The Future of Technology Depends on the Safety of Today’s Kids

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“Safety for kids is like drinking water and having fun is giving them their daily nutrition.”

I created B’zT (Beacon Zone Technology) to help parents keep track of their young or special needs children utilizing our tech-enhanced apparel and smartphone App. Speaking from personal experience, I wanted to do my part to help reduce the risk of lost and missing children. Before I joined Women in Cloud, I viewed my t-shirts, patches, accessories, and app as helpful products that can be sold directly to consumers or through other outlets. After participating and winning in the #CloudInnovateHERxDigital Pitch Challenge my perception radically changed. Women in Cloud widened my perspective and showed me the deeper value of our IoT solution. Our specialized apparel and app generate valuable consumer data that can be utilized by hyper-scalers to market additional products and services to their customer segment. I quickly learned that Women in Cloud is dedicated to female inclusiveness, collaboration, and empowerment. I found a nurturing and attentive environment that would allow me to take my start-up and my ideas to the next level.

I also believe that Women in Cloud provides an environment for leaders and entrepreneurs to talk about policy advancements in the industry. With my continued partnership with Women in Cloud, I dream to build partnerships with the public, private, and non-profit sectors to bring female students, entrepreneurs, and professionals into the technology sector. Female tech-economic access starts with more funding for STEM education in our public schools. There should be an emphasis on internships, collaborative learning, and mentorships throughout a young woman’s academic journey. 

I believe tomorrow starts with today’s children. Focussing on that, I will also be presenting a session at the Women in Cloud Digital Summit 2021 about the lack of reliability and durability the current smart wear apparel and how we can bring accessible high-tech smart wear to the mass market benefitting especially the young but also old alike.  

The Women In Cloud has offered me unmatched companionship and support to strategize how to handle the new phase of my entrepreneurial journey especially throughout the pandemic. Being surrounded by women who want to leverage technology to scale their businesses has literally transformed my own entrepreneurial vision. The community has also inspired me to think holistically. The question that now runs through my head all day is, How can we further serve the needs of children? 

Join me at the Women in Cloud Digital Summit 2021, and help me seek an answer to the question above, and let us collectively create safety, inclusivity, and accessibility for our kids to take over technology! 

Book Your Spot today with a 15% discount, and get on board to witness the Collective Power of Women in the technology industry from around the world! 

I highly recommend the following Interactive Experiences for you to participate in and expand your network: 

  1. 28 January: Learn about Tech Industry at their opening plenary with Former Prime Minister of Canada, Rt Honorable Kim Campbell and Corporate Vice President Gavriella Schuster 
  2. 28 January: Explore Cloud Jobs at #CloudJobs Fair & Recruitment Lounge
  3. 28 January: Meet Black Founders
  4. 29 January: Master your pitch at #RockYourPitch Experience
  5. 29 January: Get access to mentorship from Cloud Industry leaders
  6. 30 January: Get your kids to participate in Youth Mentorship Circle
  7. 30 January: Make New Friends at Scavenger Hunt 

Also, join WIC Digital Network to be part of the global economic access movement.

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How Storytelling and Public Space can Bridge Cultural Divides

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Hailing from a traditionally non-tech background, I always encourage women from storytelling, content creation, and creative industries to incorporate technology and not dismiss it. Technology can be a powerful tool when utilized to diversify projects and develop careers even in non-tech streams. Communities like Women in Cloud are employing technology to ensure underrepresented voices are heard and women get a seat at the business table. As a CEO not only am I trying to create a moment, I want to uplift the movements of groups like Women in Cloud, Back Stage Capital, or Female Founders Fund, to ensure collaborative effort leading to tangible results. 

I am incredibly passionate about how we can increase empathy, particularly through storytelling that touches the real world. Hence, it is only natural that at the Women in Cloud Digital Summit 2021, I will be talking about how storytelling and public space have the power to bridge cultural divides. My talk will focus on utilizing creative elements in conjunction with technology; with some key takeaways on how different industries can use new interactive storytelling formats and tools to build their local economies, increase engagement in their stories, brand, or movement, and convert empathy into action for the causes they champion.

I think it is incredibly crucial to bring women into technological and non-technical conversations to increase inclusive economic impact. For that effort, I am actively collaborating with Women in Cloud and other organizations (perhaps even you?) to fund technological platforms that will activate large passion economy pools, that give women who do not want to work full-time in corporations a way to make a decent living/career while also being able to spend time with their families. If we start introducing policies and companies like that enable this, the ripple effect is inevitable. 

Stepping into 2021, we must pledge to partner on actions and not just words. Pooling our resources and building partnerships that offer physical, tangible tools that allow for inclusion beyond the social-economic situation you come from is what collective power means. It’s time to take collective action today! Remember, “You can’t wait to be picked, you have to create your own opportunities.”

Join me at the Women in Cloud Digital Summit 2021, this January and let us collectively take action to combine storytelling and technology to create an empathetic world. 

Book Your Spot today with a 15% discount, and get on board to witness the Collective Power of Women in the technology industry from around the world! 

