TikoTime: A podcast for Black women in STEM

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  How a Healthcare Tech Founder built a Startup after University: TikoTime with Debra 13.02.2025 59мин

  Welcome back for another episode!This episode is with the amazing Debra, the co-founder of dot-lot which is a breast health monitoring tool for guided self-checks & monthly tissue composition comparison to flag abnormalities early.We got to have an amazing chat about her journey and how she ended up being in the position she is in today and she gave some amazing tips for budding entrepreneurs as well.I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did.You can find Debra here:Instagram: @debra_babs and @ tossthebushelLinkedIn: Debra BabalolaYouTube: tossthebushelYou can find Dotplot here:Instagram: @dotplot.coLinkedIn: Dotplot
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  From Environmental Science to Podcaster and Entrepreneur 30.01.2025 57мин

  WE HAVE A MAN ON THE SHOW!!!Isn't that mad? Anyways, there' s a time for everything and we are kicking off the new year with a slightly unusual podcast guest. In this episode, I speak to Jeffrey about his journey to becoming the founder of Pick Up The Mic! We talk about everything from Spiderman to how much entrepreneurs need money.Hope you enjoy this episode!
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  Can Marketing count as STEM?: TikoTime with Rhonda 03.10.2024 44мин

  Hmm, I mean, in this day and age marketing and content creation could very much lend itself well the Tech field of STEM, what do you think? In this episode, I interview the wonderful Rhonda who gives the low down on her story and journey into the marketing world and how she has ended up working at Watches of Switzerland (fancy- I know) and also plays a crucial role as the marketing manager for Sistem!
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  Pivoting to Tech from Economics: TikoTime with Dee 18.07.2024 51мин

  In this episode, I sit down with Deborah Olagunju, a Data Engineer at AtkinsRealis, with the platform @techwithdee. Through her platform, she encourages young women to explore Data Engineering, sharing her corporate experiences and offering valuable insights. Deborah shares her career path and highlights how her Christian faith has been a significant influence throughout her journey. Where can you find Deborah? Instagram & TikTok: @teachwithdee__, @byhisgracesisterhood, @dee.ola Youtube: Dee. Ola LinkedIn: Deborah Olagunju
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  T is for Tech: Working in Cybersecurity 18.04.2024 45мин

  Hello everyone and welcome back to TikoTime! This week I have the lovely Deborah who is a Cyber Delivery Manager at BT and the founder of @techwithdeb. This was a lovely episode to get to know her and listen to her journey. I hope you enjoy this episode! Where to find Deborah LinkedIn: Deborah Olatunji Instagram: @techwithdeb
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  T is for Tech: From Architecture to User Experience 04.04.2024 57мин

  Hello! Welcome back to TikoTime, in this episode I'm interviewing Ayo. She is a User Experience Designer at ARUP, where I also work! We talk about her journey from studying Architecture and now becoming a UX Designer. Hope you enjoy this episode! Here's where you can find Ayo: LinkedIn:
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  From Biomed to Nursing to Social Work 25.03.2024 32мин

  Welcome back to TikoTime! This week I've got my good good friend Anndior on the podcast. Probably one of the best (and funniest) people I know. She talks us through her career so far and her journey from starting off studying Biomed, moving to Nursing and now doing Social Work with young people with a focus on Mental Health. It was nice to listen to her journey and how varied her career has been. She doesn't always stick to one thing and that is quite refreshing to see. Hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. Give it a rating please!
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  Transitioning from Medical School to Practising as a Medical Doctor 07.03.2024 45мин

  Hello! Welcome back to TikoTime, in this episode I'm interviewing Dr Jemima. She is a long time friend and it's been incredible to walk alongside her on her medical journey. We talk about her life through med school and how she's finding her first year as a medical doctor. Hope you find this episode enjoyable and inspiring. Here's where you can find Jem: Instagram and TikTok: @healedtoheal_ Blog: healedtoheal.blogspot.com YouTube: Healed To Heal
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  Getting to know the founder of Nursediariesuk 22.02.2024 33мин

  So this week we have Marie-Catherine!!! She is a gynaecology nurse and is the founder of Nursediariesuk, a resource platform for nurses giving out useful information and advice to nurses out there. We talk about her career journey so far and her passion for nursing. Find Marie-Catherine here: Instagram: nursediaries.uk TikTok: @nursediariesuk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nursediariesuk3336
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  TikoTime with Moriam 08.02.2024 33мин

  This episode is an interview with the amazing Moriam Ajala. She is a Final Medical Signatory, founder of The Industrial Pharmacist and a mother of two. We talk about her journey, what inspires her and how she's able to handle all the things that she does. This was such a delightful episode to record and hope that you enjoy it too! Where to find Moriam LinkedIn: Moriam Ajala LinkedIn :The Industrial Pharmacist Instagram: @theindustrialpharmacist
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  Dr Rumbi Mutenga: From Midwife to GP in training and being an Activist 25.01.2024 42мин

