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This is the official tech and lifestyle podcast for the Afribbean Tech Collective. Employing wit and humour, Afua dissects important technical topics and choices that affect our everyday lives. This podcast is for glass-ceiling breaking, unable-to-put-in-a-box and go-getting African x Caribbean women who want to explore their worlds in and outside of tech. We discuss wealth creation, careers, academics, entrepreneurship and personal development as a whole. Get ready to enjoy some major realn ...
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In this solo episode, Afua discusses Minimalism and how it can allow us as Gen Z-ers to live meaningful lives. She talks about the background of Minimalism, what it is, what it is not and how it sets you on the path of productivity. Here are some helpful blogs to learn more about Minimalism The Minimalists Zen Habits Here is the link to the Afribbe…
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Tech Careers That Do Not Require Code... Maybe
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In this episode, Afua is solo and she is here on a mission to help us all cash out. She talks primarily about: non-technical jobs in tech making the transition from a non-technical background to a tech role jobs in tech that do not require coding. She delves into some specific roles and discusses their requirements and why you should consider a job…
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In this crucial episode, Afua sits down with Temi, Keyu and Niyi to discuss the atrocities being committed against the Nigerian youth by the Nigerian police. They explain what is happening, how the protest get started, what gives people privilege to be irresponsible in their approach to this very delicate matter, and why everyone should care. This …
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In this episode, Afua sits down with her very good friends/ course mates, Lenry and Georgette. They talk very raw and unfiltered about the happening with uni(a little ranting here and there, but ah well). They also talk about balance, how they're keeping sane and the tools they try to use. Find Georgette on socials here Find Grafiks on socials here…
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Unpacking Racism... from our African and Caribbean Perspectives. Part 2
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Afua and the gang continue with their discussion ABOUT police brutality and racism as a whole. This time, we go a layer deeper and dissects how all of this affects us. We continue the conversation by discussing ideas about ourselves that forward the agenda of racism and colonialism, we discuss anti-blackness, anti-Africanness and self-hatred. We ta…
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Unpacking Racism... from our African and Caribbean Perspectives
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The last month has been difficult as the world has had to stare at racism in the face through the tragic and unwarranted deaths of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and Ahmaud Arbery. For a lot of people, this is new, but for black people in the West and in countries like South Africa, this is the reality of what their lives could be reduced to or how …
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How to Study for Finals... Without Killing Yourself
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On today’s episode, Afua will be walking you through the right mindset to adapt for finals and how to think about or look at your finals in a way that is more sustainable and improves your learning. If you are looking for ways to get better grades, stay tuned and have a good time. Afua, in an effort to break down better studying techniques, discuss…
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INTERNSHIPS: Getting. That. Offer! Part 2.
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Afua, in an effort to demystify the myth around getting competitive internships, discusses LinkedIn etiquette, email etiquette around cold-calling recruiters. Crafting a resume that stands out, landing the interview, and preparing to ace the interview (both technical and non-technical), and, finally, evaluating the offer. This episode is definitely…
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In this solo episode, Afua has a very honest conversation about her journey through getting an internship offer. In a candid conversation, she discusses the losses and the big wins. She opens up about a lot of things people don’t know about the backstory to her internship. Shares real tips and insight on what recruiting looks like for prospective i…
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In this episode, Afua has an "unexpected" guest, Kojo, on. They discuss their experiences with balancing school and work while working from home. They share some personal struggles and have a few laughs over each other's pain. They also answer and discuss major topics that people have been asking on internet fora for tech people. They talk about wh…
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This is our trailer episode! In this quick intro episode, I introduce you to The Code in My Fro, what this podcast is all about, and why I created it. If you listened to this episode and read these notes, leave the secret phrase "TRAILER EPISODE!" in a comment below a post on the official podcast Instagram account: @thecodeinmyfro.Click here to con…
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