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What the TECH am I doing?

What the TECH am I doing?

By Dali Alarian

Our goal is to empower listeners to reach their personal and professional goals by equipping them with the tools and insight from leaders within the tech industry.
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What the TECH am I doing?Nov 10, 2023

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It’s been awhile

It’s been awhile

Returning to the podcast to share some of what has kept her away from recording this year and some universal learnings we can all use as we wrap up the year
Nov 10, 202315:38
Monetize Your Expertise as a Consultant/Advisor

Monetize Your Expertise as a Consultant/Advisor

Do you have knowledge you think others need? Entrepreneur Joe Slater developed the expertise in the area of college admissions advising and is using it to build his company from the ground up and become his own boss. Listen in as he shares strategies for how you too, can start your own business. For more information, visit slateradvising.com
Feb 15, 202346:05
Entrepreneurs Guide to Building a Business

Entrepreneurs Guide to Building a Business

Your guide to starting a business with advice from two successful Entrepreneurs who are breaking through the jewelry and leisure gear markets! Use Code: whatthetech for 25% off their sites! www.tribe23.com & saltandswell.com
Feb 01, 202345:40
New Year, New Focus

New Year, New Focus

Dali walks us through some thoughtful questions and tools to become the best version of ourselves in 2023!
Jan 04, 202320:24
Protect Your Peace this Holiday Season

Protect Your Peace this Holiday Season

This episode we reflect on how to protect your peace this holiday season and guided reflections for the end of this 2022 and the start 2023
Dec 16, 202220:17
Relentless Optimism with Dr. Allen Ligon

Relentless Optimism with Dr. Allen Ligon

Allen Ligon wears many hats: Congenital Interventional Cardiologist, Dad, Whitewater Kayaker, Professor, Husband, and many more! During this podcast, he shares what leads his journey and how he strives to be a part of the solution. Allen is a relentless optimist who brings so much light to each day and this episode!
Nov 16, 202241:32
All things Personal Growth

All things Personal Growth

Covering areas of personal growth I have been focusing on like health, mindset, career, and much more!
Nov 02, 202237:26
Part 2 with Johnny Alexander: Being an Ally to Minority Groups

Part 2 with Johnny Alexander: Being an Ally to Minority Groups

Can you see the world through someone else’s shoes? Are you a good ally to the minority groups around you? Johnny gives great insight on his growth and how others can do the same
Oct 19, 202237:38
Creating Psychological Safety at Work

Creating Psychological Safety at Work

Johnny Alexander and Dali discuss the importance of Psychological Safety at Work and how to create it within yourself groups
Oct 02, 202237:05
Partnership between Doctors & Industry to create breakthrough medical devices with Dr. Dan Levi

Partnership between Doctors & Industry to create breakthrough medical devices with Dr. Dan Levi

Dr. Dan Levi, Pediatric Interventional Cardiologist at Mattel Children’s Hospital, joins us to discuss the importance of partnership between doctors and the medical device industry and how it’s leading to breakthrough technologies for patients.
Sep 15, 202217:07
Energizing Through Positive Relationships

Energizing Through Positive Relationships

In this episode we discuss maintaining and fueling positive relationships in your life. We guide you through evaluating your relationships and tools to improve connection.
Sep 02, 202226:02
How to land the job and excel in it!

How to land the job and excel in it!

Interview and resume tips for landing the job and advice on how to succeed and excel once you get it
Aug 01, 202232:32
Maximize your Money

Maximize your Money

Tips for how to maximize your money and create a budget that works for you
Jul 15, 202228:57
Growing a Seed w/ Sherri Robbins

Growing a Seed w/ Sherri Robbins

Sherri Robbins gave us all the details on how to start our own garden and some wise thoughts about how to flourish and grow (as a seed or a person)! You can also follow her on Instagram @slrpnr_botanicals
Jul 01, 202243:30
Deaf Olympian, Matt Klotz, on Chasing your Purpose

Deaf Olympian, Matt Klotz, on Chasing your Purpose

Matt Klotz returns from his 3rd Deaf Olympics breaking yet another world record! This time earning 14 medals-- the most earned in one olympics! Matt shares his swimming journey and mindset through it all. Amazing insight and inspiring story!

