Tech Intersect™ with Prof Tonya M. Evans

Kudos, Questions, Comments? Send it here.This episode of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast marks a major milestone ... my 30th episode! {cue the marching band and confetti!} This show is part passion project and part edutainment opportunity to explore and celebrate the future of money, entrepreneurship and work in the fourth industrial revolution. And it has been an incredible way to connect with fantastic listeners like YOU and with so many amazing new and notable experts in law, business, and technology. This is a special episode from a conversation I had with my business partner and one of my dearest friends, Shontavia Johnson. She is the owner of the Brand and Business Academy and also an Associate Vice President for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Clemson University. This week we went live on the Shontavia Show to talk about Academic Entrepreneurship. We explored how to leverage expertise as an educator and academic in the real world and how to create entrepreneurial opportunities without reinventing the wheel in order to build your own brand regardless of where you land on the tenure track and beyond.Whether you’re new to Tech Intersect™ or have been riding with me since the first episode with best-selling author of Secure the Seat, Minda Harts, I appreciate you. Thank you for help me to amplify the show’s reach. Keep up the great support! Be sure to like, comment and share this podcast with anyone who is ready to prepare for their future, today. SPONSORED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY There’s a more cost effective and time-efficient way to reach your leading-edge learning and earning goals, to put you ahead of the stiff competition in this fast-paced, tech-driven economy.You need skills. Credentials. An advantage. And Tonya Evans can help! She empowers underestimated life-long learners traditionally locked out of tech and finance to take control of their financial futures and participate in the new digital cash economy safely, legally and confidently in a welcoming space so they can stay ahead of the curve and create autonomy, opportunity and generational wealth in the fast-paced, tech-driven world. Ready for your advantage? Learn more about From Cash to Crypto™ at AdvantageEvans.com. Guest social assets: Web: Shontavia.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/shontaviajesq/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShontaviaJEsqQuestions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect Instagram @TechIntersect Web: http://www.TechIntersectPodcast.com  Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/gKqDyP  Rapternal Music (Regulate and Regulate & The Rabbit Hole by Notty Prod licensed via Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Produced by Tonya M. Evans for Advantage Evans, LLC

Kudos, Questions, Comments? Send it here.In this episode, I speak with library-of-the-future software veteran Tony Zanders who is also founder and CEO of SkillType, a company and product Tony created to help people to increase their industry-relevant skills and credentials and also to help libraries and information professionals with job skill analysis and development. The ultimate goal is to “future-proof” the information industry and remove the unnecessary dividing line between education, upskilling and work. Skilltype is reimaginging professional development and it’s not a moment too soon. Access to information and the ability to upskill and reskill virtually is critically important. The pandemic has definitely shined a light on this reality. Employers are now returning to training their workforce.  So Tony has positioned Skilltype to leverage that need in order to empower the information professionals industry on both sides of the education vs work divide. Skilltype is in Beta right now. So catch this amazing project on the way up! Drop a comment and let me know what you think about this episode and the future of work.SPONSORED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY There’s a more cost effective and time-efficient way to reach your leading-edge learning and earning goals, to put you ahead of the stiff competition in this fast-paced, tech-driven economy.You need skills. Credentials. An advantage. And Tonya Evans can help! She empowers underestimated life-long learners traditionally locked out of tech and finance to take control of their financial futures and participate in the new digital cash economy safely, legally and confidently in a welcoming space so they can stay ahead of the curve and create autonomy, opportunity and generational wealth in the fast-paced, tech-driven world. Ready for your advantage? Learn more about From Cash to Crypto™ at AdvantageEvans.cocm.Guest social assets: Bio: https://www.bu.edu/library/profile/tony-zanders/SkillType: https://www.skilltype.com/aboutLinks: Future of Information Professionals Microsoft launches initiative to help 25 million people worldwide acquire the digital skills needed in a COVID-19 economyContact:Questions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect Instagram @TechIntersect Web: http://www.TechIntersectPodcast.com  Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/gKqDyP Rapternal Music (Regulate and Regulate & The Rabbit Hole by Notty Prod licensed via Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Produced by Tonya M. Evans for Advantage Evans, LLC

