Tech Intersect™ with Prof Tonya M. Evans

Kudos, Questions, Comments? Send it here.In this episode, I welcome Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein, Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy and Core Faculty Member in Women’s Studies at the University of New Hampshire. She is also a columnist for New Scientist. Her work exists at the intersection of particle physics and astrophysics. She is primarily a theoretical researcher, but has deep knowledge of, and connection to, observational astronomy. Essence Magazine recognized her as one of 15 Black Women Who Are Paving the Way in STEM and Breaking Barriers. Her work has been featured in several venues, including Huffington Post, Gizmodo, Nylon, and the African-American Intellectual History Society. And in 2017, she received the LGBT+ Physicists Acknowledgement of Excellence Award for Years of Dedicated Effort in Changing Physics Culture to be More Inclusive and Understanding Toward All Marginalized Peoples. Guest social assets: Twitter: https://twitter.com/IBJIYONGIWeb: http://www.cprescodweinstein.com/Blog @ Medium: https://medium.com/@chandaTranscription: COMING SOON!Advantage Evans Members: Full Show Notes and Bonus Material Contact:Questions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect Instagram @TechIntersect Web: http://www.TechIntersectPodcast.com  Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/gKqDyP Want early access to episodes, exclusive content including full show notes, live video chats and replays, a copy of my e-book, The Gen Xers Guide to Upskilling for a Web 3.0 World and self-guided course of the same name? Subscribe to Advantage Evans™ Plus, Advantage Evans Premium™ or Advantage Evans Pro™: https://techintersectpodcast.com/advantage-evans/ 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 Evans for FYOS Entertainment, LLC, and Stephanie Renee for Soul Sanctuary, Inc.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 Arlan Hamilton, founder and managing partner of the venture capital firm, Backstage Capital. Arlan built this fund from the ground up, while experiencing homelessness. Literally. Backstage Capital addresses funding disparities in tech by investing in high-potential underestimated founders (people of color, women, and/or members of the LGBTQ community. Started from scratch, Backstage has now raised more than $7 million and invested in more than 130 startup companies led by underestimated founders. See amazing Arlan’s fireside chat with Shontavia Johnson and me during the Phoenix Rising Summit: Crisis-Proof Your Career & Monday (4/19/2020) with some never-before shared insights, experiences and encouraging words (streaming replay access for the entire event that includes this chat available for purchase at PhoenixRisingSummit.com). She also hosts the Your First Million Podcast and recently launched two long-anticipated projects. Her first book, It’s About Damn Time (business/inspiration/self-help), hits the shelves on May 5th. And she recently launched her informative and invaluable course, Raising Capital for Your Company from Scratch via Teachable. Tech Intersect listeners receive 50% off the course with the code TECHINTERSECT (now $360, $900 beginning May 5th). Some takeaways from this episode and It’s About Damn Time: Decision points matter. And so do relationships, authenticity, a positive intention in everything you do and a dogged determination to see your life beyond your present circumstances. Use Arlan’s journey and book as a source of encouragement, inspiration and information. Please share your thoughts ahas and selahs in the comments. And as you read the book, share your favorite parts and how you plan to turn being underestimated into your greatest advantage! Guest social assets:Twitter: @ArlanWasHereWeb: https://backstagecapital.com/Links:Register for Arlan’s class [affiliate link] with code TECHINTERSECT for 50% discount off early access price of $360 ($900 beginning May 5th)Buy It’s About Damn Time (Amazon)Backstage capital’s Arlan Hamilton Brings Diversity to Venture CapitalJust 0.2% of VC funding goes to black women founders. Backstage Capital founder Arlan Hamilton wants to close that gap Contact: Questions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect Instagram @TechIntersect Web: 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 Barlett D. Morgan who shares his perspectives on data privacy in Barbados as well as the Caribbean at large, and key practical steps organizations can and must take to develop and manage robust privacy compliance programs that reflect the realities of a global digital world. We also talk, more generally, about ways for individuals to remain safer when communicating and transacting online. This includes ways to protect your devices and safeguard your data.Guest social assets:Twitter: @BartlettMorganWebsites:http://www.bartlettmorgan.com https://lexcaribbean.com/attorneys/bartlett-morgan.htmlQuestions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.comContact:Questions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect Instagram @TechIntersect Web: http://www.TechIntersectPodcast.com  Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/gKqDyPWant early access to episodes, exclusive content including full show notes, live video chats and replays, a copy of my e-book, The Gen Xers Guide to Upskilling for a Web 3.0 World and self-guided course of the same name? Subscribe to Advantage Evans™ Plus, Advantage Evans Premium™ or Advantage Evans Pro™~~~~~~~~~**Get one year FREE PRO membership**VIP “first listen” access 48 hours before the publicinvitations to free live member-only Tech Intersect Connect™ video chatsdiscounts on webinars and other online contentcomplimentary copy of my forthcoming e-book, The Gen Xers Guide to Upskilling in a Web 3.0 World (coming soon)unlimited access to Tech Intersect Connect™ video chat replaysunlimited access to webinars and other online contentexclusive access to bonus episodesunlimited access to the self-guided course, The Gen Xers Guide to Upskilling in a Web 3.0 World (coming soon)group coaching calls for life of membershipJOIN NOW~~~~~~~~~Links: Bartlett Morgan discusses data protection: https://livestream.com/accounts/686369/events/8843532/videos/197440764/player?width=640&height=360&enableInfo=true&defaultDrawer=&autoPlay=false&mute=false [video]Barbados Data Protection Bill 2019: 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 special episode of Tech Intersect, I’m taking a break from interviews this week to share a conversation with my amazing LIT Braintrust, business partner, Shontavia Johnson, an attorney and intellectual property expert like me and host of the Shontavia Show on YouTube. She’s also co-host of our company podcast, the hashtag So Very LIT Podcast, which you can find on Anchor.We sat down this week to talk about the upcoming virtual summit we’re hosting, the Phoenix Rising Summit on April 19th. We’re bringing together experts Minda Harts the CEO of The Memo, LLC and author of The Memo (whom I interviewed on episode 1 of Tech Intersect) and Lynette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach of The Oprah Winfrey Show, Dr. Phil, The Tyra Banks Show and Good Morning America notariety, to connect with professionals and entrepreneurs, for a half day of keynotes and sessions to help people crisis proof their careers, money and mental health and wellness.Other dynamic speakers include:Latesha Byrd (Career Coach)Kailei Carr (Beyond the Business Suit)Stephanie “Tech Life Steph” Humphrey (Til Death Do You Tweet)Teri Ijeoma (Trade and Travel)Dr. Kathleen E. Walls, PsyD (G.R.E.A.T.E.S.T. Counseling & Consulting)Bärí A. Williams, Esquire (technology and law)The Summit ScheduleFor more information, please visit PhoenixRisingSummit.com and use the code TECHINTERSECT10 for 10% off any registration (including replay only).Contemplating looking for a new job?Thinking about taking this time to start your side hustle?Wondering whether now is the right time to invest in the stock market?Needing to get your mental health situation in check?Wondering what the stimulus packages have for you?Planning to thrive financially in the midst of any crisis?Passes begin at just $20 and there are student discounts. Let me know if you’re long on interest and enthusiasm but short on cash and I will work to pair you with a sponsor comp pass!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~This episode is sponsored by:Sunday, April 19, 2020, Noon-7:30 pm EDTRegulate & 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 the Tech Intersect Podcast, I speak with Chrissa McFarlane, named as one of the top women, “leaving their mark on the MedTech field in health IT,” by Becker’s Hospital Review. Chrissa is the Founder and CEO of Patientory, Inc., headquartered in Atlanta. She founded Patientory in December 2015 after seeing the need in the market for more personalized and secure consumer-driven health information management solutions. She leverages blockchain’s distributed ledger technology to solve for one of this century’s most pressing concerns, patient-control of their medical data. This episode is being released on April 8th, 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic but our conversation took place a couple of months before.This episode is sponsored by:Sunday, April 19, 2020, Noon-6:30 pm EDTThe Phoenix Rising Virtual Summit will help you protect and grow your career (and your money!), despite what’s happening around us.The summit will give you the tools you need to emerge from this crisis–and any crisis–stronger, smarter, and more powerful.Keynotes: Minda Harts (The Memo, LLC) & Lynnette Khalfani-Cox (The Money Coach, LLC)Live, replay, student and Pay it Forward passes available and start at just $20. AFFIRM: #IAMReadytoRise[INFO] [REGISTER]Guest social assets:Slack: https://patientory.com/slackTwitter: https://twitter.com/patientoryBitcoin Talk: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1886446.0YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsTwOEvWGmSAhQ5OPG9kRQgLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/patientory/Links:https://patientory.com/Black women are earning more college degrees, but that alone won’t close race gaps (Brookings)Patientory App Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq-OBdTKbrQ#action=sharePatientory Case Study: https://patientory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Case_Study.pdfWhat is blockchainRegulate & 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+ hours of crypto tutorials. His other work in the blockchain space includes being a member of the Digital Currency Council, a Certified Bitcoin Professional (C4 Consortium) and the owner of a Bitcoin ATM.I’m so grateful that Isaiah took the time out of his very busy schedule to chat with me during this unprecedented time as much of our nation and the world is under some form of a stay-at-home or quarantine order due to the novel coronavirus pandemic known as COVID19. And 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. The Gentlemen of Crypto YouTube Channel link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ0Q...Bitcoin and Black America Book: https://bitcoinandblackamerica.com/Twitter: @bitcoinzayInstagram: @bitcoinzayllcFull Show Notes: https://techintersectpodcast.com/listen/----more----**Register now for the Phoenix Rising Virtual Summit**The summit will give you the tools you need to emerge from this crisis–and any crisis–stronger, smarter, and more powerful.----more----**Watch the latest Ask Me Anything (AMA) Replay**Contact:Questions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect Instagram @TechIntersect Web: http://www.TechIntersectPodcast.com Subscribe to the Triple L Weekly: http://eepurl.com/gKqDyP (early episode access + info)Want early access to episodes, exclusive content including full show notes, live video chats and replays, a copy of my e-book, The Gen Xers Guide to Upskilling for a Web 3.0 World and self-guided course of the same name? Subscribe to Advantage Evans™ Plus, Advantage Evans Premium™ or Advantage Evans Pro™If you like my content and want to support my efforts, 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 welcome Andrew Hinkes, an attorney with Miami-based law firm Carlton Fields working in the firm's National Blockchain and Digital Currency practice. He is also a co-founder and the General Counsel of Athena Blockchain, a professional services firm focused on tokenized investments.We discuss what Bitcoin and blockchain are, about other cryptocurrencies including stablecoins and government issued digital fiat, and regulations and regulators in the United States and around the world, given that public, permissionless blockchains--the rails that support the issuance of many cryptographically-secured tokens of value--are borderless. We also talk about what a "crypto lawyer" is and does.Previously nominated as one of Coindesk’s Most Influential People in Blockchain in 2017, Drew is frequently quoted and cited in articles related digital assets and blockchain technology, and regularly speaks at legal, industry, and academic conferences. Drew’s areas of expertise focus on legal and business issues related to public network cryptocurrency systems, decentralized system governance, and legal and ethical issues related to cryptocurrency systems. Time to LISTEN, LEARN and LEVERAGE. So let’s get started.Summary:Twitter: https://twitter.com/propelforwardWeb: https://www.andrewhinkes.com/ Full Show Notes: https://techintersectpodcast.com/listen/**Watch the latest Ask Me Anything (AMA) Replay**Contact:Questions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect Instagram @TechIntersect Web: http://www.TechIntersectPodcast.com Subscribe to the Triple L Weekly: http://eepurl.com/gKqDyP (early episode access + info)Want early access to episodes, exclusive content including full show notes, live video chats and replays, a copy of my e-book, The Gen Xers Guide to Upskilling for a Web 3.0 World and self-guided course of the same name? Subscribe to Advantage Evans™ Plus, Advantage Evans Premium™ or Advantage Evans Pro™If you like my content and want to support my efforts, you can buy me a coffee and share your thoughts 🎉☕  Rapternal Music (Regulate and The Rabbit Hole) by Notty Productions is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 InternatRegulate & 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 welcome Technology & Lifestyle Expert Stephanie 'Tech Life Steph' Humphrey to the show. She is a former engineer-turned-media personality, the technology contributor for ABC News, and you may have seen her regular segments on the nationally-syndicated daytime show 'Strahan, Sara and Keke' and founder of Til Death Do You Tweet, an educational series she delivers to students, parents, schools and businesses. Stephanie has a long and impressive history in technology and media, but she is most passionate about helping people, especially children, to become better digital citizens. We cover exactly what that means and how to utilize technology responsibly and safely. This episode is particularly relevant now that so many of us have transitioned to "work-from-home" status due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. So many people are now forced to leverage the Internet to work, play and connect. Stephanie helps us do so responsibility and safely.Summary:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/techlifesteph