2 L.I.T. Chicks (Leaders In Tech)

Join Two Lit Chicks as they chat with Cody Morris, a tech leader who radiates positivity.   Learn how to harness the power of a growth mindset, overcome challenges with optimism, and propel your career forward.   Discover practical tips for maintaining a positive attitude, the importance of emotional intelligence in the workplace, and how your vibe attracts success.   Get ready to elevate your att...

Unlocking Cybersecurity Careers: Mastering Skills Beyond Technical Knowledge.   Fern Johnson (Former CTO Vice President of PepsiCo) and Dr. Alicia Makaye are joined by two (2) Fortune 50 cyber security leaders Phil and Sean to demystify this topic for us!   Are you ready to thrive in the fast-growing field of cybersecurity?   Join us as we discuss the impressive 31% job growth projected from 2019...

In this episode of the 2 LIT Chicks Podcast, Fern Johnson and guest co-host Josie Joseph discuss the value of internships in the tech industry with three young STEM professionals for great part 2 of a 2 part internship conversation! Are internships still worth it in tech? We explore whether internships still hold the key to success in 2024's fast-paced tech industry. With the rise of AI and the sh...

In this episode of the 2 LIT Chicks Podcast, Fern Johnson and guest co-host Josie Joseph discuss the value of internships in the tech industry with three young STEM professionals for great part 1 of a 2 part internship conversation! Are internships still worth it in tech? We explore whether internships still hold the key to success in 2024's fast-paced tech industry. With the rise of AI and the sh...

In this episode of Two L.I.T. Chicks, hosts Fern Johnson and Dr. Alicia Makaye dive straight into the world of AI with special guests Dr. Geanie Asante, Amy Green, and Charles Wright.   We're talking AI and the mindset needed to implement AI into your organization, along with actionable insights that you won't want to miss.   Get ready to learn how AI can transform your work environment and what y...

Episode Update: NPower operates in nine US states and Toronto, Canada.  The recorded podcast stated the organization operates in "thirteen or fourteen states," which is not accurate. The tech industry's appetite for skilled professionals continues to grow unabated.   In this episode, Fern Johnson (Former CTO Vice President, PepsiCo) and Alicia Makaye (Air Force Veteran & Chief Outreach Officer...

On this week's (video!) episode... Fern Johnson and Dr. Alicia Makaye are joined by artist Patrick Hunter aka "Patcasso" to discuss the topic of STEM vs. STEAM. 

Happy Graduation season! In honor of all our grads, Dr. Alicia Makaye and Fern Johnson are dedicating this episode to those looking get their foot in the door of the tech world. From corporate tech to entrepreneurship, they discuss how to not only establish yourself from the start, but also how to move upwards and onwards throughout your career. 

Fern Johnson and Dr. Alicia Makaye discuss the many challenges they face as Black women in the tech industry and what steps they've taken to navigate and overcome them. 

In honor of Women's History Month, Fern Johnson and Dr. Alicia Makaye highlight some lesser known pioneers who've paved the way for women of the present and future. 

Dr. Alicia Makaye and Fern Johnson give an introduction and detail the purpose of the podcast (0:00). Dr. Makaye and Fern each provide their background and experience in the tech industry (1:09). Dr. Makaye and Fern discuss their journey into entrepreneurship, starting a business and learning on the Job (08:23). We end on partnerships and commitment to giving back (21:23).