The Lockscreen Convos: Recent Episodes
TUNJI FRAMES & UZO
Hosted by Tunji & Uzo we have conversations about creativity, tech, entrepreneurship and culture. We thought it'd be amazing to share these amazing discussions with the world!
In a world filled with recommendation systems, machine learning, facial recognition and so on, we debate the benefits or dangers of AI and how they influence societal algorithms.
We discuss some of the politics that goes on in the industry, from people talking behind your back, sizing up your skills, race and how to overcome.
In this episode we discuss the evolution of the human life experience and debate if we're progressing as a society. We also emphasize why it is important to document thoughts, ideas and processes so we can keep track of them, and not lose them.
Getting hired in tech can be very intimidating regardless of your experience level. However, for those just starting out you might have to deal with a lot more challenges like impostor syndrome, competing against more experienced candidates and vague factors like culture fit. In this episode we discuss some of these realities and what it feels like to be on the other end of the interviewing table.
Personal branding is something that's touted a lot today in our professional work. However, what happens everything that we own or possess is stripped away? Can we still stay true to that brand? Is our personal brand tied to our legacy and what people think of us? We discuss that in this episode.
In this episode, we discuss different types of investments, not just monetary but other aspects such as time & effort.
Are conspiracy theories valid and should we pay attention to them? In this episode we talk about different conspiracy theories that we've heard through the years including why people are hesitant about taking vaccines.
We take a look into our past, analyzing what our 20s were like and what adjustments we've had to make in our 30s to get to where we are. We touch on personal development, relationships & professional growth.
It's hard to predict the future, but who's to say one can't try? We discuss the latest developments in the Nigerian tech scene, obstacles and opportunities.
As humans, one of the ways we survive is by acquiring new skills. With so much going on the world today not to the mention the COVID-19 pandemic, we discuss some of the skills that'll be important to have in this era.
Do you need 10,000 hours of practice before you can be considered an expert or a master? This episode we dissect this theory and discuss what it takes to really become an expert.
Getting discovered as a small business can be overwhelming especially with increased competition. In this episode we discuss from our experiences how we have been able to market our services and how to stand out in an overcrowded social media space.
We live in an era where it seems side hustles are mandatory for survival and you'd almost look silly if you don't have one. In this episode we discuss whether the culture of side hustling is good or bad for us.
In this episode, we discuss whether social media is doing more harm than good for the culture, or if it's really people that are toxic.
In this episode, we briefly touch on our experiences interviewing for roles with tech companies and also the complicated processes of sending money to Nigeria. Is there a way to solve this? Let's find out!
In this episode, we look at the ongoing Twitter ban in Nigeria and discuss what it means for figure of speech, tech progress, sovereignty and the future of social media in Nigeria
In this episode, we play a situation game where we ask each other different questions and discover what our answers or responses would be like.
Many of us find ourselves having multiple skills but with little clarity in discovering our true potential. In this episode we discuss if this is a problem and how we can go about fixing this.
In this landmark episode, we sit down and talk about the Lockscreen Convos, how it started, where we are currently and where we'd like to take it to.
In this episode, we discuss what life would be like after the lockdown ends, how we should prepare ourselves and the opportunities available. This episode is also dedicated to Tunji's dad, Dr Yinka Akinbami who sadly passed away during the COVID-19 pandemic.
We live in a world filled with flashy advertising, media, streaming services etc all vying for your attention. Subconsciously, we might be spending more time consuming than we are creating. In this episode we discuss why it's important for us to create more than we consume and how we can go about achieving this.
In this episode we discuss what it takes to get into the tech industry in 2021. We talk about what's changed since we started our journey in the tech space, the latest hiring trends and the key skills to have.
Working in tech can be amazing and very lucrative, however it can be overwhelming for people who are new to it and don't know where to start. We focus on getting to a software developer career since it's our area of expertise, the programming languages to learn and the types of roles that exist. We also discuss salaries, trends in no code development and the future outlook of the tech space.
We discuss the world of crypto, bitcoin, the blockchain and why it's a hot discussion today. We don't give financial or investing advice but just talk about the trends and reasons why people are adopting crypto such as NFL athletes choosing to earn some of their salaries in bitcoin. We also talk about the role bitcoin played in the EndSARS movement in Nigeria and what the future holds for cryptocurrencies across the world.
In this episode we discuss if it's important to build our audience first before we deliver any service in business.
In this episode, we dissect the philosophies of successful companies and people like Ray Dalio, Apple, Peter Thiel and so on. Our aim is to find out if their underlying philosophies about life or business played a huge part in their success.
In this episode Tunji and Uzo discuss what inspiration means and what we consider inspiration. Should music samples be considered a form of inspiration? What inspires innovators like Elon Musk? What inspired Apple to create their unique designs?
Was the person who sold hand sanitizers before the pandemic a genius? What do NFTs and Jay-Z's Magna Carta album have in common? How did The Wright Brothers invent aircrafts? In this episode Uzo & I discuss what it takes to create good ideas and find out if there's a formula for generating them.
The first episode of our conversation, we get into how to be creative, provide value to people, stop overthinking and instead just take action. Too many times we keep trying to find that magical idea that will change our lives forever, meanwhile we're losing out on opportunities that could be right beneath our noses. We talk about a software company that made millions using a very simple WordPress plugin and what that means for us as creative developers looking to build amazing things.
The Lockscreen Convos was created by Tunji & Uzo, as a way to keep themselves accountable in their pursuit of greatness.