We Belong Here: Lessons from Unconventional Paths to Tech

Lauren Lee
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A podcast that aims to interview career changers & folks that are diversifying the tech industry. Sharing stories about the different routes people have taken to enter the industry and chatting about the skills they learned in their prior jobs, schooling, or life experiences & how they apply them to their current roles in tech. https://WeBelongPodcast.com/

  1. 01/05/2023

    From Web2 to Web3 with Zsófi Major

    Zsófi Major has had many roles over the years within the web2 space: project manager, COO, and business developer. After business hours she volunteered within the Drupal community, bringing together developers from all over the world at conferences she organized. After burning out from web development projects, unmanageable deadlines, and clients - she quit her job and decided to take a break and apply for roles she really wanted to do full-time - ones where she could be involved in community and event management. She joined Parity’s DevRel team in March 2022 as a newbie in web3 and I’m happy to report she loves her job, for the first time in her life! Resources: @ZsófiMajor Twitter   @Polkadot Twitter   Parity blog  Hackathon calendar Madly Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman  We Belong Here Podcast: Follow on Twitter: @LoLoCoding @AaronBassett @WeBelongPodcast  WeBelongPodcast.com Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify We Belong Here Discord Community Join us on Discord Server today! bit.ly/webelongdiscord

    42 min

  2. 12/29/2022

    Sustainability and Blockchain with Alexandra Heller

    Alexandra Heller is the Founder of Crypto Philanthropy Club, a club for crypto people who care and give, and is the Marketing Director at Bitgreen, the sustainability blockchain. Her life’s quest is to help the helpers and spread the ideas the world needs. She previously was the Head of Marketing at Parity Technologies as well as the Marketing Director at Floracopeia. Resources:  CryptoPhilanthropy.club & podcastBitgreen.orgAlexandraheller.com@alxheller on TwitterReFi DAO - podcast & TwitterGiveth NFTreesendel.io I Will Teach You to Be Rich bookLiving a Committed Life bookLynne Twist The Soul of Money We Belong Here Podcast: Follow on Twitter: @LoLoCoding @AaronBassett @WeBelongPodcast  WeBelongPodcast.com Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify We Belong Here Discord Community Join us on Discord Server today! bit.ly/webelongdiscord

    52 min
  3. Introducing, We Belong... in Web3!

    10/24/2022

    Introducing, We Belong... in Web3!

    We Belong is back! We're (Lauren and Aaron ) talking about what we've been up to since the last episode - including new jobs in Web3 AND an incredibly adorable new member of our family. This episode kicks off a new season of We Belong and it's all about Web3. Today they're discussing our own initial hesitations and skepticism around Web3, why we made the ultimate choice to join a Web3 company, and what we hope to achieve this season. Join us this season as we celebrate the stories of those diversifying the Web3 space✨ We Belong Here Podcast: Follow on Twitter: @LoLoCoding @AaronBassett @WeBelongPodcast  WeBelongPodcast.com Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify We Belong Here Discord Community Join us on Discord Server today! bit.ly/webelongdiscord

    26 min

  4. 02/22/2022

    A Bootcamper's Companion by Caitlyn Greffly

    Caitlyn joins Lauren to talk about her new book, The Bootcamper’s Companion.  If you're trying to break into tech, you probably already know it's a huge and complicated world. Maybe you're thinking about a career change, currently enrolled in a bootcamp, on a self-taught journey, or trying to figure out what will set you apart to land your first job. Caitlyn wrote this book to give you the tools and information she wishes she had when she was career changing into tech. In it, you'll find the best resources, simplified explanations of technologies and job titles, and specific advice to help you stand out and find a job. Unlock the tech industry today!  Resources:  Caitlyn’s first episode on We Belong Here  The Bootcamper’s Companion : use “BELONG” for a 20% discount at checkout!  We Belong Here Podcast: Follow Lauren on Twitter @LoLoCoding WeBelongPodcast.com Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify We Belong Here Discord Community Join us on Discord Server today! bit.ly/webelongdiscord

