The 1st Gen is an online diary and community for those building careers while navigating life between worlds. Born in Spain, rooted in Nigeria, and growing in the UK — this space carries the lessons, doubts, and wins of being first-gen in the workplace.

We write about tech, careers, and culture — not as polished case studies, but as honest reflections from the in-between. Every post is a page in the diary: sometimes about growth, sometimes about setbacks, always about the journey.

This project isn’t about one face or one story — it’s about the shared reality of moving forward in our careers while carrying where we come from. If you’ve ever felt like you’re breaking paths your family never walked, you’re in the right place.

Welcome to The 1st Gen.