In this episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we bring you a special edition live from the PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2025 — the Summit Sessions! This episode is packed with energy, community stories, and career inspiration as Andrew Pla chats with community leaders, organizers, and first-time contributors about what makes this event and the PowerShell community so special.
Guests in this episode include:
- Missy Januszko – Longtime content director of the Summit reflects on her years of shaping the conference, what makes a great CFP (Call for Papers), and her decision to pass the torch to the next generation of leaders.
- Leslie Brendible– Steps up in a big way to help lead this year's Summit, sharing her background in event planning, her love for connecting people, and her thoughts on community and representation. https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesliebrendible/
- Hailey Phillips – PowerShell MVP and champion of soft skills, vulnerability, and personal development in tech. Hailey dives into mentorship, therapy, imposter syndrome, and how modeling behavior can shape the culture of teams and communities. https://www.linkedin.com/in/hailey-phillips-b1744882/
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