I highly recommend the following Interactive Experiences for you to participate and expand your network: 

  1. 28 January: Learn about Tech Industry at their opening plenary with Former Prime Minister of Canada, Rt Honorable Kim Campbell and Corporate Vice President Gavriella Schuster 
  2. 28 January: Explore Cloud Jobs at #CloudJobs Fair & Recruitment Lounge
  3. 28 January: Meet Black Founders
  4. 29 January: Master your pitch at #RockYourPitch Experience
  5. 29 January: Get access to mentorship from Cloud Industry leaders
  6. 30 January: Get your kids to participate in Youth Mentorship Circle
  7. 30 January: Make New Friends at Scavenger Hunt 

Also, join WIC Digital Network to be part of the global economic access movement.

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Changing Your Narrative Changes Everything: Advocacy is the Key to Collective Growth

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“Confidence is not something you are born with. You learn it and earn it with time and practice.” – Jenna Lange

After decades in the industry as an executive communications consultant, I am acutely aware of the gender imbalance in the C-suite. In the technology industry especially, it’s hard for women to find role models and advocates to help them advance their careers. Without this network of supporters, you can feel stuck. You know you work hard, deliver results, and add value to your company, so where are the opportunities for promotion? Who’s got your back? My purpose is to help women understand the value they bring, advocate for themselves and elevate each other, seek opportunities in technology, and then have the confidence to stay in these roles.

As a proud member of the Women in Cloud community, I will be speaking at the Women in Cloud Digital Summit 2021 about new challenges women are facing at work and at home. The industry and the world have undergone a transformational shift and it’s more important than ever to lean into your gifts and talent. To be successful, organizations need women. We know that. It’s time to take charge of our narrative and spotlight our value so we can stay in the game and thrive. In this session, we will remind ourselves how we got here and that we deserve to be here.

  • “I am worthy.” Learn how to set boundaries at work and beyond.
  • “I will advocate for myself.” Learn how to build a strong narrative to showcase your value and ask for what you want and need.
  • “I will advocate for others.” Learn how to network; gain and leverage the power of building others up to elevate women across your organization.

There is strength in collective action. This years’ Summit theme, ‘Collective Power’ aligns perfectly with my passion for lifting up other women and helping them reach their professional goals. We are better together! Carrie Francey inspired me to onboard Women in Cloud in 2019. For years, she has been an ally and an advocate, inspiring me to achieve more. It’s a pleasure to share these values with the Women in Cloud community; I’m energized by the commitment and intention of this group to support other women AND keep them engaged in the technology field. 

A new California law mandates at least one woman reside on every corporate board. How close are we to requiring at least 50% female representation on these boards? In working with Women in Cloud, my goal is to help grow the number of women in leadership roles at technology companies. With this session and my continued alliance with Women in Cloud, I hope to create a long-lasting impact in the industry. 

Join me at the Women in Cloud Digital Summit 2021 and let’s discover opportunities and possibilities, and advocate for women in the technology industry. 

Book Your Spot today with a 15% discount, and get on board to witness the Collective Power of Women in the technology industry from around the world! 

I highly recommend the following Interactive Experiences for you to participate in and expand your network: 

  1. 28 January: Learn about Tech Industry at their opening plenary with Former Prime Minister of Canada, Rt Honorable Kim Campbell and Corporate Vice President Gavriella Schuster 
  2. 28 January: Explore Cloud Jobs at #CloudJobs Fair & Recruitment Lounge
  3. 28 January: Meet Black Founders
  4. 29 January: Master your pitch at #RockYourPitch Experience
  5. 29 January: Get access to mentorship from Cloud Industry leaders
  6. 30 January: Get your kids to participate in Youth Mentorship Circle
  7. 30 January: Make New Friends at Scavenger Hunt 

Also, join WIC Digital Network to be part of the global economic access movement.

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#CloudJobs Recruitment Lounge at Women in Cloud Digital Summit 2021

The Women in Cloud Digital Summit 2021 will host the #CloudJobs Recruitment Lounge on 28 January 2021 from 1.00 PM – 3.00 PM (PST). 

The #CloudJobs Recruitment Lounge at Women in Cloud Digital Summit 2021 is a two-hour digital job fair offering a meet and greet experience, where women in technology can meet with companies actively seeking and recruiting talent, benefitting both the company and the job seeker by aligning talent with opportunities to put more women into tech leadership roles. Connecting corporate companies to potential women technologists for all leadership, business, and tech-focused opportunities is the main goal of establishing #CloudJobs Recruitment Lounge.

