Career Regrets & Lessons for Our 20 Year Old Selves | Episode 66
Fri Feb 06 2026
What would you tell your 20-year-old self if you could go back in time? Mamuna and Lola get personal as they reflect on the pivotal moments, missed opportunities, and the "lessons learned the hard way" from their combined 35 years in thetech industry.
💡 We cover:
· The Performance Review Trap: Why "perfect" results don't always lead to promotions and how to manage the discussion effectively.
· The Power of Sabbaticals: A look back at why taking a break isn't career suicide, but a necessity for long-termgrowth.
· Navigating Conflict: Moving from being a "firebrand" to a collaborative leader who knows when to pick theirbattles.
· Relationship Capital: Why the people you work with are more important than the code you write or the products you build.
Watch the full episode on YouTube.🔔 Like, share & subscribe for more honest tech talk.🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts.💌 Email us at help@lostintechpodcast.com💬 Follow on X/Twitter: @lostintechpodShow Notes: • Subscribe to Lost in Tech: Letters - https://open.substack.com/pub/lostintechletters/p/coming-soon?
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What would you tell your 20-year-old self if you could go back in time? Mamuna and Lola get personal as they reflect on the pivotal moments, missed opportunities, and the "lessons learned the hard way" from their combined 35 years in thetech industry. 💡 We cover: · The Performance Review Trap: Why "perfect" results don't always lead to promotions and how to manage the discussion effectively. · The Power of Sabbaticals: A look back at why taking a break isn't career suicide, but a necessity for long-termgrowth. · Navigating Conflict: Moving from being a "firebrand" to a collaborative leader who knows when to pick theirbattles. · Relationship Capital: Why the people you work with are more important than the code you write or the products you build. Watch the full episode on YouTube.🔔 Like, share & subscribe for more honest tech talk.🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts.💌 Email us at help@lostintechpodcast.com💬 Follow on X/Twitter: @lostintechpodShow Notes: • Subscribe to Lost in Tech: Letters - https://open.substack.com/pub/lostintechletters/p/coming-soon?