Quitting A Google Product Manager Role To Do This | Dev Stories

Hey everyone, welcome to episode 2 on my new series where I interview developers with unique stories. In this video, I interviewed Adesola Sanusi who left her PM role at Google to do something different! I hope you enjoy this video!
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0:00 - Intro
1:17 - First Intro To Programming
2:04 - Black Woman in CS Advice
3:55 - Deciding Product Manager over Software Engineering
4:40 - Google APM Experience
5:47 - Why She Quit
8:36 - What She's Doing Now
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[@Bukola1]

Is this your sign to quit your job 🤔 Hope you enjoyed episode 2 of this series! Please let me know your feedback on this series & who you'd like me interview! Thanks for watching ❤❤

[@chiemerieokoro3038]

What is your primary programing language?

[@stevensong8784]

I really like the narrative, how you opened with Adesola's voiceover. Do you know Lyndsey Scott? She's a coder and an actress.

[@tigerrx7]

Can you share the details on where I can get that white sofa!!? Please!?

[@PHlophe]

Bukola, i like this format. Interviewing Ladies in the tech from different horizons. it could be fun to interview Sharon Onyenye who is in the UX/UI world . And Maam Ndour ( senegoddess) who is a python queen. Now if y'all could team and give us a rock solid hour long tutorial. Chiiiiile, our lives would be complete

[@reginaldamicy6694]

@Bukola, Adesola is very beautiful, clever and strong. Continue to put her in the strongest and best possible position! You're doing a fantastic job. 10/10

[@JeremiahPeoples]

This is the epitome of Black Girl Magic 👏🏾

[@gaylanwright2317]

🤎🖤

[@purpleguddess]

Definitely 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@olumuyiwaojo3532]

Wow! This is DESOLA, my wife's niece. Well done and regards to DETAYO and DERAYO.

[@isaacgaskin8429]

The quality of this off the charts. Well done. Editing is very reminiscent of CNBC make it

[@Power_Verse_]

Very much so!

[@amiyrbarclift6309]

I noticed that too. It did remind me of an episode of CNBC make it

[@Bukola1]

Thank you, stay tuned to more videos in this series!

[@angelawanjiku8820]

I actually thought it was a CNBC video until I saw Bukola

[@Marvinathor]

I really like this series, I also look up to her for being able to bounce back from losing both your parents at 24. I lost my mom at 26 and it definitely makes you rethink life. I wish both of you all the best.

[@aurielw6027]

absolutely :D!

[@adrian-4767]

Marvinathor how did you lose your mom? What was the reason of her death? Sorry for asking, just curious

[@Marvinathor]

@@adrian-4767 Np, she passed away due to cancer

[@adrian-4767]

@@Marvinathor and do you know the reason causing the cancer? I recently lost my stepfather due to cancer too, I think it's more common than I thought...

[@Marvinathor]

@@adrian-4767 I'm sorry to hear that and hope the grieving will get better. My mom used to work with chemical products so there's a high probability that the exposure to these products caused it.

[@eon001]

Weird timing seeing this in my feed. Got fired from AWS. It's definitely motivated me more than disheartened me. Only black guy in my department. Wish I looked into cultural support systems within the company. Always dreamed of going back to Nigeria and building Data centres and tech training programs that can lead to jobs.

[@RemiOdufuye]

Sad to hear .. still interested in working in 🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@amiyrbarclift6309]

Sorry to hear you got let go. Sure there are better opportunities on the horizon. It's still disheartening that despite everything that has occurred in recent times that black people are still so under represented in the tech sphere.

[@eon001]

@@amiyrbarclift6309 Yea it's frustrating. I tried to talk to manger 3 times during my probation. He ignored me or downplayed it. Then they terminate me for the exact things I was trying to address months prior. Office politics, a$$holes and lowkey discrimination. Ah we, got a job offer the next week. I was quite surprised by the lack of representation in my office.

[@mpho8018]

@@eon001 so sorry for your experience. Don't internalize any of their ill-treatment. Keep your head up 👑

[@eon001]

@@mpho8018 Appreciate it, but I work in the Data center sector. I do plan on making moves in Africa at some point. Thank's for the offer.

