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Learn to Code With MeS8E8: From Film Student and Rugby Player to Startup Software Engineer with Michael PoageAfter playing rugby in college, working an unpaid filmmaking internship, and switching into recruiting, Michael Poage was feeling burnt out. But after teaching himself how to code, Michael was able to land a job at startup Teachable without a computer science degree or coding bootcamp experience. In this episode, Mike talks about how he got his job at Teachable, what internal tools are and why they matter to a company, and his experience watching a brand new startup grow into a 200+ employee company. To learn more about Michael Poage, Laurence Bradford, and today’s key ta...2021-08-3148 minLearn to Code With MeS8E7: From Tutus to Tech: How a Ballerina Became a Front-End Developer With Kara LutonAt 17, Kara Luton was living on her own in New York City on her way to becoming a professional ballerina. But after realizing that a career in ballet wasn’t for her, she worked in the music industry and PR before she stumbled across coding. In this episode, you’ll learn how Kara’s athletic training helped her in her tech career, and how she became a UX engineer at CrowdStrike. To learn more about Kara Luton, Laurence Bradford, and today’s key takeaways, visit learntocodewith.me/s8e7. Thank you to our sponsor for this sea...2021-08-1748 minLearn to Code With MeS8E6: How to Code With Your Voice (No Typing Required) With Matt WiethoffMatt Wiethoff had a promising career in tech, until everything was put on pause because of an injury that made it painful to type on a keyboard. But he turned his challenge into an opportunity and founded Serenade, a powerful tool that lets you code using only your voice, from refactoring code to writing docs. Your move, RSI. To learn more about Matt Wiethoff, Laurence Bradford, and today’s key takeaways, visit learntocodewith.me/s8e6. Thank you to our sponsor for this season, Linode. Host your app, website, or service on the cloud from ju...2021-08-0339 minLearn to Code With MeS8E5: From Admin Assistant and Cancer Survivor to Software Developer With Stacey GrahamIt took Stacey Graham 13 years to earn her IT degree. She’s gone through a lot – moving into another state, becoming a mother of three, surviving cancer, and losing a six-month-old son – and amidst these difficult situations, Stacey was still able to find a successful career in tech. To learn more about Stacey Graham, Laurence Bradford, and today’s key takeaways, visit learntocodewith.me/s8e5. Thank you to our sponsor for this season, Linode. Host your app, website, or service on the cloud from just $5 a month, plus get $100 in credit when you create a new ac...2021-07-2043 min
Self-Made Web DesignerREPLAY: How to Get Started with a Tech Side Hustle w/ Laurence BradfordYOU’LL LEARNHow to get started with a side-hustleWhere to find web development jobs onlineStrategies to land the tech job of your dreamsHow to get paid while you’re learning web developmentHow to price your freelance servicesRESOURCESLearn to Code with Me WebsiteLaurence Bradford's website Learn to Code with Me PodcastIf you can't get enough of Laurence Bradford and her infinite wisdom, check out her podcast!United ConferenceMy full time job, Showit.co's annual conference, exclusively for photographers. Craig's ListLaur...2021-07-0744 minLearn to Code With MeS8E4: From Washing Dishes to Managing Engineers: How Jesse Weigel Pivoted into a New Tech CareerJesse Weigel pivoted into a new tech career under a unique combination of circumstances – a growing family, a curiosity for coding, and a friend with a job opportunity. Even without formal training, Jesse was able to teach himself to code, leave his job in the restaurant industry, and ultimately become the head of engineering at Tabela and a live coder for freeCodeCamp, where he first learned to code. To learn more about Jesse Weigel, Laurence Bradford, and today’s key takeaways, visit learntocodewith.me/s8e4. Thank you to our sponsor for this season, Linode. Host...2021-07-0652 minLearn to Code With MeS8E3: From Prison to Programming: How Nikkole Spurgeon Learned to Code While IncarceratedNikkole Spurgeon has been through a lot - domestic violence, drug addiction, and even imprisonment. She knew that things should change, and that’s where coding came into the picture. In this episode, Nikkole talks about her life before prison, difficulties with learning in prison, adapting to COVID-19, her motivation for learning, transitioning to the outside world, and what her day-to-day life is like right now. To learn more about Nikkole Spurgeon, Laurence Bradford, and today’s key takeaways, visit learntocodewith.me/s8e3. Thank you to our sponsor this season, Linode. Host your...2021-06-2234 minLearn to Code With MeS8E2: From Frying Chicken to Working at Google With Danny ThompsonDanny Thompson was at a crossroads. He had to decide between staying at his job as a gas station fry cook or making a drastic career shift. And after learning to code as a hobby, Danny now works full-time at Google in Developer Relations. In this episode, Danny talks about his job search strategy and how he landed his first job in tech. He also shares the value of meaningful relationships in your career, how anyone at any age and background can learn how to code, and his best advice if you’re considering a career change....2021-06-0851 minLearn to Code With MeS8E1: From Stay-At-Home Mom to Full-Time Front-End Developer With Phoebe Voong-FadelIn today’s episode, Phoebe Voong-Fadel talks about how she structured her days and found time to code as a stay-at-home mom, when she felt ready to start freelancing, tips for job hunting as a self-taught developer, advice for parents who want to learn to code, and more! To learn more about Phoebe Voong-Fadel, Laurence Bradford, and today’s key takeaways, visit learntocodewith.me/s8e1. Thank you to our sponsor this season, Linode. Host your app, website, or service on the cloud from just $5 a month, plus get $100 in credit when you create a new...2021-05-2545 minLearn to Code With MeS8E0: Introducing Season 8 of the Learn to Code With Me PodcastHost Laurence Bradford shares an update on Learn to Code With Me, including what’s new for Season 8 of the podcast. She also shares a few major updates on her life and business since Season 7 wrapped in July 2020, plus an exciting look at what’s to come in this 8-episode season of the Learn to Code With Me Podcast. Thank you to our sponsor this season, Linode. Host your app, website, or service on the cloud from just $5 a month, plus get $100 in credit when you create a new account at linode.com/learntocode.2021-05-2505 min
