The Grand Slam with Rissa Jackson

from Ripples · host Michael Dyrynda and Greg Skerman

Rissa Jackson joins Greg and Michael to discuss her journey from English teacher to engineer, on her way to completing the Laracon Grand Slam tour in her first year as a conference speaker.

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This episode was published on April 16, 2024.

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Rissa Jackson joins Greg and Michael to discuss her journey from English teacher to engineer, on her way to completing the Laracon Grand Slam tour in her first year as a conference speaker.

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