She is a proud product of immigrant parents from Jamaica and Costa Rica who instilled in her the curiosity and independence to build and tinker with her father working as a machinist and mother working as a carpenter for over 25+ years each. She is currently a Sr Manager of Software Development at Amazon, leading diverse teams of software managers, engineers, and program managers to deliver $1B+ in revenue. Prior to Amazon she was a Sr Software Engineer and Technical Product Manager at IBM where she was awarded 4 U.S. patents working on social applications for the workforce and improving digital experiences for other businesses.

Latoya earned her Bachelor's in Computer Systems Engineering from Boston University and her MBA from Northeastern University. Over the years she has been involved with various activities and organizations that promote technology awareness, directly mentored over 100 tech professionals, founded mentoring programs for women, and partnered with others to increase the pipeline of tech professionals in underrepresented groups. She was recently recognized with a Shero Trailblazer Award by the Amazon Black Employee Women’s group for her efforts in pioneering DEI initiatives.

Originally from Boston, she resides in Maryland with her Husband and 2 girls (ages 9 and 7) who she is eager to teach coding in addition to enjoying play time and traveling.

You can connect with Latoya Davis on LinkedIn here. Also, you can connect with her directly by emailing her at latoya@techinclusivityconsulting.com. Here is a list of tools/resources she's shared on the episode to check out:

-Udemy

-Coursera

-Career Specific Meetups/Facebook Groups

-Professional Conferences

-Professional Associations

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Tiffany McCullough CPSD, EMBA is a Global Supplier Inclusion professional with a career spanning over 15 years. She has led successful programs at Marathon Petroleum, NRG Energy, Skanska, Amazon, Amazon Web Services and currently the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Tiffany recently launched Mark It Better, LLC. to assist small businesses and nonprofits with fine-tuning their approach to winning proposals, grants, and access to capital.

Tiffany has opened doors of opportunity for diverse-owned businesses globally surpassing $1B dollars. Tiffany's commitment to the economic empowerment of underrepresented businesses has earned her recognition as Outstanding Professional, Business Advocate of the Year, Extraordinary Woman Making History, and Best of the Best in Diversity by Professional Woman's Magazine. Her contributions were also highlighted by Bisnow and the Institute for Supply Management.

Tiffany McCullough volunteers in her local community as a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, incorporated and has served on various nonprofit boards.

You can connect with her on LinkedIn here. Also, you can follow her Instagram @tiffsperspective page to get her tips and perspective. Here are the top 5 Tips she shared on the podcast:

1. Do micro learning.

2. Build your network/Make new relationships.

3. Allocate time on your calendar weekly for professional development.

4. Get involved in your community and be active in local professional associations.

5. Keep a brag book of all your accomplishments!

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Gloria Allorbi is the vibrant force behind Gloria’s Shito, embodying a rich tapestry of cultural influences. Born in Ghana, nurtured in Glasgow, and blossomed in New Jersey, she’s now weaving her magic in Los Angeles.

A maestro in cosmetic chemistry, Gloria's artistry has graced major brands like L’Oréal USA and Paul Mitchell. Yet, it's her passion for good food that truly defines her. Gloria's Shito is more than a culinary venture; it's a love language that breaks barriers and unites hearts globally. From crafting ingredients to forging connections, Gloria's journey is a tribute to the universal magic of shared food.

If you would like to follow Gloria and try some of her fabulous recipes that she posts about. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram @Gloriasshito or check out her website at www.gloriasshito.com. She is offering Pave Her Way subscribers a promotion. For 20% off your purchase, use promo code: PAVE20 on www.gloriasshito.com to try her delicious Shito.

Check out the list of tools below that Gloria shared on the episode to get started with your business:

- Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc...)

- Canva app.

-Gamma app.

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