Learn to Code With MeThe End of Season 7As the seventh season of the Learn to Code With Me podcast draws to a close, I reflect on the inspiring transformation stories we shared, including recaps of my favorite moments. I also share updates on LTCWM and my goals for 2020, including a sneak peek into what we’re working on next through the end of the year. Catch up on all eight episodes from Season 7 here or at learntocodewith.me/podcast: S7E1: Making the Pivot from Pastor to Web Designer with Chris Misterek S7E2: How an English Professor Became a...2020-07-2808 min
Learn to Code With MeS7E8: Building a Robotics Career and the Impact of Mentorship with Camille EddyAs a young aspiring astronaut in high school, Camille Eddy started building websites to pay for her college housing. She’s a first-generation STEM student, and with support from key mentors, today, Camille is a Product Engineer at Bloc and an International Public Speaker. In this episode, you’ll learn… How Camille got into robotics How mentors have played a critical role in her career Why Camille believes it’s so important to advocate for women and Black employees in tech How Camille found internships through her network, and how each internship shaped her career ...2020-07-2144 min
Learn to Code With MeS7E7: From Glassblower to Software Developer using Free Coding Resources with Michael PimentelWith barely enough income to support his wife and child, not to mention a poor working environment for his physical and mental health, Michael Pimentel wanted to move on from being a glassblower. That’s why after 9 years in the film industry, Michael decided to pursue a career in tech by using free online resources to teach himself how to code. If you’re considering a transition to tech from a non-traditional background, Michael offers great advice about teaching himself to code while working a physically intense full-time job, and how his tech career has evolv...2020-07-1448 min
Learn to Code With MeS7E6: An Unexpected Shift from Selling Beer to Coding Bootcamp with Caitlyn GrefflyCaitlyn Greffly used to travel around the country selling beer, but it got tiring. So in pursuit of a more sustainable way of living, Caitlyn started teaching herself to code. She ended up joining a bootcamp and quickly received a job offer before she even completed the program, less than 6 months later. In this episode, Caitlyn talks about… Applying to boot camps, and how she came back after getting rejected the first time Her experience learning with Thinkful Finding a job in the middle of the boot camp The benefits of reaching out to experts for ti...2020-07-0742 min
Learn to Code With MeS7E5: How a Passion for Patients turned this Pharmacist into a Software Developer with Newvick LeeNewvick Lee is a software developer at WealthBar, a Canadian fintech company. He’s also working on Habitmon, a chatbot that helps with building habits. But before all this, Newvick was a pharmacist who helped people with mental health issues. In this episode, you’ll learn… How Newvick made the transition from pharmacist to software engineer without a computer science degree The importance of working on side projects when you're learning to code The advice Newvick shares for anyone who wants to make a tech career transition. So if you’re thinking about a change into tech and...2020-06-3038 min
Learn to Code With MeS7E4: An Introduction to Vue.js with Developer and Author Erik HanchettErik is a senior software engineer at an insurance technology company in Reno, Nevada. He’s also a tech author, podcast co-host, blogger, and YouTuber. Even though Erik has a traditional computer science degree, his path wasn’t very traditional. He took a break from college after a couple of semesters, took a job in tech support for a few years, and then went back to finish his degree. And that’s what we’re going to be talking about today: Erik’s journey to becoming a senior software engineer Why having a CS degree doesn...2020-06-2347 min
Learn to Code With MeS7E3: How a Former Squarespace Developer Helps New Coders Build Strong Technical Resumes with Rebecca GarciaRebecca Garcia is a Career Coach & Product Manager who helps women build fulfilling six-figure careers in tech. Previously she was a Program Manager at Microsoft, Developer at Squarespace, and is currently a Technical Product Manager. Named one of the 'Top Women Under 35 Changing the Tech Industry' by Glamour Magazine, and a 'Champion of Change for Tech Inclusion' from former U.S. President Barack Obama. In this episode, Rebecca shares her story before walking through tips to build your technical resume, even if you’re a new coder. She also offers advice on what to do wi...2020-06-1644 min
