On this episode of “B The Way Forward,” host Brenda Darden Wilkerson is joined by Mariana Carvalho, a computer scientist, author, career mentor, DEI advocate and so much more. Mariana is a great example of the success that comes from networking and finding community for women in tech – She’s a Grace Hopper Celebration Scholar, a Systers Pass it On Award winner, an AnitaB.org scholarship reviewer and mentor. She’s used her successful experiences to empower other women through sisterhood, self advocacy, and her career mentorship programs. As the Co-Founder of Brazilians in Tech, Mariana tells Brenda about her career journey into technology and how she found her footing in the corporate world. Brenda and Mariana also do a mini career mentor session, where listeners can gain insight on how best to approach the job market, network, interview, and more. Mariana, who was named the Mentor of the Year in 2023 by the WomenTech Network, is also an author and the Editor in Chief of Women in Technology Publication. Together, Brenda and Mariana share how their personal passions drive their careers and offer advice for listeners who might be looking to make an impactful change. “You feel that you are alone, but when you close your laptop, just know that you have your community behind you. They are going to be there for you. You might feel that you are alone, but you are not. You need to remember that every single day.” For more of Mariana and her work check out... LinkedIn - /mari  Instagram: @hellomariworld X - @hellomariworld Threads - @hellomariworld On the Web - hellomariworld.com --- At AnitaB.org, we envision a future where the people who imagine and build technology mirror the people and societies for whom they build it. Find out more about how we support women, non-binary individuals, and other underrepresented groups in computing, as well as the organizations that employ them and the academic institutions training the next generations. --- Connect with AnitaB.org Instagram - @anitab_org Facebook - /anitab.0rg LinkedIn - /anitab-org On the web - anitab.org  --- Our guests contribute to this podcast in their personal capacity. The views expressed in this interview are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology or its employees (“AnitaB.org”). AnitaB.org is not responsible for and does not verify the accuracy of the information provided in the podcast series. The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. This podcast series does not constitute legal or other professional advice or services. --- B The Way Forward Is… Produced by Dominique Ferrari and Paige Hymson Sound design and editing by Neil Innes and Ryan Hammond  Mixing and mastering by Julian Kwasneski  Associate Producer is Faith Krogulecki Executive Produced by Dominique Ferrari, Stacey Book, and Avi Glijansky for Riveter Studios and Frequency Machine  Executive Produced by Brenda Darden Wilkerson for AnitaB.org Podcast Marketing from Lauren Passell and Arielle Nissenblatt with Riveter Studios and Tink Media in partnership with Carolyn Schneller and Coley Bouschet at AnitaB.org Photo of Brenda Darden Wilkerson by Mandisa Media Productions For more ways to be the way forward, visit AnitaB.org