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The Future of Work: How to Thrive in the Age of AI with Fadi Hindi | Emily Talks Tech Jobs

How can job seekers and tech professionals stay employable in a world where AI is constantly changing everything? In this episode of Emily Talks Tech Jobs, I sit down with Fadi Hindi, CEO of The Consulting Lab and AI educator at NC State, to unpack what it really takes to stay ahead of the curve in today’s job market. We explore: 💡 Why we won’t be replaced by AI if we learn how to use it ⚙️ How to build “AI literacy” even if you’re not technical 🧠 The new must-have skill for every professional ( 📈 What the next generation of tech jobs will look like, and how to prepare 🌍 How to balance human intelligence with artificial intelligence to future-proof your career Whether you’re early in your tech career or navigating a mid-career pivot, this episode will help you understand how to use AI as a competitive advantage. 👉 Fadi on LinkedIn:   / fadihindi   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEdOQWxNSnlwUXBxeWJtWlIzNTY3V21pTHlXd3xBQ3Jtc0trZG9vbUNnbnUzZ2tUYmlZaGFCQWpTdjNYRHNwb2tYRnd3TVJCMWxrellnbTBnckJ2VkZiQy1HbWhPUzYtNUxvc2hmVm52NW5nY2JlS0FhajVDMU5MX3ZXUDZNclFYcG9lMFp0aVY5WmNPWk5tOUItRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Ffadihindi%2F&v=HdzaIqlpyiw] 👉 TCLi Academy: https://tcliacademy.com/ [https://tcliacademy.com/] 👉 TCLi on YouTube:    / @theconsultinglabinc   [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClEomie5TMnLwGK9VTtdP5w] 👉 My LinkedIn:   / emily-ndv   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEFKRkpFUG1pbnF5bUJUTXYtSnJYOENvWmhXQXxBQ3Jtc0trUWRyb19IR2gyYjZYcGhac3YyTWN0QU9INm1MTzRtQ0EyYkJjOFVEem8tQ3BBaHJmcktBTXRfaWdaT1pfMlVXMXpyLUxMSFNOdEQ1UExYMmxjNHY0YnFqOEFvMThlYkNwODNWWWl5VUdPcHp1Q0E3Yw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Femily-ndv%2F&v=HdzaIqlpyiw] 👉 My site: https://www.emilycareerservices.com/ [https://www.emilycareerservices.com/] 👉 My free newsletter: https://emily-talks-tech-jobs.beehiiv [https://emily-talks-tech-jobs.beehiiv]... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazh4TkRFVVFYMEtaM2V0elQySVAzMFpUa090UXxBQ3Jtc0tuQ0tLTmZaV1daSjE3M0pfSHhKb0ZmSXBmQk1QRW9NOXE1OU5qVkFPSEJ6em0yQXo5YXFOMFBKWTdTQTRTT1RYYklKVjJuTVhseS1TQjFIOHNaM2U2QzJKVjNEUG15WmZGMWpsaGpoSVR1dHVWeUt5MA&q=https%3A%2F%2Femily-talks-tech-jobs.beehiiv.com%2F&v=HdzaIqlpyiw]

From Art to AI: Landing a Product Design Role in Tech with Billie Cavallaro | Emily Talks Tech Jobs

In this episode of Emily Talks Tech Jobs, I sit down with Billie Cavallaro: a designer and entrepreneur who went from a creative arts background to leading AI-first product design initiatives for a fortune 100 company. Billie shares how he turned an unconventional path into a thriving design career, what it really takes to land in corporate as a creative, and why AI is not the end of design jobs. It’s the next frontier. If you’re a designer, creative, or career changer wondering how to break into tech, this episode is packed with the insights, mindset shifts, and inspiration for you. 🎧 Listen and subscribe for more real stories, job search strategies, and insider advice from industry pros. My LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/emily-ndv [http://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-ndv] My site: www.emilycareerservices.com [http://www.emilycareerservices.com] My free newsletter: www.emily-talks-tech-jobs.beehiiv.com [http://www.emily-talks-tech-jobs.beehiiv.com]

From Shark Tank to Data Analytics: How Holly Heath Reinvented Her Career in Tech | Emily Talks Tech

In this episode of Emily Talks Tech Jobs, I sit down with Holly Heath, an analytics consultant and data-driven leader who made a bold mid-career pivot from entrepreneurship to tech. Holly shares how she went from co-founding Space Shake and landing on Shark Tank to building a thriving career in data analytics. We dig into: * How to reframe 20 years of experience into a data-focused career * Why transferable skills matter more than a degree * How to overcome imposter syndrome when pivoting careers * Why it’s never too late to break into tech * The one piece of career advice you should ignore If you’ve ever wondered how to transition into data or tech, or how to connect the dots in your own career, this episode is a must watch. 🎧 Listen and subscribe for more real stories, job search strategies, and insider advice from industry pros. Connect with Holly: www.linkedin.com/in/hollyaheath [http://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyaheath] My LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/emily-ndv [http://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-ndv] My site: www.emilycareerservices.com [http://www.emilycareerservices.com] My free newsletter: www.emily-talks-tech-jobs.beehiiv.com [http://www.emily-talks-tech-jobs.beehiiv.com]

From Navy to Data: How to Pivot into Data Analytics with Kedeisha Bryan | Emily Talks Tech Jobs

