipelines, Change Management, Mentorship (Guest Feevan Megersa)
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S3E2 AI, Audacity & the Future of Cyber Careers with Rob T. Lee
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S3E1 Season 3 Kickoff: Finding Your Voice and Leading with Intention in an AI Era
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Season 3 of Bytes, Bits, and Brilliance! 🎙️In this solo episode, I share my vision for the season ahead.This season is all about intention, courage, and authentic…
S2E51 S2 Finale | For the Listeners – The Heart Behind the Mic
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S2E48 Closing Season 2: Reclaiming Voice, Scale & Authority
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