Felicia and Rachel chat with Mica Le John, the Chief of Staff at Black Girls Code. We dove into her super interesting career journey and explored her passion for digital spaces, meaningful partnerships, and support for young people - they’re the future! Speaking of the future, we also discussed the future of the tech industry, workplace inclusion, mental health, and so much more. Mica shared insights into her work at Black Girls Code, the need for equity in the tech industry, the impact of social media, and the role of millennials and Gen Z in shaping digital spaces. Let’s go!

Links:

• For Them
• Idoru
• Black Girls Code
• Kim Stanley Robinson

00:00 Intro

00:57 Election Day Reflections and Team Policies

02:08 The Importance of Mental Health and Productivity

04:54 Newsletter Announcement and Welcoming Mica

05:58 Mica's Journey: From Child Actor to Chief of Staff

12:31 The Role and Impact of Black Girls Code

14:17 Challenges and Opportunities in Tech Diversity

24:07 Humanist Technologist: Balancing Tech and Humanity

27:25 Nostalgic Dive into the 'Uglies' Series

28:05 Books vs. Movies: A Lifelong Debate

29:39 Entrepreneurial Insights and Challenges

30:03 Ideal Life and Personal Reflections

34:04 Future of the Digital Space

36:01 Generational Perspectives on Technology

46:51 Climate Advocacy and Personal Goals

50:35 Geeking Out: Plants and Speculative Fiction

52:07 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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