Shout out to all the women out there in this world who have chosen a life to work in Information Technology. This post is for you and to keep you encouraged in this journey. It is a man’s world in this field and we often get discourage because it’s not many of us around due to the fact that you have to deal with following: sexual harassment, discrimination, male egos, mental aggression, mental abuse etc. Yes, I have been through it all just like you.

Times have changed and it’s time to accept our female counterparts in these roles. Women are still fighting now for the same rights. You can have all the knowledge, skills, and sassiness to do this role but yet feel alone when it comes to encouragement. I have been the only black woman in my department doing the same role the men are doing. Yes, I have opened up a door at one of the companies I have worked for to another women who wants to pursue this field.

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Here is a playlist that I have created that celebrates women. Trust me, I do listen to this playlist when I am in need of encouragement.

• “I’m Every Woman” by Chaka Khan
• “Q.U.E.E.N.” by Jonelle Monae and Erykah Badu
• “Independent Women” by Destiny’s Child
• “Respect” by Aretha Franklin
• “Girl on Fire” by Alicia Keys
• “Just a Girl” by No Doubt
• “Man! I Feel Like A Woman” by Shania Twain
• “Fighter” by Christina Aguilera
• “Run the World (Girls)” by Beyonce
• “Rise Up” by Andra Day