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| Cause-Driven Careers: Using Data to Make a Difference | Michelle Dunivan, PhD | 05 Dec 2024 | 00:27:15 | |
Learn all about how an animal welfare insights expert uses data to solve the world's problems, one dog bark at a time. In this episode, Michelle shares how she turned her love for research and statistics into a fulfilling career. Michelle says that cause-driven work will always be at the heart of what she does. Highlights 🔦 - The scientific method applies everywhere: Start with a question, be specific, and gather only the data you need. - Communication is key: Knowing how to adjust for different audiences—from executives to volunteers—can make or break collaboration. - Leadership Is More Than a Title: It’s about influence, understanding team dynamics, and being a catalyst for growth and innovation in your organization. My favorite part about this episode was learning a new phrase for "Garbage In, Garbage Out". You'll have to tune in to learn it yourself!! Where to find Michelle: LinkedIn ****** Data Career Coaching Book a call to learn more MERCH!! Grab your nerdnourishment swag Support If you like what you see, consider buying me a broccoli (it fuels my creativity) | |||
| Strategic Thinking in Work and Play: A Winning Combination | Blake Burch | 21 Nov 2024 | 00:40:40 | |
Learn all about how a board game connoisseur uses data to solve the world's problems, one game piece at a time. Ever feel stuck in the daily grind, pulling data into Excel, running manual processes, and thinking, “There has to be a better way”? We had an extremely fun discussion with Blake around how he created his own business by teaching himself how to automate everything. What made this the most fun episode was talking about strategic thinking by diving into the world of board games. Highlights 🔦 - Learning by doing - Generative AI - Strategy Whether you're looking to automate your daily tasks, leverage your data for insights, or just need new board game recommendation, this conversation is packed with inspiration and tips. P.S. Blake hosts a weekly board game meetup in South Austin. Visit his website for more info! Where to find Blake #automation #python #boardgames ****** Data Career Coaching Book a call to learn more MERCH!! Grab your nerdnourishment swag Support If you like what you see, consider buying me a broccoli (it fuels my creativity) | |||
| Leveraging Data to Enhance Every Job | Eric Sims | 25 Jul 2024 | 00:36:55 | |
Learn all about how a Data Scientist uses data to solve the world's problems, one side project at a time. Ever wondered how data can transform every role you have, whether that be in academia, government, health, or even utilities? Eric LOVES side projects! He mentions this multiple times throughout this episode while also sharing how you can find data projects in your current job. Highlights - Using Salesforce data to create a dashboard - Using process data to make manual processes easier and faster - Using ChatGPT to suggest data projects tailored to your current job - Creating fun side projects like a ukulele tuner, DeskFit app, and even a cat-detecting sprinkler system! Don't miss out on learning how to leverage data in any role, find small impactful projects, and keep the fun in your work without burning out! Where to find Eric ****** Data Career Coaching Book a call to learn more MERCH!! Grab your nerdnourishment swag Support If you like what you see, consider buying me a broccoli (it fuels my creativity) | |||
| Boost Your Data Skills with Mock Data Sets: Lessons from the Google Sheets Fanboy | Larry Lathrop | 11 Jul 2024 | 00:28:21 | |
Learn all about how a Freelancer uses data to solve the world's problems, one zombie dataset at a time. In the world of data analytics, finding innovative ways to keep your skills sharp and your projects engaging can be a challenge. Larry shares with us a refreshingly unique approach... Creating fake data sets! But wait, there's more... These fake data sets are themed around a fictional zombie company called "Bite-SiZe Munchies". This fun and creative method not only makes data more engaging but also helps solve real-world problems. Highlights - Practical applications of mock data - How to make data accessible and easy to understand - How to become and succeed as a Freelancer in the data space Listen in for all the tips Larry shares on how to make your data #ZombieEasy and #ZombieProof Where to find Larry #freelancing #googlesheets #chatgpt ****** Data Career Coaching Book a call to learn more MERCH!! Grab your nerdnourishment swag Support If you like what you see, consider buying me a broccoli (it fuels my creativity) | |||
| Take your Data Projects to the Next Level | Avery Smith | 27 Jun 2024 | 00:31:40 | |
Learn all about how a Data Scientist uses data to solve the world's problems, one personal project at a time. The power of problem-solving shapes your entire career journey! Avery shares his story on breaking into data from a background in chemical engineering. College isn't really about the degree you pursue, it's about learning how to tackle challenges head-on. Highlights: - Leveraging personal projects to help you - Staying motivated through community engagement - Learning through diverse sources to enrich your skill set You won't want to miss out on this one, it is packed full of project examples from running, dancing, and eating! Where to find Avery ****** Data Career Coaching Book a call to learn more MERCH!! Grab your nerdnourishment swag Support If you like what you see, consider buying me a broccoli (it fuels my creativity) | |||
| LinkedIn Learning Instructors Talk about Data | Monica Kay Royal & Lily Zheng | 13 Jun 2024 | 00:40:24 | |
