What can 8 weeks do for your career? For Dara Adenipetun, it was the spark that launched his journey as a software engineer. With little coding knowledge and a background in Electrical Engineering, Dara joined Tech4Dev’s Digital Skills for the Workplace program. What he gained was more than technical training, it was the confidence and foundation to step into frontend development and grow into a thriving career in tech. In this episode, Dara shares how one short program opened the door to lasting opportunities, why starting small matters, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.

On this episode of TechEmpowered, we hear from Ifeoluwa Okesola, a former chemistry teacher who completely transformed her career through Tech4Dev’s Women Techsters Fellowship and Developers Foundry. With no prior tech experience, Ifeoluwa gained the skills, mentorship, and confidence to land her first tech role and grow into a global tech talent. She shares the challenges, lessons, and opportunities that shaped her journey, offering inspiration for anyone looking to pivot into tech and reach new heights.

In this episode of #TechEmpowered, we spotlight Lilian Moraa, a Women Techsters alumna from Kenya who started her journey with zero tech knowledge. Coming from a background in Construction Management, Lilian never imagined she would one day work in tech. But through the Women Techsters Fellowship, she gained the skills and confidence to pivot into Data Science and AI. Today, she works as an MERL Analyst. She shares what it was like starting from scratch, the challenges she overcame, and how she landed her very first tech job.

When the ASUU strike paused Esther’s final year, she decided to try something new. With no prior coding knowledge, she joined the Women Techsters Fellowship, balancing school and tech learning at the same time. What started as a temporary journey became her breakthrough. Today, she is a certified Data Analyst and tutor, helping others begin their journey into tech.

When an ASUU strike halted her studies, Udoka Kasie didn’t just wait; she took a leap into tech. Through the Women Techsters Fellowship, she found the training and community that helped her grow into a front-end developer, educator, and community builder. In this episode of #TechEmpowered, Udoka shares how a major setback became the push that reshaped her career and future.

She started with no tech skills, but today she’s a tutor in tech. Munenyashaishe Hove went from an Accounting and Finance background to guiding tech beginners into confident professionals. Her turning point was the Women Techsters Fellowship. In this episode, she shares how learning Data Science and AI from scratch didn’t just transform her career, it turned her into a tech instructor, AI researcher, and passionate advocate for empowering others. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late or too hard to switch into tech, her story will prove otherwise.

While still in school, Jesudunsin joined the Women Techsters Fellowship determined to grow. Balancing both wasn’t easy, but the experience gave her more than just technical skills. In this episode, she shares how the training and soft skills she gained helped her stay committed and eventually land her first tech job, even before graduation. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to juggle learning and life, her story is the what you need to hear today.

What if your background isn’t a limitation, but your strongest advantage? In this episode of #TechEmpowered, we meet Hilda Okafor, a licensed physiotherapist and digital product designer who discovered how her healthcare experience could fuel innovation in tech. Through the Women Techsters Fellowship, Hilda gained the clarity and structure she needed to merge two worlds, health and design, and build a career in digital health. Hilda’s story is a lesson in embracing transferable skills and carving a niche.

In this episode of TechEmpowered, we spotlight Kutloano, a Cloud Solutions Architect, author, and Women Techsters Mentor whose passion for mentorship is rooted in the joy of helping young women find their footing early in tech. She shares what makes mentorship fulfilling, including seeing four out of five mentees land well-paying jobs and the inspiration behind her book The Guide. If you’re passionate about impact, mentorship, and growing into a global tech talent, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

In this episode of TechEmpowered, we spotlight Chada, a product leader, founder, and Women Techsters Mentor, whose journey into mentorship began with one simple motivation: to empower more women in tech. Chada shares how her own experiences navigating the tech industry sparked a desire to help others find their path with greater ease. Through the Women Techsters program, she’s paying it forward, equipping more women with the support, skills, and confidence they need to thrive. If you’ve ever wondered what tech space looked like thirteen years ago, or how to adopt a global mindset in your own career, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

Sometimes, the most powerful impact doesn’t come from building alone , but from helping others rise. In this episode of TechEmpowered, we sit down with Judith Ifeoma, a product designer with a background in frontend development and a dedicated Women Techsters Mentor. She shares why helping women succeed in tech has become her greatest passion. With over 7 years of experience as a woman in tech, Judith’s journey is one of growth, empathy, and purpose. She opens up about her journey into tech, what mentorship means to her, and how giving back through Tech4Dev has shaped her perspective. Whether you’re just starting out or already on your journey, Judith’s story is a powerful reminder of the value of mentorship and the importance of lifting others.

