Glowing in Tech
Looking to gain practical insights into the world of tech? Join us on "Glowing in Tech," a weekly podcast featuring two Black women software engineers who chat with inspiring guests from the tech industry. From data science to cybersecurity and robotics to software development, we cover a wide range of technical topics and ask the tough questions. Each episode delves deep into a different technical career, providing listeners with an inside look at what it's really like to work in that field. Glowing in Tech aims to create a safe, empowering and fun space that makes the tech industry feel more inclusive and accessible. Whether you're just starting out. been in the industry a while or looking to make a change, our podcast offers valuable insights and advice for all. Check out our website for show notes, resources and more information: www.glowingintech.com
Episodes
In today's episode, we continue to talk with Hosanna about TheTechCornr is
having on inspiring Women and the industry at large. Hosanna also tells us about
the most challenging times in her career and the tips she has for women starting
out in the tech industry.
HIGHLIGHTS
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:13 Hosanna’s tips, how to survive a team member that you're
just not clicking with.
00:06:00 Tech Tea
00:10:00 Fear mongering in tec...
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In this episode of Glowing in Tech, host Amber and Jessie are joined by Hosanna, an Azure specialist at Microsoft and the founder of TheTechCornr. Hosanna shares her journey into the tech industry and discusses the importance of increasing diversity in the field. She also talks about her platform and how it aims to inspire and educate women about opportunities in tech. Tune in to hear Hosanna's story and her impact on others in the...
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July 11, 2023 • 21 mins
In this episode, the Candida discusses her personal journey of recognising and addressing burnout and the importance of mental health. She recalls attending a talk on mental health and burnout given by a speaker who visited their organisation. This talk served as a wake-up call for Candida, as she realised they were exhibiting several signs of burnout, such as withdrawing at work, neglecting their appearance, operating on autopilot...
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In this episode of Glowing in Tech, hosts Amber and Jessie interview Candida Bradley, a Career and Well-Being Coach at Makers. Candida shares her journey, starting with a design degree in university and becoming a book artist. She then became a carer for her grandfather and later opened a craft shop in London. However, running a business on her own proved to be tough. The hosts discuss the importance of career and well-being coachi...
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Cybersecurity expert Stephanie Itimi shares her biggest career challenge as a woman in tech. She describes how microaggressions from her manager undermined her confidence and how she used peer reviews to advocate for her work. She emphasises the importance of having a support network and self-awareness to combat imposter syndrome.
In this episode, we highlight the significance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. They argu...
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How to get into Cyber Security? Certifications, Roles and Advice: Stephanie Itimi, CEO Seidea part 1
June 13, 2023 • 36 mins
In this episode of Glowing in Tech, Stephanie Itimi, founder of Seidea and cybersecurity expert, talks with Amber and Jessie about her background in cyber intelligence and her work helping minority women break into cybersecurity careers. She provides insights into the different aspects of cybersecurity, including protecting critical data and systems and physical and technical security. Additionally, she discusses her current resear...
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June 6, 2023 • 24 mins
Simo shares the career challenges he has faced as a software engineer at Google and Memrise.
We cover: The Politics of Tech: Engineering Perspectives, The Tricky Balance of Engineering and Product Management, When Leadership Deprioritizes Your Work, The Struggle of Feeling Like a Tool in Tech, Agency and Input in Engineering: Finding the Balance, The Importance of Understanding Customer Problems in Tech, Engineering Preferences: Cl...
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In this episode of the Glowing in Tech podcast, we speak to Simo Tchokni, a Software Engineering Coach at Makers who has been working in software for around ten years.
We speak about how she transitioned from being a senior software engineer at a product-based company to becoming a technical coach for a bootcamp, software engineering fundamentals, and discuss the challenges of translating non-technical requirements into technical i...
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May 23, 2023 • 37 mins
In this episode of Glowing in Tech, hosts Amber and Jessie interview Eneni Abban aka The Techover, a robotics engineer and creative technologist who also runs a company that hosts anime events.
They discuss how women are underrepresented in hardware engineering, Eneni's innovative project of combining wearable technology with nail art, and the power of community.
