Welcome to Tech Empowered a podcast brought to you by Tech4Dev, get started by listening to real stories of how technology is transforming lives across Africa and beyond. If you're looking for inspiration to start or reinvent your tech journey, this podcast is for you.
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In this episode, we meet Tobiloba Rufai, Women Techsters bootcamp alumna who went from studying History to becoming a cybersecurity engineer. With zero tech background, she joined the bootcamp, which gave her more than just training, it gave her skills, community, and she even landed her first tech job. We talk about how she built a new career from…
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From Law School to Women Techsters - Life Changing Decision
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What happens when you choose to pursue a new path different from the one you’ve always known? In this episode, we hear from Mercy Fredick, whose journey took an amazing direction after she discovered cybersecurity. From law school to landing her first role in tech. Mercy’s story is one of courage, continuous learning, and quiet wins that keep addin…
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My Final Year Took A Good Turn - Thanks To Women Techsters
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Sometimes, the biggest career breakthrough happens when you least expect it. For Faith Olagoke, a Women Techsters alumna with a background in microbiology and zero prior tech experience, that breakthrough came just as she was about to graduate. In this episode, we dive into how Faith navigated her final year, tackled the challenges of learning some…
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Sometimes the hardest part of a journey is simply not quitting. In this episode of TechEmpowered, we meet Chinaemerem Aneke, a Women Techsters alumna who juggled final-year exams, lectures, and the Women Techsters fellowship all at once. Through the stress, the self-doubt, and moments where quitting felt easier, she kept going. Her journey is one o…
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Women Techsters was my Launchpad to a Tech Career
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It started with a question: “What if I could actually do this?” With no background in tech and no clear path forward, Peace Ojo began her tech journey with curiosity and a willingness to try, right in the middle of her final year at university. In this episode of TechEmpowered, Peace shares how she went from self-learning to joining the Women Techs…
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From B.A in German Language to Cybersecurity
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What do you do when nothing feels like the right fit? For Grace, the answer was: try everything—until something clicks. In this episode of TechEmpowered, we sit down with Grace Emmanuel, a Women Techsters Bootcamp alumna, whose journey into tech was anything but conventional. After earning a degree in German Language and taking on various roles in …
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Getting fired is never easy—but for Linda, it became the spark for something greater. In this episode of TechEmpowered, Linda Ochem, a Women Techsters Bootcamp alumna, shares how she transformed a career setback into a season of growth. Through self-learning and resilience, she transitioned from frontend development to DevOps, rebuilding both her c…
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After earning two degrees in Chemical Engineering, Damilola Davids, a Women Techsters alumna, found herself at a crossroads. Job applications weren’t yielding results, prompting her to pivot and invest in learning new skills. That decision changed everything! In this episode of TechEmpowered, Damilola shares her journey of resilience, the challenge…
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Networking Did it For Me! How Olive Landed Her Dream Tech Job
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What does it take to land your dream job in tech? For Olive Koech, a 2024 Women Techsters Fellowship alumna from Kenya, it was a blend of mastering her skills, overcoming self-doubt, and pushing herself to network. Despite being an introvert with no prior cybersecurity experience, Olive stepped out of her comfort zone, spoke up about her skills, an…
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Transforming Passion into a Thriving Career
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What do you do when the world hits pause? For Muhammad, the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic wasn’t just a period of global uncertainty, it was a personal turning point. With a little background in graphic design and no prior experience in product design, he made a bold decision to enroll in the 8-week Digital Skills for the Workplace program UI/…
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Building Resilence in the Face of Challenges - Ezinne's Story
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Have you ever faced repeated setbacks that made you question your path? Meet Ezinne Nwokolo, a 2022 Women Techsters alumna, who encountered numerous rejections in her pursuit of higher education. Instead of surrendering to despair, Ezinne discovered tech. Beginning with product management and transitioning into product design, her story proves that…
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Thinking about a career change but unsure where to start? After eight years in banking, Chukwufumnanya made a bold pivot into product management, facing uncertainty, imposter syndrome, and the challenge of starting over. In this episode of TechEmpowered, she shares her journey, the lessons she learned, and practical strategies to help you navigate …
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How Women Can Own Their Space in the Digital Era
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The digital world is filled with opportunities, but are women truly stepping up to claim them? In this episode of TechEmpowered, Joan Anuoluwa, a Women Techsters alumna, Behavioral Scientist, and Family Life Tech Specialist shares her personal journey. She reveals the challenges she faced, how she pioneered a new niche by leveraging technology for …
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Accelerate Action—two words that hold the power to drive real change. But when it comes to digital inclusion, are we moving fast enough? In this special episode of TechEmpowered, Yemisi, Asenath, and Olabisi explore what this year’s theme really means. From gender advocacy to the gaps in the digital economy, They talk about why taking action, not j…
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From Tears to Triumph: How Morufat Turned Her Setbacks into a Rewarding Career in Tech
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What happens when life forces you to pause? For Morufat, an extra year in school wasn’t just a delay it was an unexpected turning point. With no prior tech experience and a degree in Estate Management, she took a leap of faith. But the journey wasn't easy. She battled imposter syndrome, faced rejection, and nearly gave up. Yet, she fought her way b…
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From Zero Experience to Product Design Manager: How Gabriella Redefined Her Path
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After nearly a decade of studying Mining Engineering and struggling to find a job in her field, Gabriella made a bold pivot to product design with no experience, battling imposter syndrome and self-doubt along the way. Today, she’s a successful Design Manager, proving you don’t have to start over to start winning. Tune in to learn how she broke thr…
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From Uncertainty to Possibility - The Story of How Three Women Transformed Their Lives
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What if one decision could change your entire career? In this episode of TechEmpowered, we spotlight three incredible women who turned doubt into determination and uncertainty into life-changing opportunities. Their stories prove that anything is possible with the right opportunities and determination. Tune in now to hear how they turned uncertaint…
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From Teaching to Tech: How Women Techsters Transformed My life in 3 Months
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From teacher to tech pro while being a mum! Joining the Women Techsters fellowship, Khadijat Agboola made a bold leap into Data Science & AI. What challenges did she face, and what’s her secret to thriving in tech? Listen and find out! Stories of transformed lives
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