How do you balance a tech career with a music dream? Meet Lattoye. In this laid-back episode, the Canadian-based musician breaks down the logistics and magic of running a creative team split between Lagos and Canada. We gist about finding the right producer, the role of a manager, and why a social media strategist is non-negotiable.

It’s a masterclass in building your vision, one continent at a time.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) has always been necessary and WILL NOT END. Emma Okwu is a young professional whose work is the teaching and injection of inclusion in the energy industry.

In the episode, we talk about the importance of her role, why we need more people with similar job descriptions and how her psychology degree has been applicable in her day-to-day.

Peter is a cross-professional marketing specialist whose passions are fueled by his mission to promote, encourage and inspire black creativity. Over 6 years of experience in marketing and events management for multinational brands like MTV, Paramount and Afropolitan has primed Mr. Elosia for his current pursuits with his company Digimillenials which spearheads cultural events such as Afrovibes Festival in Kitchener, Ontario.

Think you need to choose between your "logical" job and your "creative" passion? Think again.

Meet Ife, a budding Nigerian filmmaker who uses his content writing expertise and passionate gift of the gab as his secret weapons in Nollywood. This is not a story of quitting one career for another; it's a masterclass in building a unique creative identity by combining ALL your skills.

In this episode, we break down exactly how he does it and how you can get into Nollywood.

Princess is a data engineer by training who now works long hours, touring Africa in her role as the VP of Operations at an agricultural tech. company.

Starting of as the CEO's assistant through a mutual acquaintance from secondary school, she has honed her creativity and grit to become one of the voices driving change in Africa's agric. sector.

Want to do her job someday? She tells you just how to in today's episode.

Following his life philosophy - 'in whatever you do, always stay jiggy' - Alpha chooses to stick to his undying passion for the art of photography.

Only a phone, no camera, no professional training, nothing could stop him from practicing what he calls 'the best form of communication'.

From living most of his adult years dipping his toes in the waters of fashion, photography, tech, etc, Todd settled into a role that draws on engineering skills as well as his creative potentials.

Listen to learn about this QA/QC engineering adjacent career path.

Semira Yesufu is a seasoned product designer, NGO director and public speaker.

From watching programmers in the movies speed-type faux computer code, to going against the grain of family by studying to become who she saw, Big Sem shares how she achieved her goal.

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Elisheba is what I like to call a destined creative. She doesn’t shy away from her passions and puts in the work to see her business and her clients flourish.

You will learn tricks to make sure your brand and business thrives in today’s economy.

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Please look past the minor technical difficulty but doesn’t it kinda herald the wonderful conversation I had with this incredibly driven tech sister?

For as long as I’ve know Precious, she’s been excellent in all she does.

Stick around til the end to hear some interview tips from her for those wanting to break into tech.