This episode wasn’t in the plan. But neither was grief, burnout, or rebuilding in silence.

The Esther Speaks™ Podcast is hosted by a Black British Nigerian Business Analyst and voiceover artist sharing real-life experiences from the world of tech, career pivots, personal growth, and faith. In this unscripted intro, discover the story behind the podcast- and why now is the time to speak.

Whether you’re navigating life in tech, an aspiring Business Analyst, or juggling loss while showing up to work -this one’s for you. We’re talking real-life grief, corporate exhaustion, voiceover dreams, and why showing up when no one’s watching is the hardest flex of all.

Expect insight, honesty, and gist — no fluff, no fancy filters.

Keywords: business analyst, black women in tech, grief and career, burnout, digital transformation, voiceover artist, self-growth, career advice for women, tech podcast, real talk, navigating adulthood

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This episode of The Esther Speaks™ Podcast is a soft but steady reflection on what it means to survive grief in high-performance spaces. Especially in tech. Especially as a Black woman. Especially when silence is expected, but your soul is screaming.

Titled “Grieving at Work and the Pressure to Be Okay: Faith, Loss, and Life in Tech,” this honest conversation explores the emotional and spiritual weight of showing up in professional settings while holding personal pain. Whether you’re in a STEM career, pivoting professionally, or carrying faith through loss, this episode reminds you that grief is not unprofessional… And your stillness is not failure.

Expect gripping honesty, scripture-led comfort, and permission to exhale. This is a space for women in STEM, Christian career builders, Black girls in tech, and anyone learning how to breathe through success, grief, and God’s grace, all at once.

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If you’ve been searching for a Women in STEM podcast that speaks from experience, or a Black Women in Tech podcast that blends faith and facts, this is it. Whether you’re grieving, growing or just tired of pretending to have it all together, this episode offers clarity without the clichés.

From breaking into tech to managing imposter syndrome, from switching careers to building confidence behind the scenes, this is the episode you didn’t know you needed. It’s career advice, but make it human. Think testimony meets tech.

For those pivoting, praying and plotting their next move, welcome! This episode is packed with clarity for anyone confused by job titles, curious about the Business Analyst role, or ready to pivot into something new. It’s more than a Women in STEM podcast- it’s real talk for people who want to grow through what they go through.

What you’ll hear:

• A clear breakdown of the Business Analyst role

• How to break into tech without losing your identity

• Encouragement for those grieving while working

• Why soft skills matter more than you think

• Inspiration for faith-led professionals and career changers

If you’ve been thinking about a tech career or side hustling your way into a better future, this is your starting point.

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