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B The Way Forward
B The Way Forward
AnitaB.org & Frequency Machine

B The Way Forward is an action-driven conversation about systemic change—how it happens, who drives it, and what it really takes to make... more

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Episodes

When Your Dream Job Becomes a Nightmare - What April Christina Curley Learned From Being Let Go

In 2014, former teacher turned recruiter, April Christina Curley, got offered her dream job - a major tech company asked... more

17 Apr 2025 · 42 minutes
"What have I done here?” Former Adobe VP Karen Catlin on Leaving the Corporate World to Pursue Her Passion Project

The second half of season 2 is all about the view from the bottom: what does it feel like to... more

02 Apr 2025 · 36 minutes
The Secret Origin of AnitaB.org - Telle Whitney on Friendship with Anita Borg and Founding AnitaB.org

Welcome to B The Way Forward Interludes - a series of conversations that don’t necessarily fit in our regular season,... more

20 Mar 2025 · 42 minutes
Be Fearlessly Authentic, Not a Jerk - Jeanne Sparrow on How to Communicate for the Good of All.

Over the first half of Season 2, we’ve been exploring the best ways to create meaningful change - and whether... more

12 Mar 2025 · 42 minutes
The Art of the Pitch: How BāKIT Box Founder Shelley Gupta Crafts a Winning Pitch

Welcome to B The Way Forward Interludes - a series of conversations that don’t necessarily fit in our regular season,... more

07 Mar 2025 · 40 minutes
Coming Up on B The Way Forward: The Best Things I Learned From the Worst Day of My Career

It’s never been easy being a woman in tech. But now? When top tech execs say there’s "not enough masculine energy"... more

26 Feb 2025 · 2 minutes
The Environmental Impact of Your Chatbot Habit - Why it Might Be Time to Say Bye to the AI

Here’s a question; how much water do you think a single query of ChatGPT consumes? What about Carbon Emissions? How... more

12 Feb 2025 · 47 minutes
Is AI Going to Take My Job? Unpacking How Workers Are Fighting to Protect Their Careers

Let’s start with the obvious - There is no putting the AI genie back in the bottle. And frankly, as an... more

05 Feb 2025 · 47 minutes
The Revolution Will Be Democratized - How the Working Families Party Uses Data and Tech to Fight for Change

We started this season by asking what’s the best way to create real change - inside or outside of the... more

29 Jan 2025 · 38 minutes
Being the way Forward in the Face of Change - Brenda’s Advice for All of Us

When Americans went to the polls in November of 2024 it felt like in many ways, alongside the presidential candidates,... more

22 Jan 2025 · 32 minutes
The Kids Are Alright… They’re Just Not Voting - With Paul Jones (Young Dems of IL) and Lucille Wenegieme (HeadCount)

With a new administration about to take office, we’re kicking off our second season of B The Way Forward by... more

15 Jan 2025 · 39 minutes
Coming Soon: B The Way Forward Season 2: Rebuild? Or Tear it Down?

B The Way Forward is coming back with all-new episodes featuring a slate of incredible guests, taking on some of... more

23 Nov 2024 · 2 minutes
Innovating with Purpose: Driving Equity, Leadership, and Human-Centered Technology in a Data-Driven World

Welcome to B The Way Forward: Interludes - a mini series of special episodes and conversations that stand apart from... more

20 Nov 2024 · 33 minutes
Tech for Good: Innovating Solutions to Social Challenges

Welcome to B The Way Forward: Interludes - a mini series of special episodes and conversations that stand apart from... more

13 Nov 2024 · 33 minutes
On the Fence to On The Ballot: How She Should Run’s Erin Loos Cutraro is Working to Put More Women in Office.

Welcome to B The Way Forward: Interludes - a mini series of special episodes and conversations that stand apart from... more

07 Nov 2024 · 49 minutes
Announcing B The Way Forward: Interludes

The B The Way Forward team is hard at work on Season 2, premiering in December 2024. But you won't... more

01 Nov 2024 · 3 minutes
Transforming Government: Innovation, AI, and Human-Centered Policy with Clare Martorana and Noreen Hecmanczuk

Welcome to B The Way Forward: Interludes - a mini series of special episodes and conversations that stand apart from... more

01 Nov 2024 · 36 minutes
How Humans and AI can Work Together with BCG’s Suchi Srinivasan

On this episode of “B The Way Forward,” host Brenda Darden Wilkerson is joined by AI and digital technology expert,... more

17 Oct 2024 · 51 minutes
Trishala Pillai’s Toolkit for Competence, Confidence, and Advocacy

On this episode of “B The Way Forward,” host Brenda Darden Wilkerson talks with multi-tasker extraordinaire Trishala Pillai. Outside of... more

09 Oct 2024 · 55 minutes
From College Capstone to Tech Startup: How JusticeText Increases Equity in the Criminal Justice System

Devshi Mehrotra and Leslie Jones-Dove join host Brenda Darden Wilkerson on this inspiring episode of “B The Way Forward.” Devshi... more

02 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Embracing your Roots: How Yai Vargas is Growing and Empowering the Hispanic Community

Host Brenda Darden Wilkerson is joined by speaker, author, founder, and DEI advocate, Yai Vargas, in this episode of “B... more

