Episode 113: Justin Edmund

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I'm so glad I had the chance to talk with product designer Justin Edmund, formerly of Pinterest.

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You may know about Justin Edmund from one of two places — his turn as a child actor in the 1996 holiday classic “The Preacher’s Wife” or as Pinterest’s first design hire (who USA Today profiled last year about being Black in Silicon Valley). What more is there that you could know? A lot!

We talked about his shift from acting to technology, his time at Carnegie Mellon, the early days of Pinterest, and his focus on using design to solve big problems and help the less privileged among us. Justin’s also on the crossroads of a pretty big life change, so I’m really glad for the opportunity to talk with him about what he’s got in store in the future. Enjoy!

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Episode 112: Ryan Williams

I'm kicking off December with an interview with Ryan Williams, co-founder of Jopwell.

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There’s so much conversation around diversity in tech these days, especially as it relates to hiring. I had a chance to interview Ryan Williams, one of the co-founders of Jopwell, a company that helps companies connect with and recruit minority candidates for internships, entry-level positions, and experienced hiring opportunities.

We talked about how Jopwell began and went through YCombinator, hiring trends, Jopwell’s next steps, and what success looks like for him and for the company. Jopwell is definitely a valuable tool for companies and job seekers, so if you’re looking for a job, sign up today!

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Revision Path 2015 Holiday Gift Guide

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It’s December 1, so you know what that means — it’s time for our annual Holiday Gift Guide! Don’t worry if you didn’t get any holiday shopping done during Black Friday or Cyber Monday — nearly everything on our gift guide is under $100, so you won’t break the bank. Check out what we’ve rounded up and find out how you can win an item from this year’s gift guide!

[thst_alert style="yellow"] Note: Affiliate links are used throughout this Holiday Gift Guide, and buying items through them means Revision Path gets a small cut from the retailer. It’s another great way to support Revision Path and pick up something nice! [/thst_alert]

Episode 111: Gabrielle Smith

Gabrielle Smith is the founder of the award-winning platform The:nublk.

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I’ve known about Gabrielle Smith’s work since 2010 through her popular, award-winning website The:nublk, a platform that showcases the work of contemporary creatives and content with a focus on Africa, the Caribbean, and the diaspora. (Sound familiar?)

We talked about what Gabrielle has learned since starting The:nublk, Black people we should look out for in the British creative scene, some of the coolest projects she’s worked with, and her advice for creatives who need a push. I’m really interested in seeing what Gabrielle’s next move will be!

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Episode 110: Saron Yitbarek

Saron Yitbarek is a developer and the founder of CodeNewbie.

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Saron Yitbarek is the patron saint of beginning coders. Her platform CodeNewbie — which is also a Twitter chat, Slack community, and a popular podcast — serves as a helpful and supportive community for anyone looking to start their journey to becoming a programmer.

We talked about her inspiration for starting CodeNewbie, how she first got into code, how cultivating CodeNewbie has helped balance the negativity in the tech industry, and what fuels her to succeed. I love how Saron is such a positive and inspirational force for all coders!

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