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On this show we'll talk about tech - software engineering, data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning - government contracting, the business of business, money, and what really drives us.
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Send us a text In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Leandra Cain, founder and president of Hurricane Aerospace Solutions. Leandra talks about her career trajectory that led her to start her own company selling airplane parts to the U.S. government and the domestic and international commercial aviation industry. She also discusses how she adapted her business during the COVID-19 pandemic.QUOTES“I believe as an owner, you never stop. You always jump in and lead...
Send us a text In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Delali Dzirasa, CEO of Fearless. Delali talks about his career in the tech industry and creating Fearless and his other endeavors such as Hack Baltimore and Hutch. Listen to how he describes how Fearless’s goal to create software with soul is not just a tagline.QUOTES“It always starts with why. Like why are we here? And why are we doing what it is that we say we’re doing? It has to come from a very genuine p...
Send us a text In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Anita Kaplan, founder and owner of Siquis. Now retired, Anita talks about starting her advertising firm, Siquis, that she ran for 30 years. Listen to how she changed her idea of success from her initial aspiration to become a stay-at-home mom to finding a career that makes her happy.QUOTES“I decided that the only way that I would really be able to do what I wanted was to try to do it myself.” -Anita Kaplan [...
Send us a text EPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Caitlyn McClellan, an account manager for FCN. Caitlyn talks about her job selling, managing and implementing high performance technology solutions, both hardware and software, to the US government. She also shares how she went from being a musical theater major to becoming a leading expert in cybersecurity product sales.QUOTES“Even the most confident, strong women on the outside have their o...
Send us a text In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Jess Gartner, CEO and founder of Allovue. Jess talks about why she pivoted from teaching in Baltimore to financing education. Listen to how she started and funded Allovue. She also explains why it’s important for your success to always be your true self.QUOTES“I am not a halfway mitigate your risk type person. I am just an all or nothing person.” -Jess Gartner [38:17]“You cannot be successful at anything if ...
Send us a text In this episode of “The Outspoken Podcast,” host Shana Cosgrove talks to Radiah Rhodes, engineer, designer, project manager, and certified executive, and energy coach. They both engage in an inspiring conversation and connect over their understandings of starting and managing businesses as women, balancing marital life and work obligations, and the intersection of racism and sexism in the workspace.QUOTES“I know what it takes to create this and I can do it again.” - Radiah Rhod...
Send us a text In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to her dad, Arthur Schwartz. Arthur, who is turning 80 years old this year, talks about his childhood and education as well as his parenting philosophies for raising three daughters. Listen to what skills he felt were important for his daughters to learn growing up.QUOTES“Now I think growing up, one of your major strengths as a father was that you always taught us how to do it ourselves, which was super annoyin...
Send us a text In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Aisha Bowe, founder and CEO of STEMBoard. Aisha talks about why she pursued aerospace engineering and how she started STEMBoard. She also explains why she created the Lingo coding kit and how it’s made a difference. Listen to how she doesn’t allow others to define success for her.QUOTES“I think it’s about your values. Ultimately, the company is a reflection of my values, and at the end of the day, I think th...
Send us a text In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Gretchen LeGrand, co-founder and CEO of Code in the Schools (CITS). Gretchen talks about how she co-founded Code in the Schools with her husband, Mike, the programs they offer and how they help prepare their students for future careers in tech. She also talks about how she went from being a psychotherapist to CEO of a computer science non-profit organization.QUOTES“Computers are so integral to the world that...
Send us a text In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Dana Ledyard, Regional Managing Director at Catalyte. Dana talks about her time as the managing director of the nonprofit, Girls Who Code, and the work she now does with Catalyte. She also discusses what she’s seen in regards to equity and diversity in the tech industry. Listen to how Catalyte recruits and trains their talent.QUOTES“Honestly, I think 90% of adulting is showing up and follow through.” -Dana L...
Send us a text In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Gwen Greene, Ph.D. President, Founder, CEO and Senior Information Systems Security Engineer of Applied Information Technology (AiTech), LLC. Gwen, also known as Dr. GG, talks about how she got started in computer science and then transitioned to Information Systems Security Engineering (ISSE). She discusses how her mother inspired her work ethic and why she started her business.QUOTES“You live and learn. And...
Send us a text In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Teresa Smith, Principal consultant for OnPoint Solutions. Teresa talks about why she pursued a career in finance, her role at OnPoint Solutions and working with CEO and Principal Consultant Donna M. Levin. She also shares her experiences being a woman in finance and what advice she would give younger women who are entering a career in finance.QUOTES“The numbers tell the story that’s tied with your dream...
Send us a text In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Brian Cosgrove, Chief Information Officer and Chief Financial Officer for Nyla Technology Solutions. Brian shares his early interests in engineering and his past experiences working while getting an education. He also talks about his core passions along with professional successes, struggles, and myths about engineers.QUOTES"I love the opportunity of applying awesome people to really tough problems." -Brian ...
Send us a text In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Kevin Sando, Managing Partner for VitalUP Marketing. Kevin talks about his interest in mechanical engineering and digital marketing, his role at VitalUp Marketing, and working with Shana. He also shares his experiences after graduation, early challenges with his website My Dog Likes, and his meeting Shana.QUOTES"A lot of people you just build a site, and you're done with it. Like, it's out there, people will...
Send us a text In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Joyous Huggins, Cyber Security Analyst, about her successes planning and moving forward. Joyous talks about being the founder of both Defender Academy and the coaching program Hack Joyously. She also shares her experiences growing up in foster care, joining the Navy, and her interests in helping others. QUOTES“Planning for my future is really what gave me the discipline to succeed. Period.” -Joyous Hugg...
Send us a text In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Alexis Kovalchick, Senior Account Executive for General Dynamics. Alexis speaks on growing up in her family, transitioning through different business positions, and the highlights of her career. She also talks about books she’s been interested in along with the research sources she reads daily to keep her going.QUOTES"As a kid, I wanted to be a fashion designer. Like ‘What’s the latest and greatest? ‘What's ...
Send us a text In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Susan Katz, CEO of Susan Katz Advantage. Susan talks about being a business coach and what an ideal business owner looks like to her. She also touches topics such as what starting a business is like, what to look for in a coach, and living from your empowering belief. QUOTES"Just knowing something doesn’t mean you will change. You can read all the self-help books in the world -and I call them ‘shelf-hel...
Send us a text In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Gary Bonner, Executive Director at the Baltimore PC’s for People. Gary speaks on the importance of digital literacy and how PCs for People, a social enterprise, provides low-cost devices to those who may not have them readily available. He also touches on how his parents shaped his world view, and how this was the catalyst of Gary’s life of helping others.QUOTES“During my time I was [in the military], I real...
Send us a text In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Stephanie Beben, Chief Data Scientist at Nyla Technology Solutions. Stephanie talks about her journey from being a Music Industry Major to becoming a Data Scientist. She also touches on topics such as data stability, women in the industry, and her interest in the culture of her workplace.QUOTES“Everything about data science is multidisciplinary.” - Stephanie Beben [11:17] “I’ve seen so much value over m...
Send us a text In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Robert Miller, Senior Vice President Missile Defense and C5ISR Business Development at Parsons Corporation. Robert talks about his being in the Navy, his start in cryptology and customer success. He also speaks on growing your business and even tells us about his and his twin brother’s side hustle. QUOTES“Don’t be afraid of change. You have to get comfortable being uncomfortable, I think, for you to tru...
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