We're Emma Bostian, Sidney Buckner, Kelly Vaughn, and Ali Spittel - four seasoned software developers working in different sectors. Since there's a major lack of technical podcasts out there, we've decided to start one. Just kidding -- there's already a ton! But, we wanted to add our voices to the space and share our experiences and advice. We'll have great discussions around how to start coding, the hot technologies right now, how to get your first developer job, and more! Check out our website!
https://ladybug.dev
Hiring a Diverse Workforce
We’ve talked a lot about interviewing and getting hired in tech from the engineering perspective, and today we’re going to build on that. We have a special guest, Hilliary Turnipseed, the founder of Hill Street Strategies to talk about hiring from the recruiting perspective. She specializes in hiring and maintaining diverse teams.
We also want to give a big shoutout to Black Girls Code, if you're able to, please donate!
Show Notes01:13 - Tell us about yourself! 08:37 - Tell us about Hill Street Strategies 23:12 - What advice would you give to someone who is looking to get their first role in tech? 35:09 - You focus a lot on hiring a diverse tech workforce, what advice would you give to a company trying to diversify their hiring? 42:42 - You are super involved with the DC tech community, why is that involvement so important to you? 48:48 - Where can people find you online? 50:06 - Shoutouts
Resources from Hilliary Mental HealthRise by Jasmin Pierre & Jonathan Thompson Aweh Support Founder Mental Wealth
Workplace CultureWork Bravely Empower Work
Allyship ReadsWhite Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table
Support Black-Owned BusinessesIn Common
Job BoardsDiversify Tech Women2
BooksThe Memo Resilient Management
Hilliary's Contact InfoHilliary's website Hilliary's LinkedIn Hilliary's Twitter
Mentioned in the EpisodeHuman Design Chart Basic Concepts Explained of 4 Types
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