Kudos, Questions, Comments? Send it here.In this episode of Tech Intersect, I speak with Jill Carlson (now Jill Gunter), co-founder at Open Money Initiative and principal at Slow Ventures. Slow Ventures invests at the center of technology and on the edges of science, society, and culture. And it gives founders the resources, connections, experiences, and empathy required to build strong, sustainable companies. During this conversation, Jill shares helpful tools and tips for how activists, organizers and protestors can and should manage their online activity and digital footprint to protect their privacy. We also talk more generally about the value of tech, the critical importance for women, in particular, to embrace tech and the need for safe, supportive spaces in which to learn, excel and to participate fully in the fourth industrial (r)evolution!SPONSORED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY If you believe traditional education costs too much, takes too long, and offers no guarantees of a job upon graduation. You’re right. You need new economy skills and in demand credentials. You need an advantage and you need it now more than ever.While everyone else is sitting on the sidelines believing cryptocurrency is just for drug dealers and money launderers (spoiler alert … it’s not), Bitcoin, first created in 2009 and trading in 2013 at only around $13.50 USD/coin, is now valued in the thousands. Find out why and learn the difference between a blockchain and Bitcoin. Learn how to safely and legally buy, hold, invest and trade cryptocurrency and the legal ramifications. And if you don’t already own crypto, I’ll help you buy your first Bitcoin! Find out how.Guest social assets: Twitter: https://twitter.com/jillrgunter Web: https://www.jillrcarlson.com/Links: Jill’s Tweet thread How to Protest Without Sacrificing Your Digital Privacy (Vice)Going to a Protest? How to Protect Your Digital Privacy (Time)Contact:Questions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect Instagram @TechIntersect Web: http://www.TechIntersectPodcast.com  Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/gKqDyP Rapternal Music (Regulate and The Rabbit Hole) by Notty Productions is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.Produced by Tonya M. EvaRegulate & The Rabbit Hole by Notty Prod licensed via Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Produced by Tonya M. Evans for Advantage Evans, LLC

Kudos, Questions, Comments? Send it here.In this episode of Tech Intersect, I speak with Mitchell Earl, COO of Praxis – a business bootcamp and job placement program for entrepreneurial young professionals who want more than college. He's the author of Don’t Do Stuff You Hate. Previsously, he’s served as Marketing Director at a career-launch startup.  Chief of Staff at an accounting tech startup. And waaay back in the day, he was an early employee at a media startup.Mitchell’s belief that “it’s difficult to find real success unless you prioritize fulfillment,” is the absolute truth. Successfully earning a great income, building wealth, mastering a skill, earning a credential? Whose are all important, tobe sure. But ultimately the intrinsic achievements of making a difference, following your passions, and using your talents is where were true fulfillment and peace is found. There is something for everyone in this episode. Enjoy!SPONSORED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMYThere’s a more cost effective and time-efficient way to reach your leading-edge learning and earning goals, to put you ahead of the stiff competition in this fast-paced, tech-driven economy.Considering the broken state of ‘higher’ education, there has to be a better way. The fact is, traditional education costs too much, takes too long, and offers no guarantees of a job upon graduation. You need skills. Credentials. An advantage. Upcoming sessions: From Cash to Crypto: Buying Your First Bitcoin (6/30-7/14)  Guest social assets: Web: MitchellEarl.comTwitter: @mitchell_earlLinks: Buy Mitchell's book "Don't Do Stuff You HATE!"Mitchell's podcastMaslow's Hierarchy of NeedsSeven Essential Keys to Finding Fulfillment at WorkContact:Questions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect Instagram @TechIntersect Web: http://www.TechIntersectPodcast.com  Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/gKqDyPRapternal Music (Regulate and The Rabbit Hole) by Notty Productions is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.Produced by Tonya M. Evans for FYOS Entertainment,Regulate & The Rabbit Hole by Notty Prod licensed via Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Produced by Tonya M. Evans for Advantage Evans, LLC

