The Tech Girl

In this episode, I was delighted to speak with a fellow Developer Advocate Kedasha Kerr about Developer Relations and the role of Developer Advocates in the broader Tech industry. We also talked about managing personal finances as techies which is an essential aspect of growth. You can find Kedasha here. Happy listening.

The road less traveled can be very scary, Naya and I had a candid conversation about the challenges of working in tech when you don't embody the traditional route or look. It's interesting how imposter syndrome manifests itself in tiny instances like asking for help, especially when you are surrounded by people that don't look like you the layers of self-gatekeeping tend to get in the way, and on a positive note seeing people like you becomes a great motivation to do more or better when you work in Tech. Naya is a Tech content creator and goes by The Black Female Engineer. If you are looking to learn more about working in tech, some lifestyle, and fun, you can find out more about her here.

The path to taking up a tech career is personal and the best way to start is to assess your situation, are you a new graduate? Are you someone looking to transition? How much time can you afford to put into this path? This and more is what Omotola highlights in our conversation. Omotola is a software engineer, speaker, teacher, and creator of My coding Habits. Find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycodinghabits

How often do you have a plan B or backup plan when you start on something new? When Tshepiso started her coding journey there was no plan B. Before becoming a software developer, Tshepiso was a civil engineer and has a master's in Water Resources Engineering. She has worked in marketing, events and project management. So how did she end up in a frontend BootCamp and what is she up to now? Listen to our conversation to find out! You can also connect with Tshepiso Lejutjo on LinkedIn.