In this very special episode of latest episode of the Data Podcast for Nerds! Live from the LinkedIn Learning office, two LinkedIn Learning Instructors talk all about the 'fun' parts of data. There's a delicate balance between collecting enough data for your analysis, but not too much where you violate people's confidentiality. But sometimes you have to collect personal and sensitive data. Especially if you are in the same line of work as Lily and conducting demographic analyses. In these cases, it's all about helping businesses make better equity decisions in the workplace while also protecting the data of individuals. Highlights: - Qualitative vs. Quantitative analytics - How discrimination sneaks into the workplace - Accounting for bias in machine learning models - How the human behavior system is involved in it all! Join this very special live episode as we explore the overlap of data security and DEI. Our Courses Protecting Data for Analysis and Machine Learning A Playbook to Achieve Equity Anywhere Where to find Lily LinkedIn ****** Data Career Coaching Book a call to learn more MERCH!! Grab your nerdnourishment swag Support If you like what you see, consider buying me a broccoli (it fuels my creativity) | |||
| Secrets for Helping You Find the Best Data Job | Marijn Markus | 23 May 2024 | 00:37:34 | |
Learn all about how a Social Scientist uses data to solve the world's problems, one cup of coffee at a time. If you're able to forget about having to be perfect, you'll be surprised at how easy it is to talk about your passions and showing your credibility. Marijn shares with us all the best kept trade secrets in the data industry! Did you know that there is a correlation between coffee and data jobs? Other Highlights: - Learning about how you can apply random skills like RPA Orchestration and 3D printing for building home projects. - Getting philosophical about why you don't have to be a unicorn to get into data, you actually wanna be a pony. - Reviewing the Big Mac index and how the price of a Big Mac can be used for forecasting purposes. and my favorite part was nerding out a bit on GDPR, data privacy, and things to consider when building your models. Join us to learn more about these best kept trade secrets to help you find the best data job! Where to find Marijn LinkedIn ****** Data Career Coaching Book a call to learn more MERCH!! Grab your nerdnourishment swag Support If you like what you see, consider buying me a broccoli (it fuels my creativity) | |||
| How to Switch Careers | Becoming a Data Analyst | Mikiko Bazeley | 16 May 2024 | 00:47:19 | |
Learn all about how a MLOps & AI Engineer uses data to solve the world's problems, one GenAI tool at a time. Two things to learn about the data field if you are new in your career: the details always matter and people are more impressed with your grit than your grind. In this episode, Mikiko shares with us her story on how she transitioned into data analytics from her job working at a hair salon! Highlights 🔦 - How to transition into data from a completely different industry - The importance of applying what you learn in courses by building projects - How to use generative AI tools to help you save tons of hours Tune in to hear Mikiko share a whole lotta resources to help you along your career journey! Where to find Mikiko LinkedIn - Twitter - TikTok - Instagram - GitHub Just look for 'Mikiko Bazeley MLops Engineer' to find her Other Resources WellfoundDataCampCourseraO'Reilly subscriptionEducativeMavenLinkedIn Learning Books Ultralearning by Scott H. YoungThe Art and Business of Online Writing by Nicolas ColeThe Consulting Bible by Alan Weiss ****** Data Career Coaching Book a call to learn more MERCH!! Grab your nerdnourishment swag Support If you like what you see, consider buying me a broccoli (it fuels my creativity) | |||
| Exploring the Deep End of Artificial Intelligence | Harpreet Sahota | 09 May 2024 | 00:37:32 | |
Learn all about how a Hacker in Residence uses data to solve the world's problems, one model at a time. The hard truth about our wonderful world of data, nobody understands what deep learning is or how it works! In this episode, Harpreet shares with us what he does at Voxel51 as a Hacker in Residence along with some great tips about the deep end of artificial intelligence. Highlights 🔦 - Developer Advocacy / Hacker in Residence - The best approach to reading a research article - Breakdown of modern roles from research scientist / research engineer / deep learning engineer / AI engineer Join us to learn about the various experiences Harpreet has accumulated during his career including teaching high school math, working as an actuary, pivoting to biostatistician, and hacking the developer advocacy space. Where to find Harpreet LinkedIn Learning Courses Computer Vision for Data Scientists Prompt Engineering with LangChain More to come... Other Resources Hackers & Painters by Paul Graham Aishwarya Naresh Reganti - GenAI Resources ****** Data Career Coaching Book a call to learn more MERCH!! Grab your nerdnourishment swag Support If you like what you see, consider buying me a broccoli (it fuels my creativity) | |||
| Podcasting Perspectives: How to Achieve Excellence | Ken Jee | 02 May 2024 | 00:46:20 | |
Learn all about how this exponential podcast host uses data to solve the world's problems, one athlete interview at a time. Ken's journey with podcasting has been one of the most impactful things he's done in his entire life and most recently set an ambitious goal to embark on the most complete study of excellence in sports ever created. In this episode, we are covering all the bases from unraveling the secrets of podcasting to sharing insights on the IKEA furniture assembly conundrum. Highlights 🔦 - Using podcasting as a means for professional and personal growth - Origin story to Ken's new podcast > The Exponential Athlete - Discussion around problem-solving frameworks Join us to discover how the intersection of athleticism, analytics, podcasting, and self-improvement can shape your path to success! Where to find Ken Ken's Nearest Neighbors (Podcast) Exponential Athlete (Podcast) ****** Data Career Coaching Book a call to learn more MERCH!! Grab your nerdnourishment swag Support If you like what you see, consider buying me a broccoli (it fuels my creativity) | |||
| How to Become the Best at Anything: The Ultimate Quest | Josh Starmer | 25 Apr 2024 | 00:39:35 | |
