Spilling the ITea

Spilling The ITea

Welcome to Spilling the ITea, a podcast where we, Agnés, Maria and Emma, debug our experiences as women in tech and IT, specifically in Computer Science and Software Engineering. We will be discussing several topics related to what we have seen and gone through in this male-dominated world. Hope you stick around!

  1. JAN 20

    life in screens: toxic relations with our devices

    How connected are we really in a world that’s always online? In this episode, we reflect on screen time, digital dependency, and how smartphones are changing the way we think, socialize, and experience boredom. We also dig into the ethics of attention-based platforms, questioning how consciously these technologies are designed to keep us scrolling - and what responsibility that creates.

    30 min

  2. 12/18/2025

    gap years and different journeys as a software engineer - with Manuel Navid

    In this episode, we sit down with Manuel Navid to trace his journey into computer science and how curiosity, not a rigid plan, led him there. He shares why he chose to take a gap semester, how side projects shaped his confidence and mindset, and why that pause helped him return to university more motivated. Manuel reflects on international experiences through UNITECH, living in Sweden, and working in Germany while writing his bachelor’s thesis. We talk about life after uni, landing a software engineering role in Barcelona, and growing without burning out.

    43 min

  3. 11/18/2025

    historical women in STEM: Hedy Lamarr

    Welcome back to our series on historical women in STEM. This time let's unravel the Hollywood starlet by day, and secret inventor by night: Hedy Lamarr. We chat about her wild double life, her genius ideas, the struggles she faced as a woman in tech before tech was even a thing, and how she dealt with being underestimated just for looking “too pretty.” We’ll dig into the impact she had on wireless tech (with just enough technical detail to keep it clear and digestible), all while the world was too distracted by her looks to notice what she was really doing.

    22 min

  4. 10/26/2025

    working at an AI startup - with Carlos Sansón

    In this new episode, we chat with our friend (Carlos) Sansón, a software/product engineer at a Barcelona AI startup, about what life in a startup is really like — from constant pivots and fast decisions to open-source culture and building new features. Plus, how he found his path in computer science and the advice he’d give his younger self.

    32 min

  5. 10/13/2025

    from uni to our first 9-5 job

    In this episode, we dive into the journey of landing that first full-time job after studying. We’ll share how we balanced working while studying, from part-time jobs and thesis projects to finding internships that actually made a difference. We’ll discuss how those early experiences shaped our career choices, built confidence, and helped (or didn’t help) when applying for full-time positions. We’ll also dive into what it felt like to enter the professional world for the first time — the hiring process, the shift in workload and expectations, and the surprises that came with finally starting a “real” job.

    30 min

  6. 09/22/2025

    does computer science still matter in 2025?

    In this episode, we dive into the tech industry — and especially the world of software engineering. We’ll share our thoughts on the current state of the field: the impact of COVID, layoffs, hiring freezes, and the real numbers behind the headlines. We’ll talk about how innovation and AI are reshaping the industry, the evolution of software projects, and the constant challenge of staying up to date with the latest technologies. And of course, we’ll tackle the big question: would we still recommend studying software engineering to those considering it today? Join us for an honest look at the new era of tech.

    24 min

  7. 07/06/2025

    we're back! team dynamics, AI and too many meetings

    We’re back! After a little break, we catch up on what’s new in our tech careers — from navigating fast-paced environments and shifting roles to diving into AI, product ownership, and team dynamics. We also chat about the never-ending meetings, performance reviews, and what it really feels like growing in a tech company. A chill, honest conversation to kick off the next season :)

    30 min

  8. 03/23/2025

    code, coffee, and clocking out: work-life balance in tech

    In this episode, we meet again to dive into the challenges of managing our daily time as full-time software engineers while striving for work-life balance. We discuss the struggle of balancing responsibilities when time feels scarce and how we set a personalized working style, distribute energy, manage vacation days, and much more. We also tackle the bigger picture: is work-life balance a personal responsibility, or should companies ensure it? How do different country cultures shape the expectations around it? 3 Grab some coffee and tune in as we share practical tips, personal experiences, and strategies to create a sustainable work-life balance in the fast-paced tech world.

    27 min
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Welcome to Spilling the ITea, a podcast where we, Agnés, Maria and Emma, debug our experiences as women in tech and IT, specifically in Computer Science and Software Engineering. We will be discussing several topics related to what we have seen and gone through in this male-dominated world. Hope you stick around!

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  • Creator
    Spilling The ITea
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Explicit
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