    25 min

  5. 01/17/2022

    Caroline Kerns: How Dabbling in Careers Led to Community and #DevRel

    Caroline is originally from Germany and has tried many different careers on for size. She has had roles ranging from recruiting, automotive, and retail and her interest in programming began a few years ago with a desire to create a Jane Austen quote website (because who doesn’t want to read daily Jane Austen quotes?).  Since then, she’s dabbled in JavaScript and Python and today is the Community Manager at Vonage.  In today’s episode, we chat all about the power of community, especially within the Developer Relations space. Reflecting on her time as a recruiter, Caroline shares tips on how to write the best possible resume and get it in front of a hiring manager. We talk about how the pandemic impacted online communities and led to developers streaming on Twitch and she also gives advice on how to find tech communities that are inclusive and the right fit for you!  Resources:  Follow Caroline on Twitter @grumpysnek: https://twitter.com/grumpysnek Caroline’s LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/captcalli/ Software and Game Development Twitch Category: https://twitch.tv/directory/game/Software%20and%20Game%20Development  The Live Coders Twitch: https://twitch.tv/team/livecoders  Instafluff Twitch: https://twitch.tv/instafluff  BaldBeardedBuilder Twitch: https://twitch.tv/baldbeardedbuilder We Belong Here Podcast: Follow Lauren on Twitter @LoLoCoding WeBelongPodcast.com Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify We Belong Here Discord Community Join us on Discord Server today! bit.ly/webelongdiscord

    47 min

  6. 12/14/2021

    Shamira Marshall: From Attorney to Software Developer

    Shamira Marshall is an attorney who learned to code in 2019 and today is a software engineer at GoDaddy. Her interest in tech started in law school and then attended Ada Developers Academy to make the career switch. Which is where she and I met! Resources: Ada Developers Academy Shamira on Dev.to/MiraMarshall Shamira on Twitter  @MiraMarshalll We Belong Here Podcast: Follow Lauren on Twitter @LoLoCoding WeBelongPodcast.com Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify We Belong Here Discord Community Join us on Discord Server today! bit.ly/webelongdiscord

    37 min

  7. 11/30/2021

    PJ Metz: From Teacher to Coder

    My guest today is a former educator who now works as an Education Evangelist at GitLab. After teaching English for 11 years in Florida and South Korea, he made the transition into tech in May of 2021 after teaching himself to code with Codecademy during the pandemic.  He’s a passionate public speaker and has spoken at a Microsoft conference as well as hosted several meetups and other events representing GitLab. You can catch him on Twitch building a website about poetry or building his next pop-star-based Twitter bot. Resources:  Follow PJ on Twitter: @MetzinAroundCodecademyGitlab We Belong Here Podcast: Follow Lauren on Twitter @LoLoCoding WeBelongPodcast.com Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify We Belong Here Discord Community Join us on Discord Server today! bit.ly/webelongdiscord

    52 min

  8. 11/02/2021

    Tonya Sims: From WNBA to Python and DevRel

    Tonya Sims is a self-taught developer and is the Python Developer Advocate at Vonage. She has an eclectic background ranging from roles in business, pharmaceutical sales, and even is a former professional women’s basketball player!  Tonya is humble and down to earth and has a ton of empathy. All of her life experiences allow her to see the world from many different perspectives.  She started her career in tech working as an executive assistant for a leading financial investments company in their IT department. Shortly thereafter, she transitioned into a computer operator role and started learning how to code. Eventually, she worked her way up from an entry-level position to earn roles as a software engineer in test and software developer contracting with some of the top financial services companies in Chicago.  Tonya is passionate about helping other budding engineers and loves to see people succeed! Resources: Tonya on Twitter: @TonyaSimsPython DiscordWomen in Tech Slack To Sell is Human by Daniel PinkWe Belong Here Podcast: Follow Lauren on Twitter @LoLoCoding webelongpodcast.com Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify We Belong Here Discord Community Join us on Discord Server today! bit.ly/webelongdiscord

    32 min
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A podcast that aims to interview career changers & folks that are diversifying the tech industry. Sharing stories about the different routes people have taken to enter the industry and chatting about the skills they learned in their prior jobs, schooling, or life experiences & how they apply them to their current roles in tech. https://WeBelongPodcast.com/

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