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BekahHW
BekahHW

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I am a Woman in Tech

I am a Woman in Tech.

That means that I am technical.

That means that I am a community builder. That means that I can give a technical talk in the same week that I mentor and MC an event.

That means that I don’t want to be put in the project management track.

That means that there are unexplored tech fields out there, and I’m going to explore them.

That means that I will get stuck sometimes and ask for help.

That means that I will be willing to share my experiences.

That means that I will tell other women about who to avoid in tech.

That means that I will know the answer or how to find it.

That means that I am devoted to growing and learning and figuring it out.

That means that what I value most is good people.

I am a mom in tech.

That means that I will not apologize when I put my kids first.

That means that sometimes my kids will come into my camera range and wave or scream or cry or kick each other.

That means that when I have time to code, I will put all the more drive into it.

That means that tech will never be the most important thing in my life.

That means that I recognize the importance of community, dependability, and flexibility.

That means that I do not have time to waste.

That means that I will not work with people who have a problem with that or who passive-aggressively comment on the number of children I have.

That means that I have specific opinions, viewpoints, and perspectives on things that most other people in tech do not have.

I am a community creator in tech.

That means that I have a community that I am fiercely in support of.

That means that I see every person as a human being before I ever look at them as a dev.

That means that I allow myself to be vulnerable because I know how important that is.

That means that I value community over competition, caring over pushing people to the very limits of their emotional wellbeing.

That means that I value growth and mentorship and teaching at all levels.

That means that I meet people where they are.

That means that I value exploration.

That means that people are what matter.

I am an ADHD person in tech.

That means that I communicate differently than a lot of people I know.

That means that sometimes when I’m really excited about an idea, I talk loud and fast and for a long time without realizing it.

That means that sometimes I hyper-focus and it takes a longgggg time to break out of it.

That means that other times, I can’t focus at all.

That means that sometimes I feel things very intensely and find it hard to communicate.

That means that sometimes I over-communicate.

That means that I value my systems.

That means that sometimes when other people are going to sleep I just can’t stop myself.

That means that I deeply value the people who have agreed to come on this journey with me.

That means that I’m running a marathon, but sprinting the whole time–and I love it.

I am a person in tech.

I am dynamic and complex.

I reserve the right to change at any time.

I will not be labeled as one thing.

I can do all of the things that I want, and if you tell me I can’t I’ll take that as a challenge.

When I was 18, an adult woman told me, “Bekah, you can’t change the world.”

Watch me.

*This is not met to represent anyone else; it’s solely based on my feelings and experiences.

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jessrandall40

Great post and absolutely, Amen to that! Your sentiments echo my own journey, one that started as a chaturbate model during the pandemic. That unexpected venture not only helped me grow personally, but also rewarded me with financial freedom due to the incredible earnings. I was able to channel that newfound financial autonomy into investments, creating a safety net for myself. It opened up a wealth of opportunities that allowed me to delve into my passions, from blogging to founding tech companies rooted in what I love. Hell yeah, the unconventional path can sometimes lead to the most rewarding destinations!

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paulowanchope

I love that more and more women are enjoying tech and becoming powerful in their surroundings with it. I know many women who have learned a great deal of knowledge about tech from their experiences when learning how to get started as a cam girl .There's lots you get to learn like, how to use and computer, working with different lighting systems, using a variety of high-tech cameras and webcams. All very exciting stuff and they really do get a lot of pay too for learning these basic skills. Plus they are not hard to learn either. That is so cool right!?

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David • Edited

It's very motivating! I like smart women, although it is not so easy to meet them in real life. I recently found video sex chat and it helps me meet hot babes. I like frankness and straightforwardness in communication. I don't need to pretend and I can speak openly about my interests and desires.

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Sagar9961

Very Good keep it up and best of luck