Flyest Technista with TeLisa Daughtry

Meet TeLisa Daughtry, an award-winning diversity & technology advocate, serial social entrepreneur, multi-disciplined creative & tech futurist, and impact investor. She is the Founder & CTO of FlyTechnista, Founder of STEEAMnista--both initiatives have previously been in partnership with The White House in 2016. She is the founder & angel investor at FemX Ventures. Nikki & TeLisa discuss the venture capital space, pitching startups to investors and the real life "other" experiences for women in tech and especially women of color. TeLisa talks about her journey to becoming an investor, her own way, starting with her impactful Female Founder Fridays. Nikki & TeLisa talk about managing your energy like you manage your finances, processing the “wow, you’ve changed” comment you receive when you start to transform your life, navigating founder burnout and the importance of setting and honoring your boundaries.

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Have you felt different or wondered if something is wrong with you because you don’t fit nicely into one box? Have you felt “other”? Join host Nikki Innocent, a holistic career coach and leadership expert, on Checkbox Other, a podcast that celebrates the power of being different. Nikki invites leaders, experts, and everyday people to share their stories, and she also provides her expertise on topics such as identity, authenticity, vulnerability, and career advice with empathy, humor, and heart. If you are seeking validation or inspiration in your unique life experiences then you have found your community. You will gain new perspectives, insights, and resources coming out of each episode. New episodes every Tuesday. Visit nikkiinnocent.com/podcast for show notes. Subscribe, share, and rate!