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

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.Listen now on Apple, Spotify, and YouTubeShow NotesIn 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 applicationTune 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 Game01:48 Profile in Thriving: Lola Adesina02:47 Lola's Path to Project Management04:00 Building Relationships and Mentorship06:59 Navigating Feedback and Personal Growth09:52 Setting Strategic Career Goals11:07 Remaining Relevant in "The Game"12:33 Continuous Learning and Upskilling25:04 Applying New Skills and Mentoring Others27:21 Final Thoughts and Networking AdviceIn this episode Lola also mentions:* LinkedIn Learning* AfroTech Conference* RenderATL ConferenceConnect with Lola on LinkedInJoin our community:* TITG Newsletter* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivinginthegame/* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrivinginthegame/* Bluesky: http://@thrivinginthegame.bsky.social* If you have a comment or recommendation, DM or Email: TITG PodcastMusic by Praz Khanal from PixabaySpecial thanks to Hiwote Getaneh and the Emerging Voices Podcast Accelerator! Join her newsletter or follow her Instagram @hiwote.getaneh and @emergingvoicespod. Interested in starting your own podcast? Book a call with HiwoteProduced by Jay for Podcast Mechanic. Check out his portfolio and schedule a call at bit.ly/PodMechPro This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thrivinginthegamepodcast.substack.com