[@jesseolatunji9865]

The Nigeria tech ecosystem is fire

[@lowwastehighmelanin]

FRFR. I sometimes wonder if collaborating with folks in Lagos isn't the way to go lol

[@tigerrx7]

Woorrrrrrdddd!!! Big up to the diaspora! Caribbean over here helping to power the growth of the movement.

[@ziwer1]

you mean faya

[@souljaunt3291]

Yes, in 5 years time, the growth would be massive.

[@AK-hg1iq]

Nigeria is literally hell on earth

[@ram_bam]

Adesola is such an inspiration. It takes serious bravery to leave such a cushy job. Her desire to give circle back to her roots is incredibly admirable.

[@adjeiboateng1671]

Wow. I am so proud of you for returning back to the motherland. I am Ghanaian and after reflecting on where I wanted my contribution to be during the pandemic, I've also return to Ghana from London to help contribute to our people on the continent of Africa. We need more people like you rolling up their sleeves and attacking some of the challenges on the continent. We need to forget the grown ups. The younger generation must unite and solve the challenges on the continent ourselves.

[@colzo6361]

Wait a min - did she just breeze over going to Harvard and a summer program at Cal Tech? If I had any of that on my resume, y'all couldn't talk to me. IJS ...lol Wow....loving your channel and this series. I am trying to inspire my Junior in high school to find her passion/joy while being a productive person. Wonderful that you are focused on helping your home country...well done!!

[@Jbig1430]

Well the problem with this video that leaving a job that paid 6 figures is how long did you work at that job did you bank up your money before you finally quit if so then shut the hell up cause you got out after you made it. It would have more impact if you got out before you even got the 1st paycheck. And then made it with another route.

[@jenniesmythe8188]

Also important to note with that on her resume and her previous job experiences. She can literally get any and I repeat ANY job especially when so many jobs are diversifying. She will get any job. So leaving Google isn't the end for her

[@stellagyan8200]

@@Jbig1430 You sound silly because she needs money to start her tech business in Nigeria. How do you expect her to open a business and help others without any money? Lol

[@kactusotus56]

it's so refreshing seeing 2 naija girls(black girls) doing great things in IT, and willing to be part of the emerging tech industry in Africa(Naija). I'm truly inspired, thank you for this. #PANAfricanism to the world.

[@ekom1521]

living a life that ain't tied to influenced by people or money is indeed a blessing

[@Rocioslane]

I absolutely love when you do these spotlight pieces. You’re editing skills are great too, really loving the quality of your videos.

[@Bukola1]

Thank you so much! I have a couple more videos in this series coming up!

[@styoupid4737]

TRUE

[@inerit5175]

"Helping the most vulnerable and most in need" You go Girl!

[@FanaseeFilms]

I definitely got into tech for the money, but to allow me to fund my what i truly care about. Somewhere along the way the being surrounded by corporate drones made me forget what i even cared about. trying to reset… Props

[@mojisgsoedl]

Inspiring! I’m also a woman in tech and I can definitely relate. One of the many takeaways is to get a support system. Mentoring is key. One has to love the work they do and feel valuable. I’m also Nigerian American and definitely love to bring change to Nigeria . Thanks for sharing!

[@plateaulounge7506]

Very intelligent, Confident and very outspoken. Her voice almost sounds like Candace Owens listening to her with eyes closed. Thank you for supporting the Nigerian Tech system in the best ways that you can.

[@wisdomochei7750]

It makes me glad to see that there are still some of us Nigerians outside the country that still care and are willing to come back to help... Thanks Bhsola for this wonderful video

[@tasharawarbington]

Great interview! Bless her!! Losing parents so young can be devastating but will continue to watch over her. Pray nothing but Blessings and Blessings on her life.

[@xlegacywithtina]

I love the conviction oozing out of her. What a beautiful realization of a much bigger purpose that isn't self serving. I wish her all the best!

[@fanyolasildor5301]

I'm very glad that she was able to listen to her inner voice and fiercely go after what she wants. Life's too short ❤

[@carrielee1624]

Adesola is so freaking smart and inspiring!! I hope she’s adjusting well to her job and life in Lagos.

[@GabiBorja]

Wow she’s an impressive and strong person ! Loved this interview and loved that she drove forward by valuing how she could most impact this world.

