The TechTual Talk

The TechTual Talk

Introducing The Techtual Talk - the ultimate podcast for exploring the exciting world of technology and promoting diversity in the industry! Join us as we delve into the many avenues available in tech, including non-technical roles, and shine a spotlight on the representation of African Americans and other people of color in this space. We believe that every child, regardless of their background, should have the opportunity to discover and pursue a fulfilling career in technology. With The Techtual Talk, we aim to bridge the gap and provide the inspiration and resources needed to succeed.

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July 16, 2025 111 mins

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In this episode of The TechTual Talk, hosts HD and Cybershortieee chat with guest Kierra Dotson, the Data Conversationalist. They discuss TV show writing, data analytics, AI, cybersecurity scams, career pivots in tech, job scams, netwo...

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In this episode of The TechTual Talk, hosts HD interviews Shalaya Morissette, a leader in the energy sector. Shalaya shares her journey from education to energy, discusses the importance of diversity and equity in th...

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In episode 179 of The TechTual Talk, hosts HD and Cybershortieee discuss real-world cybersecurity threats, including AI-powered scams, major cyberattacks like the UNFI food supplier breach, and socia...

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In this episode of The TechTual Talk, HD covers the Google Cloud outage, hackers exploiting Discord invite links, and a cyberattack on grocery distributor UNFI. He discusses the Xbox handheld announcement, new iOS 26 features, debates ...

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In this episode of The TechTual Talk, host HD interviews Veronica White about her journey into project management. They discuss her background, transitioning from various jobs to becoming a certified PMP, the realities and...

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In this episode of The TechTual Talk, host HD and co-host Cybershortieee chat with guest Jay Davis about his journey from selling cars at Carmax to becoming an IT architect. They discuss breaking into tech, the importance of mentorship, hands-on learning, navigating careers wit...

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This episode of The TechTual Talk dives into the technical side of GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance). GRC expert Abdie Mohamed shares his journey from GRC "paper pusher" to cloud advisor, stressing the need for f...

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In this episode, HD and CyberShortiee break down CrowdStrike's recent layoffs, Change HealthCare's breach update, major cybersecurity incidents impacting healthcare and aviation, explore the challenges of AI ...

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Welcome to another exciting episode of The TechTual Talk, where we dive deep into the world of tech careers and the extraordinary people who make it happen! In this episode, our host HD sits down with the phenomenal Lise, also known as Certified Curls. Lise is a powerhouse network engineer with over a decade of ex...

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Welcome to episode 171 of The TechTual Talk! In this electrifying crossover, hosts HD and Cybershortieee link up with Daniel and Victoria from HackerProofHQ Podcast for an episode packed with deep insights and lively banter about breaking into and thriving in cybersecurity.

Daniel brings a decade of expertise in cloud ...

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April 24, 2025 78 mins

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Welcome to another episode of The TechTual Talk podcast! This time, hosts HD and Cybershortieee are joined by the brilliant Ms. Kalimah Sims—IP attorney, former patent examiner, and physics enthusiast—for a must-listen conversation: "Who owns your IP?"

Kalimah shares her expert insigh...

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Welcome to this episode of The TechTual Talk Podcast, where host HD sits down with powerhouse HR strategist Natalie Parker ( Owner of Natalie Parker Enterprises) for an energetic deep dive into what human resources really does—and why it matters. Drawing on over 20 years of experience across industries like tech, ...

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Welcome to episode 168 of The TechTual Talk, where we dive deep into the tech world and the journeys it takes to get there. In this episode, How to get into IT without ANY EXPERIENCE we've got a compelling conversation between our host, HD, and the inspiring guest, Damion Hall. Damion shares his incredible story o...

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In episode 167 of The TechTual Talk host HD welcomes a unique guest, Argustic Dunbar, also known as the RPA guy,. Together, they explore the fascinating world of Robotic Process Automation (RPA). Argustic shares his journey from a traditional software development background to find passion and success in ...

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In this episode of The TechTual Talk, we're joined by Troy, the founder of Course Careers, who shares his inspiring journey from an aspiring entrepreneur at the young age of 18 to a successful business owner by 23.

 

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Google has acquired Wiz the Cloud Security platform in a blockbuster deal for $32 Billion after Wiz previously turned them down last year. WhatsApp had a zero day exploited in Paragon software A Federal Judge has blocked DOGE’s access to Social Security Administration data. Apple is facing heat for not coming thro...

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 Welcome back to another episode of The TechTual Talk! In today's discussion, we're diving into the world of cybersecurity with an unfiltered look at what it's really like working in a Security Operations Center (SOC). 


Our host, Henri, sits down with Quinnlan Varcoe, the 25-year-old founder of Blueberry Securi...

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 In this episode, we dive into the complex landscape of today's tech job market, tackling everything from the growing demand for cybersecurity skills to the innovative yet controversial role of AI in recruitment interviews. Join hosts @Cybershortieee  and HD as they explore recent happenings in the world of tech e...

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Welcome back to another episode of The TechTual Talk In today's episode titled "From Dental Assistant to Cloud Engineer," we dive deep into a fascinating journey with our special guest Shae, affectionately known as ShaeintheCloud. Hosted by HD, this episode explores Shae's incredible pivot from a dental assistant ...

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