[Ep. 39] What you need to succeed in tech as a Latina | Conversation designer Christy Torres

Christy was disillusioned with the American Dream. Coming from an immigrant family, she worked hard believing her college degree will be her ticket to success. It was not. What was more important to Christy's success was her hustle (she started her own company when opportunities were slim picking), tenacity (her commitment to hit every networking event she can attend), and the final secret sauce many people don't acknowledge, luck. That one lucky break that Christy fostered through her hard work. Come hear Christy's career and money journey as a conversation designer! 0:00 Intro 1:24 What is a conversation designer? 5:27 Struggling in high school with #race and #money value signaling 13:29 College degree didn't lead to success 16:23 Taking an unpaid internship to get into tech 19:10 #microaggressions at work 21:21 Starting my own #freelancing company 24:11 Starting work as a conversation designer 26:04 Success requires luck 31:36 Are startups worth joining? 33:53 Career non-negotiables 37:06 What makes a good manager? 40:07 Going corporate 42:44 How to become a conversation designer 44:07 How to calculate net worth