M&P EP. 243 Aniza Brown, RosieProject

In this episode of the Meat and Potatoes podcast, we sit down with Aniza Brown, the dynamic CEO of The Rosie Project. Aniza shares her inspiring journey and the impactful work her organization is doing to remove barriers for military spouses entering the tech industry. From providing daycare and laptops to offering comprehensive IT training, The Rosie Project is making a significant difference in the lives of military families.   00:04 Introduction to Aniza Brown and The Rosie Project 00:35 Aniza's involvement in aerospace and defense 01:05 Overview of The Rosie Project 01:49 Expansion plans and international locations 03:17 The importance of community and overcoming imposter syndrome 04:38 The growth and success of The Rosie Project 07:16 Support from the state of Utah and other partners 09:09 Finding facilitators and building community at new locations 11:03 Job placements and the importance of certifications 13:09 The role of Weber State and other educational partners 16:28 Aniza's personal battle with breast cancer and its impact on the project 20:04 Future plans and team expansion 21:48 The inspiration behind The Rosie Project and Rosie the Riveter   If you enjoyed this video and want to support us please leave a LIKE, write a comment on this video and Share it with your friends. Subscribe to our channel on YouTube and click the icon for notifications when we add a new video. Let us know in the comments if you have any questions.    Our website: https://www.siliconslopes.com Show links: https://www.rosieproject.org   Social: Twitter - https://twitter.com/siliconslopes Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/siliconslopes/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/silicon-slopes/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aEtQ1KJrWhJ3C2JnzXysw