SisterCodes

This episode marks the 20th episode of SisterCodes in 2020! We reflect on our years, the things we were happy to accomplish, the challenges we faced and what we're looking forward to in 2021!

Sistercodes is very active on Instagram and we wanted to do a whole episode dedicated to the women in tech IG community! The #WIT IG community is so supportive, kind, and uplifting and we are both so thankful for all the friends and support we've received through this community. Thank you all for supporting our podcast and we hope you're all having a wonderful holiday season! Follow us on YouTube:...

We spill the tea on someone trying to steal credit for founding the Women in Computer Science Society at her university. Hear what happened to Ashley, how she dealt with it, and tips on how to deal with someone else stealing your work. Ashley's full blog post about her experience Getting sponsorships for your club Owntrail

Ashley started her job! We discuss her experience starting a software engineering job as a new grad and share our advice on the things you should know when starting a job (especially given most companies are still virtual!). Sistercodes is also now on YouTube!! Please subscribe at bit.ly/sistercodes-youtube .

Don't know what presents to buy for the holidays? We've got you covered! In this episode of sistercodes we're sharing our favorite tech products - mostly from small, women-owned businesses! It's so important to shop local, especially this year, and we encourage you to support small businesses that are women-owned and/or owned by POC. Sistercodes is also now on YouTube!! Please subscribe at bit.ly/...

How many ads do you see per day? In 1970 it was 500-1600 ads per day, in 2007 around 5,000 per day, and in 2020 it's estimated that a person sees 6,000-10,000 ads per day . In this episode of sistercodes, we're talking about the effects of encountering so many ads per day and ways you can limit the personalized ads you see. We also talk about the new Instagram layout (swapped activity with shoppin...

Have you ever wondered why all virtual assistants are feminine? We dive into the tech behind virtual assistants, the gender stereotypes they perpetuate and other ramifications of feminine virtual assistants. https://www.geekwire.com/2016/why-is-ai-female-how-our-ideas-about-sex-and-service-influence-the-personalities-we-give-machines/ https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2016/03/why-do-s...

On this episode of sistercodes, we're talking about taboo topics in tech! We discuss normalizing salary discussions among coworkers, saying no to opportunities that don't align with your interests and values, setting boundaries for work and life, and taking all your sick days whether for mental or physical health. Links: @herfirst100k Illegal for employers to ask 'What is your current salary?' in...

Accessibility in tech is incredibly important - how can we start building inclusive products without considering everyone's experiences? Today we speak with our first ever guest speaker - Victoria Berkowitz. Victoria will talk about how able-bodied developers can bring an inclusive and accessibility mindset to the products their building, the ways that companies can support accessibility, and so m...

Did you know that women make 82 cents for every one dollar men make? One of the main reasons cited for the gender pay gap is that fewer women negotiate their salary. Negotiation can be scary especially if this is your first time negotiating your salary but it's especially important to make sure you're being paid your worth! We talk about our experiences negotiating job offers and asking for raises...

In this episode of sister codes, we're talking about software engineering tools you use in the tech industry! From Agile and SCRUM practices to Git and software version control, we're covering it all.   JIRA, IntelliJ vs. VSCode, Confluence, Git vs. SVN, Outlook, Zoom vs. Teams vs. Hangouts Links: @_steph.js Build Your Own Link in Bio Agile Introduction GitHub Introduction

In this episode of sistercodes, we're talking all about how to start your own business! Ashley owns her design company - A Llewellyn Designs - where she provides web, logo, and graphic design services for clients and Kaylee owns JustACoderThing and has a passive income stream. Ashley also has an Etsy shop - StudioByAshley - where she sells women in tech merch that she designs herself. We're talkin...

Today we dive into burnout and balance from our perspectives of the 8th month of working remotely and 3rd month of job hunting during the COVID-19 pandemic. We also give some tips on how to maintain balance and avoid burnout as well as discuss some helpful studies and technologies that help us do this.  Alcohol and its impact on sleep - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2775419/ Me...

Are you going to vGHC? Grace Hopper Celebration is the world's largest gathering of women technologists annually and its usually centered around a massive career fair where companies of all shapes and sizes are eager to recruit women in STEM. This year, Anita B announced that the virtual career fair will not be taking place so we sat down to talk through our experience, our perspectives, and how y...

In this episode of sistercodes we’re talking about tech interviews ! We're covering (almost!) all aspects of technical interviews including elevator pitches, zoom backgrounds, organization tips, and good questions to ask your interviewer. As always you can find us over on Instagram @sistercodes !

Is your phone listening to you? Just how much personal data are Google and Facebook collecting on you and selling to advertisers? How can you improve your data privacy online? In this episode of sistercodes we're discussing data privacy and regulation and everything that comes along with it. We're talking about the tradeoff between a free platform and giving away your personal data, bringing regul...

Today we're talking all about what it means to be a tech "influencer". We cover everything from content creation to building a following and how influencers make their dough. 

Today we're talking about our journeys into tech - from playing Frogger on a Commodore 64 to graduating with Computer Science degrees and starting jobs in finance! 😅 In this episode we talk about steep learning curves, the importance of resilience, and ego problems in tech.

What does it mean to be a woman of color? Today we'll be talking about the term women of color, our own identities, and our experiences as multiracial women in tech. Here are some helpful links to read up more on this important topic: - https://builtin.com/women-tech/women-in-tech-workplace-statistics - "The “broken rung” is even more broken for women of color , who only make up 18% of entry-level...

In this episode of sistercodes we're talking about how covid has affected our jobs and everyday lives, and what constitutes a 'tech' company. During quarantine, Kaylee has switched teams, moved out of her NY apartment, and is still trying to find a good work-life balance while Ashley has graduated, had her work start date delayed, and is getting back to her passions including blogging and graphic...

Welcome to sistercodes, a podcast hosted by Ashley and Kaylee - we're sisters who talk about their journey in tech. We're excited to share our experiences working in technology and get real with what it's really like being a minority in one of the fastest growing industries in the world!