This is kind of rad because it feeds into so many things that I love: My country of birth, South Africa. Video games. Iconic female video game characters. Movies. The filming for the new Tomb Raider movie which is set to be released next year actually happened in Cape Town. I remember when the first Tomb Raider movie with Angelina Jolie came out. I was just…
Hello! I promised to do a bit more of these at the beginning of the year when I told you I was quitting my job but I've been slacking somewhat. So here is the incredibly overdue Tech Girl life update: At the end of January I walked away from full time employment. I'm not going to lie it was a pretty scary time in my life.…
Okay, I misled you a bit with the headline there. Technically Zaakirah Khalek is not a Tech Girl. She is the face you've seen on the Nike billboards around South Africa and a kick ass Nike Trainer. When I started my fitness journey this time last year she coached a Nike+ Training Club meet up. My first actually. I nearly died. The thing about Zak is…
I was scrolling through Pinterest at the end of last year, looking for some inspiration to make me feel more content, more balanced, and I stumbled upon this quote: ‘You can’t do a good job if your job is all you do’. This struck a chord within me as I have never been able to find the elusive work-life balance everyone keeps talking about. Instead, I…
Photo Credit: All photos courtesy of Nike South Africa. On a regular basis I get to go to some of the most rad events with Nike. Just this past weekend I get to say that I was part of the largest Nike Training Club workout in Africa! I spent my Saturday night at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit with close to 1000 other women (yup, you…
My name is Sam, though I'm also known as Tech Girl. I'm an esports host and shoutcaster. I work around the world on rad esports competitions. I've worked on PUBG Europe League, Overwatch Contenders and a bunch of fun Nintendo Europe events. I also create content around tech, gaming and esports. Links to all my various platforms are here on the blog. You can find out more in the about section (you'll also find ways to contact me there). I'm a giant nerd and secretly wish I could be one of the X-Men!
