The TechTual Talk

<p>Introducing The Techtual Talk - the ultimate podcast for exploring the exciting world of technology and promoting diversity in the industry! Join us as we delve into the many avenues available in tech, including non-technical roles, and shine a spotlight on the representation of African Americans and other people of color in this space. We believe that every child, regardless of their background, should have the opportunity to discover and pursue a fulfilling career in technology. With The Techtual Talk, we aim to bridge the gap and provide the inspiration and resources needed to succeed.</p>

Episode 197 Would you Return to Office for a $250k Salary?

Get into cybersecurity here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/57 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of The TechTual Talk HD and CyberShortieee dive deep into money, tech, and career growth. They cover negotiation tips, bonus management, salary debates, major data breaches, AI use in business, and workplace culture. The conversation weaves personal finance lessons with cybersecurity updates and industry news, all wit...

12-16
02:10:58

IT Helpdesk helped him become a Cyber Security Analyst(in 2025)

Check out our Sponsor SNHU to learn more about their cybersecurity degree program https://snhu.edu/techtual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of The TechTual Talk, hosts HD and guest Kwentin discuss neurodivergence in cybersecurity. Kwentin shares his experiences as an autistic professional in tech, covering his academic journey, career in IT and cybersecurity, interview and workplace challenges, and ...

12-12
01:19:40

Ep. 196 CrowdStrike's Insider Threat Problem, $140k Student Loan Debt, and Phishing Attacks

Get into cybersecurity here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/57 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of The TechTual Talk, HD and CyberShortieee dive into cybersecurity news and insights, focusing on topics like phishing attacks, the risks of legacy systems, insider threats at CrowdStrike, and how AI is reshaping entry-level cyber roles, student loan debt and are trades the answer. They also share...

11-28
02:18:47

Episode 195 Cloudflare’s Outage, DoorDash hacked, Nvidia $57B revenue, and Tech Career Crashouts

Get into cybersecurity here : https://app.techtualconsulting.tech/bundles/57 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode, HD and CyberShortieee dive into everything from navigating IT career moves and salary negotiation, to analyzing the recent Cloudflare outage, security breaches at DoorDash, and major trends in AI, cybersecurity, and digital identity—all while mixing in pop culture discussions and real-world advice...

11-22
01:58:13

Ep. 194 AfroTech Recap, Amazon Layoffs, Business Casual

Book your cyber consultation here: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of The TechTual Talk, HD and Cybershortieee recap AfroTech and share insights on networking, business casual dress codes, and the challenges Gen Z faces in today’s tech industry. They discuss backup plans, remote job security, corporate layoffs, insider risks, and the evolving conflict between...

11-09
01:56:29

Ep. 192 How we got into Cyber Security (tips for newbies)

Get your ticket to the BlackGirlsHack Gala here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/rise-and-reign-a-blackgirlshack-celebration In this episode, HD and co-host Cyber Shorty dive into their personal cybersecurity journeys, tackling the challenges newcomers face in the job market, and offering advice on the importance of degrees, internships, and certifications. They share detailed resume tips, discuss the impact of AI and recent tech layoffs, and analyze major security b...

10-14
01:57:51

Ep. 191 Why Women love AI and not Men

Go to our sponsor https://aura.com/techtualchatter to get a 14- day FREE trial and see if your personal information has been leaked online ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of The Techtual Talk, kicking off Cybersecurity Awareness Month, HD and Cybershortieee dive into timely security tips, high-profile breaches like Red Hat and Salesforce, the challenges of AI in the workplace, privacy concerns, and ...

10-07
01:19:17

Ep 190 Why getting a job feels impossible right now

Go to our sponsor https://aura.com/techtualchatter to get a 14- day FREE trial and see if your personal information has been leaked online ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of The TechTual Talk, HD discusses the challenges and realities of job searching and hiring in tech, the impact of AI on cybersecurity and workplace productivity, the importance of soft skills for SOC analysts, and explores personal expe...

10-01
52:09

Ep. 189 Do College Universities need AI for Graduate Success?

Book your cyber consultation here: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ IIn this episode of The TechTual Talk, hosts Henri and Cybershortieee chat with Leander Howard, CMO of Write Sea. They discuss Leander’s journey from student athlete to entrepreneur, his experiences in tech and finance, the founding and growth of Write Sea, and the role of AI in career services and college educatio...