Learn to Code With MeS7E2: How an English Professor Became a Front-End Web Developer with Bekah Hawrot WeigelBekah Hawrot Weigel is a mother of four and a former part-time English teacher who redefined her life through coding. As she was giving birth to her fourth child, Bekah experienced trauma that left her with PTSD, anxiety, panic attacks, and depression. Feeling lost at the time, Bekah finally took on her husband’s crazy suggestion to learn to code (as he had a few years ago). She found coding surprisingly therapeutic, and a few years later, she graduated from Flatiron School and now works as a front-end web developer. To learn more about Bekah, Laurence Bradford, or...2020-06-0950 min
Learn to Code With MeS7E1: Making the Pivot from Pastor to Web Designer with Chris MisterekWith a full-time job as a worship pastor and as a single dad of three girls, Chris Misterek couldn’t afford to take any job that required him to be away from home. So on a friend’s recommendation, he started looking into web design, took courses, and even started building websites for his friends’ businesses or blogs. He eventually found his way to Showit, a family-oriented tech company, and in this episode, Chris talks about his transition from being a pastor to a web designer, time management strategies, the importance of having a variety of skills, and th...2020-06-0248 min
Learn to Code With MeS7E0: Introducing Season 7 of the Learn to Code With Me PodcastHost Laurence Bradford shares an update on Learn to Code with Me, including what’s new for Season 7 of the podcast. She also shares a few major updates on her life and business since Season 6 wrapped in October 2019, plus an exciting look at what’s to come in this 8-episode season of the Learn to Code With Me Podcast. Special Announcement: The biggest Learn to Code With Me event of the year is right around the corner — the 2020 Ultimate Tech Career Toolbox bundle sale. This year, you can save over $3,700 in premium tech and coding courses...2020-06-0206 min
The Wit & Wire PodcastSelf-taught coder passes 2.8 million podcast downloads (Laurence Bradford, Learn to Code With Me) [Ep. 02]Although Laurence Bradford started her business (Learn to Code with Me) as a how-to blog, she knew that the “how to code” approach wouldn’t work as well for her podcast. In this episode, you’ll learn...Should your podcast have seasons? (What are the pros and cons to the approach?)How can you find diverse guests for your show, and what are some of the criteria Laurence and her team look for in their research process?When does sponsorship make sense for your show (and when might it actually make more sense to cut DOWN on the nu...2020-04-2952 minSelf-Made Web DesignerHow to Get Started with a Tech Side Hustle w/ Laurence BradfordYOU’LL LEARNHow to get started with a side-hustleWhere to find web development jobs onlineStrategies to land the tech job of your dreamsHow to get paid while you’re learning web developmentHow to price your freelance servicesRESOURCESLearn to Code with Me WebsiteLaurence Bradford's websiteLearn to Code with Me PodcastIf you can't get enough of Laurence Bradford and her infinite wisdom, check out her podcast!United ConferenceMy full time job, Showit.co's annual conference, exclusively for photographers. Craig's ListLaure...2020-03-0343 min
Learn to Code With MeThe End of Season 6As the sixth season of the Learn to Code With Me podcast comes to an end, I share a few updates about what’s coming up over the next few months.2019-10-1607 min
Learn to Code With MeWhat It Takes to Launch a Successful Side Hustle With Tommy GriffithTommy Griffith has been doing search engine optimization for more than 10 years. He was previously managed SEO at PayPal and Airbnb, and now runs ClickMinded, a digital marketing training platform for marketers and entrepreneurs. Tommy started ClickMinded as a side project while working full-time at Airbnb. He grew it until it started generating more revenue than his annual salary. Two years ago, he quit Airbnb to go full-time on it and ran into a number of problems in trying to grow the business from there. In this episode, we discuss… The sacrifices it takes to make a...2019-10-1542 min
Learn to Code With MeAn Introduction to Open Source Projects for Beginners With Safia AbdallaSafia Abdalla is an open source developer, writer, and a software engineer at Microsoft and she also co-hosts the BookBytes podcast, a fortnightly book club for developers. She’s passionate about bringing people together to build great things and using storytelling to share knowledge. In this episode, we discuss… How to get into open source development What makes a good open source project to start with Whether open source contributions can help you get a job How to transition from contributor to maintainer Learn more about Safia and what we discussed on the Learn to Code...2019-10-0839 min
Learn to Code With MeEtsy Data Engineering Director Shares Her Experience of Inclusion in Tech With Jenn ClevengerJenn Clevenger is Etsy's Data Engineering Director. In this role, she leads engineering teams in charge of Big Data platforms, Business insights infrastructure and Data Integrations. These teams provide data products and services to internal stakeholders including Analytics, Data Science, Product and Marketing organizations at Etsy. In this episode, we discuss… Job-hunting/career-building when pregnant What a day in the life of a data engineering director looks like How to create an inclusive workplace and culture How to identify inclusive companies when job-hunting Learn more about Jenn and what we discussed on the Learn to Co...2019-10-0138 min
Duck TapesLaurence Bradford MixThis week, Laurence Bradford flies in from the East Coast for a dip in the cool, calm waters of the duck pond. We talk about her inspiration for creating her online community at Learn To Code With Me, and discuss why she chose to leave her career in Economic Development in Bangkok to pursue the a life of coding, teaching, and more teaching in New York. Check out learntocodewith.me, especially if you're nervous about transitioning into the tech field!
