Hot Cup of Code is hosted by Zrybea “Zea” Whitfield and Catarina “Cat” Goncalves—two black women software engineers brewing up authentic conversations about tech, career growth, and everything in between. We’re here to empower and connect technologists, one cup of code at a time.
In this episode of Hot Cup of Code, Cat Goncalves and Zea Whitfield address some hot button acronyms: why we've been MIA and what's really going on with DEI? We share some personal updates from the first few weeks on 2025, discuss our observations surround the many DEI conversations we are seeing and share some insights into continuing a resilient job search in 2025. Grab a cup and sip some code with us, you won't want to miss this!
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31 Dec 2024
Fresh Grounds: 2025 Goals, GovTechCon, and OOP Explained - 003
In this episode of Hot Cup of Code, Cat Goncalves and Zea Whitfield kick off 2025 by sharing their coding goals for the year ahead. Zea takes us behind the scenes of GovTechCon with some key highlights, and we break down the four pillars of object-oriented programming in a way that’s easy to understand. Whether you're here for the tech tips or the relatable banter, this episode has something for everyone!
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18 Dec 2024
Brewing Beginnings: Starting Strong with Community - 002
Cat Goncalves and Zea Whitfield share their journey into tech, break down complex concepts, and discuss the importance of community and tackling imposter syndrome head-on.
10 Dec 2024
A Fresh Brew: Welcome to Hot Cup of Code + AfroTech Recap - 001
Zea Whitfield and Cat Goncalves spill the tea on AfroTech 2024, highlighting the importance of personal connections and networking in the tech community.
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