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Goddess of Technology

Goddess of Technology

By: Marie Gonzales M.Sc. M.A.
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Summary

Goddess of Technology is an educational podcast specializing in health, cultures, arts, business and technology. GT's mission is to educate, motivate and inspire women of color in the technology industry to achieve their career goals. For the long term, GT's vision is to foster a community wherein women of color mutually empower each other on their professional growth journey by passing on their skills, knowledge, experience and wisdom to each other. My name is Marie, and I'm your podcast host. | Contact: coucou.goddess@gmail.comMarie Gonzales, M.Sc., M.A. Economics
Episodes
  • 187. Losing 16kg in 5 Months - Without a Coach and Without Ozempic
    May 14 2026

    In this episode of Goddess of Technology, I’m sharing what I learned from losing 16 kilograms in 5 months — without a coach, without extreme restriction, and without using medications like Ozempic or other GLP-1 treatments.

    This is not a story about shortcuts.

    This is a story about strategy, awareness, and consistency.

    I walk you through the mindset shifts, behavioral frameworks, and nutritional insights that helped me transform my body while staying energized, balanced, and aligned — without burnout or obsession.

    We’ll explore how understanding your body, managing your energy, and building structure can create sustainable results that go far beyond weight loss.

    And most importantly…

    why self-love must come before the transformation, not after.

    ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:

    • Why weight loss is strategy, not suffering
    • How to use awareness instead of restriction
    • The role of energy and nutrition beyond calories
    • Why discipline is a form of self-respect
    • How to stay consistent without perfection
    • Why sustainable transformation starts with self-respect

    This episode is for you if you want a grounded, empowering, and realistic approach to health — one that supports both your body and your mindset.

    Important note: I’m not a medical professional. In case you require personalized medical advice I recommend you scheduling an appointment with your medical professional.

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    22 mins
  • 186. I Don’t Care: The Social Media Trend That Reveals a Cultural Shift
    May 7 2026

    In this podcast episode, we’re exploring the ‘I Don’t Care’ trend and understanding why more and more people are rejecting expectations, systems, and interactions that violate their values, their wellbeing, and their integrity. We’re analyzing the psychological, sociological, and cultural development behind this trend, and we’re learning why detachment is not indifference, but a conscious decision to protect energy, time, and self-respect.

    In this episode, I’m sharing the things I personally do not care about anymore, and explaining why this mindset is not negative, but strategic, intentional, and necessary for long-term success, health, and integrity.

    What about you, Goddess? What don’t you care about anymore? ;) I’m inviting you to share your thoughts and your story through the contact form linked in the general podcast description. Your voice helps grow the Goddess of Technology community.


    REFERENCES

    • Brown, B. (2010) The Gifts of Imperfection. Hazelden Publishing.
    • Foucault, M. (1975) Discipline and Punish. Vintage Books.
    • Goffman, E. (1959) The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life. Anchor Books.
    • Grant, A. (2013) Give and Take. Viking.
    • Harari, Y. N. (2015) Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind. Harper.
    • Kahneman, D. (2011) Thinking, Fast and Slow. Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
    • Maslach, C. & Leiter, M. (2016) Burnout. Jossey-Bass.
    • Newport, C. (2016) Deep Work. Grand Central Publishing.
    • Twenge, J. (2017) iGen. Atria Books.
    • World Health Organization (2019) Burn-out an occupational phenomenon. WHO.
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    24 mins
  • 185. Sponsorship in Corporate Careers: Why High Performers Need Advocates, Not Only Mentors
    Apr 30 2026

    In this podcast episode, we’re learning about identifying and developing sponsors as an employee in the company where you’re employed, understanding how sponsorship differs from mentorship, and discovering why sponsorship is one of the most powerful yet underestimated drivers of career advancement in corporate environments.

    Many professionals believe that working hard, being reliable, and delivering strong results automatically leads to recognition and promotion. In reality, research in organizational psychology, leadership studies, and corporate talent development consistently shows that visibility, advocacy, and strategic relationships play a decisive role in determining who progresses and who remains overlooked.

    We’re exploring what sponsorship means in a professional context, how sponsorship programs emerged in modern corporations, and why companies increasingly invest in sponsorship initiatives to develop high-potential employees.

    Moreover, we’re examining how you, beautiful, can position yourself in a way that encourages leaders to support your growth, recommend you for opportunities, and actively advocate for your advancement inside the organization.

    Sponsorship is not manipulation, favoritism, or politics in the negative sense. Sponsorship is a structured, relationship-based process in which a more senior professional uses their influence to help a capable employee gain access to opportunities that would otherwise remain unavailable.

    We’re further discussing the historical development of sponsorship in business culture, the difference between mentoring and sponsoring, and the practical actions you can take to become the kind of employee leaders want to invest in. Understanding sponsorship allows you to approach your career intentionally instead of hoping that effort alone will be noticed.

    When you understand how sponsorship works, you gain the ability to shape your professional path with clarity, strategy, and confidence.

    If you have thoughts on sponsorship, love, or if you have personal experience with being supported by a leader or wishing you had received more support in your career, I’m warmly inviting you to share your perspective through the contact form linked in the general podcast description. Your experience strengthens our Goddess of Technology community and helps other beautiful professionals learn from real stories.


    REFERENCES

    • Ashford, S. J., DeRue, D. S., & Wellman, N. (2014). Developing leaders through experience.
    • Academy of Management Perspectives, 28(3), 265–285.
    • Hewlett, S. A. (2013). Forget a mentor, find a sponsor. Harvard Business Review Press.
    • Lee, I. H. (2023). How to get sponsorship support. ivanhlee.com
    • London Worldwide. (2022). Employer sponsorship: Why an employer should invest in you. london.ac.uk
    • Michael Page International. (2023). The value of mentorship and sponsorship. michaelpage.co.inOxford Saïd Business School. (2023). Employer sponsorship: 5 benefits of funding your team. onlinecourses.bsg.ox.ac.uk
    • Together Platform. (2023). Sponsorship programs in the workplace. togetherplatform.com
    • Workforce Singapore. (2023). The value of company sponsorship for employers and employees. mycareersfuture.gov.sg
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    24 mins
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