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Learn to Code With MeFrom Newbie Coder to Google Software Engineer in Just 6 Months With Clément MihailescuClément Mihailescu enrolled in a coding bootcamp without ever having written a single line of code. Less than six months later, he secured a job at Google as a software engineer. His experience applying for jobs also inspired him to start a side business, helping others practice for the technical interview. In this episode, we discuss… How to land a job at a top tech company What it’s like working at Google How to prepare for a coding interview What it’s like balancing a side gig and a full-time job Update (Nov 2019): Laurence...2019-09-2436 min
Learn to Code With MeFalling into a Career in FinTech and Content Marketing with Ina YuloIna Yulo is the global manager for BrightTALK's FinTech and Women in Business communities. She also advises companies including tech giants and large banks on content marketing. She’s on the Women in FinTech Power List, was named a WeAreTheCity Rising Star for 2018, and is both a speaker and a mentor for business owners. In this episode, we discuss… Current innovations in FinTech What kinds of jobs are available and what level of tech skills you might need Ina’s advice for startup founders and women in business Learn more about Ina and what we discuss...2019-09-1735 min
Learn to Code With MeThe Rise of Coding Bootcamps (And How They Can Transform Your Career) With Ruben HarrisIt can be tough to know if a coding bootcamp is the right investment for you. Before you make that decision, you should weigh all the factors involved and evaluate them in the context of your personality and goals. Here to help explain how to do this is Ruben Harris, CEO of Career Karma, where is empowers people to make their most important career decisions—the first being which coding boot camp is best for them. In this episode, we discuss… The history of bootcamps How to know whether attending a bootcamp is the right decision for...2019-08-0643 min
Learn to Code With MeAn Introduction to Data Privacy and Data Protection for Developers with Sheila FitzPatrickIf you want to work in tech or run your own business, chances are high that you’ll be working with data at some point. That means you need to know about data privacy, and it’s hard to find someone more knowledgeable and experienced than Sheila FitzPatrick. Sheila is the founder and president of FitzPatrick & Associates, a strategic global data privacy and protection compliance consulting firm. In this episode, we discuss… What developers/tech professionals need to know to make sure that their work follows best practices for data collection and privacy The differences between privac...2019-07-3038 min
Learn to Code With MeBecoming a DevOps Engineer With No Experience and No Degree with Logan TranLogan Tran made his tech transition from the music industry about five and a half years ago. He began by self-teaching and building his own projects. He was soon introduced to DevOps through his work and decided to pursue the specialty. Now, he’s in his second DevOps Engineer role at NextCapital. In this episode, we discuss… What DevOps entails, from the culture to the technology to the job market How Logan went from the music industry to tech without a college degree Why working remotely isn’t all beaches & sunshine Advice on deciding between self-teaching or tra...2019-07-2340 min
Learn to Code With MeHow a Stay-At-Home Mom Landed a Remote Junior Developer Position (In Just 9 Months) With Christina GortonChristina Gorton is a self-taught creative coder and instructor who works remotely from Costa Rica. She was a stay-at-home mom for 5 years before transitioning into tech, and she landed a junior developer job after just 9 months of learning to code. In this episode, we discuss... How to make time to learn to code as a mom What it’s like to work remotely What creative coding is all about Learn more about Christina and what we discussed on the Learn to Code With Me website. Thank you to this episode’s sponsors, Flatiron Scho...2019-07-1634 min
Learn to Code With MeWhat Is a Hackathon and How Do You Prepare for One With Gwendolyn Faraday"Hacking" isn’t always a bad word in the tech space anymore, thanks to the growing popularity of "ethical hacking" and events like "hackathons". Senior software developer Gwendolyn Faraday loves the power of hackathons to bring beginners together and let them sharpen their skills in a fun and supportive environment, and she now hosts her own hackathons for beginners. In the episode, Gwen discusses... Why hackathons were so important for her own learning journey How to prepare for a hackathon and other hackathon tips What to do if you’re going to a hackathon alon...2019-06-2534 min
Learn to Code With MeHow to Use Personal Branding to Land a Job in Tech With Marie ArmstrongRecent tech graduate Marie Armstrong discusses how to stand out to employers if you’re not a straight-A student, and the importance of personal branding to get your name heard. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website. Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Mailparser Thinkful 2019-06-1836 min
Learn to Code With MeHow to Learn Software Engineering Self-Taught vs College With Mosh HamedaniIs getting a college degree worth it if you want to be a software engineer? Mosh Hamedani discusses the best ways to teach yourself tech skills, and why college education may not be the best route for software engineering. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website. Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Mailparser Thinkful 2019-06-1136 min
Learn to Code With MeHow to Market Yourself Online as a Niche Freelancer With Kyle PrinslooKyle Prinsloo, founder of studywebdevelopment.com, shares advice on finding your freelance niche, how to start your full-time freelance career, and how to market yourself online. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website. Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Mailparser Thinkful 2019-06-0442 min
Learn to Code With MeHow to Combine Your Passions to Create Your Own Career in Tech With Masha ZverevaEntrepreneur, content creator and educator Masha Zvereva talks about influencer marketing, how to create your own tech career, and why she founded her business, Coding Blonde. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website. Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Mailparser Thinkful 2019-05-2838 min
Learn to Code With MeDigital Literacy and the History of the Internet With Chris CastiglioneChris Castiglione, the founder of One Month, discusses what it means for the internet to be decentralized and the importance of having digital literacy skills in 2019. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website. Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Mailparser Thinkful 2019-05-2139 min
Learn to Code With MeHow One Airport Security Officer Became an IT Solutions Specialist With Samit SainiFind out how former airport security officer Samit Saini transitioned into tech, despite being dyslexic and leaving high school at the age of 16. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website. Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: MongoDB Flatiron School 2019-05-1438 min