In this episode of TechEmpowered, we spotlight Tijesupemi (TJP), a brilliant product manager with over five years of experience, and a mentor with Tech4Dev. With a heart for empowering others, TJP has helped shape the journeys of young women across Africa, not just by teaching them, but by making a lasting impact on their lives. She shares how she began her tech career, what the early days of product management looked like, why she chose to give back through Tech4Dev, and how mentorship has transformed her just as much as it’s shaped her mentees. If you’ve ever wondered why mentorship matters in STEM or you’re struggling to get the most out of your mentor, this episode is for you.

What if your passion is quietly guiding you toward something great? In this episode of TechEmpowered, we sit with Chioma Agu, a Women Techsters alumna who started out studying Cell Biology and Genetics, but found herself drawn to how things work, and how to make them better. That passion led her to tech.. She shares how the Women Techsters Bootcamp became her launchpad, how she navigated self-doubt, and how she’s now building a thriving career in product management. If you’ve ever wondered how to connect your skills, interests, and the impact you want to make, Chioma’s story just might offer the clarity you need.

What if the life you want is waiting on the other side of a difficult decision?   For Modinat Ganiyu, a Women Techsters Alumni, choosing to leave teaching wasn't just about changing careers- it was about choosing herself. She wanted more growth, financial freedom and more opportunities, and she was willing to start from scratch to get it.   Modinat took difficult steps, there were rejections and waiting seasons but she kept showing up and putting herself out there. Her story reminds us that all it takes is courage and strategic positioning.   Tune in to hear how she made the leap, built her confidence, and carved out her place in tech.

Sometimes, all it takes is choosing a different path to reach your goal. For Jemila Ibrahim Dotto, the dream was always to help people. With a degree in Environmental Science, she never imagined herself in tech. But today, she’s a frontend developer making real impact in her career. In this episode of TechEmpowered, Jemila shares how she went from self-learning to working at one of Nigeria’s top banks, how she balanced a full-time job with the Women Techsters Fellowship, and how Tech4Dev gave her more than just skills—it gave her a community and the drive to keep going. If you’ve ever wondered whether passion and purpose can find a place in tech—this episode is for you.

What happens when you choose to pursue a new path different from the one you’ve always known? In this episode, we hear from Mercy Fredick, whose journey took an amazing direction after she discovered cybersecurity. From law school to landing her first role in tech. Mercy’s story is one of courage, continuous learning, and quiet wins that keep adding up Mercy shares what it was like moving from law into tech, the doubts she had to silence, and the unexpected wins that followed once she leaned in fully. If you’ve been thinking about starting over, this episode is the nudge you need.

In this episode, we meet Tobiloba Rufai, Women Techsters bootcamp alumna who went from studying History to becoming a cybersecurity engineer. With zero tech background, she joined the bootcamp, which gave her more than just training, it gave her skills, community, and she even landed her first tech job. We talk about how she built a new career from scratch, and the power of community in helping you believe you can. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late to switch paths, this one’s for you.

Sometimes, the biggest career breakthrough happens when you least expect it. For Faith Olagoke, a Women Techsters alumna with a background in microbiology and zero prior tech experience, that breakthrough came just as she was about to graduate. In this episode, we dive into how Faith navigated her final year, tackled the challenges of learning something completely new, faced moments when she almost gave up, and ultimately found confidence, purpose, and a career she never imagined. If you’ve ever doubted your ability to switch paths or start late, this story is for you.

Sometimes the hardest part of a journey is simply not quitting. In this episode of TechEmpowered, we meet Chinaemerem Aneke, a Women Techsters alumna who juggled final-year exams, lectures, and the Women Techsters fellowship all at once. Through the stress, the self-doubt, and moments where quitting felt easier, she kept going. Her journey is one of discipline, resilience, and determination. Now, she boldly says: “I felt like giving up, but I didn’t and I’m grateful I kept going.” Tune in to hear how she pushed through the hardest moments and why it was all worth it.

It started with a question: “What if I could actually do this?” With no background in tech and no clear path forward, Peace Ojo began her tech journey with curiosity and a willingness to try, right in the middle of her final year at university. In this episode of TechEmpowered, Peace shares how she went from self-learning to joining the Women Techsters Fellowship, where structure, mentorship, and community gave her the confidence to grow, and how she landed her first job through the fellowship. Tune in to hear how she moved from uncertainty to clarity, and how the right support system helped her get there.