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#138 Cassandra Chin's Journey From Child Coder to International Tech Educator
Meet Cassandra Chin, a remarkable young woman who began teaching tech workshops internationally at just 13 years old. Now 22, she's authored "Raising Young Coders," speaks at global tech conferences, and champions inclusivity in the technology field with wisdom beyond her years. Cassandra shares her unconventional journey into tech, debunking the myth that coding requires strong math skills. "Programming is more about logic and creativity," she explains, offering a refreshing perspective that could open doors for creative minds hesitant to explore coding. Her approach focuses on making technology fun and accessible rather than intimidating—a philosophy that shines through in...
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Hi there, my name is Mary Kill-Olea. Welcome to the Toobie Boulder podcast, providing career insights for the next generation of women in business and tech. Toobie Boulder was created out of my love for technology and marketing, my desire to
bring together like-minded women, and my hope to be a great role model and source of inspiration for my two girls and other young women like you. Encouraging you guys to show up and to be bolder and to know that anything you guys dream of, it's totally possible.
So sit back, relax, and enjoy the conversation. Have you ever met someone who started teaching tech workshops internationally at the age of 13 years old? Well, today's guest didn't just break into the tech world early.
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