Kudos, Questions, Comments? Send it here.Isaiah Jackson, also known as Bitcoin Zay, is the author of “Bitcoin and Black America”, a book that explores the synergy between Bitcoin, blockchain technology and economic empowerment in black and brown communities, in particular. Isaiah is also Community Manager for Metronome and co-host of the popular YouTube show, “The Gentlemen of Crypto”, which has over 500 episodes and 20+ hrs of tutorials. He is also a member of the Digital Currency Council, a Certified Bitcoin Professional (C4 Consortium) and the owner of a Bitcoin ATM.Be sure to check out Bitcoin and Black America to explore how to empower black, brown and underserved communities by incorporating cryptocurrency in your business, job and educational institution. And save 20% when you use my code, TECHINTERSECT. **SPONSORED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY** There’s a more cost effective, time-efficient way to reach your leading-edge learning and earning goals, to put you ahead of the stiff competition in this fast-paced, tech-driven economy.Traditional education costs too much, takes too long, and offers no guarantees of a job upon graduation. You need skills. Credentials. An advantage. And you need it now. Get on the fast track to learn and earn and stay ahead of the curve.Upcoming online courses:COURSE: From Cash to Crypto: Buying Your First Bitcoin (6/30-7/14)weekly live videoconferencing coaching callsreplaysstep-by-step instruction“wallet” setup and $10 of Bitcoin24/7 access to contentonline communityClick here if you're ready for an ADVANTAGELINKSBitcoin and Black America: https://bitcoinandblackamerica.com/Twitter: @bitcoinzayInstagram: @bitcoinzayllcTech Intersect 26: Cleve Mesidor-Reflections on Juneteenth, Crypto & the Future of Financial FreedomJuneteenth: Our Other Independence DayBlockchain explained at 5 levels of difficultyContact: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect Instagram @TechIntersect Web: TechIntersectPodcast.com  Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/gKqDyP Rapternal Music (Regulate and Regulate & The Rabbit Hole by Notty Prod licensed via Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Produced by Tonya M. Evans for Advantage Evans, LLC

Kudos, Questions, Comments? Send it here.In this episode of Tech Intersect, I speak with Cleve Mesidor, founder of LOGOS, the first decentralized social platform exclusively for activists. Logos leverages blockchain technology to deliver a decentralized, secure, protected network - ensuring trolls and their fake profiles are barred and provocative works are not censored. This unique, peer to peer experience seeks to empower disruptors to reach contemporaries globally and make meaningful connections to support positive social evolution and equality. Previously, Cleve served as an Obama Presidential Appointee, working as Director of Public Affairs for the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration, where she was charged with promoting White House economic programs and national public-private partnerships to advance innovation and entrepreneurship.In this episode, we have an authentic and empowering conversation about race, crypto, and financial inclusion. We explore the importance of education in black and brown communities by dramatically reducing barriers to entry and participation. And we also explore the importance of the lessons of freedom from Juneteenth as context for the broader conversation of economic empowerment. I know you’ll learn a lot. And I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we enjoyed having it.**EPISODE SPONSORED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY** There’s a more cost effective, time-efficient way to reach your leading-edge learning and earning goals, to put you ahead of the stiff competition in this fast-paced, tech-driven economy.The fact is, traditional education costs too much, takes too long, and offers no guarantees of a job upon graduation. You need skills. Credentials. An advantage. And you need it now. Get on the fast track to learn and earn and stay ahead of the curve.Upcoming online courses & free webinars:COURSE: From Cash to Crypto: Buying Your First Bitcoin (6/30-7/14)WEBINAR: Crypto 101: The Digital Cash EconomyGuest contact: Twitter: @CMesiWeb: MyLOGOS.io Links: Juneteenth: Our Other Independence DayExplain Bitcoin Like I'm 5 Years OldBlockchain explained at 5 levels of difficultyQuestions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect Instagram @TechIntersect Web: http://www.TechIntersectPodcast.com  Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/gKqDyP Rapternal Music (Regulate and Regulate & The Rabbit Hole by Notty Prod licensed via Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Produced by Tonya M. Evans for Advantage Evans, LLC

