🎤️ A Speaking Gig. Anyone?

Don’t become the “Senior Developer” ⬆️

Today I bring to you a coder story, a speaking opportunity, and how to build a great GitHub account.

1. A “Coderpreneur” Story

🚀 I love stories of developers that succeeded as a solo entrepreneur. This is a nice story.

Marc Lou’s journey from a fired product manager to a successful solopreneur is nothing short of inspiring.

After losing his job in 2021, Marc dove headfirst into the world of startups, driven by a dream of financial independence and creative freedom. His story is a remarkable testament to the power of resilience and hard work.

Over the course of two years, he launched an astonishing 17 products, grew a newsletter to 7,000 readers, and amassed a Twitter following of 55,000.

1. React Speaking Opportunity

📢 This Toronto local React meetup is looking for new speakers. I got their invitation last week and they reached out to the community to see if anyone would be interested in presenting.

If you know a bit of React, this is a great opportunity to suggest a topic and sharpen your speaking skills. It provides visibility and it can open doors to future work.

Start somewhere. You might as well start here.

1. Building a great GitHub Account

🌟 Ever thought about making a splash on GitHub? This guide is your starting point!

Learn how to set up and customize your GitHub profile to make it truly yours. Whether you’re a newcomer or just haven’t explored GitHub’s social aspects, this article walks you through the simple steps to create a personal and engaging profile that reflects your personality and skills.

Dive into the world of GitHub Flavored Markdown, emojis, and HTML to bring life to your profile.

Plus, find resources and inspiration to transform your profile into a unique and awesome digital space!

Personal Updates:

• 🎓 New College semester has started full power. Thank you for the wonderful 1st week to my COMP100 and COMP123 students!

• 🎥 I’ve watched “Mean Girls” yesterday with my little mean 😡 daughter - I wasn’t expecting to enjoy, but I did.

• 🛫 I’m leaving for Brazil in about a week - Excited, but traveling gives me a bit of anxiety 🦋- Anyone else?

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“Live with no excuses and travel with no regrets” — Oscar Wilde

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Cheers, hasta la vista and bye!

Aderson Oliveira