Leah Thompson
DevRel engineer at Laravel who transitioned from a mathematics and teaching background into web development; focuses on marketing engineering, building Laravel marketing sites, and public speaking/streaming in the community.
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May 8, 2025 • 1h 14min
The Truth About Breaking Into Tech (They’re Not Telling You This)
Zac Wilson is a contractor at Meta and SaaS founder who transitioned from restaurant management. Leah Thompson is a front-end engineer at Laravel, previously a high school geometry teacher. Pariss Chandler is the CEO of Black Tech Pipeline, with a background as a wax specialist. Jeremy Parker, who works at Apple, shifted from learning and development, while Yoo Jin Bae moved from project management to software engineering. They discuss the importance of mentorship, resilience in job searches, and adapting to AI's role in tech careers.
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Nov 17, 2025 • 43min
From Math Teacher to DevRel with Leah Thompson
Leah Thompson, a DevRel engineer at Laravel with a background in math teaching, shares her inspiring journey into tech. She discusses her transition from the classroom to web development through a free bootcamp. Leah emphasizes the importance of networking, building in public, and community engagement. Her role involves creating marketing sites and public speaking. She offers advice for career switchers, highlighting the power of social media and genuine interactions. Leah also shares tips on preparing for talks and growing a Twitch community.
