The Glowing in Tech podcast celebrates successful women in tech. The hosts highlight issues and career challenges faced by minorities in the sector. The conversations often address news and advances in tech. These topics range from cybersecurity to artificial intelligence and data science. Special guests include owners of tech startups and engineers with different backgrounds.
The show's cohosts are software engineers Amber Shand and Jessie Auguste. They went from nontechnical backgrounds to thriving coding careers. It was a challenging jump for Amber and Jessie. They share their rocky paths to tech career success on the podcast. After overcoming many challenges to achieve their dreams, the duo decided to help others. This show is one of several initiatives Amber and Jessie championed.
With the goal of fair representation, the podcast focuses on empowering Black women. For years, the tech industry seemed like the exclusive domain of specific demographics. Amber and Jessie are in the ranks of those trying to change this narrative. Through this and their website, they are contributing to many changes in the industry. Amber and Jessie offer encouragement and resources for current and would-be techies.
Each episode features interviews with successful people across the tech landscape. They tell their inspiring tales of grit, tenacity, and self-belief. One such guest is robotics engineer and creative technologist Eneni Abban. She discusses the discipline she gained from attending a Nigerian boarding school and more. Laughter mingles with many helpful pieces of information in the podcast episode.
Glowing in Tech is like listening to intelligent friends enjoying each other's company. Amber and Jessie's passion for their field is evident and authentic. The two know their stuff and are happy to share. Most podcast episodes are under 30 minutes.
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