Learn to Code With MeWeb Development, JavaScript and Building an Online Presence With Wes BosWes Bos discusses his extensive background in tech, why he started creating online JavaScript courses, and shares some tips on how to build an online presence. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website. Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: MongoDB Flatiron School 2019-05-0743 min
Learn to Code With MeTech Toolbox 2019: The Fastest Way to Become a Developer (Even as a Beginner) With Imtiaz AhmadImtiaz Ahmed shares why Java and Python are great languages to learn first, and how to become a software developer quickly - even if you’re a complete beginner. Learn more about this special, limited-time bundle here: https://learntocodewith.me/toolbox2019.2019-05-0326 min
Learn to Code With MeTech Toolbox 2019: Learning to Code & How Online Education Has Evolved With Mark LassoffMark Lassoff explains how online education has evolved over the years and the best way for beginners to start learning how to code. Learn more about this special, limited-time bundle here: https://learntocodewith.me/toolbox2019.2019-05-0228 min
Learn to Code With MeTech Toolbox 2019: Jumpstart Your Freelance Developer Career With Hahna Kane LatonickHahna Kane Latonick tells us how freelancing on the side can help you reach financial goals, who freelancing is and isn’t right for, and the main challenges new freelancers experience. Learn more about this special, limited-time bundle here: https://learntocodewith.me/toolbox2019.2019-05-0126 min
Learn to Code With MeTech Toolbox 2019: How to Learn Development Fundamentals With Michael HartlMichael Hartl explains how to learn the prerequisites to web development, and why you should have a project or goal in mind before you start learning. Learn more about this special, limited-time bundle here: https://learntocodewith.me/toolbox2019.2019-04-3031 min
Learn to Code With MeTech Toolbox 2019: How to Find Your Tech Career Fit With Jeremy SchifelingJeremy Schifeling shares his advice on finding your ideal tech career fit and how to position yourself during the job hunt. Learn more about this special, limited-time bundle here: https://learntocodewith.me/toolbox2019.2019-04-2928 min
Learn to Code With MeWhy Accessibility Matters (According to a Totally Blind Programmer) With Judith LungJudith Lung tells her incredible story about learning to code while blind, what it’s like to work as a blind web developer, and why accessibility in tech matters. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website. Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: MongoDB Flatiron School 2019-04-2342 min
Learn to Code With MeWhy Tech is the Perfect Industry for Working Moms With Erica PetersonErica Peterson, founder of Moms Can Code, discusses her difficult education and how she launched her own business to teach other stay-at-home moms how to work in tech. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website. Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: MongoDB Flatiron School 2019-04-1643 min
Learn to Code With MeIntroducing Season 6 of the Learn to Code With Me PodcastA look back on season 5 of the Learn to Code With Me podcast, and what’s coming up in season 6. 2019-04-0902 min
Learn to Code With MeHow One Podcast Listener Became a Junior Dev (Without a College Degree) with Jesse MooreJesse Moore realized his ambition to work in tech by listening to the LTCWM podcast, and now he’s a junior developer. He shares his advice for those who want to do the same. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website. Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: MongoDB Flatiron School 2019-04-0942 min
Learn to Code With MeCelebrating 100 Episodes of the LTCWM PodcastIn this special anniversary episode, I’m interviewed by my friend and former colleague, Jess Catorc. I talk about how I started my career in an unrelated field, why I started learning to code, why I started LTCWM, and my experiences working in tech. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website.2019-04-0250 min
Learn to Code With MeThe End of Season 5As the fifth season of the Learn to Code With Me podcast comes to an end, I share a few updates about what’s coming up over the next few months.2019-03-1903 min
Learn to Code With MeHow to Travel and Work Remotely Using Your Tech SkillsFull stack developer, Dave Trabka, talks about talks about how he worked abroad, what working on the road actually looks like, and the pros and cons of travelling full time. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website. Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Interview Cake Patreon 2019-03-1244 min
Learn to Code With MeHow One Senior Developer Bounced Back From a Mental BreakdownSenior developer Seph Cordovano discusses the stress, overwork, and overwhelm that can come with working in the tech industry. He also shares his tips for looking after your mental health. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website. Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Patreon Interview Cake 2019-03-0541 min
Learn to Code With MeWhy You Should Learn to Code Even if You Don’t Want to Work in Tech With Joy CarreraJoy Carrera discusses the benefits of learning some basic coding skills even if you’re not a technical person and don’t want to be, as well as the perks of being a digital nomad. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website. Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Techmeme Ride Home Interview Cake 2019-02-2636 min
Learn to Code With MeHow to Transition to a Tech Role Within Your Current Company With Kristen KozinskiInformation security trainer Kristen Kozinski discusses learning cybersecurity skills, moving into a more technical role within the company you work for, starting a side business and more. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website. Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Techmeme Ride Home Interview Cake 2019-02-1939 min
Learn to Code With MeHow to Start Your Own Business With Nicole SwartzThe Sprout Society founder Nicole Swartz discusses how you can start your own business, the important elements that make up a business plan, and some of the behind-the-scenes operations that go into starting a business. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website. Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Techmeme Ride Home Patreon 2019-02-1234 min
Learn to Code With MeHow to Choose the Best Laptop for Programming With Forrest KnightFull-time software engineer and part-time YouTuber Forrest Knight shares his advice on choosing the best laptop to suit your needs, whether it’s for programming or also to do more demanding tasks like gaming. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website. Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Interview Cake Patreon 2019-02-0540 min
