Convos is back with another special guests to share her unique experiences as a black women in the tech space. Your host Khadijah Phillips: A highly driven woman who was born to break barriers, she proves that when powered by purpose, women are unstoppable. She’s built her storied life and career brick by brick, fighting fears, failures, and setbacks to have the success she’s always known was hers to claim. Today she personifies what it means to ascend above adversity while inspiring countless others to do the same. Having honed her expertise for over a decade, her work is a testament to what it means to leave an undeniable mark on the world. She inspires. She empowers. She unleashes. Extraordinary at walking others through radical transformation, she is as relentless about her clients’ success as she is her own. Her life experiences make her relatable to women and men from all walks of life. Through her media company , Besties Media, Khadijah gives a voice to the underserved in the community all while developing social media marketing plans for her clients, building her new business autism mom club to support parents of special needs children like herself and coaching start ups. With a very diverse team, she provides multiple resources and an abundance of opportunities for the individual who just needs some direction, or the business that needs support with executing a goal or plan. The best aspects of being her client are her proven ability to turn an idea, into a dream, into a reality; and her outstanding commitment to integrity. In her free time, she freelances as a journalist for several magazines, produces virtual events and podcasts and does mom~ish. You can not stop this mom or her mission! @bestiesmedia www.bestiesbusiness.org www.bestiesmedia.com With over 17 years of technology experience specific to the luxury fashion and beauty space, Karla is currently consulting as a Sr. Manager, Project Management Ecommerce for one of the nations top beauty conglomerates, while also running her small business targeted at non profits and small black owned businesses. She has held positions taking her across Europe and Canada, sharing her knowledge and skill set amongst peers and Csuite executives alike. Her brand partnerships have included Zound Industries, parent company of Urbanears.com and MarshallHeadphones.com, and Adidas sound. Additionally, she was Director of Ecommerce for luxury beauty brand Kat Burki, Sr. Manager, Ecommerce Operations & Merchandising at Opening Ceremony, and Director, Retail & Ecommerce Operations, for Nicole Miller. Karla began her ecommerce career by creating Merchandising and Operational magic for the powerhouse fashion company, Jones Apparel Group. She handled everything from website builds (and rebuilds), customer service, talent scouting and development, e-commerce visual merchandising, and cross-functional retail development during her tenure. She has intimate knowledge of the in’s and out’s of both large and small, brick and mortar, and e-commerce retail businesses, and can help with any aspect a brand could possibly need. With that in mind, five years ago, she began lending her expertise to local small black owned businesses and non profits through her consulting agency, Twelve27 Digital. Philanthropically, she serves on the executive board for The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Womens Clubs Inc, is a member of the NAACP, a vocal supporter of Planned Parenthood, and Act Blue and other worthwhile organizations.