Ep. 11 - Community Onion with SJ Morris | Developers:After Dark

Join us in this exciting episode of Developers After Dark as our hosts welcome SJ Morris, leader of Developer Community at HubSpot's DevRel team. In this episode, SJ shares hilarious personal anecdotes, insights into the developer mentorship program, and her journey into the world of developer community building. Discover the importance of community, specific tactics for staying updated in the rapidly evolving tech landscape, and hear SJ's thoughts on career development and mentorship. We also touch on the impact of the pandemic on DevRel and the evolving role of developers in the tech industry. Stay tuned for authentic, community-driven advice and a fun back-and-forth with our hosts. Don't miss out on learning how to elevate your career with trusted resources like the HubSpot Academy and insider tips on community building!00:00 Hilarious Wood Chopping Fail00:37 Introduction to Developers After Dark01:21 Promoting HubSpot Academy02:57 Upcoming Developer Events03:43 Special Guest: S.J. Morris04:33 Developer Mentorship Program17:01 Community Building in Tech34:49 Developer Mentorship and Onboarding Challenges35:47 The Double-Edged Sword of Developer Specificity36:28 Community Engagement and Developer Support38:52 Incentivizing Community Participation40:38 Staying Updated in the Tech Industry44:08 Balancing Work and Personal Life53:21 The Importance of Mentorship57:03 Surprises in Developer Relations59:48 The Evolution of Developer Events01:04:36 Conclusion and Final Thoughts