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

“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 LakshmiOur 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 technologyThe importance of making big decisions and stepping outside of one's comfort zoneBalancing Career Growth and Well-beingCelebrating Brave Women and Supportive CommunitiesResources: Connect with Sita Lakshmi Sangameswaran on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sitalakshmi04/What is developer relations? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Developer_relationsWhat is machine learning? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machine_learningWhat 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/e8f735b9103c5334b052417dc3fedccfE33: Shine, Amplify, and Raise up Women in Tech https://pod.link/1563427212/episode/bf6a765603e90b225aa8bfb8d50276c7For more information on how you can build your brave:[email protected]://tricksteinbach.com/https://www.instagram.com/nicoletricksteinbachhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletricksteinbach/https://www.facebook.com/NicoleTrickSteinbach