Demystifying Tech Careers: How to find your path toward tech with Hosanna Hali

This episode of “B The Way Forward,” is all about advice as host Brenda Darden Wilkerson explores the many paths and entry points into the tech industry. Our guest, Hosanna Hali aka the Fairy Tech Mother, has been working to demystify the tech space by offering tips and tricks across her social media channels. As a young woman in tech who spent 5 years working at Microsoft, Hosanna leads by example and uses her voice to empower other young people looking to pursue careers in technology.

This thoughtful conversation pushes us to think about the career paths we choose and encourages everyone to continue toward the goals they wish to pursue in tech. Brenda and Hosanna discuss the tricky feelings around imposter syndrome and why you belong in the tech space despite what external voices might be telling you. Plus, Hosanna offers unique advice to our listeners like how to stand out from the crowd, why it’s important to understand your individual value and why your degree doesn’t have to define you. She also explains why she founded her very own platform called “The Tech Cornr,” where she posts video and content to help others learn more about careers in tech. 

“Yes, the degree that you have will make a real difference in some of the jobs that you apply for, but don’t let that stop you. Your career doesn’t start and end by your degree, it’s just one part of it.”

For more of Hosanna Hali and her work check out…

Instagram – @thetechcornr

TikTok – @thetechcornr

YouTube – @thetechcornr9187

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