This week, the coolest nerds dissect their personal stances on dreaming verses goal getting. Reggie has visions (not dreams) and is a great planner who values time and building strong habits. Steph has been working on SMART goals and overhaulin

The Onboarding Experience

Dec 3rd, 2020 50m 54s

This week's episode, the two coolest nerds sit down to discuss the onboarding process and their experiences with that while navigating careers in tech. CoolBlkNerd shares more about how nicely his new job is treating him. InfoSteph shares how s

Cultured

Nov 12th, 2020 59m 41s

This week, Reggie and Steph go over company culture, the lessons they've learned and the battle scars they've earned. What makes a good company culture? What makes a bad one? We explore all of that this week on the Coolest Nerds in the Room. Pl

State of Affairs

Nov 6th, 2020 1h 11m

This week we give everyone a update on exactly where Steph and CoolBlkNerd are at in their careers and what they're looking forward to going into the end of the year!Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Yo

Out With the Old, In With the New

Oct 29th, 2020 1h 12m

This week, Steph and Coolblknerd talk about cleaning up old habits and bringing in better energy with new habits! Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for lis

On the Hunt for a Therapist

Oct 15th, 2020 1h 19m

This week, Steph and Coolblknerd talk about finding a therapist. From searching for one online to finding the right therapist to solve your specific problem, we chronicle our journeys to finding our therapist and all the speed bumps along the w

What Makes a Great Leader?

Oct 1st, 2020 1h 7m

Every leader isn't a good one.Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when you help get the word out!Social MediaTwitter - @coolestnerdpod

Becoming the High Value Talent

Sep 24th, 2020 1h 7m

Sometimes being the prey comes with benefits.Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when you help get the word out!Social MediaTwitter -

Resetting Your Career

Sep 17th, 2020 1h 9m

Sometimes you have to hit the reset button and this is our story.Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when you help get the word out!So

When You have Learn Your Parents Again...

Sep 3rd, 2020 57m 23s

Sometimes it's like looking in some weird-ass mirror...Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends! Your kindness helps us make the podcast better for listeners like YOU when you help get the word out!Social Media

Love Letters and Log Analysis with Doug Bryant

Aug 20th, 2020 35m 27s

This week we interview with Doug Bryant to talk about his recently released book, "Computer Love: Love Letters and Log Analysis"! Check out the links below to purchase your copy!Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your

Dealing with the Fear of Disappointing Others

Aug 13th, 2020 1h 1m

Disappointing others is a natural part of life, but what happens when you allow it to run your career or life? This week Steph and CoolBlkNerd talk about how they've dealt with the anxiety of disappointing others in their career and personal li

Paid Dues

Jul 30th, 2020 1h 15m

Whether you pay with time or money, you're doing to have to pay up in some way. This week Steph and CoolBlkNerd talk about the importance of not taking shortcuts to building a successful career. Please make sure you rate, review, and share the

Is it time to drop your dead weight?

Jul 23rd, 2020 1h 2m

Either it's something (or someone) holding you back or you're holding them back, either way, dealing with dead weight is an inevitable part of making progress in life and your career. This week we talk about the importance of recognizing and ha

A Story About Unprotected Black Women

Jul 17th, 2020 57m 50s

How protected do black women feel by black men? This week we have a honest conversation about why many black women don't feel protected by black men and what is it that black men can do to start making strides towards solving this problem.Pleas

Is it Luck?

Jul 5th, 2020 1h 12m

How much of our career is luck vs. us deserving the success we've garnered? We talk about people's perspective on luck and the success of others in this week's episode!Please make sure you rate, review, and share the podcast with your friends!

Enneagram-Me

Jul 1st, 2020 1h 21m

This week Steph and CoolBlkNerd take Enneagram test (personality test in layman's terms) and breakdown how accurate their result are. From herd mentality to dealing with depression, they stretch their understanding of themselves and how it fits

Finding Balance in Your Tech Career

Jun 25th, 2020 1h 5m

Do you feel pressured to be all tech, all the time? Well don't! This week we talk about finding the balance between your tech career and being a human being. From the importance of being multifaceted to embracing your humanity, Steph and Coolbl

United We Stand

Jun 18th, 2020 1h 41m

We're back after our hiatus to talk about the state of the world during the social unrest do to the killing of George Floyd. We talk about how we've been doing over our hiatus, what has work-life been like, and what are some things we can do in

Going Through vs. Going Around

Apr 30th, 2020 1h 5m

This week we talk about going through life's problem versus avoiding them and the repercussions of both. Reflecting on our life's experiences, we talk about how it's affected our career, relationships, and our mental state.Please make sure you

Being a Fake Vegan with Katy Turner

Apr 22nd, 2020 1h 36m

This week we light some sage and make a green smoothie with Katy Turner as we talk about her journey of wholistic health, stepping out on faith, and being a fake vegan! I hope y'all have your third-eye open for this episode!Please make sure you

Smoke & Mirrors with Pariss Athena

Apr 15th, 2020 1h 46m

We have the #BlackTechTwitter legend herself, Pariss Athena, on with us this week as we talk about how she went from wanting to work in Hollywood to finding her way into tech, the importance of taking risks, and reality of who she is in real li

A Very Nerdy Time with Robert Reeves

Apr 8th, 2020 1h 10m

This week we have Robert Reeves, CTO at Datical, on the show with us talking about economic effects the quarantine will have on businesses, finessing his way through college, becoming a tour manager, and why nobody can relate to Superman anymor

Week from Hell

Mar 30th, 2020 1h 17m

This week we talk COVID-19! We're all victims of the life-changing situation that this disease has introduced and we're talking about how it's been affecting our daily lives this! From work to life, we talk about the mental stress that has been

Mind Playing Tricks on Ya

Mar 20th, 2020 1h 10m

What happens when the reality in your mind becomes realer than the reality that you live in? This week we dive into what it's like to get lost in your own thoughts, the difference between being honest and being hard on yourself, and the importa