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Blaq Byte Podcast
Helping under-represented groups navigate careers in technology.
Episodes
21 episodes
The Rise and Fall of DEI: What’s Happening in 2025? | DEI Decline Explained & Strategies for Safeguarding Yourself & Advocating for DEI
Are we witnessing the collapse of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives? In this thought-provoking video, I break down the rise and fall of DEI, exploring why these programs were introduced, how they transformed industries, and wha...
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16 Tips for Success In Your Career and Life In 2025 - How To Smash Your Goals
Tips for Success in 2025Welcome back to Blaq Byte! As we have crossed over into the New Year, I’m bringing you some practical, hands-on tips to help you make 2025 your best year yet. Whether you're looking to grow personally or pr...
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Beyond The Checkbox: Building inclusive tech spaces and pathways for diverse talent ft Renée-Louise
🎙️ Missed my talk Beyond The Checkbox: Building Inclusive Tech Spaces and Pathways for Diverse Talent? Don’t worry—I’ve got you covered! 🖤✨I recorded it as a podcast episode just for you. Now, is it the exact same as be...
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Skating through barriers: Ayisha’s leap from Receptionist to Software Engineer without a degree
- Introducing Ayisha, a software engineer in the Fintech space who transitioned from her role as a receptionist into tech, all without a formal degree in computer science.**Episode Highlights:**1. **Ayisha’s Backgro...
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Bricks to Bytes: Olivia's Transition from Property to Programming, while crafting Innovative AI Solutions
In this episode. we delve into the remarkable journey of Olivia, a former real estate professional who made a bold transition into the world of programming and artificial intelligence. With zero prior tech experience, Olivia's story is one of d...
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Bytes Beyond Borders: Mark's Global Talent Success, Journey to Innovation & The Dev Cards Launch
Key Highlights:Global Talent Triumph: Mark shares his experience obtaining the Global Talent Visa, which paved the way for his international tech career.Journey to Innovation: Learn about Mark's transit...
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Engineered Justice: How I Used Code To Catch a Troll in 4K ft. Renée-Louise
In this episode, join me as I unveil the power of engineering in combating online hate. Using my technical expertise, I'll take you through the intricate process of how I strategically tracked down and exposed a malicious online troll, capturin...
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From Finance to Frameworks: The Vital Role of Rest, Networking Insights, and Tips for Staying Motivated and Organised (Part 2)
In this episode, explore the crucial role of rest in professional transitions, gain valuable insights into effective networking, and discover practical tips for staying motivated and organized during career shifts. Don't miss out on the wisdom ...
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From Finance to Frameworks: How Toye Akinoso switched careers and specialised his way to Seniority in 2 years (part 1)
In this episode, we unravel the remarkable journey of Toye Akinoso, who defied the odds and transitioned from a finance background to become a senior developer in just 2 years. Discover the strategic shifts and specialized expertis...
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Breaking Boundaries: - Navigating Tech Leadership, Motherhood, and More ft. Yasmin Benjamin (Part 2)
Welcome back to the Blaq Byte Podcast! In Part 2 of "Breaking Boundaries: Yasmin Benjamin's Meteoric Rise to Leadership in Big Four Tech Before 30," we continue our captivating conversation with Yasmin as she delves into the intricacies of jugg...
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Breaking Boundaries: Yasmin Benjamin's Meteoric Rise to Leadership in Big Four Tech before 30 (part 1)
Welcome to the Blaq Byte Podcast! In this exciting episode titled "Breaking Boundaries: Yasmin Benjamin's Meteoric Rise to Leadership in Big Four Tech Before 30" (Part 1), we dive into the inspiring journey of Yasmin Benjamin as she achieves le...
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Navigating Uncertainty: My Journey through Job Insecurity, Insights from a Career Coach, and Tips for Resilience ft Renée-Louise
Welcome to Blaq Byte Podcast ! In this episode, titled "Navigating Uncertainty," I open up about my personal journey through job insecurity and share valuable insights gained from a conversation with career coach Renée-Louise. We delve into the...
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Empowering my journey as an Engineer in 2024: Embracing the avenues of growth and continuous improvement ft. Renée-Louise
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Career Switcher Series Episode 5: Breaking barriers from Nigeria to the world - Navigating Challenges and Triumphs ft Aluka (Part 2)
Happy new year folks!!!In this episode, 🎙️ From Nigeria to the world, we uncover Aluka's incredible journey in international Software Engineering, navigating challenges, and cracking the code review etiquette! 🚀✨ Hope...
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Career Switcher Series Episode 4: Breaking barriers from Nigeria to the world - The remarkable transition from Accounting to international Software Engineering (Part 1)
Today we are joined by the lovely Aluka, who studied Accounting at University and taught Math and Physics for 4 years before taking the leap into Software Engineering. In this episode, Aluka shares his insights as a self-taught dev...
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Career Switcher Series Episode 3: Finding The Right Keys To The Door Of Cybersecurity ft Michael Ndon (Part 2)
On this episode, we sat down with experienced Security Analyst Michael Ndon, who works remotely in the UK from Nigeria. He shares his challenges, struggles, what a typical day in the life looks like, stakeholder management and offers some amazi...
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Career Switcher Series Episode 2: Finding The Right Keys To The Door Of Cybersecurity ft Michael Ndon (Part 1)
On this episode, we sat down with experienced Security Analyst Michael Ndon, who works remotely in the UK from Nigeria. He shares his tips on how he builds a solid and credible network, the ways he up-skills and stays up to date with Security t...
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