As a job seeker, the #CloudJobs Recruitment Lounge offers a place where you can go and talk to recruiters from some of the top companies in the world, get advice from career coaches on what’s next for your career, or talk to a resume expert and fine-tune your resume for your next job. Each of these opportunities is geared towards helping you upskill for your next job, improving your competencies when it comes to the job search process as well as getting you in front of recruiters who are looking to hire women in technology/cloud roles. Whether you’re looking for that next career move or need help finding a job–the #CloudJobs Recruitment Lounge is the place to be during the 2021 Women in Cloud Summit.  Checkout Opportunities

As a recruiter, the #CloudJobs Recruitment Lounge offers a place unlike no other. With COVID-19 shifting everything from in-person to online this event is a great chance for you to promote open opportunities, chat with job seekers, and increase your pipe of job seekers who are looking for an exciting new career. Listing your open jobs is free to everyone and you can submit up to three jobs, but in order to partake in the 1:1 conversations with job seekers, we’re asking that you purchase a single ticket (cost $149) here. We expect over 2000 attendees at the Women in Cloud Summit. If you would like to have a bigger presence at the event please email us at partner@womenincloud.com.

You have the opportunity to join me at the Women in Cloud Digital Summit 2021 in January to find your partner-in-growth, and take collective action to build the future of women in technology and otherwise. 

Book Your Spot!

Get on board to witness the Collective Power of Women in the technology industry from around the world! We recommend highly recommend the following Interactive Experiences for you to participate and expand your network: 

  1. 28 January: Learn about Tech Industry at their opening plenary with Former Prime Minister of Canada, Rt Honorable Kim Campbell and Corporate Vice President Gavriella Schuster 
  2. 28 January: Explore Cloud Jobs at #CloudJobs Fair & Recruitment Lounge
  3. 28 January: Meet Black Founders
  4. 29 January: Master your pitch at #RockYourPitch Experience
  5. 29 January: Get access to mentorship from Cloud Industry leaders
  6. 30 January: Get your kids to participate in Youth Mentorship Circle
  7. 30 January: Make New Friends at Scavenger Hunt 

Also, join WIC Digital Network to be part of the global economic access movement.


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Executive Mentorship Made Accessible at WIC Digital Summit 2021: Now is Your Chance to Access and Expand Your Network Connections

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We are witnessing a transcending transformation in the world of technology. The landscape is dynamic and complex, hence, steering through the change can be complex. 

A mentor is an essential asset to navigate, learn, and accomplish in today’s society. 

At the Women in Cloud, executive mentorship is one of the most popular and requested experiences.

The advantages of having a mentor are commonly known and very often cited. As a mentee, you will witness the fine minds of the industry sharing their experiences and learnings helping you develop leadership qualities and apply them in an organizational setup. The relationship of a mentor and mentee is symbiotic in nature, where insights from discussions ought to benefit both parties to grow. 

It is with great enthusiasm that we at Women in Cloud invite you to join us for the Executive Mentorship Experience to Unlock Leadership and Executive Power at the upcoming Women in Cloud Digital Summit 2021, between January 28 – 30, 2021! You will have the opportunity to interact with our experienced mentors at the Digital Summit 2021. 

Why Would You Want Access to Our Executive Mentorship?

As a mentee, these two-hours will be an interactive experience where you will have exclusive access to mentors like Gavriella Schuster, Corporate Vice President, Microsoft; Kim Smith, Global Vice President, Cloud Innovation Services, IBM; Gina Fratarcangeli, Managing Director, Market Unit Sales Leader, Accenture; Suchi Srinivasan, Vice President, Dell Corporation; Sherleander Lani-Phillips, Vice President, Microsoft and many more industry rainmakers who will inspire and help women-tech founders succeed.

Top Five Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Miss the Executive Mentorship Experience?

  1. Executive Mentorship Access: At the Digital Summit 2021, we handpick industry experts with vast experiences to guide, educate, and help you in your journey to help you realize your ‘North Star’ goal. Through this experience, you will be able to unlock new opportunities for yourself, your company, and embrace different perceptions resulting in long-term benefits. 
  2. Expanded Network: It is a fine opportunity to expand your existing network from the comfort of your home. Meet industry leaders, policy-makers, and business owners and form new connections. 
  3. Real-time Insight into Industry Trends: As our mentors are existing industry change-makers, you are presented with a unique opportunity to access industry trends and patterns that will help you plan for a better tomorrow. You will be able to identify and bridge gaps in generic skills and knowledge through this experience. 
  4. Empowerment & Confidence: The Women in Cloud mentors bring high EQ to the table along with their industry knowledge, helping to boost your confidence and personality for overall growth as a person, leader, and business owner. 
  5. Broad Career Opportunities: This experience will leave you with greater knowledge and unlock broader career growth opportunities in the industry. 

The Women in Cloud Digital Summit 2021 will be a virtual experience and our digital interaction will be hosted on Remo networking lounges. We are also providing a Digital Workbook for all attendees to capture the summit experience, an idea, or revolutionary thought. The live interactive session with your mentor will be accessible with a click of a button with Remo! Here is a glimpse of what the platform will look like;

The digital summit gives you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to access executive and industry leaders from around the world from your homes. It is the best of both worlds! So, sign up today and block your seat to be mentored by the leading women of the technology industry. 

Book My Spot!

We are also excited to announce the annual Summit hosted by the Women in Cloud themed “Collective Power.” For more information on the Women in Cloud Digital Summit 2021, and to register for the Summit, click here.

Check out other interactive Experiences at WIC Digital Summit 2021

Join the Women in Cloud Digital Network to get connected with us.

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