Mel and Marissa have each come a long way in their respective fitness journeys! Mel has recently gotten really into strength training, and is now a self proclaimed "gym rat", while Marissa has found her stride in loving her cardio routine. Join us this week while we walk through the different paths we took to embrace fitness as a part of our lives,…

Today we discuss stress, the good and the bad. Things can feel really complicated in our 20s, as our careers ramp up and more personal responsibilities land on our plates, but we'll help you with the tips on preventing and managing stress to make it through your day.Di Mel & Marissa

Negotiating a job offer can often feel so scary and awkward, but it's an important skill to hone that can make a huge difference in what you're taking home in your new role. This week, join us as we discuss our tips and tricks, do's and don'ts in negotiating offer packages, and help you hone your skills to secure the bag.…

Join us this week for a spicier episode than usual as we talk about dating! In this episode, we break down the struggles and learnings from our dating experiences in tech cities in our mid twenties.

Ah the dreaded performance review and peer feedback cycle, a very important time of year that we all seem to dislike. In this episode, we tackle how to prep for reviews, tips on writing good reviews, and moving forward after results come out, to make everyone's experience a little more pleasant. Let's stay connected! Follow us on instagram @techgir…

We’re back! In this episode we look ahead on 2022. Join us as we discuss our predictions for the year and share our tips for planning (or not planning) your goals for the year.Di Mel & Marissa

FAANG companies are often known in the tech world as the most exclusive companies to work at. Are these companies really worth the hype? Join us this week as we talk about our experiences at FAANG and give you the inside scoop on the good, the bad, and getting your foot in the door.

We didn’t see it coming but it’s been over a year of working from home! We’ve settled into our routines and we’ve seen a big shift in tech embracing remote work. Join us this week as we reflect on remote work since Episode 1 and discuss changes in the industry.

Do you dread the thought of having a hard conversation? Whether it's confronting a friend about a conflict, asking your manager for a promotion, or breaking some difficult news to your family, there are a lot of situations where finding the right words can be uncomfortable. In this episode, we discuss a framework to empower you to tackle these diff…

“That girl”. You’ve seen her on TikTok and Instagram — she has her life totally together, is always super productive, works out every day, makes an IG-worthy breakfast, practices self care, and somehow still finds time to socialize between it all. She’s the best version of ourselves. She’s who we aspire to be, but at the same time, we all know she …

Welcome back to our career deep dive series! Ever wondered what a career as a Data Scientist is like? Join us this week as we interview our friend and guest Meera on life in this exciting hot new field. We'll discuss how to start a career in data science, the day to day, and the highlights and lowlights. Resources mentioned in this episode: Masters…

Taking time away from our full-time jobs can be unexpectedly stressful, making us less likely to take the time we need to rest and recover. Vacation is meant to be relaxing and restorative, and with a bit of strategy, we hope to keep it that way! Join us this episode as we provide tips around preparing to take vacation, unplugging when you’re out o…

We’re coming to the end of hot girl summer, post-vax summer, whatever you want to call it. It’s been truly a unique summer for the books. Join us this week as we reflect on how the summer has gone and look towards fresh fall beginnings. Let's stay connected! IG: @techgirlhappyhour

This week, our good friend Veronica joins us as a special guest to share her unique perspective as a trans woman in tech. She'll share her insights, experiences, and advice on navigating the tech workplace, both for other trans people and for allies.

As we get older, the harder it feels to keep up with friends and sustain our relationships. Whether you're frustrated by always being the planner of the group or feeling lost about who your friends are, join us this week as we dig into the importance of taking an active role in your relationships.Di Mel & Marissa

Fear and anxiety are feelings that can freeze us in our tracks and stop us from chasing our dreams, but can also be important motivators in achieving progress. Join us this week as we discuss the role of fear in the workplace and in our personal lives, and ways we can tackle our fears for the better.…

Eating well fuels a good work week, but how do we prepare for a week of meal prep success? Join us this week as we discuss different meal prep strategies, and tips on staying nourished while balancing a busy schedule of work and life.

Sometimes work is just a dumpster fire and the hours are long and the stress is high. Join us this week as we discuss how to cope during those tough times at work and make the craziness a bit more bearable.Di Mel & Marissa

Sleep! It's a beautiful thing. But unfortunately the perfect night of rest often eludes even the best of us. Join us this week as we discuss healthy habits and tips to get a good night's rest!

Being able to run effective meetings is one of the core skills of a tech job. While it seems simple at first, there's a lot that goes into running a great meeting from start to finish! Join us this week as we break down the steps on how to ace your next meeting.

