Wayne Sutton

What Do You Do When You Are Running Out Of Time? Take Action — 2018 Theme

Wayne Sutton + 4 months ago In: Life 1 minute read

My life has changed tremendously the last 30 days. In order; I came out about my struggle with depression, co-hosted my first tech event outside of the US with Tech Inclusion London. Melinda and traveled the UK (London, Manchester, Bath, Edinburgh Scotland,) for three weeks. I experienced Hamilton West End. Then Melinda and I got married. I have yet to grasp each experience fully. But I can say that each experience has affected my mindset to review life differently.

As another year embarks our world, the time comes again to set goals and outcomes that will lead to a better life. In [...]

Processing My Struggle With Depression And Imposter Syndrome in Silicon Valley … and How it Has Been Costing Me Millions In Opportunities

Wayne Sutton + 4 months ago In: Featured, Life 9 minutes read

There was a time I wanted to change the world. I tried to change the tech industry. Now I just want to change my thinking

How President Obama’s Timeline of Hope Inspired Me To Create An Inclusive Tech Ecosystem

Wayne Sutton + 1 year ago In: Diversity, Featured, Life, News 9 minutes read

During President Obama eight years of being President of the United States of America I had the opportunity to visit the White House three times. Each time was related to work I've been doing to create a diverse and inclusive tech culture. But the journey began eight years ago.

Like many African-Americans before my generation if you would have told me I would see a black president in my lifetime I would not have believed you. Growing up as a black man from a small town, Teachey, NC with a population of 200, if you would have told me I would visit the White House not once but three times [...]

How I practice Self Care in 2017 As An Introvert

Wayne Sutton + 1 year ago In: Life 2 minutes read

It wasn't until 2015 I embraced that I was an introvert. My coming out was on Facebook. In 2016 I started to process the emotions of an introvert. I began to understand the "why I'm feeling this way and what I can do about being an introvert.

I felt like ? in 2016 and What I’m Going To Do About It.

Wayne Sutton + 1 year ago In: Life 1 minute read

I stood on the scale today. My body said it’s time. My mind said stop avoiding it. I was nervous, but I couldn’t avoid it anymore. I physically fill like ?.. I’m at my heaviest weight in six years. 2016 got me!

2017 – Plan. Execute. Repeat!

Wayne Sutton + 1 year ago In: Life 2 minutes read

2016 taught me that I could hope, only to be slowly crushed by a thousand paper cuts. 2016 showed me I could work towards change but continue to fill a pinch of pain constantly breaking me. Now I have a choice. I can choose to focus on the pain or can focus on healing. I choose to fight back. 2016 also showed me the pain can make me stronger.

Join Us at Dreamforce for the Diversity in Coding Panel with Telegraph Academy, Black Girls Code, and The Hidden Genius Project!

Wayne Sutton + 2 years ago In: Events 2 minutes read

The Opportunity Equality — Diversity in Coding Panel Thursday, October 6, 01:00 PM — Thursday, October 6, 01:40 PM

Both “Learn to code” and “diversity in tech” are two topics at the heartbeat of innovation opportunities in the tech world. Both intersect at creating solutions empowering future diverse leaders in all STEM fields.

Bringing the best of both worlds together at Dreamforce, Salesforce will host The Opportunity Equality — Diversity in Coding Panel featuring key thought leaders and doers creating change in the tech industry.