Keywords

Afolasade Bello, tech journey, women in tech, community building, mentorship, sociology, coding, TechNest, overcoming challenges, personal growth

Summary

In this episode of Courageous Conversations, host Laurabel Mba speaks with Afolasade Bello, a passionate tech enthusiast and founder of TechNest. Afolasade shares her unique journey from studying sociology to entering the tech industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. She discusses the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated field, her ongoing research on women in tech leadership, and her commitment to building a supportive community for aspiring tech professionals through TechNest. Afolasade emphasizes the importance of mentorship, overcoming fear of failure, and the impact of technology on society. The conversation highlights her dreams for the future of TechNest and her personal aspirations in the tech field.

Takeaways

Afolasade transitioned from sociology to tech during the pandemic.

She faced challenges as a woman in a male-dominated industry.

Her research focuses on women in tech leadership.

TechNest was founded to support aspiring tech professionals.

Mentorship is crucial for success in tech.

Afolasade emphasizes the importance of community building.

She encourages others not to fear failure.

Her goal is to impact 10,000 people through TechNest.

Afolasade's journey showcases resilience and determination.

She aims to bridge sociology and technology in her work.

Sound Bites

"TechNest is my child."

"Don't be afraid to fail."

"I am your number one fan."

Chapters

00:00 Journey into Tech: A Unique Path

04:15 The Role of Python in Development

07:15 Sociology Meets Technology: Bridging Two Worlds

10:14 Challenges of Being a Woman in Tech

13:13 Pursuing a Master's Degree: Unfinished Business

16:16 Researching Women in Tech Leadership

19:06 TechNest: Building Community in Tech

20:39 Building a Community for Tech Roadmaps

23:46 The Growth of Tech Nest

26:02 Shaping Individuals Beyond Tech

29:18 Dreaming Big for Tech Nest

33:28 Community Building and Environmental Impact

37:22 Embracing Courage and Overcoming Fear