In this episode, we chatted with Natasha McMichael and gave her all the flowers she deserves. She's a 21-year veteran design leader in Tech and a trailblazing black woman in the industry. She is a mom, a history maker, and a smasher of glass ceilings.

Natasha McMichael learned to face her fear and persevere in her pursuit to break into the tech industry. Through years of hard work, she was able to become a leader in the UX community and build her brand. She applied for the roles she wanted and reached out to recruiters directly, and was able to find success. She overcame imposter syndrome by using her resources and support system to soundboard her concerns. Despite the low diversity and inclusion the higher you climb on the career ladder in the industry, Natasha was able to navigate her way to career success.

BLOOM QUOTABLE: "Let's marinate in our wins. Yeah, you're so right. Not just with your accomplishments in your career, but also just things in everyday life. Let's celebrate our wins and take the time to reflect on our journey."

In this episode, you will learn the following:

1. Strategies for Breaking into Big Tech: Learn how Natasha McMichael pushed through imposter syndrome and overcame information gaps to find success in the tech industry.

2. The Power of Soft Girls: Discover how building a brand and leveraging soft skills helped Natasha McMichael make it in big tech.

3. Overcoming Systematic Hiring Practices: Explore the importance of reaching out to recruiters and the need to disrupt traditional hiring systems to promote diversity.

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Resources:

Here's the list of top gratitude journals curated especially for Black women to use in your morning routine:  https://www.blackenterprise.com/10-black-owned-journals-that-will-help-you-start-a-gratitude-practice/

We recommend starting your day off in the morning by speaking or writing down three things you are grateful for. Trust, it will change your whole life. It's a practice that helps you be more mindful and intentional. By doing this in your morning routine, you are building your gratitude muscles and learning to celebrate the little things in your life. 

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Chapter Summaries:

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This week at the table, we had Natasha McMichael, a 21-year veteran design leader in Tech. We talked about everything from systematic racism and hiring, to how to be successful in your Tech career. This is our first dinner since Afro Tech.

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LZ: 21 years in the game is a lot. Tell me about what it feels like to know that you're a mom, a black woman, a trailblazer. Let's marinate in our win.

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We are 3% in an industry that...