Main vs. Side Hustle, Work Ethic and Leveling Up | Vanessa Sanyauke | Beyond Coding Podcast #99

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! 🎙 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 #Software #Technology #Podcast - Connect with Patrick Akil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-akil https://twitter.com/PatrickAkil_ Feedback is always welcome :) Beyond Coding is a weekly podcast with conversations that go "beyond coding" in a fireside chat format. Common topics are: software engineering, leadership, communication, self-improvement and happiness. Patrick Akil and his guests share their journeys and perspectives for you to take with you and form your own. Authentic, informative and inspiring. That's what every episode aims to be. Shoutout to Xebia for making these episodes possible 💜: https://www.xebia.com Beyond Coding on your favourite podcast platforms 🎙: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7asIKIPU3N6n0SNWHxwMnQ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-coding/id1572440477 Google Podcasts - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81YmI1N2VhYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Audible - https://www.audible.com/pd/Podcast/B08K56MZBQ Anchor- https://anchor.fm/beyond-coding Castbox - https://castbox.fm/channel/id4169675 Breaker - https://www.breaker.audio/beyond-coding Pocket Casts - https://pca.st/gljc9jhh Radio Public - https://radiopublic.com/beyond-coding-G3YVLg Equipment we use 💕 Rodecaster Pro - https://www.amazon.com/-/en/dp/B07M5LQ1YZ/ref=sr_1_1 Rode Procaster - https://www.amazon.com/Rode-Procaster-Broadcast-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/B001IPUJJI/ Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro - https://www.amazon.com/Beyerdynamic-Professional-Headphones-Limited-Renewed/dp/B07KWY57MR/