Meet Louise. Her background is in conservation and ecology, but she recognized that this sector increasingly needs data science backgrounds. While she primarily focuses on data science now, she hopes to continue with web development as a freelance option in the future.π» Apart from coding, Louise enjoys reading, walking her dog, and practicing yoga π§π»ββοΈ Louise describes herself as a positive person: βI think I am always saying 'everything is going to turn out okay'!β
How she became a SheCodes Ambassador?
She applied to become a SheCodes Ambassador after finishing three of the workshops because she realized she wanted to share her experience with more people. Louise feels that SheCodes is a great way for people to get started with programming. π©βπ»
"If someone was in my position not knowing where to start with programming, then Iβd love to be able to point them towards SheCodes and the SheCodes community."
"I met a really fantastic community of people from around the world." π
How she was her SheCodes experience?
So far, Louise has completed SheCodes Basics, Plus, and Responsive. She is currently working to complete the React workshop.Β
One of the things that Louise finds appealing about SheCodes is that it uplifts women and continues to support them even after the workshops. πͺ
βMatt and other instructors are always around to chat and support you, and they are always supporting and interacting on instagram!"
What is it like being a SheCodes Ambassador?
As a SheCodes Ambassador, Louise finds it easy to promote SheCodes because she thinks that the workshops are such great content, and the projects that you complete along the way are a great way to put your skills to use.Β
"I find that my SheCodes videos always do well, and always reach lots of interested people."
Louise enjoys having a like-minded community in the SheCodes Ambassador program and collaborating on posts and content. She would love to take part in more collaborations with other Ambassadors. π€
In addition, Louise is pleasantly surprised by how great the financial aspect of the SheCodes Ambassador program has been. She mentions that even when she's not actively promoting SheCodes, it still reaches people who purchase the workshops.Β
As a SheCodes Ambassador, Louise's ultimate goal is to inspire people to transition into tech or find a passion through one of her posts. π
Tips she has to new SheCodes Ambassadors
Louise's advice to other SheCodes Ambassadors is to post consistently and engage with their followers.Β
1οΈβ£ βDonβt worry about talking or being confident in reels - lots of people love those ambient, working-type reels with nice music.β πΆ
2οΈβ£ βTalk about SheCodes and get the word out. Post on LinkedIn, that got me a lot of sales.β
3οΈβ£ βAnd be honest! Post yourself working through the workshops because it shows you really do love it too.β
