Laid off Lounge with Briana B. Valmont
Recently laid off? You’re not alone.
Join our resident experts, Taylor and Jason, for another edition of Laid Off Lounge—a space to talk honestly about the job search, share real experiences, and walk away with practical, actionable advice you can use right now.
This week’s guest is Briana Bradshaw Valmont, a passionate engineer, mentor, and community advocate dedicated to building both systems and people. Briana brings a unique blend of technical depth and human-centered leadership, shaped by her experience as a team lead, educator, and mentor to engineers at all stages of their careers.
She’s deeply involved in mentorship and STEM outreach, hosting office hours, guiding engineers in automation, system design, and TDD, and supporting underrepresented technologists through programs like TX HerScript. Briana is also a Community Ambassador and Host for Brilliant Black Minds and Fostr, where she helps foster inclusion, belonging, and confidence in tech spaces.
In this conversation, we’ll talk about navigating uncertainty, rebuilding momentum after a layoff, and leaning on community as a real career resource—not just a buzzword.
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Come for the advice. Stay for the support. You don’t have to go through this alone. 💛