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
44 episodes
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...
Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 32 | CPA, M&A & Tech: Jennifer’s Bold Pivot w/ Jennifer Aikoroje
In this episode of African Tech, Jennifer shares her inspiring journey from studying economics to becoming a CPA, moving across continents, and breaking into big tech.She dives into:What it’s really like managing post-merger int...
Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 31 | Leaving Home, Building Tech Dreams w/ Joshua Rotimi-Samuel
Leaving home, saying goodbye to family, and chasing opportunity in America isn’t easy. This episode dives deep into the immigrant experience — from cultural shock and sacrifices to the long road of breaking into the tech industry.Hear s...
Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 30 | The Future of Balance w/ Lily Andemariam
In this episode of Africans in Tech, Lily shares her incredible journey—growing up as the child of immigrants, navigating career pivots, and battling burnout on the path to building Mela Ai, a platform redefining how people find balance and not...
Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 28 | Global Lessons in Work & Wealth w/ Rejoice Jones
In this episode of Africans in Tech, host Sahr Lebbie sits down with Rejoice Jones, founder of Vower, a skills-first hiring platform with over 10,000 users.Rejoice’s story is a global journey of curiosity, reinvention, and building solu...
Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 29 | Crafting a Career in UX Design w/ CeDerrick Mixon
In this episode of Africans in Tech, host Sahr Lebbie sits down with CeDerrick Mixson, a multi-disciplinary creative turned UX and product design leader. Cedric’s career spans from high school side hustles in photography and barbering, to study...
Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 27 | Breaking Into Tech with Splunk w/ Tike Awe
What does resilience really look like? In this powerful Afric. episode, host S. Levy sits down with TK—a Nigerian-American tech professional—who shares his inspiring journey from college dropout to IT security specialist.TK opens up abo...
Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 26 | Level Up Your Agile Career w/ Nimi Bello
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Nimi Bello — Nigerian-American, mom of two, and the founder & CEO of Link Empower — to unpack her inspiring journey from humble beginnings in Nigeria to becoming a Senior Consultant and Release Tra...
Africans in Tech Podcast Episode 25 | Build Support Infrastructure From Scratch w/ Sean Ilenray
In this deep-dive interview, Sean Ilenrey, Speaker, Founder, and CEO of Value-Centric, a seasoned tech operations leader, shares his multi-industry journey through enterprise and startup environments—from Comcast to Toast (pre-IPO) to Dutchie, ...
Africans In Tech Podcast Episode 24 | Growing a Tech Academy with Real Impact w/ Justice Collier
What does it really take to go from making $75K to managing a tech team, running your own academy, and pulling six figures across multiple income streams?In this episode, we sit down with a dynamic tech founder who breaks down her journ...
Africans In Tech Podcast Episode 23 | How I Mastered Coding with ChatGPT w/ Clinton Olayiwola
What do you get when you mix a love-hate relationship with Java, hours of YouTube University, and late-night convos with ChatGPT? You get Clinton Olayiwola’s wild ride into tech! 🚀In this episode, Clinton breaks down how he went from al...
Africans In Tech Podcast Episode 22 | Crushing Code & Cultural Expectations w Rubena Uyeh
In this inspiring episode of Africans in Tech, host S. Lebbie sits down with Rubena “Ruby,” a rising star in the cybersecurity world. Ruby shares her journey from earning over $170,000 in scholarships (graduating debt-free!) to entering the tec...
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Africans In Tech Podcast Episode 21 | Code & Clearance: Life in Defense Tech w/ Tech Key
In this episode of Africans in Tech, we sit down with a software engineer, Reginald Billups, working in the defense sector, to discuss the realities of working for a major contractor like Lockheed Martin. From building software for aircraft to ...
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Africans In Tech Podcast Episode 20 | From Zero To Tech Hero w/ Djelika Bah
In this episode of Africans in Tech, Host Sahr Lebbie sits down with Djelika Bah, an inspiring entrepreneur, technologist, and student originally from Guinea , now based in Atlanta. Djelika Bah shares her journey from childhood dreams of fixing...
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Africans In Tech Podcast Episode 19 | Lessons & Growth in Tech w/ Abdie Mohamed
In this powerful episode of Africans in Tech, host Sahr Lebbie sits down with Abdi Mohamed, a Technologist, leadership speaker, and community builder, to discuss the real behind-the-scenes of the tech industry—from high-value contracts to the p...
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