Podcast – Brazen with Vanessa

How I Switched from Sonography to Fintech | The Future of Work in Africa

What does it take to transition from healthcare into the fintech industry? In this episode, Candice and I discuss her experience as a hybrid worker after making the switch from sonography to fintech. She also highlights the skills young people need to break into their dream roles in today’s evolving workplace.

Are Workplaces Ready for the Future of Work? | The Future of Work in Africa

The future of work is already unfolding: digital shifts, new skill demands, and changing employee expectations. But while we often ask whether workers are ready, we rarely ask the bigger question — are workplaces ready?

The Misconceptions of Tech Work | The Future of Work in Africa

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 1 of the Brazen Exchange podcast! In this episode, Trae Zeeofor and I address the elephant in the room: tech as a get-rich quick scheme, and other misconceptions people have about tech work in Africa.

A December Special: I Met Tunde Kelani

We’ve come to the end of Brazen Exchange Season 2!

Service Industry Scandals: Value Jet, Ibom Air & Lagos Cake Picnic Disaster

The service industry took a big hit this week.

Breaking Cycles & Shapeshifting in the Workplace | Surviving Corporate Culture as a Woman

I’m back with another scintillating podcast episode! 🎙️

Bittersweet Lessons from Job Hopping

When a job hopper meets a runner, it makes for an interesting life adventure.

Benue Killings: Over 400 People Killed in Less Than 3 Months

The Nigerian government has normalised terrorism, but we, the youth, say NO! We absolutely refuse to make that a part of who we are.

S2.Ep.6, #Reporting4Good: Ex-Gang Members Turn Community Leaders with Vision Bearerz

After a month-long break, Vanessa returns to take you on a new journey. Welcome to a new series called Stories From Africa, where Vanessa will be “reporting for good”, as she calls it.

S2.Ep.5, Vanessa VS Nigeria’s Gender Gap

Currently in Nigeria, women remain underrepresented in politics and other key sectors, limiting their voices and contributions to national development.