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Uncorked stories and experiences poured from the Tech & Toast: Uncorked ecosystem on growth, systems, reinvention, and legacy.
Trailblazers Celebrating Women Breaking Barriers in Non‑Traditional Industries
Every February, we honor Black History Month —a time to reflect, uplift, and celebrate the brilliance, resilience, and innovation of Black communities. At…
- Trailblazers
- Black History Month
- Women in Industry
Systems What Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Taught Me About Systems & Building Intentional Ecosystems
Using my engineering experience to build ecosystems that empower women.
- Systems
- Leadership
- SRE
Reinvention Rebranding, Reinvention & Building Environments That Support Growth
Opening Reflection Over the last several years, many professionals have found themselves reevaluating more than just their careers. They’ve reevaluated:…
- Reinvention
- Growth
- Branding
Strategy What Grant Writing Taught Me About Communication, Strategy & Opportunity Alignment
Grant writing is more than filling out an application - it’s about telling your story with clarity, aligning with the right opportunities, and creating impact that lasts.
- Strategy
- Communication
- Grants
Cultivate New at Tech & Toast: Uncorked Vibez — Services to Spark, Sharpen, and Ship Your Ideas
Ideas are just that, ideas … until we bring them to life. Imagine a Friday night with wine, ideas that fizz, and a supportive circle to help organize and…
- Cultivate
- Services
- Community
Community New Year: New We….
Happy New Year Tech & Toast Readers, Members, and those who are just curious. As we kickoff the New Year together, its only right that we raise an e-glass…
- Community
- New Year
- Transformation
Empowering Women: The Journey of Solopreneurs Building Brands in Unconventional Industries
Introduction In today's volatile society, more and more women are opting for solo entrepreneurship for various reasons. It is important to realized the…
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A Hardware Girl in her Softgirl Era: The Importance of Women in Urban Regeneration
For many women, working in fast-paced industries while striving to maintain a healthy work-life balance can impact personal relationships, particularly…
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Leadership Intersectionality: Navigating the Complexities of Overlapping Identities
An intersection within a city as a symbol of the crossroads challenges that can occur with intersecting identities in persuit of leadership roles in…
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Understanding Communication Impairments: A Guide to Symptoms and Improvements
In a previous post, "The Importance of Effective Communication for Women in Various…
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Tech & Toast: Uncorked Vibez - Taking a Moment to Send a Friendly Hello and Introduction!
This week signals the mid point of Mental Health Awareness Month. When you advocate for something all year round, there's not much to talk about on the…
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Embracing Mental Health Awareness Through Balancing Self-Care and Treating Yourself - A Special Edition
Mental Health Awareness Month offers a vital opportunity to reflect on how we take care of ourselves and how we choose to treat ourselves. Both of these…
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Mental Health Awareness Month: Personal Growth and Emotional Regulation through Self-Awareness in an Era of Anxiety and Depression
Mental Health Awareness Month Yesterday, kicked off the start of Mental Health Awareness Month. A month filled with opportunities to educate yourself or…
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The Importance of Social Relationships in the Quest of Achieving Healthy Life Balance: A Special Edition
Most recently, I had a conversation with a mother navigating the workforce, about achieving healthy work-life balance, outside of work to maintain healthy…
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Balancing Work and Motherhood: How You Can Navigate Supportive Policies and Programs for a Healthy Work-Life Balance
The life of a working mother, or single father, can be a challenging balancing act. While the joy of motherhood is immense, managing career demands can…
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Black Maternal Health Week: Celebrating Successful Maternity for Generations to Come
Today marks the start of Black Maternal Health Week, a period of celebration to encourage maternal health from April 11th to April 17th. The next week is…
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Balancing Work and Family: The Top 5 Productivity Concerns for Working Moms and How to Overcome Them
As a working mom, I know first hand the challenges of balancing a career, social and family life. It can sometimes feel like an uphill battle, often…
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How to Master Today's Tools to Boost Productivity as a Busy Parent: A Guide for Tech-Savvy Moms on the Go!
As a busy mom, managing daily life can often feel overwhelming, like a juggling act in the digital circus. You're not just coordinating kids' activities…
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Coding for Moms: Simplifying IT Challenges for Working Mothers
In today’s digital world, mothers juggle a multitude of responsibilities, from managing their careers to taking care of their families. For those mothers…
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Empowering "Tech" Moms at Tech & Toast
It all begins with an idea.
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