Learn to Code With MeHow to Get Started as a Freelance Developer With Sarah GreerHomeschooling mom of four and freelance web developer Sarah Greer explains what it’s like to freelance, how she landed her first clients, what she wishes she’d known when she first got started, and lots more. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website. Thank you to this episode's sponsor: Skillcrush 2019-01-2937 min
Learn to Code With Me7 Emerging Technologies to Learn in 2019 With Navin ReddyCorporate trainer and YouTuber Navin Reddy discusses emerging technologies for 2019, what’s changed since last year, how to keep up-to-date on tech trends, and more. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website. Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Interview Cake Patreon 2019-01-2240 min
Learn to Code With MeHow to Have a Successful Career in Product Design With Lenora PorterLenora Porter discusses how she hustled her way into tech and redefined what it means to be an artist in a world of technology. We also learn about her career journey, how she landed her first design job and so much more. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website. Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Interview Cake Patreon 2019-01-1539 min
Learn to Code With MeHow to Get Into the Tech Industry With No Experience With Sameer SyedSameer Syed works at Jigsaw, building technology to fight online censorship. He shares the steps he took to transition into tech from a totally unrelated field and gives advice on how others can do the same. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website.2019-01-0834 min
Learn to Code With MeTaking a Short Break for the HolidaysLaurence announces a short break and shares where you can follow her online in the meantime. She also shares the details of a free upcoming training called How To Close Your First Web Development Client In Under 90 Days.2018-12-1802 min
Learn to Code With MeTime Management Tips to Help You Break into Tech With Pauline NarvasSelf-taught developer, speaker, and community builder Pauline Narvas discusses time management techniques, productivity, health and wellness and the role they in tech. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website. Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Flatiron School Backblaze 2018-12-1139 min
The Side Hustle ProjectHow to Grow a Profitable Niche Blog to 90,000 Readers with Laurence BradfordIn today’s episode, we’re talking to my good friend, Laurence Bradford, the creator of the massive blog and online community, Learn To Code With Me, where she teaches over 90,000 monthly readers how to build their skills as developers—and land well-paid jobs in their fields.2018-12-0600 min
Learn to Code With MeWhy Tech Careers Are Great for Introverts and Extroverts With Jess LeeCo-founder of Dev.to Jess Lee discusses why tech is a great career choice for introverts and extroverts, and how introverts and extroverts can learn from each other. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website. Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Flatiron School Backblaze 2018-12-0437 min
Learn to Code With MeHow to Keep Going When Transitioning into Tech Gets Hard With Josh KempFormer blacksmith and farrier Josh Kemp talks about the obstacles he overcame on his way to becoming a developer (in just 9 months and 2 days). See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website. Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Flatiron School Backblaze 2018-11-2739 min
Learn to Code With MeHow to Make a Midlife Career Change Into Tech With Kanika TolverCareer coach and founder of Career Rehab, Kanika Tolver, shares her advice for transitioning into tech later in life. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website. Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Flatiron School Backblaze 2018-11-2039 min
Learn to Code With MeHow to Overcome Imposter Syndrome When Working in Tech With Rebecca LimaRebecca Lima - the founder of Lieu - chats about how to overcome imposter syndrome and self-doubt when working in tech or in an environment where you're different to most people. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website. Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Flatiron School Backblaze 2018-11-1241 min
Learn to Code With MeHow to Come up with Coding Projects to Build With Parker PhinneyInterview Cake founder Parker Phinney discusses why you should build programming projects, how to come up with ideas, and how to use your projects to land a job in tech. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website. Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Xojo Fullstack Academy 2018-11-0638 min
Learn to Code With MeHow to Stay Motivated as You Learn to Code With Claudia VirlanutaFormer data scientist and CEO of Edlitera, Claudia Virlanuta, teaches us how to stay motivated to learn to code and overcome any obstacles in our way. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website. Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Xojo Fullstack Academy 2018-10-3039 min
Learn to Code With MeHow to Decide What Programming Languages to Learn With David ClintonWriter and teacher David Clinton explains how to figure out which programming language to learn, the best way to learn it, and how many languages you should learn at once. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website. Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Xojo Fullstack Academy 2018-10-2336 min
Learn to Code With Me14 Different Tech Careers That Could Be Your Next Job With Londa QuislingTeam Treehouse's Chief Product Officer Londa Quisling talks us through the different kinds of tech jobs found within organizations. We also chat about how coding skills can help people in a “middle skill job”, and how to future-proof yourself in the world of tech. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website. Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Xojo Fullstack Academy 2018-10-1634 min
Learn to Code With MeHow to Decide if Tech is For You (And What to Do Next) With Eileen HoEileen Ho became a software engineer at LinkedIn after working as a math teacher for almost a decade. She discusses the fears she had about her new career, common stereotypes about working in tech, and what to consider before pursuing a career in tech. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website. Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Xojo Fullstack Academy 2018-10-0931 min
Learn to Code With MeIntroducing Season 5 of the Learn to Code With Me PodcastWhat’s changed at Learn to Code With Me since season 4 of the podcast and what’s coming up in season 5.2018-10-0904 min
Breaking Into Startups#91: Laurence Bradford - Founder of Learn To Code With MeFrom economic development to a career in tech, Laurence Bradford is a software engineer and she’s now working as a product manager at EdTech startup Teachable, which is an online course platform.
Aside from being a contributor at Forbes, she also runs a podcast called, Learn to Code With Me, which now has over a million downloads. She runs a blog with over 40,000 subscribers and she has a community of over 14,000 people on Facebook where she's helping them learn how to code.