In this episode of Emily Talks Tech Jobs, I sit down with Kedeisha Bryan, founder of Data in Motion, U.S. Navy veteran, and self-taught data scientist who’s helped thousands of career changers break into high paying analytics roles. Kedeisha shares her remarkable journey—from military life and pizza delivery jobs to landing her first data analytics role to building one of the most vibrant online communities for aspiring data professionals. We talk about: ✅ The biggest mental barriers career changers face—and how to overcome them ✅ Why storytelling and communication matter as much as perfect technical skills ✅ How to identify and leverage your transferable skills ✅ The truth about AI’s impact on data roles (and why analysts aren’t being automated out) ✅ Real strategies to stand out and land your first analytics job If you’re thinking about a career pivot into data or tech, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you position your story and start strong. 👩‍💻 About Me: I’m Emily Nelson de Velasco, career coach and host of Emily Talks Tech Jobs. I help job seekers land roles they love by combining data-driven strategies with real-world tech recruiting insights. Connect with Kedeisha: @kedeishabryan Kedeisha on LinkedIn:   / kedeishabryan   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGtueUJHZWFwWUdsZVJEcDB1aUZjQk9vZTV4UXxBQ3Jtc0tucFI1NjM1UXlSaGVkMERMMW96LUp2bWp2empFUzMtcEJQTU5LaVVRRFJ2OWE5T0ltYTRxbnIzMGY0aGNReUVIZ0k1dXlKZkREVkFRSFRSaE9uWVNjLUp4MmVtNk14Y1Zob1dzY05aSkI0R3BYMjN0OA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fkedeishabryan%2F&v=aASQOFLD3Uo] Kedeisha on Instagram:   / kedeishaindata   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3NFdW5ETC1nbVlvUm9zNS04ckkxMElVaGJPUXxBQ3Jtc0tsMjJYMGZpSmdkendkTE5FcG1rakpYUll0dVBTamxBZ0Q4V3JTUkNjemdjYWY2YlBNRk5LenhNSUF2T0tmUzRFLWhtSTVQUzRnQV9yV2RzYWsydEtQdHFlQlRTTVh1bTlJcFFWN1NRa2RiSG1ZU0NNZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fkedeishaindata%2F&v=aASQOFLD3Uo] My LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/emily-ndv [http://linkedin.com/in/emily-ndv] My site: www.emilycareerservices.com [http://www.emilycareerservices.com] My free newsletter: https://emily-talks-tech-jobs.beehiiv [https://emily-talks-tech-jobs.beehiiv]... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa05PQk4yT2RQOEJmc2VuaUI2MGZkZUltdWNhZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsSGhPVDF0X2NnM1ZKTGdLQ0FKbVhUNzJiV1VQekMzZVVmVldseTJESWM5eGRUdTkzTC1TN2ZfcWFuUFdMSjZwbnltaEZDT25wTUxkVno1Z2hpelpNajI0azRLeVFYdDVpU1oxR3llUFdDcFQxSHpQQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Femily-talks-tech-jobs.beehiiv.com%2F&v=aASQOFLD3Uo]

From Google to Higher Ed: Job Search Secrets with Recruiter Will James | Emily Talks Tech Jobs

In this second episode of Emily Talks Tech Jobs, I sit down with Will James, senior talent acquisition consultant at the University of Chicago, career coach, and former recruiter for Google’s hardware engineering teams. Will brings insider knowledge from recruiting across industries: from warehouse and manufacturing roles, to higher ed leadership, to one of the most competitive tech giants in the world. He shares: ✅ What Google really looks for in candidates (beyond technical skills) ✅ The biggest misconceptions job seekers have about landing roles at big tech companies ✅ Why networking is like tending a garden and how to actually start building connections that pay off ✅ How to make your resume stand out with impact, not just keywords ✅ The truth about AI in recruiting (and why it’s not auto-rejecting you) ✅ A spicy hot take about why obsessing over resumes might be holding you back If you’re a job seeker navigating today’s tough market—whether you’re aiming for big tech, higher ed, or your next career pivot—this episode is packed with practical advice you can use right now. 👩‍💻 About Me: I’m Emily Nelson de Velasco, a career coach and host of Emily Talks Tech Jobs. I help job seekers land roles they love by combining data-driven strategies with real-world career coaching. Will on LinkedIn:   / willjames101   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0dicnFELS1NN1RKZ0NXckVRN29LUGw0SUxfZ3xBQ3Jtc0trZEk3TmxBNUp5X0NoRlRtNEJwY0MyempFa3ZYb2drZjNPZnJtSFFYZ2ZNblFNZXFwUzBZZ2lCZlpCc1pjTWg5ZmdMd0NHNEJiQXJZRklCVDdsdTV4STM2XzhwakxuMXpmejJ2X0p2Sl93ZTVuSnM3QQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fwilljames101%2F&v=DeV73plD0T8] My LinkedIn:   / emily-ndv   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2NtZXJqRTNkOExRcEdxcWNrY1B6UlZWd0owZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttbVRfb3FwUFVqQmFJM1llZmU1dUhsS09BVFdzUmdHcnNIc2VHTFh4YnZSejlRLUYxelhzZDNTTllhWWVUNFd2TkxWNGpGOW44cGdBejY3THpwZ0MxMmVtRWFUSm04YUZLc2RIeDRTeEtfcFR3b3Nmbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Femily-ndv&v=DeV73plD0T8] My site: https://www.emilycareerservices.com/ [https://www.emilycareerservices.com/] My newsletter: https://emily-talks-tech-jobs.beehiiv [https://emily-talks-tech-jobs.beehiiv]... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0s5SzBpcjdYUGt6WHI1bkE5WU9EWjJCQkY1d3xBQ3Jtc0tsRVhPWlpSbEk3OUtiLU9ISmI2TzJfQ3Nucy15YmNxdW9DZWJILUtyMnlPTFpCTDVmRGJpbTBRYS01VmpRVlN3YW9iOW1yN1pHcXROdUZzOUh3eWtpTEJsSmNEX2ZXU29MSVZWTi1Ec0FXcXBNd3I4bw&q=https%3A%2F%2Femily-talks-tech-jobs.beehiiv.com%2F&v=DeV73plD0T8]