If your currently interested in learning a particular topic, say statistics, you MUST check out this episode. It's WAY more than just learning a topic, it's about HOW you are learning it! Josh created his YouTube Channel, StatQuest, as a way to publicly share his quest of learning more about statistics, machine learning, and AI I have learned so much from his way of teaching. He doesn't dumb down the material, he builds up your understanding so that you are smarter. It was an absolute pleasure to get to talk with him 😀 OF COURSE, I had to ask him to share all the origin stories! 🏁 How he started his channel 🪕 Where his theme songs come from 💥 Who / What inspired his famous BAM! Join us to learn all about these origin stories along with the power of visual learning and building in public. It's literally the BEST way to learn 🤓 Where to find Josh LinkedInYouTubeWebsite ****** Data Career Coaching Book a call to learn more MERCH!! Grab your nerdnourishment swag Support If you like what you see, consider buying me a broccoli (it fuels my creativity) | |||
| Navigating Career Transitions into Data | Lauren Rosenthal | 18 Apr 2024 | 00:28:00 | |
Learn all about how a Customer Success & Analytics Specialist uses data to solve the world's problems, one fiction page at a time. Do you believe in being in the right place at the right time? Lauren made her way from healthcare into the data world and her biggest advice is that if you have an opportunity in front of you, TAKE IT! There isn't a linear path into data. There isn't even a linear path once you're working in data. One thing that was clear to Lauren, life as a data professional is a lot like the healthcare industry in that you get to help others 😀 Lauren's favorite resources to learn new things - Books - Podcasts - Maven (of course) Join us to learn about the non-linear paths you can take, and the amazing opportunities that you can unlock if you take the jump! Where to find Lauren: LinkedIn ****** Data Career Coaching Book a call to learn more MERCH!! Grab your nerdnourishment swag Support If you like what you see, consider buying me a broccoli (it fuels my creativity) | |||
| How I Went from Data Entry to Healthcare Analyst with Just One SQL Query! | Thais Cooke | 31 Oct 2024 | 00:24:04 | |
Learn all about how a healthcare analyst uses data to solve the world's problems, one workflow at a time. Ever wonder how a dental lab, a love for SQL, and a white noise machine can transform a career? In this episode, we got to talk with Thais Cooke about how leveraged her healthcare experience to turn herself into a data analyst on the spot! One Google search for "how to analyze data" later, and she discovered a whole new career path. Immediately after she wrote her first "SELECT *", she fell in love with SQL. She loves SQL and healthcare so much, she even has a LinkedIn Learning course! 'SQL for Healthcare Professionals' Highlights 🔦 - How to leverage your strengths to become a data analyst - The importance of refining your job search - titles are the key - What to say and (more importantly) NOT to say during a job interview Don't tune in unless you're ready to be inspired! Where to find Thais LinkedIn ****** Data Career Coaching Book a call to learn more MERCH!! Grab your nerdnourishment swag Support If you like what you see, consider buying me a broccoli (it fuels my creativity) | |||
| How to Turn Passion into Profession - Networking, Learning, and Leveraging Experiences | Alex Merced | 11 Apr 2024 | 00:38:13 | |
Learn all about how a Developer Advocate uses data to solve the world's problems, one programming language at a time. If you think that you have too much of a random background to break into data, you gotta listen to Alex's origin story! He has done basically everything under the sun before officially getting his dream data job with Dremio. Alex went from playing video games, practicing as a rockstar, owning a hobby store, learning just about every programming language out there, and everything in between. Quote: "I'm happy with the story I've had, but I'm always glad to continue making the story more fun" Highlights ✨ - How to level up your skills when you're grounded - Starting several business, all through networking - Using content creation as a means for learning Alex already gave his warning, join us for the ride, this episode is jam packed full of fun! Where to find Alex ****** Data Career Coaching Book a call to learn more MERCH!! Grab your nerdnourishment swag Support If you like what you see, consider buying me a broccoli (it fuels my creativity) | |||
| How to Show Off Your Skills - Start With Your Resume | Jack Blandin | 04 Apr 2024 | 00:31:25 | |
Learn all about how a Specialized Technical Recruiter uses data to solve the world's problems, one baseball card statistic at a time. If you are one of many data job seekers out there that are stumped at how to solve the chicken and egg problem, check out this episode! Jack is currently building out a platform to help businesses build data teams by allowing candidates to show off their skills. I think I gave Jack a lightbulb moment by pointing out that his interest in baseball card statistics and IMDB movie pages could tie into his recruiting platform! I hope I convinced him of a new way people should structure their resumes 🤓 At the end of the day, if you have your mind set on achieving a goal, never stop trying! Where to find Jack: LinkedIn ****** Data Career Coaching Book a call to learn more MERCH!! Grab your nerdnourishment swag Support If you like what you see, consider buying me a broccoli (it fuels my creativity) | |||
| Everything You Need to Know to Become a Data Analyst | Elijah Butler | 28 Mar 2024 | 00:31:01 | |
The Data Podcast for Nerds has the most epic intro music! ~ quoted by Elijah Butler, so it must be true!! Aside from the amazing theme song, if you are looking for resources to learn more about data, you MUST to tune in. There's even a special show-n-tell segment 🦆 Elijah creates content for the data community, sharing how you can learn the basics of data analytics with free resources. Highlights ✨ - How to stay on track, even when you change your major... TWICE! - The importance of storytelling when pursuing a data career and also standup comedy - Who you can confide in when sharing your coding problems, rubber ducks aren't the only option The most important takeaway we both cam to was never to give up on your dreams!! 🤓 Where to find Elijah: LinkedIn ****** Data Career Coaching Book a call to learn more MERCH!! Grab your nerdnourishment swag Support If you like what you see, consider buying me a broccoli (it fuels my creativity) | |||
