# waisome (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover waisome. Page: Feed: --- ## [What we wish we knew before becoming Faculty – Episode 089](https://modernfigurespodcast.com/what-we-wish-we-knew-before-becoming-faculty-episode-089/) _2025-08-25 · Modern Figures Podcast_ At the conclusion of Season 6 - we’re at a crossroads and it’s…a lot. Jeremy and Kyla pull back the curtain on the raw, real struggles of life as faculty—juggling the impossible trifecta of research, teaching, and endless service. In another installation of the Black-ademic series, they don’t sugarcoat the burnout, boundary battles, or the constant hustle to keep academia from swallowing you… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/modfigspod/content.blubrry.com/modfigspod/MFP89_Season_6_Host_Wrap-Up_MIXDOWN.mp3) ## [Felecia, Uninterrupted – Episode 088](https://modernfigurespodcast.com/felecia-uninterrupted-episode-088/) _2025-08-11 · Modern Figures Podcast_ Felecia Hatcher joins Kyla and Jeremy to share her inspiring journey from a diverse career in experiential marketing to becoming the CEO of Pharrell Williams' Black Ambition Opportunity Incorporated. Felecia discusses the importance of challenging traditional educational paths, her passion for empowering underrepresented entrepreneurs, and building resilience through innovation. Her candid… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/modfigspod/content.blubrry.com/modfigspod/MFP88_Felecia_Hatcher_V2_MIXDOWN.mp3) ## [Jumping into the Deep End – Episode 087](https://modernfigurespodcast.com/jumping-into-the-deep-end-episode-087/) _2025-07-28 · Modern Figures Podcast_ Join Jeremy and Kyla as they engage with Dr. Quincy K. Brown, an influential figure in STEM policy and education. Quincy shares her inspiring journey from growing up in the Bronx to becoming an established expert in computer science and policy. Learn about her transitions from academia to policy-making, her work in the White House, and her venture into entrepreneurship with Futures and Innovation.… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/modfigspod/content.blubrry.com/modfigspod/MFP87_Dr_Quincy_Brown_MIXDOWN.mp3) ## [She Did It First – Episode 086](https://modernfigurespodcast.com/she-did-it-first-episode-086/) _2025-07-14 · Modern Figures Podcast_ Dr. Sandra K. Johnson made history as the first Black woman to earn a PhD in computer engineering — and she’s just getting started. In this inspiring conversation, she joins hosts Kyla and Jeremy to share her journey from Louisiana to IBM, her leap into fintech and venture capital, and how she's empowering the next generation of African diaspora entrepreneurs. Tune in for insights on resilience,… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/modfigspod/content.blubrry.com/modfigspod/MFP86_Dr_Sandra_K_Johnson_V2_Mixdown.mp3) ## [Retweets and Receipts – Episode 085](https://modernfigurespodcast.com/retweets-and-receipts-episode-085/) _2025-06-30 · Modern Figures Podcast_ Episode 85 – Retweets and Receipts Hosts: Dr. Jeremy Waisome & Dr. Kyla McMullen Guest: Dr. André Brock Connect on social: @docdre AndreBrock.academia.edu From the Blackhand Side: Twitter as a Cultural Conversation – LIFE ON THE WIRE: Deconstructing race on the Internet – Distributed Blackness: African American Cybercultures – HULU documentary – Engineering While Black: Exploring the Experiences… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/modfigspod/content.blubrry.com/modfigspod/MFP85_Dr_Andr_Brock_Mixdown.mp3) ## [Drawn To Greatness – Episode 084](https://modernfigurespodcast.com/drawn-to-greatness-episode-084/) _2025-06-16 · Modern Figures Podcast_ In this episode, the multitalented, multifaceted Deborah A. Anderson, dives into the nuances of balancing roles as an academic, animator, and influencer, emphasizing the importance of representation and access to animation careers for Black and brown communities. The discussion unfolds around her creation of Black Women Animator, aiming to demystify the animation industry for aspiring creatives.… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/modfigspod/content.blubrry.com/modfigspod/MFP_EP_84_Mixdown_1.mp3) ## [Buck Bottom to Top of the Academic Ladder – Episode 083](https://modernfigurespodcast.com/buck-bottom-to-top-of-the-academic-ladder-episode-083/) _2025-06-02 · Modern Figures Podcast_ In this inspiring episode of Modern Figures Podcast, hosts Kyla McMullen and Jeremy Waisome sit down with Dr. Cheryl D. Seals, the Charles E. Barkley Professor of Computer Science and Software Engineering at Auburn University. From her early days in Louisiana to becoming a powerhouse in user experience, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence, Dr. Seals shares the pivotal moments that shaped… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/modfigspod/content.blubrry.com/modfigspod/Modern_Figures_Ep_83_Cheryl_Seals_Mixdown_1.mp3) ## [Research as an Act of Resistance – Episode 082](https://modernfigurespodcast.com/research-as-an-act-of-resistance-episode-082/) _2025-05-19 · Modern Figures Podcast_ In this special mid-season episode of \*Modern Figures Podcast\*, co-hosts \*\*Dr. Kyla McMullen\*\* and \*\*Dr. Jeremy Waisome\*\* share exciting updates on their \*\*academic research\*\*, \*\*student mentorship\*\*, and the ups and downs of securing \*\*grant funding\*\*. From guiding new students to navigating the complex world of academia, our hosts offer valuable insights for anyone in STEM. We’re also joined by… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/modfigspod/content.blubrry.com/modfigspod/modern_figures_ep_82_Mixdown_1.mp3) ## [From Cracking Codes to Cracking Jokes – Episode 081](https://modernfigurespodcast.com/from-cracking-codes-to-cracking-jokes-episode-081/) _2025-05-05 · Modern Figures Podcast_ Comedian and actress Keysha E. discusses her journey from a computer engineer with degrees in information systems and computer engineering to performing comedy in Hollywood. She explores how her technical background aids her creative process and shares her experiences navigating engineering spaces. Keysha E. also highlights her new series, "Keys to the City," based on her life transitioning from… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/modfigspod/content.blubrry.com/modfigspod/Modern_Figures_Ep_81_Mixdown_1.mp3) ## [From any door to your door (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yRvHFkEOZOwp) _2025-05-05 · **Sponsored**_ Book rides, errands, deliveries, groceries and home help in one app ## [Authentically Here – Episode 080](https://modernfigurespodcast.com/authentically-here-episode-080/) _2025-04-21 · Modern Figures Podcast_ Join Dr. Jeremy Waisome and Dr. Kyla McMullen as they elevate the influential stories of Black women in computing. This episode features Chioma Aso, a dynamic figure bridging engineering and advocacy. Chioma discusses her journey from Port Harcourt, Nigeria, to becoming an influential engineering manager and founder of STEAMDivas Incorporated. She shares insights on grounding, productivity, and… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/modfigspod/content.blubrry.com/modfigspod/Modern_Figures_podcast_ep_80_Mixdown_1.mp3)