Join in on this episode of the Balance Boldly Podcast as Naketa Ren Thigpen sits down with the incredible Ebere Oyekwe, founder of Tekdlin and lead event coordinator of Architects. Ebere's journey from Nigeria to becoming an "accidental millionaire" in tech is nothing short of inspiring. They dive into work-life balance, setting boundaries, and the ups and downs of hiring a team. Plus, Ebere shares how her faith and resilience helped her create real impact. If you're looking for a dose of motivation and some great insights on thriving authentically, this convo is a must-listen!
Time Stamps:
00:00 How can you show love and support to your international colleagues?
04:23 How an immigrant to the United States became a successful tech advocate.
08:57 Reasons why presenting yourself in a certain way is important.
09:36 Encouraging words for future accidental millionaires out there.
14:27 Addressing challenges while upholding accountability and fostering connections.
16:25 Why being kind as a leader is important.
22:28 Exploring how connections and trust lead to success.
More about Ebere Oyekwe
Ebere Oyekwe, Founder of Tekdlin and Lead Event Coordinator of Konnect, helps beginner tech professionals get into tech roles and teaches tech and data skills online. She has 91.2K followers on Instagram and has placed 75% of her clients in their dream tech jobs.
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Personal Note from Naketa:
The conversation doesn't stop here, come chat with me over on @naketarenthigpen Substack.
I take you deeper with unfiltered reflections, the behind-the-scenes thought process, and the real-world application of everything we unpacked here.
Pull up a chair, pour a cup (or glass, no judgement here) and let's talk work, life, love, growth, (and) how to sustain it without losing your mogul-in-the-making mind.
More on the BBP:
Introducing Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women in Business (and a few brave men) with Naketa Ren Thigpen—a transformative podcast for founders & leaders who believe that building a legacy is as much about WHO you build it with as HOW you build it.
Unlike our latest amazing podcast, The Lazy Overachiever Show, which challenges norms around self-care and growth strategies, Balance Boldly, dubbed the BBP, emphasizes the deep connections and intentional work-life balance and relationship management strategies that form the foundation for lasting impact. Amplifying the power of intimacy by demonstrating how success in the boardroom is deeply intertwined with the energy you cultivate in your personal life.
On this show (and) in Naketa's everyday life, she's sharing how prioritized mental health with non-negotiable boundaries and strong relationship health help to collapse time, while rippling joy across generations.
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