[@kisarunihofmannndosi5327]

Fantastic video! Not just did you take the courage to talk about somebody leaving Google while being a Google employee yourself but you're spreading such an important messages, which is, that people of African descent should work in those companies to gain knowledge, skills and capital - and then go back to their respective countries to help building them up. I love this so much! And my biggest respect to your friend as well! She's phenomenal!!

[@rotienoxoxo]

Another great video!! I have so much respect for this brilliant lady. Losing both of your parents by 24? That's so challenging but she shines so bright even with the circumstances. Thank you for the incredible content. It's so lovely to see these black techies making a life for themselves.

[@asiyahmumuney6617]

I’m so sorry you lost both of your parents

[@yakubbello5890]

Same here That part got me really emotional. I got relate to how she felt

[@lochuynh9568]

Love this, very wholesome, insightful and inspiring. The guest, content, editing are all excellent. Thank you for your work. Can't wait for next episode!

[@user-zu6ts4xr5k]

I am in love with this series. I love to hear the voice and perspective of black women in tech.

[@andEYEooop]

Loved the interview & fully support all of it. This video of Adesola really resonated with me. We LOVE to see that she pushes to follow her dreams for a greater cause. I am just super happy for her & wish her the best. You will definitely make an impact in Nigeria!!💖👏🏽

[@mubarakaminu6862]

When you are trying to fulfill a purpose, You don’t see any obstacle in front , oh Yes , the Nigerian Tech ecosystem here is booming,

[@alias6001]

Woah! She’s incredible! I love how she is so secure and sure about her decision. Can’t wait to hear more about Okra💕.

[@EthanSchrauf]

This series is amazing!! I hope you feel so proud of yourself because I love hearing about these experiences. It’s so valuable!! ❤️❤️

[@fabriziodanilo9018]

I can relate in some ways, this video got me thinking a lot, especially when she makes the point that this society is too heavily focued on money and production and oftentimes we seem to do things by inertia rather than will.

[@amiyrbarclift6309]

I feel that same way also. We are so focused on money and status rather than doing something that really matters

[@lemonbuzz642]

@@amiyrbarclift6309 I'd view this as a first world problem because we have the opportunity to work on something that matters. The world is full of people living in various stages of their life across different circumstances. If someone in India is in poverty, there escape may be through earning money or programmes for education for example.

[@rashman6691]

Lol. It's easier for people who got the money already to think this way.

[@fabriziodanilo9018]

@@rashman6691 not sure about that, I think most of us work to make a living, but if one has a choice to change for the better, I think it's fair to embrace it. At the previous job I was paid adequately, but I wasn't swimming in gold, I could save some money every month, but most of it just evaporated due to the various necessary expenses (gas, food, bills) yet I was losing my sanity over that job, and as a consequence health care related cost were also part of the equation. I agree that there are different levels and perspectives around which we measure needs and wealth, but we gotta make the most out of the life, the only one, we have.

[@djkwasi9632]

This was a great episode. I love how you got someone in a product management role because that's my current role. I will love to see you mix in more PMs too. Excited to see who else you interview.

[@InTheGlow135]

This was absolutely brilliant!! Well done Bukola!! Thank you for introducing us to such a strong and formidable force in the industry such as Adesola! I’m really enjoying this series, the people including yourself are very insightful and inspiring.

[@PaulasPicks]

Loved the way you captured Adesola's inspirational journey. I look forward to others in this docu-series, Bukola!

[@judithpriestess7781]

Incredible! Both of you- Adesola and Bokola- are absolutely inspiring in many ways. Thank you for sharing your journey (Adesola) and for giving us insight into what motivates you to live your life the way you do. Your choices are brave and full of integrity.

[@Martina_E]

Great job on this series! Your video production quality is amazing.👏🏾

[@1anre]

Sola has her head screwed on right. It’s unfortunate to learn these about her parents but I think she’s doing a good job of staying aligned & focused on what’s important in life.

[@felixhong]

I remember that day when her APM group visited the Google Taiwan office (Taipei), although unfortunately I never got to meet her personally. One of the major perks of working at Google is the opportunity to meet these amazing coworkers. Great video!

[@hugAHHweirdo]

I just came across your page and omg, i love that you live in my area and are very transparent with how you got into the tech industry. It just gives me all the reassurance I needed in making my similar goal possible.

