In episode #222 of The Geek Within, my guest is Matt Hargenrader. He is a Software Developer for SilverEdge Government Solutions. Matt and I connected on LinkedIn, and I am looking forward to hearing about his career journey. We talked about the importance of building your network, especially in your early career. Then we dive into how businesses need to better leverage social media, both from a marketing perspective, as well as generating community good will.

🔗 You can engage Matt here:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-hargenrader-018749162/

Today's guest is Nicole Wad dell. She is the Founder and CEO of Virtual Link LLC, which is a small IT management consulting business. Nicole is also a published author of the books "Ladies in Tech, Volume III", "Get Back Up… And Do It Again", and "A Relentless Journey with God: Devotional Prayer Journal". She has over 25 years of experience transforming organizations by streamlining processes, improving project delivery, and increasing management capabilities of internal stakeholders. On top of all that, Nicole is a speaker and transformational coach. Nicole and I speak a bit about how hard it is to get promoted at some companies and the challenges of getting recognition for good work.

You can engage Nicole here:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-waddell/

Website - https://bestlifeonpurposenow.com/

Website - https://virtuallinkllc.com/

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Today's guest is Neil Twa. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of Voltage Holdings, a company specializing in launching, consulting, selling, and acquiring brands with a focus on the e-commerce channels such as Amazon FBA, which means Fulfillment by Amazon, and multi-channel. Neil has more than fifteen years of experience selling private label products on Amazon. Neil is also the co-author, along with Reed Larsen, of Almost Automated Income with FBA: Build a Profitable Lifestyle-Driven Amazon Business. Neil and I talk a bit about the risk/reward ratio and how important it is for an entrepreneur in executing their business.

You can engage Neil here:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/neiltwa/

Book - https://www.amazon.com/Almost-Automated-Income-FBA-Lifestyle-Driven-commerce/dp/B0CRKG4YZ9/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@NeilTwavoltage

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Today's guest is Amy Corcoran. She is the Director of Business Development and previously led Marketing and Communications at Alpha Omega. Amy is a problem solver with fifteen years of experience in Strategic Communications and Government Relations, both domestically and internationally. And a very proud mother of three. Amy and discuss the continuing challenge of interacting with companies when you apply for jobs, or in many cases the lack of response. We also took some time to talk about the challenge of parenting while working, especially as some workplace flexibilities are reduced.

You can engage Amy here:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aecorcoran/

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Today's guest is Donald Gabbin. He is the Chief Operating Officer for PKH Enterprises, which is focused on insider threat, zero trust, and cybersecurity. Donald and I talk about how do we get beyond how business development has always been done and incorporate modern concepts and methods.

You can engage Donald here:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-gabbin-ms-mpa-pmp-spc-sdp-csm-itil-6973a45/

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Today's guest is Nate Chamberlain. He is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Nate Chamberlain LLC. Nate specializes in Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and SharePoint solutions and is well known as a technical trainer, speaker, and author of 11 books! He is a five time Microsoft MVP awardee before joining the Postal Regulatory Commission where he is a Technical Business Analyst with high hopes that another MVP is around the corner now that they have a program for those of us in the public sector. Nate and have crossed paths many times due to our shared passion for Microsoft 365. We talk about how the requirement for a degree continues to cause businesses to lose out on great candidates.

You can engage Nate here:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nchambe/

Website - https://natechamberlain.com/

Books - https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nate-Chamberlain/author/B07JKQQDFK?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1745721590&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=2b45b259-36ce-4607-96c9-8a8e3d57e172

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Today's guest is Kisha Powell. She is the Chief Experience Officer at ACT-IAC, a nonprofit bringing government and industry together to solve government problems. Kisha is also the CEO and Owner of Designer Event Concepts, LLC focusing on project management, events, marketing, and social media management. Kisha and I have known each other for many years through my interactions with ACT-IAC. We talk a bit about how silos frustrate collaboration and cooperation.

You can engage Kisha here:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kisha-hemphill-powell-ms-cmp-4569869/

Website - https://www.spacialresearchco.com

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Today's guest is Lea Bowman. She is a Data Scientist at Metric5. Lea and I met through work she was doing for another organization at the SEC. Lea and I talk a bit about the job search process and the challenge of getting employers to value our experience over specific education.

You can engage Lea here:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leabowman38/

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