Hair to Tech

By: Jen Stone and Amber Pearson
  • Summary

  • One woman's journey from a decade-long career as a hair stylist into a technology field, with active mentoring from women working in information technology and cybersecurity.
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Episodes
  • 10 - First Steps in InfoSec & Cyber Security Architect with Craig Olsen
    Oct 30 2020

    This is our 10th episode, wooo!


    Craig is a Cyber Security Architect at Liberty Mutual. He's been with Liberty Mutual for 15 years, and doing security for 12 of those years. Craig was also an adjunct professor at Southern New Hampshire University teaching information security. He's had A LOT of experience bringing new people into infosec, which makes him the perfect person to talk to at this point in Amber's journey. 


    Craig and Jen demystify plenty of things for Amber about working for a company, like work-life balance. A few things we talk about include imposter syndrome, continuously educating yourself and growing, 2 key things to keep in mind in infosec, and certifications. Since Craig has such helpful information we'll have him back on for a part two in the near future!


    Resources from the episode:


    Darknet Diaries is a great podcast, check it out! You'll learn a lot about info sec without even realizing it because each story is intriguing. 


    Cyber Seek 

    https://www.cyberseek.org/


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    Episodes filmed and edited by Black Ops AV

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    1 hr
  • 9 - Art Major to SDET with Pax Noyes
    Oct 9 2020

    Pax has been in a QA role for about 6 years. She is a mother of 3 toddlers and majored in art in college. She doesn't consider herself a technical person by nature but worked her way up from the billing department at a web hosting company. 


    Pax explains how she transitioned into tech from an art background, and has proven that there is certainly a place for creative thinkers in this world. Her self-directed journey is inspiring and motivating!


    This episode is a great follow up to episode 7 (creativity translates to computers) and really started shifting Amber's thinking towards working in a not traditionally creative field. 


    Check out Pax's blog:

    www.yourcodeisnotgoingouttoday.dev


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    Episodes filmed and edited by Black Ops AV

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    35 mins
  • 8 - Setting Boundaries & Web Development
    Sep 18 2020

    Today we talk with Ronda Fisher who is an IT specialist for the US government, and has had her own web design and business branding agency for over 10 years. There is no question that her thorough understanding of back and front end makes her an invaluable web designer! In fact, she was selected for the 2020 Best of Layton award in the Information Technology category! 


    Ronda shares excellent tips about setting boundaries and finding clients that are a good fit, this is applicable to just about any industry. If you're looking for a kick ass website, Ronda is your go to!


    Learn more about Ronda and check out her work!

    Website: rfisherdesignsllc.com

    IG: @rfisherdesignsllc

    FB:@rfishetdesignsllc

    LN: http://www.linkedin.com/in/ronda-fisher-ba825a34


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    @hairtotech 


    Episodes filmed and edited by Black Ops AV

    https://www.blackopsav.com/

    IG @blackopsav 



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    25 mins

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