Episode 9: Conference Speaking and Diverse Perspectives with Carina C. Zona and Mark Yoon

Summary: <h1>Conference Speaking and Diverse Perspectives with Carina C. Zona and Mark Yoon</h1> <h2>Summary</h2> <p>Want to start speaking at conferences? We go over how to get your first conference acceptance, then how to become a better speaker over time. For conference organizers, we also discuss how to find the best speakers from a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences. Carina C. Zona (@cczona) and Mark Yoon (@wimyoon) join Noel Rappin (@noelrap) on this episode of Tech Done Right.</p> <h2>Notes</h2> <p>Follow us on Twitter! <a href="http://www.twitter.com/tech_done_right" rel="nofollow">@tech_done_right</a> or leave us a review on iTunes!</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/cczona" rel="nofollow">Carina C. Zona</a>: Longtime developer and advocate in the tech community, certified sex educator, founder of <a href="https://twitter.com/CallbackWomen" rel="nofollow">@CallbackWomen</a></p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/wimyoon" rel="nofollow">Mark Yoon</a>: Developer and Director of Talent at <a href="http://www.tablexi.com/" rel="nofollow">Table XI</a> </p> <p>01:12 - <a href="https://twitter.com/CallbackWomen" rel="nofollow">@CallbackWomen</a>: What it is and How it Came to Be</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.callbackwomen.com/" rel="nofollow">Website with More Information</a></li> <li> <a href="http://www.devchix.com/" rel="nofollow">DevChix</a> </li> </ul> <p>05:45 - Questions You Should Ask as a First-time Speaker and Speaker Outreach</p> <p>10:06 - The Goal and Mission of @CallbackWomen</p> <ul> <li> <a href="http://www.virtuouscode.com/2012/11/19/on-britruby/" rel="nofollow">On BritRuby (Avdi Grimm’s Blog Post Re: Diversity at Conferences)</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://confreaks.tv/videos/gogaruco2012-schemas-for-the-real-world" rel="nofollow">Carina’s Talk: Schemas for the Real World</a> </li> </ul> <p>15:24 - Advice for Conference Organizers to Make Conferences Accessible to Everyone; Internal and External Barriers for Potential Speakers</p> <p>23:29 - Everyone Has Something Valuable to Contribute and Talk About: Approaching Talk Proposals</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/hHzWG1FltaE" rel="nofollow">Nadia Odunayo: The Guest: A Guide To Code Hospitality</a></li> </ul> <p>32:28 - Getting a Talk Accepted</p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2FUSr3WlPk" rel="nofollow">Nickolas Means: How to Crash an Airplane @ RubyConf 2015</a> </li> </ul> <p>38:38 - Benefits and Impacts of Speaking at a Conference</p><p>Special Guests: Carina C. Zona and Mark Yoon.</p><p>Sponsored By:</p><ul><li> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.tablexi.com">Table XI</a>: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.tablexi.com">A trusted UX design + software development company. We are 35 meticulous and curious minds in Chicago with a 15 year history of building websites, mobile applications and custom digital experiences for everyone from startups to storied brands. Our partners trust us to create innovative solutions that drive their businesses forward.</a> </li></ul>