On this episode, I speak to my mother, Dr. Rosemary Kobue-Lekalake, about her experiences moving to America back in the early '80s and again in the early '90s. We also delve into how she managed the guilt that often riddles mothers that work full-time.

On this episode, I speak to Sonali Karmarkar about how she’s managed to start and grow a creative business while working full time as a Community Partner Manager at Youtube. Sonali is based in New York where she supports Youtube’s creator community by day, and grows her handpainted hair accessory brand, Soieli, by night. 

Career Queens Podcast is finally back! In this episode, I (Teti) answer your questions submitted via Instagram - from what my MBA experience was like, to moving to NYC, overcoming imposter syndrome and balancing work with life. If you like what you hear, leave a review! And don't forget to Career Queens Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Have a question? DM me on Instagram here: https://instagram.com/careerqueenspod

I chat with Angela Guido, founder of Career Protocol, author of two books: “Interview Hero” and “How to Network Without Feeling Like an A‑Hole”. The topic on the table on this episode is  how to find your voice and ace your job Interviews. 

We're back! And, on this first episode of the second season of Career Queens, I’m so excited to be chatting with digital entrepreneur, Adanna Steinacker, about personal branding and leading your career authentically.

My guest on this episode, McKenna Sweazey, is the VP of Marketing at a Silicon Valley based startup called Truthset. Prior to this role, she was based in London where she led a team regional Marketing managers at the Financial Times. Over the course of her career, she has formed important relationships with people willing to connect her with great opportunities and help her navigate challenging situations. 

I speak to Ziyanda Khumalo, an investment banker, about her career change, from marketing in fast moving consumer goods (fmcg)  to finance and investment banking. Career Queens Podcast is a show that spotlights millennial women in tech, and women in business that are using technology to grow their businesses. Conversations range from navigating a career change or salary negotiation, to starting and running a side hustle. 

On this episode, I speak to my good friend, Lauren Jutai, about moving abroad for a job. Lauren was born and raised in Toronto; and has lived and worked in 5 other countries across 4 continents! She reflects on what she's learned about herself, and moving to another country in general.

When Hali moved to Dublin to work for Facebook, it was her first time living outside of Nigeria. The transition was challenging, particularly as Hali wasn't moving alone. She also had her husband and three kids to think about. But despite the obstacles she had to overcome - from homesickness, to prejudiced neighbors - Hali survived and eventually thrived in her new home.

Like many of us, Laura DeBenedetto started her career by accepting the first offer she was made. However, with every new company she joined (including Facebook, Google and Tiktok), she gained the experience and confidence to counter and ask for more. ...

Sade Omojowo, a Strategic Partner Manager at Instagram, talks about her experience moving from Facebook to Tiktok, and then back again to Facebook. This is what some people call a “career boomerang”. Tune into this conversation to learn why career...

Tracy Jasper, a manager at Hubspot, talks about her experience transitioning from an individual contributor to a people manager in the tech industry.

I speak to Marcelle Mbuyu, a Product Manager at Google, about how she pivoted from sales to her current role by studying part time, networking and finding stretch assignments at work.