Hosanna Hali, an accomplished Azure Specialist at Microsoft and the founder of The Tech Cornr joins the conversation with Alicia Richardson today. From her humble beginnings as a Computing and IT Management graduate to becoming a Solutions Engineer in Cybersecurity, Hosanna’s journey is nothing short of remarkable.  Since starting her career in technology over two years ago, Hosanna has been using her experience to help guide, mentor and inspire the next generation of Women In Tech. Hosanna has participated in a number of Women In Tech Initiatives and in 2020 was highlighted as one of the ten influential Black British women who code and break down barriers by People of Color In Tech.  Using her platform, The Tech Cornr, Hosanna aims to inform, inspire and empower her audience by sharing her story, tech resources and career advice across a number of social media platforms. Hosanna’s goal in life is to help open the tech doors to more women and girls. In this Episode Alicia and Hosanna dive into Hosanna’s Growth Journey: her inspiring path from Congo to the UK, excelling in business, computing, and a thriving career at Microsoft. Climbing the corporate ladder from Technology Strategist to Cybersecurity Why seeking out sponsorship from senior leaders who can actively advocate for you can help with rapid career progression Hosanna highlights the power of networking, mentorship, and self-belief in overcoming corporate hurdles and imposter syndrome. Balancing Passions: She candidly discusses juggling her career with content creation and her vision to expand The Tech Corner through webinars and impactful events.   Connect with Hosanna here LinkedIn: (99+) Hosanna Hali | LinkedIn Instagram: www.instagram.com/thetechcornr/