Marie Gonzales, M.Sc., M.A.
Goddess of Technology
Goddess of Technology is an educational podcast specializing in health, cultures, arts, business and technology. GT's mission is to educate, motivate and inspire women of color in the technology industry to achieve their career goals. For the long term, GT's vision is to foster a community wherein women of color mutually empower each other on their professional growth journey by passing on their skills, knowledge, experience and wisdom to each other. My name is Marie, and I'm your podcast host. | Contact: coucou.goddess@gmail.com
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Marie Gonzales, M.Sc., M.A.
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Jul 9, 2026
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Episodes
86. Job-Search Depression: Mastering Change Amidst Economic Uncertainty 06.06.2024 24:28
Together as a community and as a team, let’s raise awareness of a critical and common, yet often overlooked challenge, not only in tech, but across all industries: job-search depression. In this podcast episode, we’re exploring the definition of job-search depression, its symptoms and most importantly, actionable steps to help everyone who wants and needs it, not only recover, but thrive. Goddess,...
85. The Real Story Behind Reality TV: The Psychology Behind Our Obsession 30.05.2024 21:53
Join me as I unravel the captivating allure of reality TV and uncover the psychological mechanisms and frameworks that keep us hooked—episode after episode. From the glitz and glamour of the Kardashians to the drama-filled lives of the Real Housewives, we'll explore it all! But it's not just about entertainment. Reality TV serves as a mirror reflecting various aspects of human behavior, relationsh...
84. Fighting FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) 23.05.2024 41:57
Goddess, join me in this deep dive into the concept of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) through which we unravel the grip it holds on our self-confidence and identify empowering strategies to break free. FOMO isn't just a trending buzzword. But it’s rather a psychological phenomenon that can affect all of us individuals across all areas of life. From scrolling through social media feeds to comparing our...
83. The Art of Self-Teaching: Learning Strategies for Autodidacts 16.05.2024 41:40
Let's explore learning strategies that can help us conquer new skills from scratch as autodidacts (people who are self-taught and self-educated). Join me as I share personal anecdotes and insights into my own journey of self-discovery through learning. From overcoming doubts to embracing the thrill of mastering something new, I'll walk you through the highs and lows of the self-taught path...
82. Halo Effect: Unveiling Biases in the Workplace 09.05.2024 27:27
In this podcast episode, I’m exposing the psychological concept of the halo effect and its significant impact on your professional career in the technology industry. Join me as I unpack the definition and the root causes of the halo effect followed by real-life examples of its manifestation in the workplace. I’ll be walking you step by step through the pros and cons of this phenomenon and ultima...
81. Unpopular Career Lessons 02.05.2024 54:15
In this episode of the Goddess of Technology podcast, I’m uncovering harsh career truths which tend to be ignored out of people’s fear of failure and in favor of more appealing-sounding, but less effective career advice. One of the world’s most profitable industries is the self-help industry. The more you allow the self-help industry to make you believe that you’re unsatisfied and that you have un...
80. The Bloody Truth Behind True Crime Content: The Risks of Excessive Consumption 25.04.2024 30:33
Ever wondered about the allure of true crime content? In this gripping episode of the Goddess of Technology podcast, I’m delving deep into the shadows of the true crime genre to uncover the truth behind its popularity and the dangers that lurk beneath its surface. Join me as I explore the very definition of 'true crime' and the myriad of channels through which it's disseminated - from...
79. The Tech of Temptation: Inside the World of Online Adult Entertainment 18.04.2024 38:08
In this podcast episode, I’m exploring the intersection of sexual desires and digital innovation by delving into the captivating world of online-based adult entertainment and sexual content - from the early days of pornographic websites to the modern landscape of sexual internet content subscription services. Join me as I embark on a journey through the history of these industries, tracing their e...
78. When A Dream Career Turns Into A Nightmare 11.04.2024 25:18
What to do if the career you once referred to as your dream career starts making you feel drained? And you're now feeling confused about what to next? If THIS is not your dream career, what is it instead? In this podcast episode, I'm sharing my personal story and recommendations on this specific challenge. If there are any additional ones that worked for you personally, I'm inviting you to share t...
77. A Radically Self-Loving Realist 04.04.2024 30:28
'You're super optimistic!' This is a compliment I've been receiving since my teenage years in both my personal and professional life – and although I'm grateful for it, I disagree with it. In this philosophical podcast episode, I'm questioning society's stereotypical definition on what it means to be an optimist, a realist and a pessimist in challenging and uncertain circumstances. Which of these...
76. University Degrees: Are They Really That Useless? 28.03.2024 51:53
In this podcast episode, I'm walking you through the pros and cons of graduating from university and a set of prompts helping you to make a decision for yourself. What's your personal take on this and why? Please feel free to share your opinion with me via the contact form linked in the general podcast description.
75. Neurodiversity Celebration Week 18.03.2024 38:43
Neurodiversity Celebration Week (NCW) is a an annual and globally implemented initiative aiming to raise awareness and help solve common stereotypes and misconceptions about neurodevelopmental disorders, learning disabilities and neurodiversity overall. This year's NCW takes place between Monday, March 18 to Sunday, March 24, 2024. In this podcast episode, I'm walking you through NCW's story and g...
