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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Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women in Business (and a few brave men) is a weekly podcast hosted by Naketa Ren Thigpen, the #1 Balance (and) Relationship Advisor in the world. The show offers work-life balance and relationship development strategies you can implement that help you navigate transitions in life while strengthening personal and professional relationships. Naketa and her incredibly potent guest focus on enhancing mental health and wellbeing without sacrificing boundaries, sustainable business growth practices, or relationship intimacy from the bedroom to the boardroom. The strategies shared in what feels like a mutual conversation with friends you trust will help you leave new multigenerational imprints and balance boldly.
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