  Back for another episode!! In this episode I interview Dr Rumbi. Not only is she a medical doctor (GP in training) but she also has experience as a midwife and is a passionate activist for women's health in low-income countries. We discussed her journey through studying midwifery, working part time as a midwife as she went through medical school and now as a GP in training! We also discussed her current role as a Chief Strategy Officer of Shake Africa which is an organisation committed to educating and empowering young people (especially women) on issues surrounding sexual health. Throughout the conversation, we were struck by our guest's dedication to improving the lives of people, her compassionate heart in how she cares for others and her unwavering sense of continuing to be hopeful in every situation. You can find Dr Rumbi here: Instagram: @RumbiTheMedic  Tiktok: @DrRumbiMutenga  Youtube: Rumbi The Medic And you can find the Shake Africa Project here: LinkedIn: The Shake Africa Project Website: https://www.shakeafrica.org/
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  TikoTime with Abigail 11.01.2024 53мин

  Happy New Year! We are starting off TikoTime 2024 with Dr Abigail Otchere who you may know as the co-founder of Sistem!! We talk through her journey so far in her career and a science quiz which we were obviously so good at lol Hope you enjoy the episode! Please leave a thumbs up if you've enjoyed it :) You can find Abigail on Instagram: @sistemuk LinkedIn: Dr Abigail Otchere
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  An interview with Tomi: Part 2 21.09.2023 38мин

  Part 2 of the interview with Tomi, founder of BWiS!!
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  An interview with Tomi: Founder of BWiS (Part 1 of 2) 14.09.2023 32мин

  This is the first part of an interview with TomiTomi is a PhD student at the University of Cambridge. She is also the founder of the @bwisnetwork Tomi gives us her full story of how she got started, from not liking school much, working at a covid test centre to doing a PhD at Cambridge University.She gives advice and tips to those wanting to pursue Neuroscience! Please leave a review of the episode at the end :) Tomi's Instagram: @tomiandthebrain BWiS Instagram: @bwisnetwork
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  TikoTime with Joanne: Part 3 17.08.2023 39мин

  This is the final part of an interview with Joanne Longdon-Xavier! Joanne is a Graduate Technical Consultant with Advisian and she did her Bachelors degree in Chemical and Process Engineering. She talks to us about her motivation behind creating the Eng File and her goals with it! Happy Listening! Here's where you can find her. LinkedIn: The Eng File Instagram: @theengfile YouTube: The Eng File
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  TikoTime with Joanne- Part 2 10.08.2023 34мин

  This is the second part of the interview with Joanne Longdon-Xavier! Joanne is a Graduate Technical Consultant with Advisian and she did her Bachelors degree in Chemical and Process Engineering. This episode was so fun to record and we continue with Joanne's story on how she got her Industrial Placement and Grad Schemes. She gives advice on the application process, assessment centres, interviews and so much more. Here's where you can find her. LinkedIn: The Eng File Instagram: @theengfile YouTube: The Eng File
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  TikoTime with Joanne: Part 1 03.08.2023 36мин

  This is the first part of an interview with Joanne Longdon-Xavier! Joanne is a Graduate Technical Consultant with Advisian and she did her Bachelors degree in Chemical and Process Engineering. This episode was so fun to film and Joanne told us the story of how she got her Industrial Placement and Grad Schemes- yes, schemes. She gives advice on the application process, assessment centres, interviews and so much more. Here's where you can find her. LinkedIn: The Eng File Instagram: @theengfile YouTube: The Eng File
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  TikoTime with Sarah 27.07.2023 55мин

  Sarah Martins is currently a Project Manager in the construction industry. In this episode, we talk about her journey from being a Law student to becoming involved in the construction industry, how she got there and what tips she has for young people pursuing a career in construction. We also talk about her platform called Colouring Construction and how she seeks to bring black women in the construction industry together! Please give it a listen and let me know your thoughts! Would really appreciate it if you left a review! Here's where to find her LinkedIn: Sarah Martins BSc MCIOB Instagram: @s.maarrt
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  TikoTime with Adama 20.07.2023 45мин

  Adama is a currently doing a PhD in cardiovascular science (eyes emoji), how cool is she? She is also incredibly smart (winky face). In this episode we talk about her journey so far, from undergrad to PhD, what she's studying specifically, why it interests her and so much more! We also touch on her careers blog, the catalyst in me aka TCIM- which is phenomenal by the way, you should definitely check it out. Links are below. LinkedIn: The Catalyst in Me (TCIM) Careers Instagram: @thecatalystinme Website: www.thecatalystinme.com Twitter: @_catalystinme
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  TikoTime with Henda 13.07.2023 45мин

  Who is Henda Grion? She is an Electrical and Electronics Engineering graduate who currently works as a SCADA Engineer for Siemens Mobility. In this episode, we talk about her journey from being a University student to being a SCADA Engineer, how she got there and what tips she has for young people pursuing Engineering as a career. We also talk about the volunteering she does, how she started doing that and what she enjoys about it. We generally talk about what women do outside of STEM! We briefly touch on finances and how we’ve tried to manage our finances as we’ve transitioned from Uni to full time work. Please give it a listen and let me know your thoughts! Books mentioned: Rich Dad Poor Dad, Your Money: The Missing Manual Here's where to find her LinkedIn: Henda Grion Moreso Instagram: grow_with_liane