Beyond Coding Episode #99

Main vs. Side Hustle, Work Ethic and Leveling Up with Vanessa Sanyauke

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Description

What started out as a passion project turned into a full-fledged global organization for Vanessa Sanyauke. She shares how to level up in your career, set realistic expectations and how she started

a side hustle which later became her main hustle.

What really stuck with me is how far hard work and dedication can bring you, but not without sacrifice.

Enjoy!

 

Youtube

Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/NFALtI3_vcA

 

New episodes every Wednesday with our host  Patrick Akil!
Big shoutout to Xebia for making this episode possible!

 

Guest

Connect with Vanessa Sanyauke:

https://www.vanessasanyauke.com

https://linkedin.com/in/vanessa-chiedza-sanyauke-9b41171a

https://twitter.com/vanessasanyauke

https://www.girlstalklondon.com

 

Outline

00:00:00 – Intro
00:00:32 – Remote working internationally
00:01:58 – Working from the office
00:02:28 – Raising investment
00:03:14 – Controlling your nerves while pitching
00:03:59 – Minorities and the chance of getting funded
00:04:31 – Day to day Business
00:05:48 – Running a global organisation
00:06:57 – Challenges of running a global organisation
00:09:12 – Remote working vs in-person working
00:10:10 – Building a community
00:13:01 – Ethics around picking your sponsorships
00:15:43 – Building a network
00:17:13 – Companies and networking
00:19:13 – Starting your career
00:22:23 – Talking with people
00:23:23 – Leveling up in your career
00:24:49 – Working for yourself
00:27:31 – Starting a side hustle
00:29:12 – Preventing a burnout
00:33:03 – How to say NO?
00:36:26 – Invest in yourself
00:39:38 – Work ethic
00:44:04 – Outro