Jun 02, 202252:03
Monk Mind

Monk Mind

Live recordings from a conversation on life I had with a monk as I traveled through Northern India
May 17, 202217:02
Creating Space for Rest & Relaxation

Creating Space for Rest & Relaxation

Another solo episode coming in from India!! This is all about creating space for rest and relaxation in order to rejuvenate your mind and body!
May 01, 202218:25
Solo Thoughts on Inner Peace (Ramadan & Easter Special)

Solo Thoughts on Inner Peace (Ramadan & Easter Special)

Talking about mental strength, inner peace, placebo, joy and what we can learn about religious practices like Ramadan and Lent
Apr 15, 202217:57
Achieving Early Financial Retirement Through Stock Investments

Achieving Early Financial Retirement Through Stock Investments

Round table discussion between myself, Marisa Leung, and Anthony Pichardo on how they have achieved financial retirement in their late 20s and what different strategies they used to get there! Such a fun and insightful listen!!
Apr 01, 202201:00:11
Investing 101

Investing 101

Financial Advisor Lily Schweitzer joins us to share everything there is to know about investing in the stock market and the difference between stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, etc.
Mar 15, 202254:17
Earning Your Seat at The Table

Earning Your Seat at The Table

Solo episode on How to make your voice heard and help those around your grow. Also cover topics on creating a safe working environment.
Mar 01, 202222:08
What is Your Legacy? with Joe Nuzzolese CVP at Edwards Lifesciences

What is Your Legacy? with Joe Nuzzolese CVP at Edwards Lifesciences

We sit down with Joe Nuzzolese CVP of Global Supply Chain and Quality at Edwards Lifesciences. He shares some insightful advice on leaving a legacy, expanding your impact, the different phases of your career, focusing on your people, and much much more!
Dec 07, 202147:30
Living a Happier Life

Living a Happier Life

This episode recaps advice and lessons from 2021 that have helped myself and others lead more joyful and peaceful lives driven by purpose
Nov 23, 202129:45
Mastering Crucial Conversations with Cricket Buchler (Ep.18)

Mastering Crucial Conversations with Cricket Buchler (Ep.18)

In the most critical and emotional conversations is typically when we find ourselves the least comfortable. Cricket guides us through real world examples and advice on how to master any crucial conversation both in personal and professional settings. The training is based on the best selling book “Crucial Conversations” by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McNillan, and Al Switzler
Oct 05, 202101:02:14
Gut Health with Registered Dietitian Samantha Carley

Gut Health with Registered Dietitian Samantha Carley

Registered Dietitian Samantha Carley gives us all the information for how to create the best healthy gut environment and all the benefits that come with it (energy, weight loss, mental clarity, comfort, happiness, mindset,etc)
Sep 23, 202153:18
Intentionally Design Your Life with Cricket Buchler

Intentionally Design Your Life with Cricket Buchler

MUST LISTEN EPISODE!! Achieving your dream life starts here!! Coach and Speaker Cricket Buchler guides us on how to Intentionally Design your Dream Life today! Her wisdom and insight on life and the mind are something you don’t want to miss!
Sep 08, 202148:24
Getting into your dream MBA program w/Geraldine Pena

Getting into your dream MBA program w/Geraldine Pena

We brought in a new Harvard MBA candidate to tell us what considerations she made for when, where, and how she got her MBA. We also cover her recommendations and advice for getting accepted into the top business schools since she got accepted into ALL the ones she applied for. That’s not all! We touched on managing stress at work and how she’s built a happy and successful career
Jul 21, 202145:56
How to Fast Track Your Career w/ Tim Patz

How to Fast Track Your Career w/ Tim Patz

Join us in a highly applicable and advice oriented podcast with Tim Patz, VP of Sales & Marketing. He talks about his journey from Engineer to Marketing and how he become a Director within 7 years of joining the company fresh out of college. He shares his tips and recommendations for career growth and MBA considerations. Tune in to hear all about it!
Jun 15, 202154:16
Choosing Positivity w/ Rob Sackett

Choosing Positivity w/ Rob Sackett

Rob Sackett, VP of World Wide Engineering, opens up to what got him into med devices and why he is so passionate. He also shares his advice around maintaining a high energy and positive state even in the toughest of situations. Rob even gives real world experiences on what kept him going through challenges during his youth.
May 25, 202133:50
Be your own Boss: Engineer to Entrepreneur

Be your own Boss: Engineer to Entrepreneur

Sara Bischoff host of “The Unemployment Podcast” gives us a glimpse into her life, journey from engineer to entrepreneur, mindset, and insight into astrology. Find her on Instagram, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share :)
May 11, 202101:02:29
More Than An Athlete | Episode 11 with Trevon Bryant | What The Tech

More Than An Athlete | Episode 11 with Trevon Bryant | What The Tech

On this episode we interviewed former D1 Athlete and Motivational Speaker, Trevon Bryant. Trevon shares his story handling adversity overcoming a major injury playing college football and turning that setback into fuel for his journey moving forward.  Hope you enjoy!


