Most companies say they care about equitable hiring.
Very few are willing to admit what’s actually broken.

In this episode of Techtonic, we’re joined by Rochelle Rawls, a leader in equitable hiring and DEIB-driven talent strategy, to unpack the uncomfortable truths behind modern recruitment, from silent bias in resumes and interviews to why qualified candidates disappear from the funnel.

We talk about:

• The hidden reasons candidates get screened out
• Why storytelling matters more than credentials alone
• Where underrepresented talent drops off — and why
• Performative DEI vs. real impact
• The one-week actions that can instantly improve a job search

Whether you’re hiring, job searching, or building teams at scale, this conversation challenges how we think about fairness, bias, and opportunity in today’s job market.

Listen now, and rethink what “equitable hiring” really means.

Techtonic is a Gaggle Social production.

In this episode of Techtonic, we explore one of the biggest challenges tech professionals face today: networking when you're an introvert.

I'm joined by Senior Salesforce Developer and community builder, Chris Mielczarski. Chris brings a refreshingly human perspective to the art of connecting with others in the tech ecosystem.

Together, we break down:

• Bravery in networking: showing up, even when it feels uncomfortable
• Authenticity vs. imposter syndrome: why being wrong is one of networking’s hidden superpowers
• Vulnerability that builds trust instead of oversharing
• Managing your energy before, during, and after events
• Finding the “connective tissue” that turns small talk into meaningful conversations
• How introverts can use social media strategically
• Why joining local user groups (like the Salesforce community) can change the whole trajectory of your career

Chris also shares personal stories, that show how small, brave steps like stumbling into the Salesforce ecosystem to becoming a fixture in the Louisville user group can lead to massive professional shifts.

Whether you're job-seeking, upskilling, or growing your influence, this episode will give you actionable ways to show up more confidently and make networking work for you, not drain you.

Techtonic is a Gaggle Social production.

In this episode of Techtonic, host Jared Tang sits down with Army veteran, trusted advisor to CIOs and CSOs, co-author of The CISO Playbook, and champion for women in cybersecurity through the Women’s Society of Cyber Jutsu, Nia Luckey.

Nia shares her remarkable journey from military service to the boardroom and TEDx stage, revealing how trust, authenticity, and resilience have shaped her leadership and her groundbreaking concept of the Trust Protocol. Together, Jared and Nia explore how leaders can foster trust and transparency in organizations, why advocacy in cybersecurity matters, and the lessons job seekers can apply to stand out in a competitive market.

From building authentic networks to showing your true skills beyond the resume, this conversation delivers insights for leaders, professionals, and anyone navigating today’s tech-driven landscape.

Nia's Resources:

TED Talk "Can We Build Technology We Actually Trust?"

https://youtu.be/P11VunN876Q?si=XFBfDS2b33LsKpct

The CISO Playbook: Chapters on what it means to mean risk and GRC

https://www.amazon.com/CISO-Playbook-Security-Audit-Leadership/dp/1032762071

Giving Back and Beyond: CIO Business World 2025 volume 2 Nia Luckey Bridging Innovation and Resilience in Cybersecurity

https://ciobusinessworld.com/top-10-cybersecurity-leaders-shaping-the-future-of-digital-safety-2025/

Techtonic is a Gaggle Social production.