Kudos, Questions, Comments? Send it here.In this episode of Tech Intersect, I speak with Latesha Byrd. Latesha’s work is centered at the intersection of self-discovery, career empowerment and life visioning. She is the founder of Byrd Career Consulting, a 100%-women employed consulting agency based in Charlotte, NC, which has provided career development coaching and resources to 900+ professionals in over 30 industries within the US and internationally. Her clients have increased their salaries combined over $3 million, landing jobs at top companies such as LinkedIn, Google, Amazon, KPMG, E&Y, Salesforce, Department of Homeland Security and more. Latesha is also an Adjunct Faculty at the North Carolina A&T State University, and a Certified Life and Career Coach. If she’s not coaching or speaking, she’s recording her weekly career advice podcast with Living Corporate, The Link Up With Latesha.We talk about the biggest setbacks challenges people face in the job market and Latesha offers her "Three Rs" as actionable steps for you to use to not only survive but thrive in your career.**EPISODE SPONSORED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY** There’s a more cost effective and time-efficient way to reach your leading-edge learning and earning goals, to put you ahead of the stiff competition in this fast-paced, tech-driven economy.If you believe traditional education costs too much, takes too long, and offers no guarantees of a job upon graduation. You’re right. You need new economy skills and in demand credentials. You need an advantage and you need it now more than ever.I can help!Upcoming sessions: From Cash to Crypto: Buying Your First Bitcoin (6/30-7/14) Pre-enroll by June 8 (originally May 31) for BONUS crypto tax session + Cointracker membership Register Right!: Protect Your IP, Brand & Business (7/21-8/4) Pre-enroll by June 21 for BONUS session for coaching to register your mark! **END OF AD**Guest social assets: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Latesha_ByrdWeb: https://www.lateshabyrd.com/Newsletter: for weekly career gems: http://bit.ly/careergemsContact:Questions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect Instagram @TechIntersect Web: http://www.TechIntersectPodcast.com  Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/gKqDyPRapternal Music (Regulate and The Rabbit Hole) by Notty Productions is licensed under a Regulate & The Rabbit Hole by Notty Prod licensed via Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Produced by Tonya M. Evans for Advantage Evans, LLC

Kudos, Questions, Comments? Send it here.In this episode of Tech Intersect, I speak with Dante Disparte, vice chairman and head of policy and communications for the Libra Association, an independent membership organization focused on creating a stablecoin that supports a financially-inclusive digital future. He is also the founder and chairman of Risk Cooperative and serves on the Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Advisory Council. Now one year into the LibraCoin Project, Dante and I delve into an illuminating conversation about its evolution, current status as of May 2020, the Facebook privacy controversy and testimony before the United States Congress and regulatory landscape, and plans for the fall 2020 launch in the United States and beyond to empower the unbanked and underbanked around the world. And our discussion takes place in the midst of the COVID19 pandemic, which has helped make the case even more clear cryptographically secured digital, user-directed, low cost, contactless payments.  **SPONSORED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY** There’s a more cost effective and time-efficient way to reach your leading-edge learning and earning goals, to put you ahead of the stiff competition in this fast-paced, tech-driven economy.Considering the broken state of ‘higher’ education, there has to be a better way. The fact is, traditional education costs too much, takes too long, and offers no guarantees of a job upon graduation. You need skills. Credentials. An advantage. Upcoming sessions:From Cash to Crypto: Buying Your First Bitcoin (6/30-7/14) Pre-enroll by May 31 for BONUS crypto tax session + Cointracker membership Register Right!: Protect Your IP, Brand & Business (7/21-8/4) Pre-enroll by June 21 for BONUS session for coaching to register your mark! Ready for an advantage? Inquire now!Guest social assets: Twitter: @DDisparteLinks: About Libra: https://libra.org/en-US/Tonya’s interview with Tom Merritt: Don’t Fear the Libra (re: Facebook’s corporate currency initiative) on The Daily Tech Show with Tom Merritt (Aug. 10, 2019)Questions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect and Instagram @TechIntersect Web: TechIntersectPodcast.com & AdvantageEvans.comMailing ListRapternal Music (Regulate and The Rabbit Hole) bRegulate & The Rabbit Hole by Notty Prod licensed via Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Produced by Tonya M. Evans for Advantage Evans, LLC

