Ronesha Dennis, Founder and Lead Engineer at Bergeron-Woodley, talks about her childhood interest in tech, her career transition into tech, and the importance of taking mental health breaks. She shares her experiences with coding, her journey through a bootcamp and consulting firm, and her aspirations in writing coding books for children and working with nonprofits.

Former doctor in Anaesthesia, Shona Chan, shares her journey from medicine to tech. She talks about her decision to attend a coding bootcamp, her first job in tech, and transferable skills from her medical career. Her story emphasizes how career transitioners can take skills from one career to another.

Laura Thorson, Program Manager at GitHub, discusses her transition from music to tech, her experience using LinkedIn to find job opportunities, and strategies for success outside her comfort zone. She also shares tips for leveraging LinkedIn for content creation, networking, and improving your profile.

Beau Carnes, Director of Technology Education at freeCodeCamp, shares his career trajectory and experiences in television, education, and technology. Topics covered include balancing a full-time job while learning to code, the value of a CS degree, building a strong resume, and the benefits of finding local coding jobs. The chapter also explores the mission of Free Code Camp to make coding accessible to everyone.

Lead Web Developer, Sarah Greer, shares her experience of freelancing while homeschooling. She discusses the importance of learning to code and her transition to working full-time. Topics include childhood interests, juggling freelancing and homeschooling, starting a freelance business, staying updated in freelancing, saying yes to new opportunities, and advice for starting a freelance agency.

Camille Eddy, Technical Product Manager, shares her journey from being a pastor's child to becoming a successful tech professional. She discusses starting her business, overcoming fear of public speaking, and interning at Google X, NVIDIA, and HP Labs. Camille also talks about introducing President Obama and offers principles for starting a career in tech today.

Judith Lung, Software Engineer at LinkedIn, talks about her experience learning to code as someone who is blind and the changes she aims to make in the tech space to aid in the progression of tech accessibility. She discusses the challenges faced by visually impaired individuals in the tech industry and emphasizes the importance of collaboration and building a supportive community. Judith also shares her career goals and addresses common misconceptions about assistive technology.

Stefi Rosca, a Frontend Engineer at Typeform, talks about their journey breaking into tech after a career in marketing. They discuss joining supportive communities, leveling up in the tech space, and overcoming challenges. They also share their experiences with bootcamps, transitioning from math to marketing, and finding emotional support in the programming field.

Rachel Lee Nabors, an experienced professional who has worked for big tech companies like Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft, discusses the inside scoop on working for Big Tech, the challenges of navigating the complexities of leadership, transitioning from big tech to startups, and their decision to focus on making React more inclusive and accessible.

Brian Jenney, Senior Software Engineering Manager at Clorox, shares his struggles with addiction, his journey to sobriety and coding, and the importance of being a leader regardless of life's challenges. He also discusses the transition from rideshare driver to front-end developer, his passion for teaching and coaching, challenges after completing a boot camp, and the significance of fitness and soft skills in the developer field.