Empowering Black Designers in the Tech Industry | Mitzi Okou, WATBD

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It's 2021, and Black designers only make up 3% of the workforce at major tech companies. It's disheartening to think about, but you have the power to make a difference, especially if you're a white creative leader, educator, or designer. Representation is crucial to attracting people of color to the tech industry and ensuring an inclusive environment, and retaining them as employees.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, Mitzi Okou and I discuss the importance of empowering black designers in your workplace and community. Take a listen and learn how Mitzi is raising awareness for the lack of diversity in most companies.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Where are the black designers (WATBD)</span></p> <p><a href="https://www.watbd.org/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.watbd.org</span></a></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">WATBD 2021 Conference</span></p> <p><a href="https://www.watbd.org/2021"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.watbd.org/2021</span></a></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mitzi Okou’s Instagram @ok_mitz</span></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ok_mitz/?hl=en"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.instagram.com/ok_mitz</span></a></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mitzi Okou’s LinkedIn</span></p> <p><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitzi-okou-30918b144/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitzi-okou-30918b144/</span></a></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mitzi Okou’s Website</span></p> <p><a href="https://www.mitziokou.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.mitziokou.com/</span></a></p> <p><br /> <br /></p> <p><strong>Podcast Info:</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Transcripts available on episode web page.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Listen on</span> <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ui-narrative/id1462016612"><sp