The Best Piece of Advice I Was Given About Breaking Into Tech
When I was just starting my journey into tech, I got an unforgettable piece of advice from a Youtube creator.
I was passionate about transitioning into tech and had been doing everything I thought was rightโtaking multiple online courses, applying to hundreds of jobs, and constantly doubting whether I was good enough to succeed. But, like most beginners, I was making a lot of mistakes: โข Spreading myself too thin by learning too many technologies at once. โข Waiting to feel โreadyโ before applying for jobs or sharing my work. โข Believing I had to be perfect before I could call myself a tech professional.
Until one day, I stumbled on a Youtube video and I heard the guy say:
โYou donโt have to know everything to start. Just pick one thing, get really good at it, and show your work.โ
That day, my whole perspective changed.
Instead of jumping between different programming languages and tech stacks, I focused on one core skillโhoning it, building projects, and sharing my progress. I stopped waiting to feel โreadyโ and started applying for opportunities before I felt 100% qualified.
And guess what? Opportunities started coming my way.
So if youโre trying to break into tech and feeling overwhelmed, remember this: Start where you are, focus on progress over perfection, and put yourself out there. You donโt have to be an expert to beginโyou just have to begin.
Whatโs the best piece of advice youโve ever received about navigating a career in tech?
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One of the most impactful initiatives Iโve had the privilege to lead is The Coding Mum, a growing community designed to help mothers and women transition into tech careers .
But,The Coding Mom is not just about getting women into tech- itโs about reshaping the industry to be more inclusive, equitable and future-ready. We are not just filling roles; we are breaking barriers, creating opportunities and driving change.
Today, I make a call to action, To everyone , join me in this movement to help women overcome societal, financial and mental challenges by equipping them with the skills and confidence and opportunities to succeed.
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This is the live interview that earned me a new title, #UniverseBender ๐
The truth is, we define our own paths.
Society will have its opinions, obstacles will rise, but what truly shapes our journey is the voice inside of us- the one that says,
โI am enough . I am capable. I will not stop until I achieve my dreams.โ
The world may not always be fair, but the Universe can bend to your will!
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Hello, Coding Moms!
Wishing you all a joyful New Year! ๐๐๐
Is it too late to extend New Year wishes? ๐คญ๐คญ
My year has just begun. The first two weeks were a time of reflection, prayers, and planning for 2024.
Anticipating a fruitful year for each of us โค๏ธโค๏ธ
Letโs start this year in our community with a visioning session. Weโll discuss our career goals and manifest everything we desire for our professional journeys in 2024.
I firmly believe in envisioning, writing down, and calling forth what I want. Itโs a powerful practice, and I invite all of us to share in it together.
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๐ Stepping out of the mom-jeans and into my dancing shoes!
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