| Ace the Data Science Interview with your Project Portfolio AND MORE! | Nick Singh | 21 Mar 2024 | 00:38:48 | |
Learn all about how a Chief Lemur Officer uses data to solve the world's problems, predicting one hip hop track at a time. If you are one of many that aren't sure what types of projects you should have in your project portfolio, you NEED to check out this episode. Warning, it's very meta... on multiple levels!! ⚠️ Nick spends most of his time these days writing SQL queries on his own data to understand how users are interacting with his website... which helps others learn to write SQL queries. FULL CIRCLE! The fact that Nick went from entertaining hip hop nerds to a entertaining data nerds is a story you don't want to miss out on Highlights: - Leveraging your passions to build data products - Building project portfolios that have more than one purpose - Focusing on the right way to solve problems during an interview Oh yea, and Nick used to work for Facebook... META!!! 🤓 Nick's Resources Book: Ace the Data Science Interview Website: DataLemer Connect with Nick on LinkedIn ****** Data Career Coaching Book a call to learn more MERCH!! Grab your nerdnourishment swag Support If you like what you see, consider buying me a broccoli (it fuels my creativity) | |||
| Exploring the Data Side of Corporate Communications | Elise Woodard | 14 Mar 2024 | 00:26:44 | |
If you have ever wondered how companies use social media effectively to market their products, we get an inside look into tech marketing with Elise on our latest episode of the Data Podcast for Nerds! Highlights ✨ - Social media posts get more interaction during the weekdays (not too much of a surprise) - The weekends are for fun and social media posts can follow that trend, even for tech companies! - ELI5 takes on a new meaning Bonus Both Elise and I have a dance background and nerd out a bit on how dancing and data are exactly the same! 👯 Join us if you are curious about the overlap of social media, marketing, and data. This one is jam packed full of edutainment! Where to find Elise: LinkedIn ****** Data Career Coaching Book a call to learn more MERCH!! Grab your nerdnourishment swag Support If you like what you see, consider buying me a broccoli (it fuels my creativity) | |||
| Busting the Myths of Interviews from a Hiring Manager | Lindsay Murphy | 07 Mar 2024 | 00:25:50 | |
If you have ever wondered what hiring managers are actually looking for when hiring candidates, we bust some myths with Lindsay on this very topic on the latest episode of the Data Podcast for Nerds! We explore 🔎 - The soft skills that you should highlight during the interview to set you above the rest - The approach to take when learning how to solve problems AND how to share that during an interview - Lindsay's favorite questions to ask her interviewees and how to answer them Join us if you are preparing for your data interview, and also if you are curious to learn which music is the best background music to rock out and do some code.
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| How to use Gamification to your Advantage at Work | Tom Hinkle | 29 Feb 2024 | 00:31:37 | |
You've probably heard the term 'gamification' before, but did you know that you can use it to your advantage at work? On the latest episode of the Data Podcast for Nerds, we talk with Tom and nerd out on how your desire for winning makes you a better problem solver. Fun Facts: 🎮 Gamification was a term coined in 2003 🕹️ According to a 2023 Tech Report Survey, 90% of employees admit to being more productive if gamification is involved in their work Tune in to discover: - The role of gamification in fostering creativity and innovation - How gamification principles can be integrated with behavior design techniques to boost engagement around training efforts like security awareness - Real-life examples and success stories of individuals and organizations leveraging gamification effectively Join us and unlock the game-changing secrets to unlocking creativity, productivity, and success in the modern workplace.
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| Unveiling Marathon Training Secrets for Career Growth | Gaurav Tiwari | 22 Feb 2024 | 00:35:00 | |
Ever wondered about the parallels between training for a marathon and honing your skills for a data career? In our latest episode of the Data Podcast for Nerds, we talk with Gaurav and dive deep into this intriguing comparison! Tune in to discover: 🤝 The importance of community and mentorship in achieving your objectives. 🔍 Insights into the discipline and dedication required for both endeavors. 📈 Strategies for goal-setting, progress tracking, and staying motivated. 💡 Practical tips for overcoming challenges and pushing your limits. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a data enthusiast, this episode offers valuable perspectives that will leave you motivated, energized, and ready to conquer your goals! Join us as we explore the relationship between physical endurance and professional growth, and unlock the secrets to success in both arenas!
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| Dominate Imposter Syndrome | 15 Feb 2024 | 00:38:37 | |
In this very special episode, my business coach, Katie McManus, and I talk about imposter syndrome. You know that nagging feeling of inadequacy and self-doubt? It somehow always finds a way to interrupt you the moment you're on the verge of something big, like transitioning into a new career path. This is a topic many of us can relate to and we often think that we need to overcome this so-called barrier. Let's actually explore trying to lean in and make Imposter Syndrome your friend!
