In episode #225 of The Geek Within, my guest is Sabrina Amjad. She is a Founder and Senior Advisor for Vanbri Consulting, which is focused on transformation and change leadership, especially helping to drive AI adoption, behavior change, and enterprise strategy. We talk a bit about challenges women still have in their careers, both from themselves and others.

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🔗 You can engage Sabrina here:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrina-amjad-91563b1/

Website - https://vanbrillc.com/

In episode #224 of The Geek Within, my guest is Brett Bearce. He is currently unemployed, as many are with the changes in the Federal government space. Brett was previous at the Millennium Challenge Corporation for nineteen years where his last role was as the Creative Services Director. Brett and I met when I was working at MCC and have a shared history associated with New Mexico. We talk a bit about the over abundance of security controls and policy that need to be looked at for government to be able to innovate faster.

🔗 You can engage Brett here:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-bearce/

In episode #222 of The Geek Within, my guest is Rajiv D'Cruz. He is a Data Analyst at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Rajiv is an expert in streamlining processes to achieve efficiencies, which is how we met as we both seek creative ways to improve mission outcomes. Rajiv and I talk about how important it is to have a flexible mindset when it comes to your career and the choices you have available to you along with the skills you bring

🔗 You can engage Rajiv here:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajiv-d-cruz-7b3b024/

In episode #222 of The Geek Within, my guest is Matt Hargenrader. He is a Software Developer for SilverEdge Government Solutions. Matt and I connected on LinkedIn, and I am looking forward to hearing about his career journey. We talked about the importance of building your network, especially in your early career. Then we dive into how businesses need to better leverage social media, both from a marketing perspective, as well as generating community good will.

🔗 You can engage Matt here:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-hargenrader-018749162/

Today's guest is Nicole Wad dell. She is the Founder and CEO of Virtual Link LLC, which is a small IT management consulting business. Nicole is also a published author of the books "Ladies in Tech, Volume III", "Get Back Up… And Do It Again", and "A Relentless Journey with God: Devotional Prayer Journal". She has over 25 years of experience transforming organizations by streamlining processes, improving project delivery, and increasing management capabilities of internal stakeholders. On top of all that, Nicole is a speaker and transformational coach. Nicole and I speak a bit about how hard it is to get promoted at some companies and the challenges of getting recognition for good work.

You can engage Nicole here:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-waddell/

Website - https://bestlifeonpurposenow.com/

Website - https://virtuallinkllc.com/

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Today's guest is Neil Twa. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of Voltage Holdings, a company specializing in launching, consulting, selling, and acquiring brands with a focus on the e-commerce channels such as Amazon FBA, which means Fulfillment by Amazon, and multi-channel. Neil has more than fifteen years of experience selling private label products on Amazon. Neil is also the co-author, along with Reed Larsen, of Almost Automated Income with FBA: Build a Profitable Lifestyle-Driven Amazon Business. Neil and I talk a bit about the risk/reward ratio and how important it is for an entrepreneur in executing their business.

You can engage Neil here:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/neiltwa/

Book - https://www.amazon.com/Almost-Automated-Income-FBA-Lifestyle-Driven-commerce/dp/B0CRKG4YZ9/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@NeilTwavoltage

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Today's guest is Amy Corcoran. She is the Director of Business Development and previously led Marketing and Communications at Alpha Omega. Amy is a problem solver with fifteen years of experience in Strategic Communications and Government Relations, both domestically and internationally. And a very proud mother of three. Amy and discuss the continuing challenge of interacting with companies when you apply for jobs, or in many cases the lack of response. We also took some time to talk about the challenge of parenting while working, especially as some workplace flexibilities are reduced.

You can engage Amy here:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aecorcoran/

List of past episodes: https://www.thegeekwithin.net/

Today's guest is Donald Gabbin. He is the Chief Operating Officer for PKH Enterprises, which is focused on insider threat, zero trust, and cybersecurity. Donald and I talk about how do we get beyond how business development has always been done and incorporate modern concepts and methods.

You can engage Donald here:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-gabbin-ms-mpa-pmp-spc-sdp-csm-itil-6973a45/

List of past episodes: https://www.thegeekwithin.net/