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May 16, 2023 • 34 mins
In this episode of Glowing in Tech, hosts Amber and Jessie interview Eneni Abban aka The Techover, a robotics engineer and creative technologist who also runs a company that hosts anime events. Eneni shares that her interest in robotics began at a young age when she would take electronics apart to see how they worked. Despite studying post-graduate data science, Eneni continues to pursue her passion for robotics. The hosts discuss ...
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May 9, 2023 • 20 mins
On this episode of Glowing in Tech, we welcomed back Keseana Robinson, a SalesForce solutions
engineer. She started at SalesForce in September 2020 as part of their apprenticeship program. Her
role includes working closely with clients to develop tailored solutions and showcasing the
capabilities of the company’s cloud product portfolio. She has particular focus as a Boldforce
Philanthropic Lead, working with not-for-profits across...
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Keseana shares her experience juggling her role as a Salesforce solution engineer with her degree apprenticeship. She initially struggled with balancing her workload and maintaining her work-life balance, but she learned to work smarter, not harder. She advises that it's important to communicate with your cohort and manager about any challenges you may face and to recognize that the outcome of the process is not always as important...
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April 25, 2023 • 31 mins
Renee Hunt discusses the importance of tech in business leadership and the need for more opportunities for tech professionals to move into leadership roles. She also emphasizes the value of a broad skill set and the need for patience and grace in learning. Hunt also shares her plans to start a podcast and write a book.
The podcast also includes community comments on previous episodes, including discussions on unconscious bias and t...
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April 18, 2023 • 25 mins
In this episode of the Glowing in Tech podcast, we are joined by Renee Hunt and she talks to us about accidentally becoming a CTO, using FinTech for good, moving to the UK from DC, and much more.
Renee Hunt discusses her approach to leadership and hiring, as well as her experiences being headhunted for CTO roles. She also touches on the differences in work culture and pay between the US and the UK. Hunt challenges stereotypes of f...
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April 11, 2023 • 23 mins
In this episode of the Glowing in Tech podcast, Nelly talks about her career challenge which was about moving from Kenya to work in Burgess Hill as a Software Engineer and her tech tea on how learning something new is underrated!
Nelly Kiboi is a service engineer at Microsoft who leverages her passion for emerging technologies to drive equality and accessibility.
Originally from Kenya, Nelly relocated to the UK in 2016, and now he...
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April 4, 2023 • 43 mins
In this episode, Nelly Kiboi discusses her experience discovering open source and working at Microsoft, as well as the importance of contributing to open source projects. She also talks about her transition to a new country and building confidence in herself through small steps and finding supportive communities.
Nelly emphasizes that contributing to open source can take many forms, not just source code contributions. One can creat...
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March 28, 2023 • 22 mins
Adrienne has been a Software Engineer for just under a year and currently works for a London-based software consultancy specialising in cloud-native technologies.
She began her career in corporate Public Relations, working with some of the UK’s most well known FTSE 100 companies. Not long after that she transitioned into technology and lifestyle PR at a boutique London PR agency where her clients included everything from dating a...
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Adrienne has been a Software Engineer for just under a year and currently works for a London-based software consultancy specialising in cloud-native technologies.
She began her career in corporate Public Relations, working with some of the UK’s most well known FTSE 100 companies. Not long after that she transitioned into technology and lifestyle PR at a boutique London PR agency where her clients included everything from dating a...
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March 14, 2023 • 28 mins
Michaela is a full stack software engineer currently working at a #cyber security #startup. She switched her career in 2020 and hasn't looked back since! In her spare time, she teaches #React to people who want to learn the library or folks looking to change their career to tech.
In this episode of the Glowing in Tech podcast, Michaela shares her career challenge which is getting a more mentoring culture to help cultivate growth ...
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Michaela is a full stack software engineer currently working at a cyber security startup. She switched her career in 2020 and hasn't looked back since! In her spare time, she teaches React to people who want to learn the library or folks looking to change their career to tech.
This episode of the podcast discusses the importance of learning tutorials and frameworks, even if you feel like you don't have the time. The guest argues ...
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