09-19
01:39:16

Ep. 188 Are GRC Analyst roles dead, is GRC engineering the future, tech startups

Book your cyber consultation here: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of The TechTual Talk, HD chats with AJ Yawn and GRC practitioner Abdie Mohamed about the evolving field of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). They discuss how GRC roles are shifting to require more technical skills, like cloud and Python & debunk the myth that GRC is non-technical, and high...

09-09
01:52:00

Episode 187 Cyber Security Engineers, Advanced Degrees, & Security Awareness

Go to our sponsor https://aura.com/techtualchatter to get a 14- day FREE trial and see if your personal information has been leaked online ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of The TechTual Talk, Dr. Jeree Spicer returns to share her journey from cybersecurity risk roles to earning her doctorate, launching a podcast, writing children's books, and exploring the intersection of cyber psychology & user beha...

09-03
01:51:03

Ep. 186 The Honest Truth about Security+, Govtech, & working helpdesk Ft. Symone Beez

book one on one time with me here: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of The TechTual Talk, @symonebeez shares her real journey into tech, dispels common misconceptions about breaking into the industry, talks about the value of hard work and realistic expectations, and emphasizes the importance of leveraging community, networking, and the right st...

08-22
01:49:47

Ep. 185 IT Helpdesk helped Triple his income

Learn how you can work with me one on one to secure a $90K+ cybersecurity role: https://techtualconsulting.tech/video-training ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of The TechTual Talk, HD interviews Tavis Mitchell, a former coaching client who tripled his salary by leveraging help desk roles as a foundation to move into high-paying IT positions. They discuss Tavis’s journey from teaching to IT, the importance...

08-15
01:36:11

Ep.184 Cyber News: PaloAlto buys CyberArk,Tea App Hacked again, Tech Women leave TikTok

Book a call here: https://calendly.com/techtuaulconsulting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of The TechTual Talk HD and Cybershortieee cover the Tea app new hack, where private messages were leaked. They also discuss paloalto $25 billion acquisition of CyberArk, St. Paul suffered a cuber attack, oversharing in tech careers, the risks of AI deepfakes, and corporate workplace issues. #...

08-05
01:08:07

Ep. 183 The Tea App Data Breach: Millenial Managers, Sam Altman on ChatGPT Legal Protection

Go to our sponsor https://aura.com/techtualchatter to get a 14- day FREE trial and see if your personal information has been leaked online ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Welcome back to another episode of The TechTual Talk! In today’s episode, hosts HD and CyberShortiee dive deep into some hot-button issues, including the recent Tea App data leak, the ins and outs of job scams, privacy concerns with ChatGPT, and...

07-30
02:04:16

Ep. 182 Mastering Cloud Careers: Real Talk on Help Desk, DevOps, and Tech Interview Strategies

Learn how to get into the cloud here https://skool.com/cloudtechexec ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of The TechTual Talk, host HD interviews Mr. CJ (CloudTech Exec), who shares his journey from the Virgin Islands to a career in cloud engineering and DevOps. They discuss breaking into tech, cloud certifications, DevOps roles, job interview strategies, and navigating the tech job market, including ...

07-24
01:41:41

Ep. 181 Tech Job Market: Data Roles, Cloud Engineering, AI Strategy, and Career Growth

Check out our Sponsor SNHU to learn more about their cybersecurity degree program https://snhu.edu/techtual ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of The TechTual Talk, hosts HD and Cybershortieee chat with guest Kierra Dotson, the Data Conversationalist. They discuss TV show writing, data analytics, AI, cybersecurity scams, career pivots in tech, job scams, networking, and salary expectations. Kierra sh...

07-16
01:51:58

Ep. 180 Discover Six-Figure Career Opportunities in Energy (Pivot Now)

Learn how you can work with me one on one to secure a $90K+ cybersecurity role: https://techtualconsulting.tech/video-training ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In this episode of The TechTual Talk, hosts HD interviews Shalaya Morissette, a leader in the energy sector. Shalaya shares her journey from education to energy, discusses the importance of diversity and equity in the field, highlights lucrative and accessi...

07-08
01:19:09

Ep. 179 Will CompTIA Sec+ land you a SOC Analyst role?

Go to our sponsor https://aura.com/techtualchatter to get a 14- day FREE trial and see if your personal information has been leaked online ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In episode 179 of The TechTual Talk, hosts HD and Cybershortieee discuss real-world cybersecurity threats, including AI-powered scams, major cyberattacks like the UNFI food supplier breach, and social engineering tactics of groups like Scat...

07-01
01:35:15

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