Laurence has traveled to over 30 countries, is an avid writer, and is very passionate to help others br...2018-06-2400 min
Learn to Code With MeThe End of Season 4As the fourth season of the Learn to Code With Me podcast draws to a close, I share a few updates about the future of the podcast and Learn to Code With Me as a whole. If you’re going to miss the show, here are a few things you can do: Sign up to get regular emails from me about exclusive discounts, my favorite tech tools, and my latest blog posts. Follow Learn to Code With Me on Facebook. Follow me on Twitter. Join my free Facebook group, Newbie Coder Warehouse. Leave a review of the sh...2018-03-2003 min
Learn to Code With MeProjects and Portfolios: a Hands-on Approach to Learning to Code With Ashu DesaiAshu Desai is the founder of Make School, a computer science college in Silicon Valley that trains students for careers in software development. After a childhood in Singapore and Hong Kong, Ashu moved to Silicon Valley at age 10, where he was bitten by the tech bug. He has been building apps since age 16 after getting involved in the computer science program at his high school and self-teaching coding languages. Ashu attended college for a year, but didn't find the focus practical enough, and dropped out to build his own projects. This experience is also what...2018-03-1337 min
Learn to Code With MeFrom Learning to Code on a Phone to Working for an MIT Startup With Elvis ChideraElvis Chidera is a software developer who grew up in a rural part of Nigeria and taught himself how to code on a Nokia phone. When he was only 11 years old, Elvis became curious about how websites were built and wanted to download games on his Nokia phone. That curiosity led him to coding tutorials, and he began using a simple notepad app to code. Eventually he was able to save up enough for a laptop and begin freelancing, but before that, he managed to develop microedition apps using only his phone and Java. 2018-03-0634 min
Learn to Code With MeAn Introduction to Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency With Chris CastiglioneChris Castiglione is the co-founder and CEO of One Month, a professor at Columbia University Business School, and a bitcoin and cryptocurrency enthusiast. The classes Chris teaches focus on coding, digital literacy, and cryptocurrency. He also hosts a podcast and has written for several online publications, and is passionate about using education to inspire positive change in the world. During his twenties, before founding One Month, Chris traveled the world working as a digital nomad, building websites and doing consulting. This is one of the things you'll hear him talk about in the episode! 2018-02-2735 min
Learn to Code With MeLearning to Code While Working Full Time With a Family With Michael TomborMike Tombor is learning to code while working full time at a health insurance company. He also has two kids and a fiancé. Mike’s goal is to become a full-stack web developer and designer. As he learns, he shares his journey in Medium blog posts and at community meetups to help others balance their own life demands with their goals. Learning to code while working full time (and raising kids) is no easy feat. In our conversation, Mike shares how he balances work, coding, and family. He also explains what drew him to tech, tri...2018-02-2039 min
Learn to Code With MeCoding Bootcamp or College Degree? With David YangDavid Yang is the co-founder and lead instructor at Fullstack Academy, and has 17 years of programming experience. The summer after graduating high school, David became the youngest software engineering intern to ever be accepted at Ernst and Young, and went on to earn bachelor's degrees in computer science and electrical engineering. Before founding Fullstack, he worked as a software engineer at Microsoft and Yahoo, among other companies, and taught at Columbia University as an adjunct professor. In our conversation, we talk about whether a coding bootcamp or college degree is the best choice...2018-02-1338 min
Learn to Code With MeHow to Teach Yourself Data Science With David VenturiDavid Venturi is a former chemical engineer who began pursuing a tech career in 2015 and found a passion in data. Recently, David used online resources to create a personalized data science master's program, to help others learn data analysis in a well-structured way. The program encompasses courses from top institutions including Harvard, MIT, and Stanford, and focuses on topics like machine learning, software engineering, and back-end development. David also works at Udacity, where he creates and teaches his own courses on data analysis. Today, we discuss the importance of going for...2018-02-0640 min
Learn to Code With MePregnancy and Parenthood in the Tech Industry With Vidya SrinivasanVidya Srinivasan is an engineer, speaker, and singer, who works as a program manager at Microsoft and holds bachelor's and master's degrees in computer science. When she's not on the job, Vidya stays busy with tech-related volunteering and activities. She loves to hack-for-good, and has won multiple awards at the Microsoft One Week hackathons. She has been part of the Grace Hopper Conference leadership since 2014 and regularly speaks about tech at various conferences and presentations. Vidya is also passionate about music and her family. She holds a degree in Indian classical music and performs with...2018-01-3041 min
Learn to Code With MePursuing a Career in Machine Learning With CTO Allan LeinwandAllan Leinwand is the CTO at ServiceNow. Over his career, he has built a reputation for managing the world’s most demanding clouds. In his role at ServiceNow, Allan is personally responsible for overseeing all technical aspects and guiding the long-term technology strategy for the company. He is involved in building and running the ServiceNow Enterprise Cloud--the second largest enterprise cloud computing environment on the planet. During college, Allan knew he wanted to be involved in tech, though he wasn't sure in what specific capacity. His first post-graduation job was at HP, where he fell in...2018-01-2336 min
Learn to Code With MeGrowing a Freelancing Business as a Data Scientist with Lillian PiersonLillian Pierson is a freelance data scientist for SMEs and entrepreneurs, as well as a trainer, speaker, and coach for people who want to get into data science and analytics. Before she got into data science, Lillian worked in engineering. However, her interest in the tech space began early: she started teaching herself basic code in sixth grade, and always enjoyed working with data. When she decided on a career change, data science was the natural choice. Lillian is also the author of Data Science for Dummies and the founder of Data-Mania, the company through...2018-01-1638 min
Learn to Code With MeFrom Theatre to Programming with Dev Mastery Founder Bill SourourBill Sourour is the founder of DevMastery.com, the founder and president of technology consulting firm Arcnovus, and a frequent consultant for the Canadian government. Through DevMastery, Bill offers a weekly newsletter full of tips and resources to help developers program better and advance their careers. Bill has 20 years of experience as a programmer and architect, which he uses to help both individual developers and large organizations as a teacher and consultant. Bill's secondary passion was for acting; after studying theatre at Concordia University, he balanced both pursuits for years until he decided to fully...2018-01-0941 min
