Balancing Career Growth and Well-being: Sita Lakshmi's Journey in Developer Relations E148

Build Your Brave Career with Nicole Trick Steinbach

“I've read somewhere that a small dream is a crime. I think you’ve got to push yourself constantly forward. Even when things are fine. Then that means there can be a problem: you are getting too comfortable, and you don't want to be there. You got to change it.” - Sita Lakshmi

Our guest, Sita Lakshmi Sangameswaran, is a developer relations expert. In this episode, she shares her wisdom on embracing resilience, the power of self-definition, and the importance of staying curious.

We also dive into what developer relations really is, why it matters, and how Sita followed her curiosity to grow her career. Listen particularly to how she doesn’t wait for things to get bad before she continues to grow.

We also discuss the beautiful balance of “too small” goals and maintaining work-life balance. Then we delve into the significance of creating a supportive community of women and the need for true change in representation and inclusivity.

Hot topics from this episode:

• What Developer Relations is and the role in technology
• The importance of making big decisions and stepping outside of one's comfort zone
• Balancing Career Growth and Well-being
• Celebrating Brave Women and Supportive Communities

Resources:

• Connect with Sita Lakshmi Sangameswaran on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sitalakshmi04/
• What is developer relations? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Developer_relations
• What is machine learning? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machine_learning
• What is the Shine Theory? https://www.shinetheory.com/
• Learn more about AnitaB.org and Grace Hopper Celebrate https://anitab.org/
• E97: The Power of Investing in the Green Zone https://pod.link/1563427212/episode/e8f735b9103c5334b052417dc3fedccf
• E33: Shine, Amplify, and Raise up Women in Tech https://pod.link/1563427212/episode/bf6a765603e90b225aa8bfb8d50276c7

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