Brewing Beginnings: Starting Strong with Community - 002

Same Sip, Different Mug - 004

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! Join our new Discord Server! https://discord.gg/pqtapAK2 [https://discord.gg/pqtapAK2] Email us at: hotcupofcode.show@gmail.com [hotcupofcode.show@gmail.com] Follow us on TikTok and Instagram: @hotcupofcode Connect with us on Github: github.com/hotcupofcode [http://github.com/hotcupofcode] We run this podcast 100% on caffeine! Support the show at: buymeacoffee.com/hotcupofcode [http://buymeacoffee.com/hotcupofcode]. Connect with us: Cat Goncalves * linkedin.com/in/cat-goncalves [http://linkedin.com/in/cat-goncalves] Zea Whitfield * linkedin.com/in/zrybeawhitfield [http://linkedin.com/in/zrybeawhitfield]

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! Have questions or want to sponsor the show? Reach out at hotcupofcode.show@gmail.com [hotcupofcode.show@gmail.com], follow us on TikTok and Instagram at @hotcupofcode, or check out our GitHub at github.com/hotcupofcode [http://github.com/hotcupofcode] to see our OOP examples. We’d love to see what mini apps you create with object-oriented programming—tag us on social media to share your projects! Want to support the podcast? Head over to buymeacoffee.com/hotcupofcode [http://buymeacoffee.com/hotcupofcode]. Cat Goncalves * linkedin.com/in/cat-goncalves [http://linkedin.com/in/cat-goncalves] Zea Whitfield * linkedin.com/in/zrybeawhitfield [http://linkedin.com/in/zrybeawhitfield]

Brewing Beginnings: Starting Strong with Community - 002

In this episode of Hot Cup of Code podcast, Cat Goncalves and Zea Whitfield share the story behind the podcast, their journey into tech, and what listeners can expect in future episodes. From breaking down complex tech concepts to navigating career wins (and struggles), this podcast is for anyone looking for community and relatable conversations about tech. We’re also diving into the importance of finding your people and tackling imposter syndrome head-on. So grab your favorite beverage, and join us for a chat about tech, community, and everything in between! Want to sponsor the podcast OR have questions you want us to answer on the show? Email us at hotcupofcode.show@gmail.com [hotcupofcode.show@gmail.com] or find us on tiktok and instagram at @hotcupofcode [https://www.tiktok.com/@hotcupofcode] Cat Goncalves * linkedin.com/in/cat-goncalves [http://linkedin.com/in/cat-goncalves] Zea Whitfield * linkedin.com/in/zrybeawhitfield [http://linkedin.com/in/zrybeawhitfield]

A Fresh Brew: Welcome to Hot Cup of Code + AfroTech Recap - 001

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. So grab your favorite beverage and join us for the very first episode of Hot Cup of Code! Want to sponsor the podcast OR have questions you want us to answer on the show? Email us at hotcupofcode.show@gmail.com [hotcupofcode.show@gmail.com] or find us on tiktok and instagram at @hotcupofcode [https://www.tiktok.com/@hotcupofcode] Cat Goncalves * linkedin.com/in/cat-goncalves [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cat-goncalves/] Zea Whitfield * linkedin.com/in/zrybeawhitfield [https://www.linkedin.com/in/zrybeawhitfield/]