DevelopHer

04/19/2024

Yesterday, we faced a sobering moment in the tech community with the closure of Women Who Code, an organization that championed the advancement of women in tech and deeply influenced my own career path. Having had the privilege to speak at their events early in my career, I can personally attest to the vital role they played in empowering women in this field.

Sustaining such organizations is a monumental challenge. As the founder of DevelopHer, I understand these struggles intimately. DevelopHer still stands today because I balance running it with working a full-time job, which allows me to support both myself and our mission. This dual commitment underscores the crucial need for community support and solid infrastructure to empower women in their tech careers.

In light of Women Who Code’s closure, I urge each woman in tech to join us in continuing to forge paths forward. DevelopHer is here to support your career growth through connection, education, and advocacy. To honor the spirit of what Women Who Code accomplished, I am offering a one-week free trial to all its former members. 🌟

Moreover, this is a call to action for companies: we cannot empower women in tech without empowering the organizations that empower them. Invest in the future of tech by supporting organizations like DevelopHer not just with interest, but with your dollars. Your support is crucial in building a sustainable ecosystem where women in tech can thrive. 🚀

Let's keep the legacy alive. Join DevelopHer, support us, and help ensure a vibrant future for women in tech. 💪

🔗 Join DevelopHer: www.DevelopHer.com



Pictures from 7 years ago today when I started my speaking career at the Women Who Code DFW meetup. Eerie timing.

10/17/2023

THIS! We all, myself included, need to hear this today!

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09/25/2023

Think you need to be an expert to be a thought-leader? Think again. EVERYONE, junior to senior executives, has a unique perspective that is valuable to someone.

I made this mistake years ago of thinking that because I was a junior engineer my voice didn't matter. An angel investor I met with changed my mind....

After a meeting with him, he asked me for MY opinion on iOS topics and had a number of questions for me. I had thought that I could only learn from him and didn't realize I had information that was valuable to HIM!

Right then and there, I started publishing my thought leadership to social media. The result?

Within two years of getting back into tech, I was ranked by LinkedIn in the Top 1% of LinkedIn publishers....ahead of executives at my company at the time that were only ranked in the Top 5 and 10%!!

My DevelopHer members don't make this mistake! They regularly showcase their thought leadership and expertise. And, I make it super easy and simple for them with my guided daily, bite-sized challenges that can be completed in 5 minutes or less.

What is holding you back from establishing yourself as a thought leader?!

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09/19/2023

I'm celebrating not one, but TWO anniversaries today! Today marks 12 YEARS since I got back into tech and 6 YEARS since I founded DevelopHer.

12 years ago, I had zero tech skills, zero network, and 90 days to prove myself. I would go on to win the company-wide award in that first 90 days and then 3 more times in the next two years.

I then went on to win several high-profile hackathons including SXSW 2x and got an exclusive invite to attend the UK G8 Innovation Conference.

My work was featured in multiple Apple keynotes, including the groundbreaking iOS 7 launch keynote.

I did this all in under 2 YEARS!

Then, 6 years ago, I founded DevelopHer with a single podcast episode (and I didn't know a thing about podcasting).

I would go on to keynote huge women in tech conferences to standing ovations, including Google invitations 3x! Big-name tech companies like Dell Technologies, CrowdStrike, and Chewy all brought me in to help their women stand out.

I've won 22 awards for my work with DevelopHer, including multiple recognitions by the United Nations.

And, I'm just getting started....

I just released my BEST work: DevelopHer's monthly membership that helps women in tech and male-dominated industries take control of their career, build confidence, and get promoted in less than 5 minutes per day!

I work with individual women and enterprises alike to change the world!

Interested in learning more? Check it out at www.DevelopHer.com or DM me!

09/06/2023

Patience is hard, I know! But it pays off when you add in time. DevelopHer members know this and see this at work every day in the efforts they are making to get the change the want in their careers.

Whether it's a promotion, higher salary, or simply more confidence, DevelopHers know that patience and consistency pays off.

It's hard I know! My dad constantly reminds me that "Rome wasn't built in a day."

And, it's true. When I reflect on the progress I've made, it wasn't instantaneous success.

Instead, it was small seeds planted over time that blossomed into incredible results!

Want to take control of your career? Gain more confidence? Get that promotion? Earn a higher salary? Then join DevelopHer today.

I'll guide you step-by-step with daily, bite-sized challenges to help you level up and coach you to the outcomes you want.

Join here: http://www.DevelopHer.com/membership

09/05/2023

Are you holding yourself back from building your thought leadership on LinkedIn because you think you're "too junior" or no one will care what you have to say?

Well, think again!

As a junior engineer, I was ranked in the Top 1% of LinkedIn professionals, far above executives at my company. I didn't wait to build my brand and thought leadership and neither should you.

Watch my video below for tips to get started TODAY and join DevelopHer's exclusive membership for step-by-step guidance to build your professional brand, get promoted, and become a stand-out woman in tech yourself. Join here: http://www.DevelopHer.com/membership

08/30/2023

You can't control what happens to you in your life and career, but you can control how you respond!

I've achieved incredible feats in my own career not because I didn't have any obstacles, in fact, I have had MANY!

But I've achieved a lot because I've reframed "why is this happening to me?" into "what is this trying to teach me?", paused, learned, and moved forward once again.

YOU can do this, too!

This simple technique is available to EVERYONE, starting today.

Let me know in the comments what you need to reframe and how this has helped you move forward in your career.

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08/29/2023

Are You Standing Up for Yourself in Your Career?

Standing up for yourself in the workplace can be daunting, especially if you’re an introvert like me! But the truth is, learning how to stand up for yourself is one of the most effective approaches to getting ahead in your career. 💪

It’s important to be in touch with what you want and what you need and learn how to relay that to others. 🙌

I want to help you build the confidence you need to get what you want out of your career. It’s time to feel less stressed - and to start putting yourself first. 💆

Check out this week’s DevelopHer post to learn how to stand up for yourself and follow us for more tips on how to take control of your career, gain confidence, and become a top woman in tech.

Standing up for yourself in the workplace can be daunting, especially if you’re an introvert like me! While it can be nerve-wracking, knowing your value and how to relay it to those around you is essential. While you can’t control how others are going to...

08/23/2023

I have THREE regrets in my career that I've turned into key learnings for other women in tech. Curious what I would do differently? Watch the video below to find out!

Need help? Don't know where to start? DevelopHer and I are here to help. Check out the new membership at www.DevelopHer.com/membership

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08/22/2023

Are you waiting for someone to come along, tap you on the shoulder, and show you the way? If so, you might be waiting for a long time.

The difference between 'A' players and the rest of the pack is that 'A' players go out and get the change they want for themselves.

If you want change, you have to be willing to invest in yourself. Invest in the change you want.

If you won't invest in yourself, why should anyone else invest in you?

Over the course of my career, I've invested tens of thousands of dollars in myself and my career to get the change I wanted.

My only regret looking back is that I didn't invest in myself sooner!

Because I've invested in myself, I've leapfrogged peers, accomplished incredible feats and more than quintupled my base salary! If that's not a return on my investment, I don't know what is!

So, what are you doing to do to invest in yourself?!

If you want to take control of your career, build confidence, get promoted, or earn more, check out DevelopHer's new membership program. I guarantee results or your money back: http://www.developher.com

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