Probletunities and Partnerships for Humans in Tech with Mica Le John

Felicia and Rachel chat with Mica Le John, the Chief of Staff at Black Girls Code. We dove into her super interesting career journey and explored her passion for digital spaces, meaningful partnerships, and support for young people - they’re the future! Speaking of the future, we also discussed the future of the tech industry, workplace inclusion, mental health, and so much more. Mica shared insights into her work at Black Girls Code, the need for equity in the tech industry, the impact of social media, and the role of millennials and Gen Z in shaping digital spaces. Let’s go! Links:For ThemIdoruBlack Girls CodeKim Stanley RobinsonChapters: 00:00 Intro 00:57 Election Day Reflections and Team Policies  02:08 The Importance of Mental Health and Productivity 04:54 Newsletter Announcement and Welcoming Mica 05:58 Mica's Journey: From Child Actor to Chief of Staff 12:31 The Role and Impact of Black Girls Code 14:17 Challenges and Opportunities in Tech Diversity 24:07 Humanist Technologist: Balancing Tech and Humanity 27:25 Nostalgic Dive into the 'Uglies' Series 28:05 Books vs. Movies: A Lifelong Debate 29:39 Entrepreneurial Insights and Challenges 30:03 Ideal Life and Personal Reflections 34:04 Future of the Digital Space 36:01 Generational Perspectives on Technology 46:51 Climate Advocacy and Personal Goals 50:35 Geeking Out: Plants and Speculative Fiction 52:07 Final Thoughts and Farewell Visit us at InclusionGeeks.com to stay up to date on all the ways you can make the workplace work for everyone! Check out Inclusion Geeks Academy and InclusionGeeks.com/podcast for the code to get a free mini course.