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| Cybersecurity is a Great Career for Data Professionals | Nate Parkhurst | 08 Feb 2024 | 00:26:39 | |
Learn all about how a Cybersecurity Specialist uses data to solve the world's problems, one SOC at a time. I love nerding out with cyber folks, the overlap of data and cyber is fascinating Nate shares his story with working as a consultant and experience with working in a SOC (security operations center). I found it most interesting that you can now work remotely in a SOC environment. If you're looking at fun and interesting data projects, Nate shares a few he's been working on in the cyber space. He also shares how he uses his data for personal projects like gardening. Who likes strawberries!? 🍓🙋🏻♀️ At the end of the day, data has a human element. It is critical that you pay attention to from the point of hiring all the way to offboarding. You want to make sure that everyone is properly trained and understands how to properly protect the data! Resources ISC2: https://www.isc2.org/Landing/1MCC ISACA: https://www.isaca.org/ NVIDIA: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/training/ Where to find Nate LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-parkhurst/
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| Why Should Auditors Be Using Analytics | 23 Oct 2024 | 00:14:23 | |
This podcast episode is AI generated, using the tool NotebookLM, summarizing the new Global Internal Audit Standards that were published January 9, 2024. This in-depth look at Standard 10.3 will be valuable for internal audit professionals, chief audit executives, and anyone interested in the role of technology in modern internal auditing. This overview provides a comprehensive overview of Standard 10.3, Technological Resources, from the new Global Internal Audit Standards. The overview explores the requirements for internal audit functions to utilize technology in their work, as well as the chief audit executive's responsibility to assess and pursue technological enhancements. Learn about the key considerations for implementing Standard 10.3, such as assessing the feasibility of new technologies, collaborating with other departments on shared systems, and securing funding for technology upgrades. The overview also examines examples of evidence that demonstrate conformance with the standard. ****** MERCH!! Grab your nerdnourishment swag Support If you like what you see, consider buying me a broccoli (it fuels my creativity) | |||
| What are the Responsibilities of a Data Professional | Anthony Santillanes | 01 Feb 2024 | 00:35:49 | |
It was really great chatting with Anthony and diving into the fun characteristics of data. He has a background in health and wellness and for fun, loves to track the productivity of his garden and chickens People problems are his favorite, specifically those that are related to the psychology of the workplace. But in order to solve these types of problems, you need to combine different data sets which involves a lot of manual work. A couple reality checks that Anthony shared were that data analytics has a humility aspect to it becuase you can't control everything. And also, we only change when things become painful enough and it is our responsibility as a data professional to highlight when a change is needed. Where to find Anthony: LinkedIn
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| The Main Driver of Being a Successful Data Analyst | Timo Dechau | 25 Jan 2024 | 00:37:24 | |
Learn all about how an Event Data Wizard uses data to solve the world's problems, one event at a time. If you were ever curious about how companies analyze their user's journey, listen in! I had such a fun time nerding out on Event Data with Timo Dechau Timo says that the magic of event data is the sequence you can analyze 🔮 One crazy concept he shares is the power of talking with people ➕ Having curiosity is the main driver of being a successful data professional Although he does provide an interesting POV that curiosity is both good and bad... and after hearing him out, I can relate! 🤓
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| The Success Formula for Breaking into Tech | Sadie St. Lawrence | 25 Jan 2024 | 00:32:57 | |
Learn all about how an AI Strategist uses data to solve the world's problems, one success formula at a time. I had such a fun conversation with one of the most inspiring women in AI, Sadie St. Lawrence We talked all about the success formula for breaking into tech It is important to note that no one really starts from ground zero, if you are changing careers Sadie believes that you probably have about half the skills you already need if you take the time to understand your skillsets For example, everyone uses communication at their jobs, so that is your starting point 🛣️ Throughout her amazing journey, Sadie realized that there was a disconnect between the business and tech folks Lots of folks trying to fit square pegs into rounds holes 🙃 So on her spare time, for fun, she likes to grab her pen and paper and jot out connections between obscure industries or topics This hobby makes her the amazing AI Strategist she is today! This episode is jam packed full of great advice From skills to resumes to networking, even a little bit of time traveling ⌛ You won't want to miss out on this one!
