S7 Ep. 315 Brooke Avery – From Teacher to Tech Leader

In this episode of The Intern Whisperer Podcast, we’re joined by Brooke Avery, a Technical Program Manager at Limble and the founder of the Angular Community Meetup. Brooke’s journey from teaching to software engineering, and later to technical program management, is a true testament to resilience and adaptability. She shares her story of overcoming health challenges, discovering her passion for programming, and finding her place in the tech world. As an Angular GDE (Google Developer Expert), Brooke has made significant contributions to the Angular community, orchestrating global events and fostering collaboration. She’s also the host of the Dev Life Podcast, where she brings industry experts together to discuss career optimization, the developer experience, and how to balance learning with the rapid pace of technological advancement. Brooke dives into how she helps developers grow, the importance of building strong communities, and the future of work in the tech industry. We also discuss her legacy aspirations—building individuals and communities and expanding the human side of technology. Brooke gives advice on how to thrive in tech and shares her thoughts on the ethical dilemmas surrounding AI. Key Takeaways: Brooke's inspiring transition from teaching to software engineering to program management. Her unique perspective on balancing the demands of rapid tech advancement and maintaining personal well-being. Insights into the Angular community and how fostering collaboration can accelerate growth in tech. The role of AI in future work and its potential impact on learning and productivity. Links: Meetup: https://angularcommunity.net/home  Her Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dev-life/id1576779576  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jedibravery/  We hope you enjoy this week's episode of The Intern Whisperer. The Intern Whisperer Podcast is brought to you by Employers 4 Change - Increasing #Skills #DiversityEquityInclusion #recruitment and #management for #interns and #employees alike.  Apply today to be an #Employer4Change that invests in #intern #talent and #employees.   Want a break? Play Intern Pursuit Game on Steam.    Thank you to our sponsor Cat 5 Studios. Podbean: https://internwhisperer.podbean.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8c_T19-pyfghVuAEbOMmHg     Follow us on our social channels  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/employers4change   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/employers4change   X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/employer4change   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/employers4change   #iHeartRadio #ApplePodcasts #Spotify #Podbean #YouTube #Employers4Change #E4C #internships #radio #podcast #innovation #employers #smallbusiness #business #FutureOfWork #ValenciaCollegeRadio