The Tech Table

Join us at The Tech Table for the season 4 finale! We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Tosin Sotubo-Ajayi, a distinguished medical doctor with a passionate focus on women’s health and femtech. In this episode we delve into a vital conversation about women’s health and exploring how technology is revolutionizing the way we understand and manage our well-being. Dr. Tosin shares invaluable insights on the...

In this episode, we are joined by Nana Adwoa and Rosalyn, the CEO and CTO of Poka, a health app dedicated to empowering African women take control of their reproductive health and have a better understanding. We highlight why existing period tracker apps fail to meet the specific needs of African women in Africa and how Poka addressed these gaps. We also explore the technology stack behind the Pok...

We are still in the journey of breaking taboos around women’s health and in today’s episode we are joined by Mayra to unmask perimenopause. Mayra is the co-founder of Hormony which is a tool for measuring, monitoring, and managing your hormone health and wellness throughout perimenopause. Mayra is originally from Mexico and currently resides in Singapore. Mayra shares her journey into her perimeno...

In this episode of The Tech Table, we're joined by Lisa, a product manager at Flo, the leading app in the Health and Fitness category globally. Lisa shares her career journey into health tech and insights into period health apps, highlighting tech's impact on women's health and wellness. Lisa joins us in tackling workplace taboos around discussing periods and offers her thoughts on menstrual leave...

In this episode, we talk about the often-overlooked issues of menopause and period pain in professional settings, alongside the unexpected benefits of remote work in mitigating these challenges. Natalie also comes up with a potential solution to perhaps confront the mental strain induced by the rapid pace of technological advancements & the anxieties of staying up to date with industry trends....

Join us at the Tech Table as we embark on a reflective journey, discussing seasons 1, 2 & 3 of our podcast. In this special episode, we revisit memorable moments, unravel key quotes, and share our own Tech Table Takeaways from the incredible guests who graced our show.  It's a dose of nostalgia, wisdom, and laughter! Thank you to all who have been on the podcast journey, we would love to k...

In this episode, we are joined by Camilo who is a Disability and Accessibility advocate and works in tech as a Product Manager. We learn about his experience with his disability, how tech can make the travel industry more accessible for all and how we can make sure accessibility is at the forefront of what we are developing in tech. This is an insightful conversation and a significant reminder of...

Join us on this episode as we welcome our special guest, Onome, for an insightful conversation about being a black woman in tech in the UK. 👩🏾‍💻 Together, we share our personal experiences, triumphs, and challenges, shedding light on the realities of the industry. We discuss tokenism, its implications, and how we can combat it to create more inclusive spaces.

In this episode, we have a special guest Nekpen Osuan Wilson who is a career coach, CEO & Co-Founder of WomenWerk (women's empowerment non-profit network in the US) and Head of Customer Experience for a SaaS based solution. Nekpen shares on her inspiring and diverse career journey whilst covering areas including progression and imposter syndrome. We also delve into her experience as a blac...

In our first-ever video podcast, we dive into the fascinating world of tech's future and explore some cutting-edge trends such as remote work revolutionizing the way we work, ChatGPT, the AI language model revolutionizing human-computer interactions and the growing influence of social media on society. This episode really left us with the question - What Can't Tech Do at This Point?

In the last episode of our spotlight into tech careers, we have a special guest Wale who shares on the reality of being a tech entrepreneur. We find out about his journey into entrepreneurship and his top tips for those wanting to start their own business!

In this episode, we have a special guest Jasmine who shares about her journey getting into tech following completing a non-technical degree. She also gives us an insight into a career in tech sales! 💻👨‍💻 Many people wonder if you really do need a tech degree to get into tech. Jasmine shares her thoughts on this based on her experience. Connect with Jasmine on Instagram @jasminee_p

In this episode we dive into the life of a software developer with our special guest Cameron. Cameron shares his journey so far in the tech industry as a graduate developer and sets the record straight on some of the misconceptions. Tune in to this episode to gain some tips on how kickstart your software developer journey. Connect with Cameron on LinkedIn @ Cameron Courtman-Stock and Instagram @ca...

In the second episode of our spotlight into tech careers, we have a special guest Desola who is a UX/UI designer, developer and content creator. Desola shares about her journey so far as an entrepreneur in the UX/UI world. We also find out more about a career in UX/UI and how to progress in that field.  Check out Desola's design business on Instagram @bydesola or connect with her @desolaalafi...

In this episode, we have a special guest Amer Loubani who provides a spotlight into his career as a business analyst. Amer shares about his typical day as a BA, the progression pathway and useful tips for those wanting to get into tech business analyst.   This is the first of our spotlight into tech careers. If you're looking to join the tech world, the spotlight episodes are perfect for you!...

Have you ever wondered what studying a computing degree is really like? In this episode we discuss our key university modules and reflect on our experience as computer science students. We also touch upon the ups and downs of student life.

In this episode we have a special guest Daisy Boateng who is the founder of The Step-Up Sorority, the UK's first sorority for Women of Colour. She shares great insights on mentoring, the benefits and about the Step-Up Sorority.    Check out The Step-Up Sorority @thestepupsorority https://thestepupsorority.com/

In this episode we have a special guest Venus Aderele who talks about her experience as a Tech Degree Apprentice. She shares her pros and cons to degree apprenticeships and helps us uncover if degree apprenticeships are worth it.  

In this episode we discuss our own personal placement year experience. We also talk about the overall benefits of doing a placement year and internships before graduating.

In this episode we discuss our transition from university into industry. We share our learnings so far along the way and our struggles with work-life balance.

Welcome to The Tech Table with Mary and Natalie. This is an introduction episode discussing how we met and future episodes. We are really excited to have you on this journey with us.