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| How to Stand Out in Data Job Interviews from a Hiring Manager | Santona Tuli | 25 Jan 2024 | 00:36:11 | |
Santona has a fascinating background, her experience taught her how to tell stories about early universe physics and the world we are in today She loves to solve problems that have not been solved before, and bonus points to those problems that require a whole new data set to be gathered A major takeaway she learned along her journey was that foundational skills remain the same no matter which problems you are trying to solve Part of the fun bits of the episode revealed some tips on what hiring managers are really looking for when interviewing candidates for data jobs SPOILER: it's not about your technical skills
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| Highlights From My First Year As A Podcast Host | 04 Jan 2024 | 00:47:54 | |
To celebrate Season 2, my good friend Ramona asked if she could interview me and talk about all the things I did in 2023 with nerdnourishment I was hesitant at first, not gonna lie, I actually don't really like talking about myself too much but when you own a company, you have to get used to that kind of stuff So I said YES!! Ramona did such a great job at hosting and had the best fun bits section we have had on the podcast yet 🐱 There were a couple of origin stories: - Ramona and I have our own combined origin story, and it includes Joe Reis - The podcast has its own origin story involving me living out my childhood dreams, and includes Ken Jee We also talked about my: - Dancing background, hopefully will be able to produce more dance content this year - Passion for teaching, mentoring, learning, and helping the data community - Merch Store! and... we nerded out a bit on Data Security and that you shouldn't even give Santa your address! While this is a longer episode than usual, you will want to stay until the end because we share some heartfelt messages for the community and stories about what we are excited for in 2024 🥳
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| When Data Transforms You From Accountant to Youtuber | David Fortin | 28 Dec 2023 | 00:33:31 | |
Learn all about how an Excel Wizard uses data to solve the world's problems, one Flash Fill feature at a time. David is on a mission to teach Excel in a fun and dynamic way He left his corporate gig to go full time as a YouTube teacher The best part about his teaching style, no fluff His brand is the Piggy Bank Accountant and sometimes he wears a pig hat, it is GREAT!! Check out this episode as David shares his passion for teaching Excel tips, tricks, tutorials, hacks, formulas & functions Stick around till the end to find out the best tip that saved him the most hours with Excel 😲 | |||
| Smashing Through Content So Fast You Become The Teacher | Richard Nero | 21 Dec 2023 | 00:34:07 | |
Learn all about how a Financial Systems Implementer uses data to solve the world's problems, one automated process at a time. Richard's love for Excel, math, and automation came to him early as a child He is very eager to learn, so much that he turned himself into the teacher He hates seeing manual processes, and loves when he can show someone how to automate their job But don't let automation scare you Remember: AI's not going to replace you, someone using AI will probably replace you Stick around for the Fun Bits here as Richard shares how he is turning kids into future data professionals Aside from those that started crying on day 1, he loves to see them get into hyperfocus mode and build their first charts He describes teaching kids to be the most rewarding experience!! 🤓 | |||
| How a Consultant Uses Data | Carlos Barboza | 14 Dec 2023 | 00:36:22 | |
Learn all about how a Consultant uses data to solve the world's problems, one trusted decision at a time. A lot of us know that working with spreadsheets can be really hard work. In this episode, Carlos gives a hilarious analogy of cleaning public bathrooms, ha! Carlos has always been a fan of Excel and loves to share all kinds of tips and tricks with the community The most shocking fact that he shared about Excel (shocking for some at least) was that there are companies out there making projections using only an Excel spreadsheeet which then is helping with all their business decisions 😲 | |||
| How a Former Librarian Uses Data | Cheryl Cavelear | 07 Dec 2023 | 00:28:10 | |
Learn all about how a Former Librarian uses data to solve the world's problems, one usage statistic at a time. This is an episode I have been wanting to have since I started this podcast in January 📖 Cheryl and I got to deep dive into how cool librarians are and how much they use data, spoiler alert... it is A LOT! Cheryl boiled it down to an analogy of when someone is looking for a book you are basically using an interface to query a database so therefore, you are using data! One of the biggest problems that she solved as a librarian was related to usage statistics. Figuring out what's getting used, how to tweak process to increase usage, and determining the return on money for books. She also brings up the topic of being data driven vs making data informed decisions and why she sides with being data informed. | |||
| How a People Analyst Uses Data | Sonali Kumar | 30 Nov 2023 | 00:36:47 | |
Learn all about how a People Analyst uses data to solve the world's problems, one sales call at a time. Sonali shares about why leaning transferable skills are the best way to get you into your next role. She takes us through her whole journey, which really hones in on leveraging networking as a strategy to get a career, but she also emphsizes how important research is before you jump into a particular job so you know what you are getting yourself into. BUT > don't do research to the point that you give yourself analysis paralysis 😬 We also get to hear Sonali's self-pep-talks that if you are uncomfortable, if you are failing, that means you are learning and that is going to lead to success. She reminds us to be patient, the world will not fall apart, and everything is going to be ok. Stay tuned to the end because the tips that Sonali shares on how NOT to learn things is invaluable!! | |||
| Career Insights from a Digital Nomad | Jordan Goldmeier | 17 Oct 2024 | 00:43:18 | |
