Thriving in The Game Podcast
Thriving in The Game Podcast
B1. Profiles in Thriving: Early Career Black Women Navigating “The Game” in Tech
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B1. Profiles in Thriving: Early Career Black Women Navigating “The Game” in Tech

Featured Guest: Lola Adesina

What does it look like to navigate your early career in the technology industry? Learn how to play “the game.” Join us in this episode as we reflect on how to develop your strategies for successfully planning and navigating intentional career growth in corporate tech.

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Show Notes

In this engaging conversation, host Alicia Cyrus welcomes Lola Adesina, an early career project manager in the consulting space. They delve into her career journey - beginning with an internship that led to a pivotal shift from development to finding fulfillment in her current role. The conversation highlights the importance of:

  • seeking out mentorship & building influential networks

  • setting intentional career goals & tracking growth

  • learning to sift through feedback

  • professional development strategies for real-life application

Tune in as they discuss personal stories and practical strategies for cultivating resilience, strategically applying feedback, and maximizing opportunities for personal & professional development while navigating as an early career Black Woman in corporate tech.

00:00 Introduction to Thriving In the Game

01:48 Profile in Thriving: Lola Adesina

02:47 Lola's Path to Project Management

04:00 Building Relationships and Mentorship

06:59 Navigating Feedback and Personal Growth

09:52 Setting Strategic Career Goals

11:07 Remaining Relevant in "The Game"

12:33 Continuous Learning and Upskilling

25:04 Applying New Skills and Mentoring Others

27:21 Final Thoughts and Networking Advice

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