[@geebsayshi]

Thank you Bukola for putting together this interview. Adesola, I think you're a great person, brilliant mind. Your kind is the hope Africa has for a better future. I pray you attain all your set goals and your heart desires. I definitely will be watching you closely on the Nigerian tech scene, I believe you will do great things. I'm also a software engineer and will 100% love to work with you in the future.

[@ByronWrightJr]

That is awesome for her. I hope she continues to thrive and complete whatever it is that she sets her mind to.

[@MoFace]

Such an amazing series! Love hearing everyone's stories and reasons for pursuing different things!

[@diego1552]

Love the series, the quality is just incredible. Keep up the amazing work!

[@JoshIsOnAMission]

ohhh I love this!! I love what she stands for and the impact we can create in tech while helping others.

[@beaniesonna3052]

Amazing interview. Working at a big company can be great but also can have no purpose. Joining a startup is amazing! That is my goal as well. Goodluck AdeShola and thank you Bukola for this interview

[@gabriel3635]

This video series is so original! Keep it up I barely see tech videos like this

[@lakeman4101]

cool vid...more of this omo Naija...love from a techy Nigerian

[@kyliecollins4014]

I loved this interview. Adesola is a beautiful, intelligent, articulate and inspiring young woman. I’m transitioning from a financial to a more tech role and it truly resonates with me as to the why is have a more impactful role in shaping your environment and truly making a difference. Great quality video as well Bukola really enjoyed watching it. Thank you!😘👍

[@MusiqQueen6]

Wow, this was amazing to see! As a Nigerian girl who moved to the US at a young age and currently working in public health consulting, I can REALLY relate to this. Adesola is an inspiration and I would love to do something similar to this in a few years but with a background and focus on health.

[@ericjojo]

Good to see my fellow Nigerians pushing the boundaries of everything impossible to achieve. Godspeed Bukola. Your story is inspiring!!

[@chioma9218]

I love this series! OMW to check if Okra is looking for a Data Scientist 🤗

[@phil6794]

At first, I was like didn't you just joined Google? You obviously got me with the title.. 😎. Great message/awesome video and editing.. Keep it up Bukola.. 👌🏽👍🏽

[@billykotsos4642]

Courage and the strength to keep moving forward. Truly admirable !

[@cur92lyone]

This is a wonderful interview. Love these interview pieces you are doing, Bukola. Love your channel

[@anoukc6928]

J’adore ta série Bukola! Keep up the good work!

[@omarjallow7102]

Love the content, keep it up. wish you all the best in Nigeria

[@alexzander7143]

These are one of fav type of vids you make, really great leaves me feeling more motivated.

[@NtandoMbele]

This is me 2019 and still now! I want to be a part of what benefits our continent more than anything....

[@magdalene47]

Wow, this was so powerful. Everything about this was so well-done. I loved hearing Adesola’s journey. Black women are so phenomenal and I love that we’re navigating the tech space and encouraging one another. Very beautiful in how you’re integrating your passion for tech with uplifting your Nigerian culture and roots. Very inspiring interview.

[@jnac216]

This series is amazing! Love this content highlighting people’s stories

[@talgenkin7491]

This was a great video, very inspirational! It would be great to see more of these.

[@allthehui]

this is by far one of your BEST videos (and they are all pretty great!)

[@jamie344]

Powerful story. Thank you for sharing and good luck on your journey!

[@amarachiokoro7608]

Spot on! It is a privilege to know what your calling is and pursue it. Really wish you the very best you are an inspiration.

[@iTuber012]

Thank you sister. Yes we should all be giving our best to bring our skills and capital back to the continent

[@destootiny]

It’s cool hearing about your background and peers. It’s inspiring as another black woman in tech.

[@aripalmer129]

This was so inspiring, thank you for sharing your story!! I know your parents are so proud of the work you’re doing. I’ll keep an eye out for your name to see the wonderful things i’m confident you’ll achieve!! ♥️♥️

[@tammya5403]

I am absolutely loving the Dev series so far! This is extremely fruitful content for yet another black girl pursuing the field. Adesola gets me excited for the future!

[@missm5238]

Dev stories is a joy to watch. Thank you for sharing these stories. ❤

[@Bukola1]

Glad you like them! I'll be making more so please stay tuned!

