“It’s not about being the best. It’s about being brave enough to try.”
– Simone Giertz
Weekly STEMspiration ⭐️
Kirsten’s Journey into Tech
I’m so excited to share our very first feminSTEM spotlight, where we shine a light on amazing women in STEM!
Meet Kirsten! 💜
Kirsten didn’t take the usual route into software engineering; initially starting out in Psychology & Project Management. During that time, Kirsten found her interest in problem-solving and decided to learn coding in her spare time. That passion lead her to return to Uni to get her Masters in Computer Science and today she works at Sage as a successful Software Engineer working on some fascinating projects!
Kirsten is such as great example that it’s never too late to go after your interests, and change your path! She is now building integrations for Sage Copilot and mentoring other women in tech; her journey shows how dedication, support, and courage can open amazing doors.
👉 If you’ve ever wondered whether or not it’s too late to change careers – it’s not! Take Kirsten’s story as a reason to take your first step. Read her full journey here ➡️ Kirsten’s Story.
Share your own story with me on LinkedIn!
Community Updates 💜
Upcoming…
The popularity of this month’s event means I’m planning to host an online coffee chat AND an in-person meet-up in October.
And because you’re on the newsletter, you will be able to grab tickets first! The event will be ready to announce at the social on Thursday, but as always, you’ll be first to get the actual ticket link next Monday 🙂
If you can’t wait, you can sign up to our online coffee chat in October:
Save my spot ☕️
📆 Friday 17th October
⏱️ 10am
💻 Zoom call
SOLD OUT!
This next meet-up has grew so much bigger than the first, and has officially sold out! There will be 20 amazing women coming together for an evening of sharing stories and making connections.
If you want to know if a spot opens up, you can join the waitlist >>> Put me on the waitlist.
Exciting Opportunities 👷♀️👩🔬
We share these weekly so you can see the paths available to you, whether you’re just starting out or making a bold change like Kirsten did.
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| Thank you for being part of FeminSTEM! Every week, I’m amazed at the passion and curiosity in this community. Wishing you a confident week ahead ✨ Join our next meet-up >>> Get your tickets here |
Thanks for being part of feminSTEM.
Erin 💜
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