Follow Trey on his socials for more! Instagram: @talkingwithtrey www.talkingwithtrey.com

Mar 03, 202133:59
10 Tips to Developing a Growth Mindset

10 Tips to Developing a Growth Mindset

This Episode is compiles the tips gathered from various books, speakers, and leaders to provide you with some easily digestible food for thought on how to best get into a Growth Mindset. Happiness, success, and fulfillment all begin with the mind so lets start there.
Feb 17, 202124:01
"The Mind, Body, Love Equation" | Episode 9 with Lunden Souza | What The Tech

"The Mind, Body, Love Equation" | Episode 9 with Lunden Souza | What The Tech

On this episode we interviewed Fitness and Lifestyle Transformation Coach, Lunden Souza! Lunden shares her journey and motivation behind pushing herself and others to reach their full potential both physically and mentally. Hope you enjoy!
Jan 27, 202159:05
New Year, Better You

New Year, Better You

In the first episode of the new year, we take you through an exercise to create the blueprint for the best year yet! Dali takes you through a quick exercise to make sure your time, values, and goals are aligned and gives you actionable examples of what to do to improve and hold yourself accountable.
Jan 05, 202119:37
"Appreciating The Little Things" | Episode 7 with Penny Sangkhavichith | What The Tech

"Appreciating The Little Things" | Episode 7 with Penny Sangkhavichith | What The Tech

On this episode we interviewed Penny Sangkhavichith, Senior Quality Director at Edwards Lifesciences. Penny shares her experiences growing up in Laos and taking refuge during the Vietnam War to working her way up through the Information Technology and Medical Device space. Hope you enjoy!

Dec 02, 202059:44
The "Luckiest" CEO | Episode 6 with Joe Army | What The Tech

The "Luckiest" CEO | Episode 6 with Joe Army | What The Tech

On this episode we interviewed Joe Army, CEO and President of Vapotherm! Joe shares with us his passion for the medical device space as well as his experience creating and maintaining his company's culture. Vapotherm is a medical device company specializing in non-invasive ventilatory technology and has played a critical role in treatment during this COVID pandemic.  Hope you enjoy!

Nov 17, 202028:53
Guided Meditation Session! | Episode 5 with Jessie Chiang | What The Tech

Guided Meditation Session! | Episode 5 with Jessie Chiang | What The Tech

On this episode, Intuitive Life Coach and Founder of The Soul Clean Company, Jessie Chiang returns to guide Dali and Matt through a relaxing meditation session. With all that is going on in the world right now, we'd love for you to join us to relieve some stress!  Hope you enjoy.  Comment below any questions you’d like us to ask in our next interview. Don’t forget to subscribe on YouTube and follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Instagram!

Nov 07, 202014:15
"The Honesty Advantage" | Episode 4 with Mark Surgent | What The Tech

"The Honesty Advantage" | Episode 4 with Mark Surgent | What The Tech

On this episode we interviewed Mark Surgent, Marketing Manager at BD! Mark shares his experience navigating through college, obtaining a Bachelors and Masters degree in just 4 years, and the importance of honesty and authenticity in your career. Don’t forget to subscribe on YouTube and follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Instagram!

Nov 03, 202033:29
"Feel It to Heal It" | Episode 3 with Jessie Chiang | What The Tech

"Feel It to Heal It" | Episode 3 with Jessie Chiang | What The Tech

On this episode we interviewed Jessie Chiang, Intuitive Life Coach and Founder of The Soul Clean Company! Jessie shares her insight on how you can elevate your life on a personal and professional level by getting in tune with your inner self. Don’t forget to subscribe on YouTube and follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Instagram!

Oct 20, 202037:03
Let’s Talk Startups! | Episode 2 with Lindsey Snyder | What The Tech

Let’s Talk Startups! | Episode 2 with Lindsey Snyder | What The Tech

On this episode, we interviewed Lindsey Snyder, a Product Manager at Shogun. Lindsey talks about her journey from college to her current manager position at a tech startup at only 24 years old! We cover various topics such as specialists vs generalists, continuous learning, and leading "up".

Hope you enjoy. Don't forget to subscribe to us on Youtube and follow us on Spotify!

Oct 06, 202032:10
“Make It Personal” | Episode 1 with Ivan Lugo | What The Tech

“Make It Personal” | Episode 1 with Ivan Lugo | What The Tech

On this episode, we interviewed Ivan Lugo, Senior Operations Director at Edwards Lifesciences, a medical device company specializing in cardiovascular therapies.

Starting as a Mechanical Engineering graduate in Puerto Rico, Ivan shares his story of navigating through the professional world to where he is today.

Hope you enjoy and don’t forget to subscribe on YouTube and follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Instagram!

Sep 22, 202038:20
Meet Our Team! | Intro | What The Tech

Meet Our Team! | Intro | What The Tech

Welcome to our channel!

Here at "What The Tech" we bring on leaders from various industries and backgrounds to share their life stories, experiences, and career advice.


Meet our team -

  • Dali Alarian - Biomedical Engineering Graduate from RPI
  • Matt Andreo – Biomedical Engineering Graduate from Texas A&M
  • Alidod Ghazvini – Mechanical Engineering Graduate from Cal Poly SLO


Don’t forget to subscribe on YouTube and follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Instagram!

Sep 22, 202002:21