Revision Path

This is our 50th podcast interview! And I couldn't be more excited to share with you this conversation with Angelica Ross. Angelica is the CEO and executive director of TransTech Social Enterprises, a training academy and apprenticeship program that aims to empower, educate and employ the trans community through the use of technology while promoting innovation, independence and entrepreneurship. She is someone who has made her career out of helping others navigate the challenges that come along with being a member of more than one minority. Angelica's path is truly inspiring, and I couldn't be happier to share her story with you. Thank you Angelica, and thanks to you all for 50 episodes of the Revision Path podcast! Angelica Ross' Website TransTech Social Enterprises Angelica Ross on ReverbNation

This week, my conversation is with indie game maker Rokashi from Toronto. We talked about the current game industry and the need for diversity throughout (journalists, makers, characters, etc.) as well as the process behind his own game titled "I'm Fine". I think you'll really empathize with Rokashi's work and his willingness to get involved in gaming vis-à-vis his own personal experiences. Who says you need to be a master programmer to create your own games? Not Rokashi! Find out more in this week's interview! Rokashi on Twitter "I'm Fine" by Rokashi

LGBT History Month continues with Courtney Eimerman-Wallace, a UI/UX engineer in Washington, D.C. What's most interesting about Courtney is her non-traditional path into technology. But it's clearly worked to her advantage! Aside from her work with BlueLabs, Courtney has also worked as a creative technologist for iStrategyLabs and is currently the City Director for Washington, D.C. for Lesbians Who Tech. Courtney's positive outlook and outlook on life can be attributed to her two B's: be there and be involved. Enjoy the interview, and thanks to Leanne Pittsford at Lesbians Who Tech for the introduction! Courtney Eimerman-Wallace's Website Courtney Eimerman-Wallace on Twitter

October kicks off with David Dennis -- a software engineer in New York City. David has worked for Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, and even in the startup field with AppNexus and Happify. We spoke about his path to success, as well as what companies can do to help increase diversity in the technology field. He also shared his insights from attending an Innovation Summit at the White House back in June. We even got to geek out a little bit over Bitcoin! David Dennis on Twitter David Dennis on LinkedIn David Dennis on Facebook

We're ending September with a great conversation with Martin McNeese. With over 15 years experience as a design and technology professional, Martin has in depth working knowledge of corporate branding, graphic design, integrated promotions, website and internet development, strategy and consulting and business management. Simply put, Martin's the man. We talked about how he founded his design firm TechnikOne, how networking has been important for his business, and about how his passion for design and improvement helps him to get better every day. Thanks again for reaching out to us Martin! TechnikOne Martin McNeese on Twitter

This has been a really great month for interviews, and we've got another killer one for you this week with creative director, global designer, and digital strategist Ced Funches. Ced's resume reads like a designer's wishlist. He's worked in the NBA, the video game industry, higher education, wrote a children's book, and heads up his own digital agency Flippo+Interactive. Our interview touches on all of this, as well as Ced's thoughts on the design industry and what we can all do to make it better for designers to come. "Are You Talking To Yourself?" Ced Funches' Website <li><a href="http://twitter.com/cedfunches">Ced Funches on Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="http://flippo-interactive.com/">Flippo+Interactive</a></li> A World Without Mothers

Antionette Carroll is one of the leading people championing for diversity in the design community. As the chair of AIGA's Diversity and Inclusion Task Force, she's spearheading initiatives with the organization to increase the numbers of women and minorities in the field through outreach, mentorship, and more. Our conversation explores why diversity is so important when it comes to design, why inclusion is a crucial part of solving this problem, as well as a bit about her own background and career. You'll definitely hear more about her work in the future! Antionette Carroll on Twitter Antionette Carroll on LinkedIn AIGA Saint Louis

Kimberly Bryant is a force of nature. As the founder and executive director of Black Girls Code, she has been a tireless advocate for increasing the number of women in STEM fields through mentorship, workshops, and networking opportunities for young and pre-teen girls of color. The mission: introduce programming and technology to a new generation of coders who will become builders of technological innovation and of their own futures. But I wanted to go a bit beneath the surface and learn more about Kimberly Bryant herself. We did talk a lot about diversity in the tech fields and how Black Girls Code also embraces the STEAM movement, but we also talked about her own path to success (and where she wants to go in the future). It's a really great interview with someone who is a real game-changer in this industry. Enjoy! Black Girls Code Black Girls Code on Twitter Black Girls Code on Facebook

This week's conversation is with one of my closest and dearest friends, Dr. Christopher Charles Stewart. Christopher is an assistant professor of computer science at The Ohio State University. He also leads the ReRout Lab, a program that uses computer systems to broaden participation in computer science and build real systems that people use. He's also a recipient of the prestigious NSF Career Award! Way to go, Chris! We talked about his research over at OSU with cloud computing systems, "greening as a service", and how to increase diversity in the field of computer science. Dr. Christopher Charles Stewart's Website Dr. Christopher Charles Stewart on Facebook Dr. Christopher Charles Stewart on Google Scholar

