Ready to unlock the secrets to a 7-figure tech career? You're in the right place! In today’s must-watch episode of "Tech is the New Black," we sit down with the incredible Otissa Johnson (@OtissaJohnson / @Bravuraa_enablement), a powerhouse in tech diversity recruitment and career development. Otissa shares insider secrets on landing high-paying tech jobs and reveals hidden career paths that could lead you to earning 7 figures in the tech space!

Are you tired of the endless entrepreneur hype on social media? Curious about the untapped opportunities in tech that go beyond coding? Otissa breaks it all down, from essential business skills for startups to lucrative, less-talked-about tech roles. Plus, discover how equity can turn a regular job into a multi-million dollar opportunity. 

We want to hear from YOU! Have you considered a tech career outside of coding? What's your take on entrepreneurship vs. intrapreneurship? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

Guest Info:

LinkedIn: Otissa Johnson

Instagram: @OtissaJohnson / @Bravuraa_enablement

#WomenInTech #TechCareerGuidance #EquityInclusion #TechIndustryMentorship #TechIndustryInsights

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Intro

1:32 - Business Management Tips

7:35 - Keith Lorren: Boosting Small Businesses

12:21 - Lucrative Tech Careers

18:01 - Understanding Ria's Role

22:43 - Military Influence on Business

22:57 - Mastering Intrapreneurship

26:10 - Optimizing Your Business Strategy

28:55 - Role of a Business Consultant Explained

32:47 - Avoiding Scams in Business

33:46 - Project Management Certification Benefits

35:55 - Anew Consulting Partnership

39:49 - Leveraging Equity in Business

46:26 - Landing Diversity & Inclusion Jobs

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1. Careerist (the bootcamp I chose) 

These courses are 6 weeks long, virtual and are 8pm - 10:30pm Sun- Thur (Eastern). They record their classes In case you miss any. They are not partnered with tech companies, but they fix your resume & LinkedIn to industry standards and they assist you with finding jobs to apply to - in order to help set you up on interviews. 

They also do interview coaching & provide really good interview cheat sheets. They’re about $5k, but I have a $300 discount link that you use with their sales too! The discount Is attached to the link automatically.

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2. CourseCareers is self paced. You can finish it in 3 weeks or 3 months. They offer tech sales roles only & are partnered with tech companies, so they’re usually able to get you a tech career quickly or a paid internship (up to $21/hr) while you wait to get hired on. They only offer courses for people in North America. They’re just $449 with my discount code that gives you $50 off! 

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Keep me posted on your journey! 

Instagram: @Imjustcyrus | @TechIsTheNewBlack 

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Interested in being a guest or recommending a guest?! We are looking for more guests who are Startup founders, senior level and tech influencers! If you fit this category, fill out our guest request form here: https://www.techisthenewblack.com/

Podcast Host: Cyrus Harbin / @Imjustcyrus

Director of Photography: Eric Bates / @IamEricBates

Audio Engineer: @IamEricBates

Executive Producer: @Imjustcyrus

Senior Producer: Rhea Dawkins / @Rsvpmeplease

Associate Producer: Auzsha Gardner / @Auzarella , @IamEricBates

Video Editor: @iamericbates

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