The TechTual Talk

The TechTual Talk

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.

Episodes

January 6, 2026 118 mins

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This episode of The TechTual Talk covers New Year plans, tech gear choices, the pros and cons of GM dropping Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the rise of agentic AI browsers and their security risks. Henri and Cybershortieee discuss digital career pivots, inside...

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This episode of The TechTual Talk features Lee Clayton sharing his career journey from helpdesk to pentester. HD and Lee Clayton discuss skill-building, career moves, industry hot takes, the importance of continuous learning, and challenges in tech hiring. Lee cove...

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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...

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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 ...

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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 cyb...

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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 iden...

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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, co...

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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 impac...

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October 6, 2025 80 mins

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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 Salesfor...

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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 ...

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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...

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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 clou...

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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'...

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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 importanc...

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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 posit...

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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...

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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 i...

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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 intervie...

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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 tec...

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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 diversi...

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