#44 - Women in Tech Special #4: Flavilla Fongang, Founder of 'Black Women in Tech'

The final instalment of the Women in Tech Series is upon us. And what a series it has been!This week, branding expert, marketing entrepreneur, ‘Black Women in Tech’ founder and all-around super-woman Flavilla Fongang, joins Kerensa and Gareth for a memorable chat!This value-filled conversation covers everything from the moment she landed in the UK, unable to speak a word of English, and then going on to complete two degrees and a MA in International studies; through to her advice on building a personal brand,  overcoming adversity through confidence and perseverance. We also talk about the formation of ‘Black Women in Tech’ and how to cultivate confidence and ambition to fulfil your career aspirations. 06:00 - Flavilla’s Personal Brand07:50 - Challenges of the Past11:20 - Taking Ownership13:26 - Work/Life Balance16:57 - What Books has Flavilla been most inspired by?22:00 - Motivation behind setting up Black Women in Tech28:55 - Women and STEM Subjects31:00 - Cultural differences for women careers between UK And France32:30 - Flavilla’s Advice34:20 - Tips about confidence36:50 - Branding Mistakeshttps://www.bedigitaluk.com/