What does it mean to be a resilient person? Certainly this past year has really been a test of our collective resilience. Join us this week as we share our personal journeys in developing our resilience, and talk about ways to build up that grit (without having to go through a pandemic).Di Mel & Marissa

This week we talk about putting things off in work, school and our personal lives. Come join us as we discuss procrastination in our everyday lives and tips on how to fight it!Di Mel & Marissa

Networking often brings feelings of discomfort and awkwardness. We know we have often dreaded meeting people at career fairs! But it doesn’t have to be so bad. Join us this week as we discuss tips on how to turn this chore into a painless part of your career!Di Mel & Marissa

Ah the mid 20s, a confusing and exciting time, and a time for lots of self growth and self doubt. Join us this week as we reflect on our lessons learned getting to our mid twenties, and talk about making the most of these years.

Finding a tech job can be stressful and overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be with the right tools and preparation! Join us this week as we break down the job hunt process, from submitting applications to negotiating an offer.Di Mel & Marissa

Work nights can be such a slog, especially during WFH times. Join us this week as we tackle how to make the most of our weekday downtime and how to break through the monotony as the boundaries between work and life blur more than ever.Di Mel & Marissa

The 2nd part of our career deep dive series! Marissa dishes on the details of being a Product Manager (PM) -- what is the job all about? What does the day to day look like? What education is necessary? What makes a good PM? Who would be a good fit for the job?

Join us for a 2-part series as Mel and Marissa interview each other on software engineering and product management. In this episode, we dive into life as a software engineer, and answer your submitted questions! We'll talk about the day to day, experience and education in getting into the field, challenges, and learnings of the dev life.…

Now that 2020 is behind us its time to start looking forward! Join us this week as we discuss our resolutions for 2021 and how to set goals that you can accomplish to have your best year yet.

The end of 2020 is finally here! Join us for this special edition of TGHH as we reminisce on the highlights and lowlights of the year, reflect on our personal journeys, and share our learnings.

What does it mean to set boundaries, and how? As the holiday season approaches and COVID-19 makes managing relationships even trickier, this week we tackle the concept of boundaries. Join us as we discuss drawing the line at work, with friends and with familyDi Mel & Marissa

In times of quarantine, we’ve seen a lot of our relationships change - we could get closer to old friends, we could lose some new friends. Join us this week as we discuss relationships in the age of Covid and how to maintain and grow our connections with the people in our lives.Di Mel & Marissa

The young professional's guide to nutrition. Eating good means feeling good! But it can be hard when you're endlessly busy with work/life and don't know where to start. In this episode we take a practical and simplified approach to nutrition, sharing our strategies, our findings, and commentary about current health trends.…

The legendary to-do list! We all have a love-hate relationship with it. It helps keep us on track, but can also be a challenge to manage and make the most of in a healthy way. Join Mel and Marissa as they compare their to do list strategies for work and for life, and discuss how they stay on top of things in an ever busy world.…

With the way 2020 has been going, self care is more important than ever. Join us this week as we discuss the meaning of self care (hint: its not just face masks and candles), and share our tips for being kind to yourself.Di Mel & Marissa

Self-discipline is something we all struggle with. How can we train ourselves to be better at discipline and not rely on motivation to achieve our goals?

Okay so you've started your career in tech, now what? Join us this week as we discuss strategies to plan your career, from short term goal setting, to the 5 year plan.Di Mel & Marissa

What does it mean to be an introvert versus an extrovert, and how does that impact your relationships and your work? This week, Mel and Marissa discuss how they navigate life with their respective styles and share tips for succeeding.Di Mel & Marissa

Finding it hard to stay focused during WFH? Us too. Join us as we break down the ideal workday, and discuss strategies on how to stay focused, happy, and energetic to kill it at your day.

Why are habits important and how do we sustain them? This week, we discuss how we manage our healthy (and not so healthy) habits.Di Mel & Marissa

Graduated from college and have no idea how to adult in your mid-twenties? We don’t know either. Join us this week to hear us rant, commiserate, and share tips on navigating life as an adult.Di Mel & Marissa

Confidence and knowing your worth are fundamental to a good work and personal life. Mel and Marissa break down what this means for them, and share tips on building it.Di Mel & Marissa

This week, Mel and Marissa chat about life in the West Coast’s major tech hubs and being a responsible resident of these rapidly gentrifying cities.Di Mel & Marissa

Want to build a career in tech and don't know where to start? Mel and Marissa break down their journey into the field and offer their advice on finding and nailing opportunities.Di Mel & Marissa

A productive routine means nothing during quarantine if you aren't taking care of your mental and physical health. We discuss how we're coping with the isolation and tips for keeping your days healthy and sustainable.Di Mel & Marissa

Having trouble making friends in a new city? Struggling to develop meaningful relationships? We get it. In this episode, Mel and Marissa break down their experiences making friends and maintaining friendships while navigating life in their 20's.Di Mel & Marissa

In this inaugural episode of Tech Girl Happy Hour, Mel and Marissa discuss their experiences and tips with working from home, as they near week 8 of WFH and learn to stay sane in this new normal.Di Mel & Marissa

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