In this episode, we celebrate Mother’s Day and moms everywhere with an extra special podcast guest who hits close to home. Dr. Dianne Schneider is not only the Program and Policy Lead for Performance Management at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) – she’s also the mother of our very own podcast host! Tune in to hear Dianne and Becky discuss competency testing, transitioning from working inside to the home back into the workforce, and how everything truly happens for a reason. Take a listen, get inspired, and rise from the classroom to the boardroom ..read more

In this episode, we welcome Mars' Vice President of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Nici Bush! Nici is a member of the global Mars Leadership Team with oversight of Research and Development (R&D), and in her nearly three decades at Mars, she has served on the Global Chocolate Leadership Team, spearheaded the enterprise “Future of Work” program, and driven an inclusion and diversity intervention within Mars’ supply chain – not to mention her time as the Global Head of Supply, where she was responsible for worldwide Chocolate Operations across 28 factories in 15 countries! Tune in to he ..read more

In this episode, we welcome Mars, Inc.’s Vice President of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Nici Bush! Nici is a member of the global Mars Leadership Team with oversight of Research and Development (R&D), and in her nearly three decades at Mars, she has served on the Global Chocolate Leadership Team, spearheaded the enterprise “Future of Work” program, and driven an inclusion and diversity intervention within Mars’ supply chain – not to mention her time as the Global Head of Supply, where she was responsible for worldwide Chocolate Operations across 28 factories in 15 countries! Tune i ..read more

In this episode, we continue on our cybersecurity kick with architect and evangelist Micki Boland! Micki is a global cybersecurity warrior with Check Point Software Technologies Office of the CTO, working to immerse cybersecurity in all aspects of business and ensure the highest level of data security. Tune in to hear Micki and Becky discuss the gritty basics of cyber, the necessity of intrapreneurship, and how our livelihoods really do depend on top-notch cybersecurity tactics. Take a listen, get inspired, and rise from the classroom to the boardroom ..read more

In this episode, we chat with a cyber visionary and all-around inspiration: Deb Golden! Deb is the US Cyber & Strategic Risk Leader at Deloitte, leading a team of over 8,000 professionals solving the cybersecurity problems of today and preventing the ones of tomorrow – all while putting her purpose into practice by creating opportunities in STEM and cyber fields for women and those from diverse and unconventional backgrounds. Tune in to hear Deb and Becky discuss grit factors, fostering professional ecosystems, anticipating your next step, and staying calm in the chaos. Take a listen, get ..read more

In this episode, we chat with a powerful force in the DC STEM community: Kristie Grinnell! Kristie is the Chief Information Officer at DXC Technology, leading business transformation, defining IT strategy for new digital capabilities, and improving overall IT environment performance – all while being chair of the Capital CIO Advisory Board and serving on the WiT STEMforHER Advisory Board. Tune in to hear Kristie and Becky discuss hustle culture, finding a workplace that fits your values, and the importance of paying success forward to the next generation. Take a listen, get inspired, and rise ..read more

In this episode, we chat with the 2022 WiT Rising Star Leadership Award winner: Jessica Maloney! Jessica is the Vice President of DHS Operations at Sev1Tech, a large-scale modernization and digital transformation partner helping government and commercial organizations fully harness the power of technology and engineering. Tune in to hear Jessica and Becky discuss making it in Washington, DC, succeeding outside of your comfort zone, and the importance of building yourself (and your career) from the ground up. Take a listen, get inspired, and rise from the classroom to the boardroom ..read more

In this episode, we chat with a powerhouse from the cyber-security sector: Rita Marty! Rita is the Vice President of Network Security at AT&T, leading security strategy and development for AT&T network services and cyber defense initiatives. Tune in to hear Rita and Becky discuss all things cyber-security, the many ways of finding and fostering diversity within one company, and how life truly begins at the end of your comfort zone. Take a listen, get inspired, and rise from the classroom to the boardroom ..read more

In this episode, we chat with Linda Tong, the COO of Webflow - the leading visual development platform for building a professional web presence without code. Tune in to hear Linda and Becky discuss Linda’s major career pivots (from investment banking, to Google, to a startup, to… the NFL?), maintaining an innovative culture, and not being afraid to “bet big” on yourself. Take a listen, get inspired, and rise from the classroom to the boardroom! Find out more about Linda's work at Webflow here.  ..read more

In this episode, we chat with our own President of Women in Technology – Ms. Amber Hart! Amber is the Co-Founder and Co-Owner of The Pulse of GovCon, a woman-owned advisory firm dedicated to the empowerment of Federal Government Contractors. Tune in to hear Becky and our fearless WiT leader discuss imposter syndrome, playing to your own strengths, and being “baptized by fire.” Take a listen, get inspired, and rise from the classroom to the boardroom! Find out more about Amber's work at The Pulse of GovCon, and look into WiT volunteering opportunities.  Content warning: Sexual harassment a ..read more