She did well academically. So much so that Nikema Prophet was in the gifted program in elementary school. But, she struggled socially. But she didn’t when it came to dance. So she decided she’d become a professional dancer.

Listen in as Nikema tells Jonaed about:

How her undiagnosed ADHD affected her in school
Getting pregnant while enrolled in a Pharmacy technician course.
Her struggle to get a job in the tech industry as a black, neurodivergent single mom without a degree

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikemaprophet/
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Resources mentioned:

https://www.bloomtech.com/

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Remember, no degree? No problem! Whether you're contemplating college or you're a college dropout, get started with your no-degree job search at nodegree.com.

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E114 | How a Black Neurodivergent Single Mom without a Degree Broke into Tech—Nikema Prophet