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I was delighted to see my schedule open for the  September 10th NSA/NC (aka the National Speakers Association/ Northern California) chapter meeting and to see that the topics looked particularly pertinent to my interests. Attending this day was a good reminder that in order to build relationships and networks, you have to keep showing up!…

As I stepped up to the baggage claim to find my hot-pink suitcase and saw the chipper “Welcome” sign along with an announcement of the 109 degree day waiting for me outside I thought, “Yikes, that’s a boiling hot ‘Hello!’ from Phoenix, Arizona!” For the last three years I’ve attended the annual National Speakers Association…

Starting a business is one of the biggest roller coaster rides anyone can voluntarily go on, from both an emotional and financial perspective. However, every year, thousands of people decide to take the plunge. One of the most important parts to starting a business is access to capital, but it has recently become apparent that…

Don’t be fooled by arguments of meritocracy:  sexism in tech culture continues even as new research — and common sense — points to women as being uniquely suited to coding. Yet under-representation of women remains a blight on the otherwise free-wheeling reputation of startup culture. Talent alone, it appears, is not the singular factor for hiring and…

You are sitting in the meeting with the managers discussing how to move forward with a project. The boss turns to you and asks your opinion. You hear yourself say it before you even realize the words coming out of your mouth. “I know this is a dumb idea, but…” Words have power. Adding a…

It’s true that the V2V is a much smaller SXSW event than the huge happening in Austin,  but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t pack a punch! With a focus on start-ups, VCs and the entrepreneur experience it has a smaller track of classes and an emphasis on one-on-one mentor-ship. When my workshop was too specific…

The Tor Project is a network designed to protect users from traffic analysis over the Internet, free to use and run by donations and volunteers. Jacob Appelbaum was a former developer at Tor when he stepped down on May 25, 2016 following “serious, public allegations of sexual mistreatment” according to Shari Steele, Tor’s executive director.…

Writing down what you’re insecure about No one ever feels confident all the time. So have some coping strategies when you feel insecure. For most of us, confidence does not just arrive. You have to find it, and renew your quest at the beginning of every day. (from confidence book) When you feel insecure, ask…

It’s true that the V2V is a much smaller SXSW event than the huge happening in Austin,  but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t pack a punch! With a focus on start-ups, VCs and the entrepreneur experience it has a smaller track of classes and an emphasis on one-on-one mentor-ship. When my workshop was too specific……

There are many reasons we might have a less-than-productive day, and I don’t know about you, but when I have one it tends to produce quite a bit of guilt with the occasional twinge of self-loathing. In fact the guilt over not getting anything done can actually make things worse, affecting your health and potentially……