Learn all about how a digital nomad uses data to solve the world's problems, one spreadsheet at a time. If you're curious what life is like as a digital nomad, check out this episode! We got to chat with Jordan, who has been curious about how to tell computers what to do since age 8. His early love for programming led him to merge his background in business and coding to create powerful Excel workflows that streamline processes for clients. He even admits that many of his best ideas came to him in his dreams, talk about true dedication! Highlights ⚡ - How to build tools in your sleep - Different ways to run a business as a digital nomad - Advice on building a successful life with the skills you already have Jordan’s energy and insights are inspiring 💡 Tune in to learn how to take your Excel skills to the next level and start creating a life of your own design! Where to find Jordan Instagram: @jordangoldmeier ****** Data Career Coaching Book a call to learn more MERCH!! Grab your nerdnourishment swag Support If you like what you see, consider buying me a broccoli (it fuels my creativity) | |||
| How The Techno Optimist Uses Data | Dan Everett | 23 Nov 2023 | 00:31:59 | |
Learn all about how The Techno Optimist uses data to solve the world's problems, one data parody at a time. Have you experienced the transition from individual contributor to management or are maybe thinking about the transition one day? Tune into this episode and Dan and I share about our experiences with the transition, what to expect, and why it's so dang hard. In fact, according to research from CEB Global, 60% of new managers fail within the first 24 months in their new role. Maybe that's because 85% of new managers do not get any training prior to becoming a manager!! | |||
| How You Can Use Data for Data Projects | Fabian Werkmeister | 23 Nov 2023 | 00:25:53 | |
Learn all about how YOU can use data to solve the world's problems, one data project at a time. Fabian takes us through his journey from economics to data science which he described as an easy and quick decision made in only a couple of days. He shared his experience with learning data science and stressed the importance of focusing on learning the soft skills. Fabian believes that when you have to figure things out via the resources you have, you learn so much more in your journey! We also nerd out on all the data projects that he shares with the community. I particularly find these as really great resources since he breaks down the different data tracks and what can learn in each. 🤓 | |||
| How a Product Strategist Uses Data | Ryan Dolley | 09 Nov 2023 | 00:39:57 | |
Learn all about how a Product Strategist uses data to solve the world's problems, one Marvel data viz at a time. This episode should come with a warning label, super nerdy discussions coming your way!! Ryan talks about the overlap of data science and business intelligence and how all data tools serve a specific purpose which should ultimately help all data professionals get their work done in the most efficient manner. We talk about some data problems to solve that are unique, like the cold chain problem in both health and food. It was super fun to nerd out on solutions and talk about audit trails (one of my favorite topics, hehe). Plus, we had two fun bits topics!! 🦸🏻 One for the Marvel fans out there as Ryan shares about spreadsheets and data visualizations he created as a kid based on his Marvel cards collection. 🎲 Another for the tabletop roleplaying gamers out there as Ryan confesses how his passion for being a Dungeon Master was so strong that a couple of his friends had to drop out of college (don't worry, they are doing fine now). Tune in to learn about how the love of these nerdy things like DnD really is very similar to the work of all data professionals, Ryan calls it 'data career training 101'. | |||
| How a Data Career Coach Uses Data | Kedeisha Bryan | 02 Nov 2023 | 00:25:51 | |
Learn all about how a Data Career Coach uses data to solve the world's problems, one data community platform at a time. Kedeisha is the Founder and CEO of Data in Motion, the ultimate online playground for skill & career development for the data community. In this episode, she shares with us the story behind why she built the platform, and yes, we get two origin stories!! 🤓 We also nerd out a bit on the AI advancements that Dominos and Amazon have been venturing into. | |||
| How a Former Math Teacher Uses Data | Tiffany Teasley | 26 Oct 2023 | 00:36:44 | |
Learn all about how a Former Math Teacher uses data to solve the world's problems, one calculus math problem at a time. Tiffany emphasized how you don't have to have a degree in math to get a data job. It's actually all about the analytical thinking and problem solving skills. Also, it helps a ton if you have great communication skills. You basically need to be able to explain things like you are explaining it to a 5 year old and your golden. To help with these communication skills, specifically for when interviewing, Tiffany also shares about a new app that she has been building with AI around the STAR method ⭐ | |||
| How Marketing Teams Use Data | Hugo Lu | 19 Oct 2023 | 00:39:40 | |
Learn all about how Marketing Teams use data to solve the world's problems, one eye tracker at a time. Hugo started his data journey with the all powerful Excel until he transitioned to newer and cooler tools. Now he owns a data orchestration company, helping data teams release data into production reliably and efficiently, leaving more time to focus on business value. Check out this episode to find out all the neat ways you can use data in the marketing rhelm. We also talk a bit about Mr. Beast and his impressive marketing skills, and how good his Featable cookies are. Don't worry, we make a tie to how cookies are also important for marketing 🤓 | |||
| How a Data Marketing Professional Uses Data | Michael Meyer | 13 Oct 2023 | 00:27:19 | |
Learn all about how a Data Marketing Professional uses data to solve the world's problems, one craft beer story at a time. From advocating data literacy to writing blog posts, Micheal makes it very clear that storytelling is a critical skill for data professionals. This was a really fun chat and very timely with spooky season coming up 🦇🎃 | |||
| How a Former Music Educator Uses Data | Mayra Almanza | 05 Oct 2023 | 00:43:01 | |
Learn all about how a Former Music Educator uses data to solve the world's problems, one instrument at a time. In this episode, Mayra goes deep into the parallels of data, music, and life. My favorite quote: "Paying an instrument is a hoot, but practicing sucks" Practicing is tedious, meticulous, intentional, and not instant... BUT once you finally get it the dopamine and satisfaction you get from it is so much more because you worked for it. Where to find Mayra LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayra-pena33/ Listening to the Spanish / Portuguese Podcast: Tá Falado | |||
