Hot Cup of Code

Zrybea Whitfield & Catarina Goncalves
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Hot Cup of Code is hosted by Zrybea “Zea” Whitfield and Catarina “Cat” Goncalves—two black women software engineers brewing up authentic conversations about tech, career growth, and everything in between. We’re here to empower and connect technologists, one cup of code at a time.

Episodes

  1. Same Sip, Different Mug - 004

    02/26/2025

    Same Sip, Different Mug - 004

    In this episode of Hot Cup of Code, Cat Goncalves and Zea Whitfield address some hot button acronyms: why we've been MIA and what's really going on with DEI? We share some personal updates from the first few weeks on 2025, discuss our observations surround the many DEI conversations we are seeing and share some insights into continuing a resilient job search in 2025. Grab a cup and sip some code with us, you won't want to miss this! Join our new Discord Server! https://discord.gg/pqtapAK2 Email us at: hotcupofcode.show@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok and Instagram: @hotcupofcode Connect with us on Github: github.com/hotcupofcode We run this podcast 100% on caffeine! Support the show at: buymeacoffee.com/hotcupofcode. Connect with us: Cat Goncalves linkedin.com/in/cat-goncalves Zea Whitfield linkedin.com/in/zrybeawhitfield

    38 min
  2. Fresh Grounds: 2025 Goals, GovTechCon, and OOP Explained - 003

    12/31/2024

    Fresh Grounds: 2025 Goals, GovTechCon, and OOP Explained - 003

    In this episode of Hot Cup of Code, Cat Goncalves and Zea Whitfield kick off 2025 by sharing their coding goals for the year ahead. Zea takes us behind the scenes of GovTechCon with some key highlights, and we break down the four pillars of object-oriented programming in a way that’s easy to understand. Whether you're here for the tech tips or the relatable banter, this episode has something for everyone! Have questions or want to sponsor the show? Reach out at hotcupofcode.show@gmail.com, follow us on TikTok and Instagram at @hotcupofcode, or check out our GitHub at github.com/hotcupofcode to see our OOP examples. We’d love to see what mini apps you create with object-oriented programming—tag us on social media to share your projects! Want to support the podcast? Head over to buymeacoffee.com/hotcupofcode. Cat Goncalves linkedin.com/in/cat-goncalves Zea Whitfield linkedin.com/in/zrybeawhitfield

    37 min
  3. Brewing Beginnings: Starting Strong with Community - 002

    12/18/2024

    Brewing Beginnings: Starting Strong with Community - 002

    In this episode of Hot Cup of Code podcast, Cat Goncalves and Zea Whitfield share the story behind the podcast, their journey into tech, and what listeners can expect in future episodes. From breaking down complex tech concepts to navigating career wins (and struggles), this podcast is for anyone looking for community and relatable conversations about tech. We’re also diving into the importance of finding your people and tackling imposter syndrome head-on. So grab your favorite beverage, and join us for a chat about tech, community, and everything in between! Want to sponsor the podcast OR have questions you want us to answer on the show? Email us at hotcupofcode.show@gmail.com or find us on tiktok and instagram at @hotcupofcode Cat Goncalves linkedin.com/in/cat-goncalves Zea Whitfield linkedin.com/in/zrybeawhitfield

    34 min
  4. A Fresh Brew: Welcome to Hot Cup of Code + AfroTech Recap - 001

    12/10/2024

    A Fresh Brew: Welcome to Hot Cup of Code + AfroTech Recap - 001

    In the inaugural episode of Hot Cup of Code, Zea Whitfield and Cat Goncalves are spilling the tea on AfroTech 2024, discussing networking, pricing models, tech trends, romance, and the importance of personal connections in the tech community. So grab your favorite beverage and join us for the very first episode of Hot Cup of Code! Want to sponsor the podcast OR have questions you want us to answer on the show? Email us at hotcupofcode.show@gmail.com or find us on tiktok and instagram at @hotcupofcode Cat Goncalves linkedin.com/in/cat-goncalves Zea Whitfield linkedin.com/in/zrybeawhitfield

    58 min
  • 4 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

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About

Hot Cup of Code is hosted by Zrybea “Zea” Whitfield and Catarina “Cat” Goncalves—two black women software engineers brewing up authentic conversations about tech, career growth, and everything in between. We’re here to empower and connect technologists, one cup of code at a time.

Information

  • Creator
    Zrybea Whitfield & Catarina Goncalves
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Zrybea Whitfield & Catarina Goncalves
  • Show Website
    Hot Cup of Code