Lost in Tech

People in crypto are really, really sad right now — and Lola thinks that might be the best thing that's happened to the industry. Mamuna gets a guided tour of the land of crypto from someone four years deep in building its infrastructure: what actually happened on 1010 (the day 60% of the market vanished), why the whales sold bitcoin to buy space and Anthropic, and why it's easier to do re...

Even the person who is supposed to have it figured out does not always have it figured out. Mamuna and Lola talk about the kind of tired that shows up when life, leadership, parenting, work uncertainty, and founder responsibility all land at the same time: the pressure to keep going, the loneliness of building before everyone else believes in it, and why sometimes the wisest leadership move is not...

"Brief me, don't be me." That's the line Mamuna draws with AI. Mamuna and Lola are joined by Sope Agbelusi (Mindset Shift) on where AI stops helping and starts replacing you: why AI-generated work stops sounding like you, how leaders lose their teams' voices, "performative productivity," and why the "burn all the tokens" era is heading for a reckoning. Plu...

"Pure people managers will not survive the AI age." Brian Chesky, on stage. Two LIT hosts on the latest tech CEO declaration about AI eliminating jobs — and the rabbit hole they went down on Cloudflare and Coinbase layoffs that surfaced a 2021-hiring origin story Chesky didn't mention. AI isn't firing you. Naive 2021 headcount goal-setting is. Plus: what "pure people manager...

"Women are slower to adopt AI at work." That's what the CNBC survey claims. Mamuna and Lola argue it's asking the wrong question entirely. They unpack the workplace double standard the survey doesn't name, why "using all the tokens" became the new performance metric, what AI slop and vibe-coded fragility actually look like, and the wedding-not-marriage metaphor for...

"Busy is not a strategy. It's not a reward. It's a symptom of something broken." Mamuna and Lola on the tech-culture trap of confusing the appearance of productivity with the actual thing — back-to-back meetings, fast Slack replies, the perpetual "I'm so busy" status update. Why the highest performers have the emptiest calendars, why Lola's "time optimist&q...

"Inertia or chaotic change — which is worse for a company?" Mamuna and Lola both land on inertia. In this one they argue the slow death of unchallenged assumptions is more dangerous than the wild swing of a forced pivot — and pick apart why "loyalty is bought, not earned," why the shoes-to-AI pivots of 2026 actually make sense, and why every chaotic moment at work hides a laten...

Are you a procedural thinker or a pattern thinker? Mamuna and Lola break down why this distinction is suddenly career-critical — and why AI is quietly making one of them obsolete. Safety-critical environments (planes, hospitals, cars) need procedural thinkers. But in dynamic tech work, senior procedural thinkers are the hidden blockers — they kill momentum, manage out bold juniors, and missthe mom...

Lola is nine weeks into building her own startup and nothing is going according to plan in the best possible way. She and Mamuna get honest about what it actually takes to go from a corporate idea to a real business, why raising money is about way more than the cash, and the startup Lola built and walked away from that someone should probably still build today. 💡 We cover: Why Lola treated her st...

Workplace angst is at an all time high and most leaders have no idea how to handle it. Lola and Mamuna get honest about the difference between what employees say they need and what they actually need, and why your manager cannot fix the fear you are carrying. 💡 We cover: Why workplace anxiety right now is not just about performance it is existential and tied to job security in the age of AI The d...

Stablecoins are about to create a hiring boom and most tech workers have no idea it is coming. Lola breaks down why people with payments, UX, and content experience are about to become the most valuable people in the room if they move now. 💡 We cover: What stablecoins actually are and why they matter right now in plain English Why sending money across borders in 2026 is still painful and how bloc...

Mamuna got banned by Anthropic mid task with zero explanation, and it sparked a conversation nobody in tech wants to have. When AI becomes your business infrastructure, who is actually in control? 💡 We cover: Getting banned by Anthropic with no reason given and how to appeal when you do not even know what you did wrong Why human behaviors are increasingly being flagged as bot behaviors by AI plat...