Web: https://www.tildeathdoyoutweet.com/ Full Show Notes: https://techintersectpodcast.com/listen/ **Watch the latest Ask Me Anything (AMA) Replay**Contact:Questions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect Instagram @TechIntersect Web: http://www.TechIntersectPodcast.com Subscribe to the Triple L Weekly: http://eepurl.com/gKqDyP (early episode access + info) Want early access to episodes, exclusive content including full show notes, live video chats and replays, a copy of my e-book, The Gen Xers Guide to Upskilling for a Web 3.0 World and self-guided course of the same name? Subscribe to Advantage Evans™ Plus, Advantage Evans Premium™ or Advantage Evans Pro™If you like my content and want to support my efforts, you can buy me a coffee and share your thoughts 🎉☕   Rapternal Music (Regulate and The Rabbit Hole) by Notty Productions is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.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 have a rich and engaging conversation with Kailei Carr. She’s the CEO of The Asbury Group, LLC, and she advises executive and executive-bound women on their executive image, presence and brand. Her podcast, Beyond the Business Suit, provides insider “tips of the trade” for successful women in business and beyond. She is also the Director of the Emerge Academy, a one-year program specifically designed for women of color in technology.The future of work includes the future of leadership in a Web 3.0 world. And the executive path to the C-Suite is—like every area of business—being disrupted by technology, both in terms of increased opportunities for diverse voices and representation at the C-Suite table. You must be in a constant state of evolution to ensure preparation will meet opportunity in the new economy. Kailei reminds us about the importance of developing leadership skills—especially the importance of using one’s existing expertise to participate in the new economy that is data, innovation and technology driven. And she also reminds us that self-care, especially for women and people of color, is not a luxury; self-care is essential. And that’s why her Beyond the Business Suit Retreat is so popular and well-received and restorative.We recorded this conversation before the COVID-19 pandemic gripped the entire world. She decided, out of an abundance of caution, to reschedule the retreat. She confirmed that the TECH2020 discount for $200 off of registration will still apply when the new dates are confirmed here. Time to LISTEN, LEARN and LEVERAGE™.Guest social assets:Twitter: https://twitter.com/kaileicarr and @asburygroupWeb: beyondthebusinesssuit.com/retreatTech Intersect #1: Minda Harts-Curate Your Own Career to Secure the Seat in the New EconomyFull Show Notes: https://techintersectpodcast.com/listen/**Watch the latest Ask Me Anything (AMA) Replay**Contact:Questions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect Instagram @TechIntersect Web: http://www.TechIntersectPodcast.com Subscribe for early access + the Triple L Weekly: http://eepurl.com/gKqDyP (early episode acRegulate & 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.She is a "light worker", tech mogul, and founder/CEO of PopCom, an automated retail company that uses artificial intelligence, blockchain and other Web 3.0 technologies to help retailers collect and leverage valuable customer insights through smart vending technology. Her ventures include Flat Out of Heels, Lifestyle Cafe, and PopCom, a software as a service company, after identifying a need to make vending machines more intelligent.Dawn reminds us in this episode that only solutions scale.  And also that who you build with is often more important than the solution. Without the right people by your side, many a great solution will die on the vine. And finally, she reminds us to have a “me first” mentality and know your power. This “me first power” isn’t selfish but self FULL. Because empty cups don’t overflow. And empty vessels certainly can’t fill others.This is a really info-rich and high energy conversation that focuses on three areas to empower founders: knowing your purpose, your people, and your POWER. So buckle up! It’s gonna be an amazing ride. Time to listen, learn, and leverage.  **Rate This Podcast** Guest Social Assets:Twitter: TheDawnDicksonYouTube: PopCom ChannelWeb: https://www.dawndickson.me/Medium: https://zora.medium.com/@DawnDicksonI mentioned my "lawyer by day, poet by night" life "back in the day". Check out my book, Seasons of Her and CD/Book combination, SHINE. Here are some links to the track and the full CD: On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1G1QZsLeon0PxmDfMTHl40On CDBaby.com: https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/tmevans Full Show Notes: https://techintersectpodcast.com/listen/ **Watch the latest Ask Me Anything (AMA) Replay** Contact:Questions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com  Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect Instagram @TechIntersect  Web: http://www.TechIntersectPodcast.com  Subscribe to theRegulate & 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