Africans In Tech
Welcome to Africans In Tech, a podcast where inspiring journeys in the world of technology are explored. Hosted by Sahr Lebbie, join us for candid interviews with tech professionals sharing their stories, challenges, and triumphs. Whether you're new to tech or a seasoned veteran, valuable insights and mentorship opportunities await. Let's demystify tech together and drive positive change in the industry.
Episodes
58 episodes
Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 57 | The Software Engineer Baddie : AI, Modeling, & Dating in Tech
In today's episode, co-hosts Queen Duncan and Sahr Lebbie sit down with the incredible Kaylin Moss—known to the internet as the "Software Engineer Baddy." 💻🔥Kaylin is a powerhouse AI Engineer working in the healthcare sector, a professi...
Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 56 | Navigating Systemic Bias & Corporate Tactics in Silicon Valley
In this episode of the Africans in Tech Podcast, we are joined by Bricesen Ross, a seasoned IT Director, Consultant, and Founder of Tech Disciple. 🎙️ Bricesen’s story isn't just about professional success; it’s a raw, unfiltered look at the sys...
Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 55 | Why Networking Will Change Your Life in Tech
On this episode of Africans in Tech, host Queen Duncan sits down with Torrance Evans — a self-taught software engineer who turned persistence into opportunity.Torrance shares his journey from growing up in Peoria, Illinois, to moving to...
Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 54 | The Real Grind of Tech Sales: Breaking Into IBM and Beyond
🎙️ On this episode of Africans in Tech, host Sahr Lebbie sits down with the incredible Taylar Smith — born and raised in Davenport, Iowa, now thriving in Atlanta as a tech sales professional, mentor, and founder of Taylar Talks Tech. This is on...
Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 53 | Cloud Engineering Blueprint w/ Adetayo Ibijemilusi
In this powerful episode of the Africans in Tech Podcast, host Sahr Lebbie sits down with Adetayo Ibijemilusi to unpack his incredible journey — from dropping out of nursing school, battling depression, and attempting suicide… to becoming a hig...
Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 52 | Inside Amazon Seller Strategy with Diana Mungu
Diana Mungu’s journey is powerful, layered, and deeply inspiring 🌍✨ Born in a refugee camp in Kenya to parents from Uganda and South Sudan, she shares how her family’s refugee story shaped her mindset, ambition, and deep sense of purpose 🙌🏾...
Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 51 |The Blueprint to Breaking Into Cloud Computing w/ Demecos Chambers
From being permanently banned from Uber and Lyft 🚫🚗 to becoming a Cloud Architect specializing in cloud and AI infrastructure ☁️💻 — Demecos Chambers’ story is a powerful example of resilience, determination, and betting on yourself when life hi...
Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 50 | War Zone to Wellness: Her Journey Through GovTech w/ Ayanna Williams
Ayanna Williams went from job hopping at Marshalls 🛍️, Six Flags 🎢, and BWI Airport ✈️ to holding a secret security clearance 🔐 and working as a systems administrator in Baghdad, Iraq 🇮🇶 — all without a college degree 🎓❌. In this episode, she b...
Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 49 | Building Real Change Through STEM, Sports & Community with Brandon Okpalobi
In this episode of Africans in Tech, host Sahr Lebbie sits down with Brandon Okpalobi—founder of Dibia Athletic and Dibia Dream—for a powerful and honest conversation about building real impact through STEM, sports, and community.Brando...
Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 48 | How To Build Your Product Agency w/ Victoria Walker
In this episode of Africans in Tech, we sit down with Victoria Walker, a powerhouse software engineer at JP Morgan Chase and founder of Vivify Solutions. Victoria’s journey is a masterclass in resilience—overcoming the foster care system, perso...
Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 47 | Mental Health, Policy & Power in Africa w/ Blessing Douglas
In this powerful and unfiltered conversation, we sit down with Blessing Douglas — entrepreneur, mental health advocate, and development leader — to unpack one of Africa’s biggest challenges: the gap between policy and enforcement.We exp...
Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 46 | AI vs Humans: New Reality of Tech Jobs w/ Aisha Diambou
In this powerful episode of Africans in Tech, host Sahr Lebbie sits down with Aisha Diambou, a Georgia Tech biomedical engineering graduate, to unpack her raw and unfiltered journey through healthcare, corporate America, layoffs, discrimination...
Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 45 | Opinions vs Real Results : Founder Mindset w/ Leander Howard
In this powerful episode of Africans in Tech, we sit down with Leander Howard II. Father, GTM Advisor and Career CoachLeander breaks down what it really takes to win as a founder in today’s world — ignoring social media noise, blocking ...
Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 44 | AI Music, Voice Cloning & Creative Control w/ Ayo Beatz
What does it really take to break into the music industry — and stay there?In this episode of Africans in Tech, host Sahr Lebbie sits down with Ayo Beatz — UK-based rapper, producer, and global creative — to unpack his journey from free...
Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 43 | Monetize Your Expertise Beyond a Tech Job w/ Jarrett Albritton
In this powerful episode of Africans in Tech, host Sahr Lebbie sits down with Jarrett Albritton — tech sales veteran, speaker, and founder of Big Stage Energy — for a raw, unfiltered conversation about what it really takes to succeed in tech, b...
Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 42 | The DMV’s Tech Rocketship: Techsgiving w/ Ayo Duyile
This week on Africans in Tech, we sit down with Ayo, founder of Techsgiving, and unpack how he built one of the most influential tech conferences for Black and Brown professionals in the DMV. From a humble rooftop meetup to Nationals Park Stadi...
Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 41 |Owning Your Confidence as a Woman in Tech w/ Banke Balogun
In this inspiring episode of the Africans in Tech Podcast, host Sahr Lebbie sits down with Banke Balogun, a LA based model turned Solutions Engineer, to explore her incredible journey from the runway to the world of tech. 💻✨ In This Epi...
Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 40 | AI Chatbots Transforming Healthcare w/ TheGardenofAsh
🚀 From AI Solutions Specialist to Tech Founder — Ashley Robinson is on a mission to make the world a better place through technology.In this powerful episode of Africans in Tech Podcast, Ashley shares how she went from psychology and HR...
Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 39 | Inside the Vision of Diaspora District w/ Manal Al-ansi
In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, host S. Lebbie sits down with Manal Al-ansi — attorney, educator, and visionary founder of Diaspora District — to explore her remarkable journey from Ethiopia 🇪🇹 to Seattle, Washington 🇺🇸, and her...
Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 38 | Pivoting from Cybersecurity to Data Science w/ Jerrod Douglas
🚀 From the U.S. Air Force to Cybersecurity, and now thriving in Data Science — Jerrod Douglas has done it all. In this episode of the Africans in Tech Podcast, Jerrod shares how discipline, curiosity, and mentorship shaped his success in the te...
Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 37 | Build a Cloud Portfolio That Gets You Hired w/ Paige Malcom
In this episode of Africans in Tech, we sit down with Paige Malcolm, a driven software and cloud engineer who turned classroom learning and internships into a full-time role at a Fortune 500 insurance company.Paige shares how she transi...
Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 36 | Patience That Builds Great Cloud Engineers w/ CloudTechExec
In this Africans in Tech episode, we sit down with Jonte Charles, a former collegiate athlete turned cloud engineer, to unpack the mindset, discipline, and lessons that helped him transition from the wrestling mat to mastering the cloud.
Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 35 | Cybersecurity Secrets You’re Ignoring w/ Yasmin Abdi
From protecting billions of users at Snap to flying 94 times in a single year, Yasmin shares her inspiring journey of leaving Big Tech to build her own company, NoHack. 🚀In this episode of Africans in Tech, we dive into Yasmin's story —...
Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 34 | Beyond the Game: Life Lessons from the NFL w/ Joel Iyiegbuniwe
In this episode of Africans in Tech, we sit down with Joel Iyiegbuniwe — Nigerian-American, former Chicago Bears linebacker, and aspiring tech leader — to talk about life on and off the field.We cover:Growing up Nigerian-America...
Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 33 | AI vs SOC Analysts w/ Justin Duru
In this episode of Africans in Tech, we dive deep into the future of AI in cybersecurity, SOC environments, and the evolving role of analysts. From the risks of over-relying on tools like ChatGPT to how AI agents are already being integrated in...