Sometimes there is no career advice. Sometimes life just gets real and you have to figure out how to keep going. Lola opens up about navigating work, parenting, and uncertainty while living through a genuinely scary situation, and what it means to still show up every day. 💡 We cover: Parenting through fear when you cannot control the situation around you Showing up to work when your brain has com...

The tech landscape is fracturing into two distinct universes: one built by humans and one dominated by AI. Mamuna and Lola dive into the "WTF" of current industry shifts, exploring why the entry-level role is disappearing and how your value as a human creator is being redefined. 💡 We cover: The AI Divide: Understanding the two emerging universes of product development. The Death of Juni...

Tech is no longer just a department—it’s the engine driving the modern world, yet the disconnect between engineers and business leaders has never been wider. Mamuna and Lola dive deep into why technical expertise alone isn't enough anymore and how to speak the language of "real-world" impact to truly succeed. 💡 We cover: The Translation Gap: Why your brilliant technical solution mig...

What would you tell your 20-year-old self if you could go back in time? Mamuna and Lola get personal as they reflect on the pivotal moments, missed opportunities, and the "lessons learned the hard way" from their combined 35 years in thetech industry. 💡 We cover: ·       The Performance Review Trap: Why "perfect" results don't always lead to promotions and how to manage the discussion effectively...

Ready to stop reacting and start leading? Mamuna and Lola break down why you need to be planning for 2026 right now, offering a high-level masterclass on strategic foresight and operational roadmapping. 💡 We cover: The 2026 Horizon: Why top-tier leaders are already looking two years ahead to stay competitive. Building a Strategic Template: How to structure your year for maximum impact and clarity...

Mamuna is officially in builder mode with her new venture, Theme Health. In this minisode, Lola and Mamuna discuss why solving "messy" problems—like chronic health—requires a unique mix of systems thinking and scientific rigor. If you've ever wondered how to turn chaotic inputs into a navigable product, this episode is for you. 💡 We cover: From Chaos to Systems: How Mamuna’s backgro...

Does being a great software engineer mean you can solve world hunger? Lola and Mamuna dive into the "hubris" of the tech world and why your engineering skills might not translate to solving complex human problems as easily as you think. 💡 We cover: The Tech Hubris Trap: Why building successful software doesn't automatically make you an expert in politics, hardware, or government bud...

Is your team actually underperforming, or are they just fighting a broken system? Mamuna and Lola dive into the "detective work" required to identify if you have a personnel problem or a systemic failure before you make the mistake of swapping out the wrong people. 💡 We cover: The "Output Trap": Why missing deadlines is often just a symptom of a much deeper, hidden issue. Syst...

Mastering the "Executive Layer" is a career game-changer, but most people get it wrong by leading with too much fluff. Mamuna and Lola break down the exact strategies you need to command a room of senior leaders, handle the "deepdives," and maintain your confidence when you don't have all the answers. 💡 We cover: ·       Cutting the Fluff: Why you must lead with the "...

Kick off 2026 with Lola and Mamuna as they ditch the "resolution" trap in favor of strategic roadmapping and sustainable habit-building. From Mamuna's upcoming product launch to Lola's journey toward closing a massive sleep deficit, this episode explores how to navigate high-stakes tech careers while prioritizing personal growth and physical health. 💡 We cover: ·       The &quot...

It is officially the "Women Who Do Too Much" season, but at what cost to your body and mind? Lola Oyelayo-Pearson and Mamuna Oladipo dive deep into the dopamine addiction of high-stress work contexts and why our egos often trick us into creating the very busyness we complain about. 💡 In this episode, we cover: The Physical Toll of Stress: How cortisol manifests as real physical pain, fr...

It is December, which means performance review season is officially here. Lola and Mamuna share how to handle end of year wrap ups whether you are looking for a promotion or managing a growing team. 💡 We cover: How to manage expectations for pay rises and promos. The importance of owning your story and narrative. The difference between competencies and behavioral feedback. Why managers must avoid...

In this episode, Lola delivers a strong hot take, challenging the notion that technical success automatically qualifies one to solve all the world's most complex problems. She and Mamuna dive deep into the dangerous hubris of assuming software expertise translates to solving issues like world hunger, politics, or even hardware production. 💡 We cover: Why the "tech is eating the world&quo...