Serial entrepreneur Kevin Johnson has several years of experience leading his multimillion-dollar marketing and communications company Johnson Media Inc., and has appeared on ABC's Good Morning America, CBS, CNN, Oprah Radio, and in Forbes, The New York Times, Fast Company, and The Wall Street Journal. On top of all this, Kevin is an accomplished jazz pianist and speaks fluent Spanish. Quite the resume! Kevin and I talked about when we first met back in 1999, how he built Johnson Media, and about his new book The Entrepreneur Mind. Can you believe that after fortysomething episodes I'm finally featuring someone from my alma mater? Johnson Media Inc. The Entrepreneur Mind Buy The Entrepreneur Mind Kevin Johnson on Twitter

You're in for a really great conversation this week. I talked with the venerable Husani Oakley -- creative technologist, technical director...the titles go on and on. He's worked with some of the biggest agencies in the world like Wieden + Kennedy, Euro RSCG, and EVB, and he's also had his own firm called Oakley + Partners. We talked about Husani's start with entrepreneurship, his spark for coding and creating, and what's coming up for him in the future. Husani is a kick-ass force in this industry, and if you don't know his name by now...well now you know. Enjoy! Husani Oakley's Website Husani Oakley on Twitter Husani Oakley on Facebook

I'm extremely excited to share this week's interview with you! I had the chance to talk with Jacinda Walker, a design strategist in Columbus, OH. Jacinda is a tireless champion for diversity in all fields of the arts, especially design. We spoke about her graduate research on Black and Latino students, her unique take on diversity in the design community, and about our upcoming panel at WMC Fest 5! Jacinda's dedication to lifelong learning is truly inspiring. Grab a cup of coffee, settle in, and enjoy this great conversation! Jacinda Walker on Facebook Jacinda Walker on Quora Jacinda Walker on Twitter Diversity in Design

We're kicking off this month with an interview with Reggie Weaver, a young Ohio-based graphic designer and illustrator. Reggie and I talked about how he got his spark for design and illustration, not to mention what he learned from his first design gig. We also spoke about his work with the Diversity Task Force at the Columbus College of Art and Design and how he helps promote creativity, inclusion and diversity within the LGBTQIA community. Reggie Weaver on Behance Living Out, A Webcomic Series

I'm ending out July with a truly great interview with Jon Daniel, an independent creative director in London. Jon is a classically trained designer who has over 25 years of design experience with big brands like IBM, NHS Careers, Philips, and Virgin Direct. He's also a regular columnist for Design Week, a leading UK publication for designers. Jon and I talked about how his African-Caribbean heritage influences his work, how design culture in the UK differs from here in the US, and his exhibit Afro Supa Hero. Jon Daniel's Website Visual Intellectual Jon Daniel on Design Week

Albert Whitley is a senior art director at SapientNitro and the current vice-president of AIGA Atlanta. During our conversation, Albert dropped a lot of pearls of wisdom about the design industry. No doubt that comes from his many years of work under some of the greats like Bill Grant of Grant Design Collaborative and Cynthia Jones of Jones Worley. We even touched on AIGA and diversity in the graphic design industry. Hear what Albert has to say in this week's interview! Albert Whitley on Twitter

This week I talked with Jeffrey Manu, a tech entrepreneur in Accra, Ghana. Jeffrey created one of Africa's first iPhone apps, and is dean of the Goshen Institute and founder of the design firm Lightcreative. Whoa! On top of that, he also taught me how to read a 300-page book in just two hours. Impressive! Learn more about Jeffrey in this week's interview! Jeffrey Manu on Twitter Jeffrey Manu on Instagram Jeffrey Manu on Tumblr Fresh Words Inspired

Abou Kone hails from Côte d’Ivoire, and is a self-described "mercenary-in-chief". (No, not the real kind!) Abou is a beast when it comes to coding. Front-end development with JS/jQuery is his specialty, and he's recently gotten into developing mobile apps. We talked about how Abou first got his spark for the web as a teenager in Dakar, his work with Coders4Africa, and why Africa will not miss the digital revolution. Enjoy! Abou Kone's Website Abou Kone on Twitter Tonsorious Elikya Mobile

We're finishing up HBCU Month by talking with the inspiring and unstoppable Glennette Clark. She's an experienced UX designer, and has founded two events: UXCamp DC and Mobile UXCamp DC. The Grio named her one of the top 10 Blacks in technology to look out for in 2013. She's presented at SXSW and is currently pursuing her MBA in Strategic Design. Learn more about what Glennette's next move is in this week's interview! Glennette Clark on Twitter Glennette Clark on About.me

HBCU Month continues with an interview with senior UX designer Eric Johnson, who I first heard about from Jole Simmons. Eric's worked for some big companies like Walmart, AOL, and Adobe, and he shared how his passion for design started at an early age. He dropped quite a few gems in this interview, so I think this is one you'll definitely want to take notes on while listening! Eric Johnson's Website Eric Johnson on Twitter Eric Johnson on Instagram

I've known Nicole Norwood online for a while now, so when I had the idea to do an HBCU month, she was first on my list. Nicole is one half of the brother/sister duo known as Infinite Ink, a design and print shop in Jackson, MS, and she's also a popular event photographer. (Chances are you've seen her work from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival!) On top of that, Nicole is a podcaster as well! I don't know how she finds the time to do it all. Learn more about Nicole and her latest project in this week's interview! Nicole Norwood on Twitter Infinite Ink Soulrific Podcast Show