Samantha has been participating in She’s Geeky – Bay Area events with her mom, Lauren Barghout, since 2009. Now she is starting The New York Code and Design Academy and is looking for financial support to help with NYC living expenses. Please consider making a donation to her efforts here. Dear She’s Geeky Friends, […]
Breaking the Ceiling (notes)
1. “Do not acknowledge the ceiling.” Have a strong motivation. Find a goal. Don’t make the goal about becoming a Director but rather about becoming a role model. 2. “Find your Groove.” Sudha wrote a blog about her story as an entrepreneur. This is how she found her groove in social media – coolastory was […]
Sharing Economy (notes)
The appearance of services like Uber, Lyft and AirBnB that promote the monetization of underutilized resources has created controversy. Is there a truly new phenomenon here? Will the Sharing Economy produce a lasting impact, or is it a flash in the pan? Online communities are not new, and sharing and barter have always been part […]
Good Reads (notes)
As a Result of Today… (Saturday)
• I feel more comfortable in my skin. • I feel like I’m part of a badass feminist hacker posse. • I have learned how to be a better negotiator and to not be afraid of achieving what I want. • My laundry list of things I want to learn & do is now 2-3 […]
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