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Welcome to Tech Empowered a podcast brought to you by Tech4Dev, get started by listening to real stories of how technology is transforming lives across Africa and beyond. If you're looking for inspiration to start or reinvent your tech journey, this podcast is for you.
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In this special end-of-year episode, we take you inside the Women Techsters Journey 2025. Olabisi Etuk and Adebola Adeleke share the real impact, inspiring stories, and transformative moments they’ve witnessed from the program, from first-time learners to women building confident tech careers.
Tune in to hear how access, community, and mentorship continue to shape the future of women in tech across Africa.
From studying Economics to leading her study group in the Women Techsters Fellowship, Virtue’s journey is a story of curiosity, growth, and courage. Through mentorship, community, and hands-on learning, she went from having no tech background to building a career as a Product Manager.
Tune in to hear how the Women Techsters Fellowship stretched her to grow and how she’s now helping others do the same.
Follow the inspiring story of Deborah, an Accounting graduate who discovered Product Management through the Women Techsters Bootcamp. Hear how she gained clarity in her career and even won a laptop from Tech4Dev along the way.
She turned her design hobby into a thriving tech career!
What started as a simple interest in graphic design became a life-changing journey through the Women Techsters Bootcamp and Fellowship. In this episode, she shares how Tech4Dev helped her sharpen her skills, build confidence, and create real-life tech solutions that make an impact.
From freelancing to internships, she’s proof that with the right training and mentorship, your passion can become your profession
Explore Chioma’s transformation from human anatomy student to accomplished product designer, made possible by Women Techsters’ in-depth training. This episode explores how in-depth learning and mentorship can empower women to make bold career transitions.
After being rejected the first time she applied to university, Agnes Lynn Ahabwe found her path through the Women Techsters Fellowship, where she discovered her passion for data science and AI. That step led her to a Master’s in Artificial Intelligence at Carnegie Mellon University Africa. Today, she’s using AI to transform healthcare, proving that curiosity and consistency can open doors to incredible possibilities.
In this episode of TechEmpowered, we spotlight Favour Joseph, a Women Techsters Bootcamp alumna whose journey from Mass Communication to founding Winnov8 redefines what it means to step into tech with courage.
Through mentorship, community, and hands-on training, she gained the confidence to transition, design solutions, and ultimately build her own platform. Her story is proof that with the right foundation, women can move from curiosity to creating lasting impact in tech.
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.
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