Laura Gilbert

Writer, improviser, and former Google software engineer who tells a personal story about transitioning into software engineering and confronting imposter syndrome.

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Jan 2, 2026 • 18min

New Year, New Leaf: The Moth Podcast

Laura Gilbert, a writer and former Google engineer, shares her journey from dance to coding while grappling with imposter syndrome in the tech world. She candidly discusses her on-call experiences, including a high-pressure incident at 4 AM that tested her skills and confidence. Meanwhile, Elliot Higgins recounts his skydiving class adventure gone awry, where a quest for an easy A led to an unexpected leap of faith. His tale of overcoming challenges amidst aerial chaos is both hilarious and insightful.

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