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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In the inaugural episode of Hot Cup of Code, Zea Whitfield and Cat Goncalves are spilling the tea on AfroTech 2024, discussing networking, pricing models, tech trends, romance, and the importance of personal connections in the tech community.

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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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Zea Whitfield

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