| How an Excel MVP Uses Data | Oz du Soleil | 28 Sep 2023 | 00:46:11 | |
Learn all about how an Excel MVP uses data to solve the world's problems, one improv skit at a time. It was such an honor to have Oz on the show, he is a true raconteur. We talked about a whole lot of things including how to clean data, what fun tools you can build, and why you should be suspicious of data. It was also really fun to talk about Oz's experience with improv, standup comedy, and how they relate to being a data professional because you have to be prepared to fail and quickly learn how to learn from those failures. Where to find Oz YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OzduSoleilDATA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozdata/ Several LinkedIn Learning courses | |||
| How a Data Architect Uses Data | Steven Pope | 21 Sep 2023 | 00:34:25 | |
Learn all about how a Data Architect uses data to solve the world's problems, one electric guitar at a time. Steven talked about how learning about building a guitar is very much like learning about the tech industry. If you are like me, you start out with the knowledge of what you can see as an outsider and then when you jump into the details then you find out there is hardware on the inside! I have only ever dealt with acoustic guitars, so this message really resonated with me. We transitioned into talking about other types of guitars and I brought up a keytar, which I thought was as nerdy as it could get, but then Steve one upped me with Guitar Hero... what's nerdier than that? | |||
| Nurse Turned Data Expert: Creative Problem-Solving in Healthcare | Joe Squire | 03 Oct 2024 | 00:40:33 | |
Learn all about how a former nurse uses data to solve the world's problems, one clinical outcome at a time. Have you ever thought about how many modalities of data exist in the healthcare industry? Joe stumbled into the world of data while working as a nurse. He talked about how he was able to explore these different types of data like written notes, voice recordings, and images to solve the most interesting problems you find in healthcare. Highlights - Handling healthcare data (PHI) - Building a portfolio to a promotion - Practicing for interviews and presentations - Data professionals are more create thank you might think We also played a game to determine if we were Right Brain or Left Brain. Play along and share your results! Where to find Joe ****** Data Career Coaching Book a call to learn more MERCH!! Grab your nerdnourishment swag Support If you like what you see, consider buying me a broccoli (it fuels my creativity) | |||
| How a PowerBI Consultant Uses Data | Becca Goodman | 14 Sep 2023 | 00:35:18 | |
Learn all about how a PowerBI Consultant uses data to solve the world's problems, one free resource at a time. This is an empowering episode as Becca tells us how she transitioned from being a teacher into data, while also becoming a new mom. She has always considered herself to be independent with learning and thinks solving things on your own is the best feeling. One motto she learned as a teacher that helped her with her transition was to 'use data to drive instruction'. You will not want to miss out on this episode as she shares the mindshift you have to make when talking with clients after being used to talking with 9 year olds and also how kids shows like Bluey share very powerful messages for adults. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-goodman-o322/ Email: rgoodman@baich.com Resources - Datacamp: https://www.datacamp.com/ - Microsoft Trainings: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/browse/?products=power-bi&levels=beginner - SQLBI: https://www.youtube.com/@SQLBI - WiseOwl: https://www.wiseowl.co.uk/power-bi/exercises/power-bi-desktop/ - Measureup (PL-300 prep): https://www.measureup.com/microsoft-practice-test-pl-300-microsoft-power-bi-data-analyst.html | |||
| How a LLM Engineer Uses Data | Kris Ograbek | 07 Sep 2023 | 00:26:22 | |
Learn all about how a LLM Engineer uses data to solve the world's problems, one ChatGPT prompt at a time. We had a fun and chil chat about LLMs, ChatGPT, and how you can take what your learn from courses and apply the skills to real projects. If you create content and want to learn about how you can leverage LLMs for your workflows, check out Kris' work! Where to find Kris LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kris-ograbek/ Favorite YouTube Channels Prompt Engineering: https://www.youtube.com/@engineerprompt 1littlecoder: https://www.youtube.com/@1littlecoder James Briggs: https://www.youtube.com/@jamesbriggs | |||
| How a Professional Data Comedian Uses Data | Evan Wimpey | 31 Aug 2023 | 00:32:30 | |
Learn all about how a Professional Data Comedian uses data to solve the world's problems, one corny data nerd joke at a time. If you enjoy corny jokes, you definitely will not want to miss out on this one! Evan shares 2, count them ✌🏻, origin stories!! One as a data professional and one as a professional data comedian. Evan loves to share his knowledge with others in fun ways and gives us a representative sample of jokes from his journey (I even help him with some tips for his second edition 🤣). Where to find Evan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-wimpey/ Website: https://predictablejokes.com/ Book Recommendations: Predictable Jokes: 101 Data-Driven Laughs for those in Analytics, Machine Learning, and AI : https://www.amazon.com/Predictable-Jokes-Data-Driven-Analytics-Learning/dp/B0C6NZFRDP | |||
| How a Data Science Consultant Uses Data | Daniel Parris | 25 Aug 2023 | 00:32:46 | |
Learn all about how a Data Science Consultant uses data to solve the world's problems, one statistical movie analysis at a time. This one hits the top of my list of favorite episodes, Daniel had to bring us back to the conversation a few times because we could have gone down various rabbit holes. We really geeked out on Daniel's Stat Significant articles, two of my favorites: Why Do People Hate Nickelback So Much and The Fall and Rise of Nicholas Cage. Where to find Daniel: Email: daniel@askdatapeople.com Stat Significant: https://www.statsignificant.com/ Data People Newsletter: https://www.askdatapeople.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-parris-8324b274/ | |||