Kudos, Questions, Comments? Send it here.In this episode, I chat with Jimmy Song. He's is a cowboy-hat sportin’ Bitcoin educator, developer, "maximalist and entrepreneur. Jimmy is also the author of Programming Bitcoin and The Little Bitcoin Book. In addition, he’s a Bitcoin Fellow at Blockchain Capital, a lecturer at the University of Texas, internationally renowned speaker, avid open source contributor, mostly in Bitcoin, and the instructor of a 2-day workshop for programmers, called Programming Blockchain. Educating developers for the ecosystem is his passion and so is the past, present and future if Bitcoin. Time to listen, learn and leverage™. Let's get started!***SPONSORED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY***There’s a more cost effective and time-efficient way to reach your leading-edge learning and earning goals, to put you ahead of the stiff competition in this fast-paced, tech-driven economy. Considering the broken state of ‘higher’ education, there has to be a better way. The fact is, traditional education costs too much, takes too long, and offers no guarantees of a job upon graduation.Upcoming sessions:From Cash to Crypto: Buying Your First BitcoinRegister Right! Key Strategies to Protect Your IP, Brand & BusinessCourses begin the July 2020. Pre-enroll for savings (space limited)! Get the ADVANTAGE to learn and earn today: AdvantageEvans.com/contact***END OF ADVERTISEMENT*** Guest social assets: Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmysongBooks: http://amzn.to/2RSlnTb https://amzn.to/31RnTOtCourse: programmingblockchain.comLinks: Programming BitcoinThe Little Bitcoin Book. Blockchain and Cryptocurrency, Explained  (by Tonya M. Evans) [video]Questions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect Instagram @TechIntersect Web: http://www.TechIntersectPodcast.com  Get early-access and subscriber exclusives: http://eepurl.com/gKqDyPRapternal Music (Regulate and Regulate & The Rabbit Hole by Notty Prod licensed via Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Produced by Tonya M. Evans for Advantage Evans, LLC

Kudos, Questions, Comments? Send it here.In this episode of Tech Intersect, I speak with Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®. She is a personal finance expert, speaker, and author of 15 money-management books, including the New York Times bestseller Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom. Lynnette has been seen on more than 1,000 TV segments nationwide, including television appearances on Oprah, Dr. Phil, The Dr. Oz Show, The Steve Harvey Show, Good Morning America, The TODAY Show, CNBC and many more. A former financial news journalist, Lynnette now co-owns TheMoneyCoach.net LLC, a financial education company that she runs with her husband, Earl Cox. Together, they offer financial education consulting services, courses and workshops.Lynnette shares a treasure trove of information about navigating the stimulus package rules for individuals and small businesses and she shares sound strategies on managing your money and not only protecting but maximizing your credit rating even in times of crisis. We also talk about entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship where you can be entrepreneurial even in corporate America or academia. Time to listen, learn and leverage. Let’s get started!Guest social assets: Blog: https://askthemoneycoach.com/blog/The Money Coach® University: https://askthemoneycoach.com/courses/ Links: Top Questions About Your Stimulus Payment with AnswersNew 401(k) rules under the CARES ActThe CARES Act Economic Impact Payments: Are You Eligible?Contact:Questions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect Instagram @TechIntersect Web: http://www.TechIntersectPodcast.com  Get early access and curated exclusive content: http://eepurl.com/gKqDyP Want early access to episodes, exclusive content including full show notes, live video chats and replays, a copy of e-books, webinars and access to courses in the Advantage Evans Academy? Subscribe to Advantage Evans™ Plus, Advantage Evans Premium™ or Advantage Evans Pro™Rapternal Music (Regulate and The Rabbit Hole) by Notty Productions is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.Produced by TonRegulate & The Rabbit Hole by Notty Prod licensed via Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Produced by Tonya M. Evans for Advantage Evans, LLC