In this episode of the Positive Philter Podcast, I’m joined by my good friend and Fraternity brother, Rob Blackwell. As a leader in the tech space, Rob shares insights about his career journey and what it means to be a representative of Black leaders in the technology industry. Together, we explore the challenges, triumphs, and importance of representation in tech. This inspiring conversation is filled with valuable lessons for aspiring leaders and anyone passionate about diversity in the workplace. Tune in and enjoy!

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Website: www.thecytech.com

Rob's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertbcissp/

Rob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_apprentice.1906/

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In this episode of Positive Philter, I’m joined by Erin Mayhood, CEO of Mentorship Collective. Erin shares her inspiring career journey, transitioning from a librarian to a leader in the education technology space.

We dive deep into the transformative power of mentorship, discussing why having a mentor can make a difference at any stage of life or career. Erin offers valuable insights on how mentorship fosters personal and professional growth and how everyone can find and benefit from meaningful mentoring relationships.

Tune in for an engaging conversation filled with practical advice and inspiring stories!

Shout Outs and Plugs

Website: https://www.mentorcollective.org/

Erin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-mayhood/

Mentorship Collective LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mentorcollective/

Mentorship Collective Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentorcollective/

Mentorship Collective Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mentorcollective/

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Intro music provided by DJ BIGyoks. Check out his Instagram and Soundcloud channel can be found here:

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Positive Philter was selected by FeedSpot as Top 20 Positive Thinking Podcasts on the web.

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Jeff’s Anti-Hunger Fund

The Positive Philter Podcast is dedicated to Jeff Kirsch. A long-time supporter of the show and a major influence on this show's growth. Please support the careers of future advocates by donating to the Jeff Kirsch Fund for Anti-Hunger Advocacy. This fund was named after Jeff Kirsch for his decades of service in fighting hunger and inequality. Link to fund: https://frac.org/kirschfund

Pats for Patriots

If you are a member of the #MasonNation, please consider sending a Pats for Patriots. Pats for Patriots are a free and easy way to thank, recognize, and show appreciation for a Mason colleague or student who has taken the time to do something kind, generous, or thoughtful towards others. For more information, visit: https://forms.office.com/r/HRZGvhdJEA

We have received more than 1,000 nominations from the Mason community so far. Keep those nominations coming in!