In this episode of 2 L.I.T. Chicks, we’re live in the studio with technical program leader Chakita Holmes, a seasoned project and program manager with over 20 years of experience navigating tech, transformation, and leadership.

Chakita shares her non-traditional journey into tech, how transferable skills opened doors she never planned for, and why project management is one of the most powerful and future-proof skill sets in today’s workforce.

From AI and agile methodologies to leadership, community, and evolving with confidence, this conversation is packed with real talk, practical insight, and inspiration for the next generation of Leaders in Tech.

💡 We talk about:

• How transferable skills from communications, education, and the arts translate into tech careers
• The evolution of project management from a skill set into a full career path
• The role of AI in program management and why human insight still matters
• Agile vs. waterfall and what modern organizations are actually using today
• Why continuous learning, community involvement, and adaptability are non-negotiable in tech

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This week on 2 LIT Chicks, Fern and Alicia sit down with two powerhouses from HEL Resources — Chris Berry and Samuel Davis — for a conversation that is equal parts brilliance, heart, and Black excellence.

From software-defined vehicles and AI disruption to military service, mentorship, community impact, and that crucial mindset shift from learning → earning → returning, this episode brings gems on gems. They break down how passion fuels purpose, why the STEM pipeline needs our kids, and how discipline, exposure, and emotional intelligence can change lives.

If you’re a young leader, a tech dreamer, or someone who loves hearing two worlds collide—this episode is your vibe. Stay curious, stay bold, and always stay lit.

💡 We talk about:

1. How HEL Resources grew from a napkin idea to a tech solutions powerhouse
2. The importance of discipline, mentorship, and emotional intelligence for young professionals
3. Military service stories and advice for the next generation considering the Armed Forces
4. AI’s real impact on engineering, validation, IOT, and workforce morale
5. Community service, purpose-driven leadership, and paying it forward

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In this episode of the Two Lit Chicks podcast, Fern and Alicia sit down with Dr. Laura Jones, a distinguished cybersecurity and risk management executive whose career spans military service, global consulting, academia, and corporate leadership.

Dr. Jones shares her journey from Special Forces support to becoming an influential voice in enterprise risk, cyber leadership, and emerging technology strategy. We explore the future of AI in governance, risk and compliance (GRC), the importance of representation in tech, and how intentional risk-taking shapes stronger leaders.

Listeners will gain practical perspectives on navigating leadership as a woman of color in technology, the evolution of cybersecurity education, and the role of empathy and innovation in the next generation of AI.

💡 We talk about:

• Dr. Laura’s incredible military journey and Special Forces experience
• Navigating leadership as a Black woman in cybersecurity and risk management
• Why women need to take more risks in their careers
• The future of AI, empathy, and the rise of vibe-coding
• How she balances corporate leadership, academia, and authorship
• Her mission to educate kids through cybersecurity-themed children's books
• The power of faith, self-awareness, and finding your lane

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