Cyber Coffee Hour

In this inspiring episode, the guys sit down with April Barker, a seasoned entrepreneur and communications specialist, to explore her remarkable journey from the literary world to the forefront of technology. As the founder of Tech Queenz, April shares her passion for empowering others through innovative UX design and leadership. Dr. Joseph and Alfredzo delve into her transformative experiences, including coaching first-time authors, pivoting during the COVID pandemic to support youth recovering from sex trafficking, and her role in optimizing digital hiring events at the world's #1 job site. 

Listen in as April discusses how her diverse background fuels her mission to drive empathy and innovation in the tech industry, inspiring listeners to embrace change and pursue their paths to empowerment.☕

Connect with our guest!

➡️April Barker

Check out April’s Book Recommendations from the show!

"Eat that Frog:21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time" by Brian Tracy

"That's Bold of You: How to Thrive as your Most Vibrant, Weird and Real Self" Case Kenny

"Quiet Strength: The Principles, Practices, and Priorities of a Winning Life" Tony Dungy

"Tech Queenz: Journal the Journey"  April Barker,  Shanice Kuykendall,  Diamond Bolling 

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HAVE A CUP OF COFFEE WITH US AND SUBSCRIBE! ☕  

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CONNECT WITH THE GUYS! 🔗

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➡️Dr. Joseph J. Burt-Miller Jr. 

➡️Alfredzo B. Nash Jr.

➡️Cyber Coffee Hour Podcast 

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❓Question: How has technology empowered you personally or professionally? Share your thoughts with us!

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⚖️Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and thoughts are of the Cyber Coffee Hour and not those of our employers, personal or professional relationships.

⏰ Timecodes ⏰

00:00 - Introduction to Cyber Coffee Hour

02:42 - Meet April Barker

06:31 - Leadership Lessons from Diverse Experiences

11:26 - The Pivot to UX Design: Overcoming Challenges

18:13 - Creativity Born From Necessity

20:32 - Elevating Others: The Entrepreneurial Mindset

26:23 - Cybersecurity Insights: Preparing for Threats

28:12 - Networking: Building Community in Tech

32:00 - Self-Actualization: Overcoming Networking Challenges

33:49 - Coffee Preferences: Fueling the Entrepreneurial Spirit

39:17 - Superpowers in Tech: The Need for Translation

41:14 - Hobbies and Interests: The Balance of Work and Play

45:16 - Closing Thoughts: Excellence and Collaboration

46:41 - Outro

📖 The Cyber Coffee Hour comprises Dr. Joseph J. Burt-Miller Jr. and Alfredzo B. Nash Jr., two cyber experts from Mount Vernon, NY, who love a good cup of coffee and conversation. They have surveyed the cyber podcast landscape and want to see a change. For shows featuring the world's CIOs, CISOs, and CTOs, the perspective of those getting started in their journey must be emphasized. 

The mission of the Cyber Coffee Hour intentionally features guests of all stages of the cyber journey. Still, it prioritizes the voices undergoing gatekeeping, racism, and other biases while trying to make their way into the cybersecurity practicum. The Cyber Coffee Hour uniquely spreads the cybersecurity gospel by featuring guests with and without a cybersecurity background, with cybersecurity as the common denominator.