Hey there, I’m Tariro Makina - remote work champion, tech lead based in Zimbabwe, and someone who just loves sharing stories. Welcome to Stories I Tell: My Journeys in Remote Work, Tech, and Life.
This is where I take posts from my blog at tariro.co, add a little extra, and share them with you in my own voice. We’ll talk about what it’s really like to work remotely, my journey navigating a career in tech, and all the little everyday moments that make life... well, life.
If you’re looking for practical tips, a bit of inspiration, or just a friendly voice to keep you company, this podcast is for you. Grab your favorite drink, get comfy, and let’s dive into some stories together.
In this episode I unpack the skill gap nobody warns you about: digital skills. And I don't mean coding or design or anything that needs a certificate. I mean the everyday tools you almost certainly already own.
Yes, the door key is already in your pocket. Your Google account.
I walk through five practical skills, from working in the cloud to showing up well on video, that separate the people who thrive remotely from the ones who frustrate everyone around them.
None of it costs money or requires permission. You could start TODAY.
Book a Ready2Remote one-on-one session: tariro.co/learn (https://tariro.co/learn)
2 Jun 2026
Start With What You Know
Most aspiring remote workers start the conversation in the wrong place. They lead with their qualifications, then ask me: "Tariro, what can I do with this?"
In this episode I tell you why that question keeps you stuck, and what to ask instead.
I share my own winding path, from a reception desk in my dad's event hire business at 12, through Computer Science and a banking career, to walking away from it all to become a Virtual Assistant. The skills that actually landed me clients weren't on my transcript. They were learned long before university.
If you've ever stared at your degree wondering whether it qualifies you for the work you want, this one's for you.
In the global remote work space, nobody's buying your programme. They're buying what you can do, the problems you can solve and the value you can deliver.
Listen, then if you would like to work with me further, book a Ready2Remote one-on-one coaching session with me: tariro.co/learn (https://tariro.co/learn)
11 Feb 2026
Life On The Spectrum: Sometimes I Imagine
In this episode, I share some of the quiet imaginations that come with raising a child on the autism spectrum and the questions we don't always say out loud.
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