Tech Brat Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:31:46 -0400 https://techbrat.fm en-us © 2026 Tech Brat yes Support this Podcast 4725e372-a08a-5b94-a5b3-6e17c6b6f643 alecia@techbrat.fm Alecia Vogel episodic false Bold conversations with women in STEM who defy expectations, break barriers, and challenge the tech industry's status quo.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) tech,brat,technology,women in stem,history,work culture,innovation,inspirational,stories, Alecia Vogel alecia@techbrat.fm https://storage.buzzsprout.com/8sq62kdt3dge1dy7qpze2tk8826k?.jpg Tech Brat Alecia Vogel Frequency Hopping Frequency Hopping In this episode of Tech Brat, Alecia interviews Emmy Award-winning documentary director and producer, Alexandra Dean. They explore the extraordinary life of Hedy Lamarr—Hollywood icon and brilliant inventor—whose groundbreaking concept of "frequency hopping" paved the way for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Alexandra shares her journey in uncovering Lamarr’s hidden genius and discusses the broader struggles women face in tech, both past and present. The conversation delves into the ongoing gender disparities in tech funding and the urgent need for empathy, equal representation, and systemic change in today’s political and technological landscape.

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Alexandra shares her journey in uncovering Lamarr’s hidden genius and discusses the broader struggles women face in tech, both past and present. The conversation delves into the ongoing gender disparities in tech funding and the urgent need for empathy, equal representation, and systemic change in today’s political and technological landscape.

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]]> Buzzsprout-16424343 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 04:00:00 -0700 2481 hedy lamarr,DEI,diversity,tech,design,women,stem,history 1 2 full true Alexandra Dean Alecia Vogel It Began With A Dream It Began With A Dream In the debut episode of Tech Brat, host Alecia Vogel sits down with Carolyn Oglesby to explore the incredible life and legacy of her mother, Dr. Gladys West—a woman whose groundbreaking work in mathematics and satellite data analysis quietly paved the way for the invention of GPS.

From her early life in rural segregated Virginia as the daughter of sharecroppers to her pivotal role at the U.S. Naval Proving Ground, Dr. West’s journey is one of resilience, determination, and overcoming obstacles as a Black woman in a male-dominated field. Carolyn shares personal stories of her mother’s love of learning, their shared connection with Alpha Kappa Alpha, and the quiet strength that fueled her 42-year career—one that would ultimately change the way we navigate the world.

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]]> In the debut episode of Tech Brat, host Alecia Vogel sits down with Carolyn Oglesby to explore the incredible life and legacy of her mother, Dr. Gladys West—a woman whose groundbreaking work in mathematics and satellite data analysis quietly paved the way for the invention of GPS.

From her early life in rural segregated Virginia as the daughter of sharecroppers to her pivotal role at the U.S. Naval Proving Ground, Dr. West’s journey is one of resilience, determination, and overcoming obstacles as a Black woman in a male-dominated field. Carolyn shares personal stories of her mother’s love of learning, their shared connection with Alpha Kappa Alpha, and the quiet strength that fueled her 42-year career—one that would ultimately change the way we navigate the world.

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]]> Alecia Vogel Buzzsprout-16001267 Sun, 27 Oct 2024 23:00:00 -0600 2233 gladys west,tech,stem,women in stem,tech history,black history,alpha kappa alpha,kamala harris,hidden figures,gps,math 1 2 full false Carolyn Oglesby Alecia Vogel Tech Brat: Season 1 Tech Brat: Season 1 Introducing Tech Brat, a brand-new podcast about women in STEM who’ve defied expectations, broken barriers, and challenged the outdated norms of the tech industry. Join host Alecia Vogel as she unravels stories of resilience and rebellion in a field where nearly half of women drop out before they turn 35.

If you've ever felt like you don't belong in the tech space or wondered how an industry once shaped by women became so hostile towards them, Tech Brat is here to uncover the truth and share the voices of women who are rewriting the rules.

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]]> Introducing Tech Brat, a brand-new podcast about women in STEM who’ve defied expectations, broken barriers, and challenged the outdated norms of the tech industry. Join host Alecia Vogel as she unravels stories of resilience and rebellion in a field where nearly half of women drop out before they turn 35.

If you've ever felt like you don't belong in the tech space or wondered how an industry once shaped by women became so hostile towards them, Tech Brat is here to uncover the truth and share the voices of women who are rewriting the rules.

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