74. Feeling Comfortable with Discomfort 14.03.2024 35:33
You’re feeling stressed? Meditate! You’re overthinking? Journal! You finally want to achieve your goals? Visualize! Although these pieces of advice might be constructive in some cases, we should remind ourselves of the importance of feeling comfortable with discomfort. Besides, discomfort is an integral and unavoidable part of being human, especially during certain situations - including positive...
73. Happy International Women's Day, Goddess! 07.03.2024 18:04
In this special episode on International Women's Day which is celebrated annually on March 8th, I'm introducing you to the historical milestones of International Women's Day, female game changers in the technology industry and my personal story on which women (and men ;-)) inspire me the most. Who is the woman or who are the women inspiring YOU the most? Are there any additional fun facts you'd li...
72. Making Time and Space to Recover from Illness – Whilst Being a Workaholic 29.02.2024 55:57
Feeling knocked out by a viral infection and by tonsillitis, I’m sharing my personal experience with how to make time and space to recover from illness - which I experience as particularly challenging, considering the workaholic who I am. To clarify, I’m neither intending to downplay the possible risks of being a workaholic on our health, nor do I intend to glorify, euphemize and humblebrag about...
71. Reunited with My Old Home London [the_marie_logs] 22.02.2024 35:06
I'm welcoming you to this exclusive podcast episode – 'exclusive' for the following reasons: First, I recorded it from London – one of the lovely cities I used to live and work in. Second, I recorded this episode WITHOUT ANY WIFI CONNECTION whatsoever. Goddess of 'Technology' – right. 😂
70. Finding Love in the Digital Age [Valentine's Day Special Episode] 14.02.2024 37:26
Happy Valentine’s Day, goddess! In this special podcast episode, I’m walking you through a step-by-step guide on - in case you’re ‘single and ready to mingle’ - how to maximize your opportunities to find love and - in case you’re in a relationship - how to deepen your mutual connection even further, with the help of technology. Disclaimer: I’m not a couple’s therapist, but rather a regular person...
69. Canva: The Australian Darling of Design 08.02.2024 45:19
Canva is one of the world’s most popular graphic design solutions for both individuals and businesses. Counting amongst Australia’s globally most successful technology companies, Canva is active in more than 190 countries, available in more than 100 languages and offers more than 15 billion designs to its at least 130M million monthly active users (MAUs). In this podcast episode of the Goddess of...
68. Building Trust in Business Relationships 01.02.2024 32:24
Reflecting on successful business relationships in my own career, I concluded that they all have a set of common denominators - one of which is trust : A client signs an agreement with you as a solution provider because they trust you and that you’re able to help them achieve their business goals. You hired your team of content creators because you trust them and that they’re able to help you rai...
67. Book Recommendations 25.01.2024 46:55
A bookworm since my childhood, I’d like to introduce you to my all-time favorite books in the fields of personal growth, health and business. In case you’re interested in adding any of these books to your own reading list, please feel free to find their titles and authors enlisted below: Personal Growth / Self-awareness / Health ‘Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life’ by Héctor Gar...
66. Expectation-Setting Strategies with Yourself and Others 18.01.2024 50:01
Setting expectations and boundaries enables us to be in the best possible position to achieve our goals and overall, to be in a healthy and satisfied state. The more aware we are of our own expectations and boundaries, the more focused we can be on the action items and attitudes required to actually meet them and the more deeply we’re aligned with our intuition and our authentic self. Therefore i...
65. ASMR: The Trend of Tingling Sensations 11.01.2024 12:23
ASMR (abbreviation for ‘Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response’) counts amongst the most popular trends, especially on social media. ASMR is commonly described as a combination of positive emotions and feelings and as a tingling sensation which some people experience in response to certain auditory or visual stimuli. Examples of ASMR triggers include whispering, speaking softly and listening to gent...
64. Teletherapy: My Personal Story with BetterHelp and TaskHuman 04.01.2024 56:15
‘Mental health conditions do not exist. They’re merely a lame excuse that lazy individuals came up with, so they’re no longer required to take any kind of responsibility whatsoever.’ ‘You’re receiving mental health guidance? Wow, I didn’t expect that. You don’t look insane at all. You actually look like you have your shit together.’ These are only some out of various statements stigmatizing the ac...
63. Habit-Building Strategies 28.12.2023 27:11
From meditating daily to reducing our social media consumption – our habits can have a critical impact on our well-being, health and overall satisfaction in life. Given that the start into a year inspires a lot of us to define new year's resolutions, this podcast episode is dedicated to habit-building strategies that have proven themselves as effective to me personally. If applicable, what are...
[Announcements] Goddess of Technology and FunkenMarie Merge Into One + Contact Form Update 28.12.2023 6:18
Links to the Goddess of Technology Podcast On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/goddess-of-technology/id1668465868 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6J62CSc41tV5zaMKBUsscl Link to the Updated Contact Form: In case you'd like to share ideas, constructive feedback or if you generally wish for us to connect with each other, I'd be delighted to hear from you via the...
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