The Bid Picture with Bidemi Ologunde

Send Bidemi a Text Message!Ileana Damaso is a cyber intelligence analyst who took a very non-traditional route into the tech industry. She studied Mandarin for her undergraduate degree, with minors in Economics at the Beijing Language University in China.During the ice breakers to start off the conversation, I found out the two most-used apps on her phone, the fact that she’s a morning person, the first job on her resume, how her friends and family would describe her, what her favorite holiday of the year is, and how she relaxes after a long day.Ileana also shared her opinions on impostor syndrome, some of the skills she has found useful so far in her career, her thoughts on structured and unstructured education as well as experience in the tech industry, some advice for anyone thinking about transitioning into cybersecurity just like she did, a favorite quote that inspires her, and lots more.Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's other creative outlets on LinkTree.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed the idea of TikTok brain, and why kids seem to be hooked on the app. He also analyzed a relatively new social media platform called BeReal that is captivating the attention of the Gen Z demographic, and then wrapped up by outlining four things parents can do to help boost their kids’ attention spans.Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's other creative outlets on LinkTree.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed the increasing demand for online health services and stimulants, which started trending upwards sometime in 2019, and how some startup companies have been spending millions of dollars on social media to advertise and make it easier to obtain prescription drugs that treat mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, insomnia, and ADHD. Not surprisingly, many patients use those online services to get prescription drugs after claiming that TikTok ads convinced them they had ADHD.Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's other creative outlets on LinkTree.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed yet another consequence of the labor market disruption which is seeing many people transition from blue-collar jobs and hourly work to “new collar” roles that often involve tech skills and come with better pay and schedules. Meanwhile, on the dark side of this disruption is the increasing popularity of income-share agreements, also known as ISAs, as in the case of a single mom who has now filed a lawsuit in California after signing up for a $30,000 ISA at a for-profit coding boot camp, alleging that she entered the agreement under “false pretenses.”Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's other creative outlets on LinkTree.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed the imminent end of an era of carefree spending at Netflix, the declining growth of its subscriber base, and a crackdown on password sharing by Netflix freeloaders, which let’s face it, we all know who they are.Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's other creative outlets on LinkTree.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Demi Oladipo. She shared how she is navigating her ongoing transition into cybersecurity through self-learning driven by curiosity and determination. She also shared effective networking tips on groups like Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) and sites like LinkedIn. She also shared some advice for anyone trying to enter cybersecurity and some things she does to motivate herself.They also discussed the pros and cons of social media in terms of the damage to kids’ mental health and their social and mental development, the promotion of narcissistic tendencies, and the overall decline in civil discourse.Demi is also the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Voila Amis, an online lifestyle editorial publication. You can find out more at voilaamis.com. You can also find Demi on Instagram at @demioladipo.Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's other creative outlets on LinkTree.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed Meta’s introduction of a new way for people to connect, called WhatsApp Communities, and a crucial update regarding its rollout in Brazil.Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's other creative outlets on LinkTree.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde discussed secondary effects of the pandemic on workplace cultures, such as the rise of off-site meetings, and new risks to banks and landlords due to expiring office leases.Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's latest book, Feet of Clay: Democracy, Democratic Values & Destructive Influences, available on Amazon, eBay, and Barnes & Noble. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Funke Kola-Amodu, a longtime friend. The conversation started with some fun ice breakers and then an analysis of some pros and cons of social media in terms of its impact on raising children in the diaspora, positive and negative effects on self-esteem, helping law enforcement officers catch cybercriminals, preference falsification, social comparison issues, and the inadvertent online portrayal of false lifestyles that are not reflected in real-life.Funke also shared some advice for immigrants on how to adapt, improvise, and overcome the social, cultural, and economic challenges they will face in a new country.Funke is also the founder and CEO of My Dukiya, an apparel and clothing business that celebrates Black Fashion worldwide. You can find out more on Instagram: @mydukiya and mydukiya.com.Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's latest book, Feet of Clay: Democracy, Democratic Values & Destructive Influences, available on Amazon, eBay, and Barnes & Noble.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Parneille Walker, a longtime friend, and veteran of Hollywood's TV & film industry. The conversation started with a series of fun and insightful ice breakers, such as the first jobs on their resumes, how friends and family members would describe them, the most-used apps on their phones, their first-ever social media platforms, and more.They also talked about the current state of the media landscape in general, and how social media is impacting several aspects of society, such as the way people now receive information; how news is now being disseminated, with journalists racing to be the first to break a story without necessarily fact-checking their sources; how casting, auditions and other hiring practices are increasingly being diluted in favor of follower counts rather than taking actual talent into consideration; some of the crazy things that teenagers do online these days; how social media constitutes a time-sink, and lots more.You can also find Parneille on Instagram: @parneezypicsCheck out host Bidemi Ologunde's latest book, Feet of Clay: Democracy, Democratic Values & Destructive Influences, available on Amazon, eBay, and Barnes & Noble.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show