Medical Student Meets Blockchain: Meet the Writer Gimbiya Galadima

This story is a part of Hacker Noon's Meet the Writer series of interviews. The series is intended for tech professionals contributing the most insightful Hacker Noon stories to share more about their writing habits, ideas, and professional background (and maybe a hobby or two).

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So let’s start! Tell us a bit about yourself. For example, name, profession, and personal interests.

I am Gimbiya Galadima, a fifth year medical student and content writer from Nigeria. Currently, I am a HackerNoon blogging fellow and I write about health, cryptocurrency and finance with the pseudonym “Juxtathinka.” I like books, music and good food. In my spare time, you are likely to catch me watching a movie or getting some zzzzs.

Interesting! What was your latest Hackernoon Top story about?

My latest top story was a comparison between Cardano and Ethereum. It is based on the arguments between crypto traders and my personal opinion.

Do you usually write on similar topics? If not, what do you usually write about?

Yes, I took an interest in cryptocurrency and I write similar topics from time to time.

Great! What is your usual writing routine like (if you have one?)

I take a break after the days activities, then start writing usually in the evenings. I brainstorm for topics that readers will be interested in, then I create an outline before every word comes together. Ironically, when I am writing a story or poem(I write short stories and poems from time to time), I like to let the words flow out: then I just go with the flow. After some drafts, I do my editing before the piece comes out.

Being a writer in tech can be a challenge. It’s not often our main role, but an addition to another one. What is the biggest challenge you have when it comes to writing?

I think my biggest challenge is time. As a medical student, I have a full schedule and squeezing in time to write can be difficult.

What is the next thing you hope to achieve in your career?

I hope to become a better writer with time and establish a strong connection with my readers.

Wow, that’s admirable. Now, something more casual: What is your guilty pleasure of choice?

Chocolate, Nigerian jollof rice, wine and cakes: I have multiple guilty pleasures

Do you have a non-tech-related hobby? If yes, what is it?

Movie watching. I love watching movies, especially the classics.

What can the Hacker Noon community expect to read from you next?

Hmmm…More health, finance and crypto content. I want you all to enjoy these new stories.

Thanks for taking time to join our “Meet the writer” series. It was a pleasure. Do you have any closing words?

Thank you so much for having me. I just want to thank my readers for taking out time to read my stories. Thank you so much.