Learn to Code With MeTech Advocacy, Community and Conferences With Bridget KromhoutBridget Kromhout is a DevOps professional with a passion for giving back to her community. In her professional working life so far, Bridget spent 15 years as an operations engineer, and now works at Microsoft as a Principal Cloud Developer Advocate. Her spare time is full of tech-related and volunteer activities: she leads the worldwide conference organization Devopsdays, runs community tech events in her home city of Minneapolis, co-hosts the Arrested DevOps podcast, and frequently participates in tech conferences as both a speaker and committee member. In our conversation, Bridget talks about how she...2018-01-0239 min
Learn to Code With MeHow to Become a Data Scientist Without a Degree With Fernando HidalgoFernando Hidalgo is a self-taught data scientist who went from being a teacher’s assistant to a data scientist in just one-and-a-half years. After studying economics in school, Fernando held a variety of jobs, unsure of what he wanted to do. One day, he started researching data science, and it captured his interest. Using trial and error, a bunch of online platforms, and a data science bootcamp, Fernando completely transformed his career path. Now, Fernando works as a data scientist at Discovery Communications, and in his spare time helps others hack their careers at fernandodata.co...2017-12-2635 min
Learn to Code With MeHow to Stand Out and Get Paid More With Josh DoodyJosh Doody is a salary negotiation coach and author who helps software developers receive more job offers and negotiate higher salaries. In addition to helping clients one-on-one, Josh wrote the book Fearless Salary Negotiation, which includes his best strategies and tactics for getting paid what you're worth. The principles in this book can be used by anyone, not just software developers! Our conversation covers how Josh got inspired to pursue the art of negotiation, how to stand out during the interview and hiring process, some of his top salary negotiation strategies, and how to get...2017-12-1942 min
Learn to Code With MeHow to Become a Software Engineer at Amazon and Volunteer on the Side With Christine ChapmanBy day, Christine Chapman works as a software engineer at Audible, where she's been ever since leaving her previous role as a full-stack Android developer at Amazon. But her love of tech doesn't stop when she leaves the office: Christine is also passionate about giving back and spreading computer science literacy to her community. Some of Christine's favorite organizations to get involved with are ones that make an effort to increase diversity in the tech world, like Black Girls Code, Girl Develop It, and Women’s Coding Collective. She teaches courses for Girl Develop It and volunteers at...2017-12-1236 min
Learn to Code With MeInterviewing and Interning at Big Tech Companies With Neel MehtaNeel Mehta is a co-author of "Swipe to Unlock: The Non-Coder's Guide to Technology and the Business Strategy Behind It." At time of this interview Neel is a senior at Harvard, studying computer science, and has held internships at Microsoft, Khan Academy, and the U.S. census bureau. One of Neel's greatest passions is using technology for social good. He started by launching an education app with a quarter-million users while he was still in high school. More recently, he founded a civic technology nonprofit, Coding it Forward, empowering young coders to use their talents for good.2017-12-0537 min
Learn to Code With MeHow to Get Started in Data Analytics With Ben CollinsBen Collins is a spreadsheet developer, data consultant, and data analytics instructor. He blogs and creates courses at BenLCollins.com, focusing on how to work with data using Google Sheets, Apps Script, and Data Studio. Ben has taught workshops on data analysis, as well as doing freelance and consulting work. Prior to striking out on his own, he spent seven years as a forensic accountant focusing on data analysis. In this episode, we talk about what a data analyst does, how Ben taught himself how to code, why demand is high for data professionals right...2017-11-2839 minThe Side Hustle ProjectLearn to Code: Laurence Bradford on Freelance Development, Growing a Podcast, Building a Blog and MoreIn today’s episode, we’re talking to Laurence Bradford, the creator of Learn To Code With Me, her blog that teaches more than 150,000 monthly readers how to get started with becoming a developer. She also runs the Newbie Coder Warehouse Facebook Group, her community of more than 12,000 people learning how to code and helping each other along the way. Laurence also writes for publications like Forbes, Mashable, USA Today, and she works with Teachable—the online course creation platform. …2017-09-1200 min
IT Career EnergizerYou Can Reverse Engineer Your Job Hunt with Laurence BradfordLaurence Bradford is the creator of Learn To Code With Me, helping people to get ahead in their careers and ultimately find more fulfilment in their lives. Laurence has developed a passion for education and specialises in product education and product management in the EdTech industry. In this episode Laurence talks about how you can reverse engineer your job hunt, why you shouldn’t try to learn multiple coding languages at the same time and why machine learning, artificial intelligence and data science have great potential. Laurence also talks about her blog and podcast, Learn To Code Wi...2017-08-2814 min
Does College Matter?#39 Learn to Code with Her: An Interview with Laurence BradfordIn our conversation with Laurence Bradford, the creator of Learn to Code with Me, you’ll hear about Laurence’s own transformation from non-techie to programmer, techniques she uses to keep herself accountable, and how men and women differ, when learning to code.2017-07-0324 min
Devskiller's Yellow Duck PodcastThe Yellow Duck Podcast - Laurence Bradford Episode 3Welcome to a podcast of epic proportions. Here we cover software technology, developer problems, and solutions. We'll feature great guests and cover technologies that are changing the world. From episode to episode we'll keep you glued to your headphones and speakers, so stay tuned to the Yellow Duck Podcast.
In our 3rd episode, Laurence Bradford talks about learning how to code through her personal journey. She talks about her start with Python and her move to front-end technologies. She continues to learn but it seems she found her true passion in writing for and teaching others. With over 8000 people who...2017-05-0200 min
Copeland Coaching PodcastLearn to Code - Laurence Bradford, Founder of Learn to Code With Me in New York, NYEpisode 116 is live! This week, we talk with Laurence Bradford in New York, NY. Laurence is the Founder of Learn to Code With Me. She’s also a contributor to Forbes. Her specialties include technical content creation, online education, and front-end web development. On today's episode, Laurence shares her secrets for learning to code, switching to a technology field, and how to avoid the high price tag of going back to college to get a second degree. Listen and learn more! You can play the podcast here, or download it on iTunes or...2016-10-1135 min
Developer On FireEpisode 133 | Laurence Bradford - Shared Journey
Guest:
Laurence Bradford
@learncodewithme
Full show notes are at https://developeronfire.com/podcast/episode-133-laurence-bradford-shared-journey
2016-05-2600 min
Clarity from Complexity on Trailblazer FM™ with Lee Matthew JacksonLearning And Monetising New Skills – Laurence Bradford - S01-E04Join Lee as he talks with Laurence Bradford from LearnToCodeWith.me.
Laurence not only shares the value of learning new skills as an entrepreneur, but also shares some valuable insights into how she runs her own business and generates revenue through content marketing and more.
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