[@blackbones77]

I really wish Adesola a rewarding career with this huge move...it's not for starters! Also, I am sorry to hear about the loss; please accept my heart-felt condolences. Good job Bukola!

[@Superb_virg]

Amazing person, all power to her! May she fulfil all her potential and more ✊🏾🙏🏾❤️

[@rashman6691]

I just love the way she articulates her vision.

[@arafaterasung3280]

This is really inspiring, great series Bukola keep giving us more content like this.

[@mindsetnuggets]

Great job, Bukola. This episode is so inspiring. Well done. Adesua is awesome and It's painful to hear she has lost both parents. Such a strong and intelligent lady. Keep soaring

[@Aminaish]

I didn't know I needed to see this until I watched it. Thanks for sharing her story! :)

[@dopamineb]

Thanks for sharing this, I really like this video. As a black woman currently learning to program, this is very inspiring to me! Also, your editing skills are awesome! 😀👍🏾

[@diahidvegi8536]

I love this channel so much..... Bukola, you have no idea... Been following for more than a year now. Your videos have helped me think through so many important decisions and also inspired me.. :) thank you :)

[@JonAKINYEMI]

Whaoo. I love your bold move ❤️. Keep following your dreams

[@riclerico]

This is what a lot of my people need. Videos like these. Great work

[@tkirwan123]

Super inspiring! Thank you, Adesola and Bukola!

[@joeldawriter]

Great interview! I feel the same on working to improve the tech ecosystem in Dominican Republic and Haiti!

[@rodneythecreative6020]

The first few lines prove that there's people who can see and understand the big picture . You an inspiration I wish to follow your work

[@lucyvasserman9268]

We miss you at Google but are so inspired by your path! Thanks for sharing your story!

[@TheMahogany19]

This is an awesome series, please keep it up, we need these stories.

[@Ellie-xg2xp]

Absolutely LOVEEE this episode! Congratulations Adesola!!

[@LajidimusPrime]

This is so awesome. I look forward to hearing about the amazing things she will do.

[@deeb346]

Having Peace is major! Love this interview! Power to you keep it up !

[@GoodMaineRoss]

RESPECT!!! Sounds like you simply had to get outside your bubble and you started appreciating other things in life👍🏿. Understand that the experience you had of feeling like a minority in Harvard Computer Science program happens at all types of Colleges(Community, Public, Private) around the country. Being a black male who graduated from a electronics program, we experience the same stuff but it don’t stop us from attaining our goals! 2Pac acronym for N.I.G.G.A. Never Ignorant in Getting Goals Accomplished! 🤓

[@tracy_ragland]

Yeah I go to a community college and my friend (a black girl, I’m a white girl) and I started taking the CS classes she said there’s not many women doing this and I told her “and that is why we’re gonna keep doing it”

[@rachelle9588]

Feeling so inspired! Loving this series

[@drol3762]

Extremely inspiring! Sounds like a difficult decision to make but you seem to really be at peace with it. I am damn sure you will do well!

[@eylonemuskson4177]

People all around the world have been told, and convinced, that their "station" is as it is. Chinese people are expected to be good at Maths and working in factories; Eastern European people are told they are good at trades (plumbing, carpentry etc); and I think Black people, especially in Western society, have been led to believe that a career such as yours is out of reach or purposely taken from them. The fact is, people will always try and hold you (all of us, as in, the proverbial 'you'), they will always try and stifle the success of those they are afraid of. No matter who you are. Focus on yourself. Believe in yourself. Don't compare yourself to others; compare yourself to the person you were yesterday. That's how to destroy your haters. Success is the greatest revenge. Bravo to you, you're an inspiration to us all

[@Nykster]

I love what you are doing with your channel!

[@Tech4YourNeeds]

I love these series hope to see more in the future.

[@adeosinubiproductions6733]

What an inspirational story! Thank you Adesola for sharing your experience and to Bukola for providing the space to do so

[@LoveExcelsAll]

This is beautiful! Had to watch this one twice. We are the bridge.

[@aljebraschool]

Bukola thanks for representing my country, Nigeria despite all odds. We also hope to contribute positive to the world with our knowledge. Thumbs up!!

[@Tech-snobs]

Great video keep it up and follow your dreams!

[@maryatalor1806]

Beautiful video. Keep up the good work Bukola.