25 Sep 2024 · 57 minutes
Empowering Kids through EdTech with Encantos CEO Susie Jaramillo

On this episode of “B The Way Forward,” host Brenda Darden Wilkerson has a powerful conversation with Susie Jaramillo, an... more

18 Sep 2024 · 52 minutes
Harnessing Soft Power: Using Connection and Strategy to Advance the World

On this episode of “B The Way Forward,” you’ll receive a master class in soft power strategies with Forbes Columnist... more

11 Sep 2024 · 54 minutes
Ethical Artificial Intelligence with Deloitte AI Institute’s Beena Ammanath

On this episode of “B The Way Forward,” Host Brenda Darden Wilkerson is joined by Beena Ammanath, an executive, author,... more

28 Aug 2024 · 51 minutes
Brave, Not Perfect: Closing the Gender Gap in Tech with Girls Who Code CEO Tarika Barrett

In this episode of “B The Way Forward,” host Brenda Darden Wilkerson is joined by Girls Who Code CEO, Tarika... more

21 Aug 2024 · 55 minutes
Chelsey Glasson: From Battling Discrimination to Transforming Tech Culture

In this episode of “B The Way Forward,” host Brenda Darden Wilkerson speaks with Chelsey Glasson about pregnancy discrimination in... more

14 Aug 2024 · 55 minutes
How Linda Kamau’s AkiraChix is Empowering Women to Thrive in Tech

On this episode of “B The Way Forward,” host Brenda Darden Wilkerson is joined by Linda Kamau, Founder & Executive... more

07 Aug 2024 · 1 hour,
The Power of Self Promotion: Mariana Carvalho’s Advice for Professional Development

On this episode of “B The Way Forward,” host Brenda Darden Wilkerson is joined by Mariana Carvalho, a computer scientist,... more

31 Jul 2024 · 53 minutes
Career Coach Aaron Fung has Advice for People Feeling Stuck in their Careers

On this episode of “B The Way Forward,” host Brenda Darden Wilkerson sits down with career coach and DEI professional,... more

24 Jul 2024 · 1 hour,
Breaking Down the Myths about Menopause with Dr. Mary Claire Haver

On today’s episode of “B The Way Forward” we’re busting some common menopause myths with Dr. Mary Claire Haver. Host... more

18 Jul 2024 · 58 minutes
Mentra’s Jhillika Kumar is on a Mission to Empower the Neurodivergent Workforce

On this episode of “B The Way Forward,” host Brenda Darden Wilkerson and guest Jhillika Kumar discuss her passion to... more

10 Jul 2024 · 58 minutes
The Power of Inclusion: Breaking the Status Quo with former Netflix VP of Inclusion Strategy Vernā Myers

This episode of “B The Way Forward,” explores how to take action and overcome bias with world renowned diversity, equity,... more

19 Jun 2024 · 59 minutes
From Chalkboards to Devices: How Ed Tech's Monica Burns is Leveraging Digital Tools in the Classroom

In today’s digital age, there’s been a massive shift in the way we’re teaching and learning in the classroom. On... more

05 Jun 2024 · 54 minutes
Liz Fong-Jones on Her Journey from Google Engineer to Activist to Author

On this episode of “B The Way Forward,” host Brenda Darden Wilkerson explores what it means to be more than... more

15 May 2024 · 56 minutes
Funding Dreams: How Ruthe Farmer’s Last Mile Education Fund Helps Tech Students in Need

On this episode of “B The Way Forward,” host Brenda Darden Wilkerson is joined by Ruthe Farmer, activist and policymaker,... more

01 May 2024 · 1 hour,
Challenging the Norms: How Diversability’s Tiffany Yu Aims for an Accessibility-First Culture for 1 Billion People

This episode of “B The Way Forward” brings the ideas of intersectional inclusivity and visibility to the forefront. Host Brenda... more

17 Apr 2024 · 58 minutes
How Propel’s Jimmy Chen is empowering financial health for 40 Million Americans

On this episode of “B The Way Forward,” host Brenda Darden Wilkerson is joined by Jimmy Chen, founder and CEO... more

03 Apr 2024 · 54 minutes
Nate Shalev's Mission for Inclusivity: Small Changes Make Big Impact

On this episode of “B The Way Forward,” host Brenda Darden Wilkerson talks with Nate Shalev, whose inspiring social impact... more

20 Mar 2024 · 56 minutes
Demystifying Tech Careers: How to find Your Path Toward Tech with Hosanna Hali

This episode of “B The Way Forward,” is all about advice as host Brenda Darden Wilkerson explores the many paths... more

06 Mar 2024 · 56 minutes
How UNICEF’s Venture Fund Lead Sunita Grote Improves Children’s Lives with Emerging Technologies

On this episode of “B The Way Forward,” host Brenda Darden Wilkerson takes listeners through a unique and mission-driven type... more

21 Feb 2024 · 59 minutes
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Funding Dreams: How Ruthe Farmer’s Last Mile Education Fund Helps Tech Students in Need
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On this episode of “B The Way Forward,” host Brenda Darden Wilkerson is joined by Ruthe Farmer, activist and policymaker, who has... more