Hey, friend. I know it’s not just me who thought hackathons were a bunch of people sitting around non-ethically hacking into websites, systems, and all of the things? Turns out, that’s wrong! What’s a hackathon? Here’s the actual definition*: hack·a·thon | /ˈhakəˌTHän/ | noun INFORMAL an event in which a…

Hey, friend! As you know, earlier this year, I began learning to code. To put the skills I’d learned into practice, I attended the TechTogether Chicago hackathon, February 25th-27th, 2022. I’d only been on my coding journey for 7 weeks, before participating in this event. I partnered with a friend…

It is very easy to become scatterbrained when you decide to learn something new. You decide what it is you want to learn, somehow get distracted, and start taking in information about all of the things. This is a sure-fire way to become burned out and actually achieve nothing. To…

So, friend, I frequently come across Articles, Videos, and Twitter Threads suggesting that those interested in technical roles, create projects in addition to earning certifications. This is so they gain needed hands-on experience to potentially land a job. For example, someone learning to code might create a Twitter bot. However…

Hey, friend! I’m Steph. I am CEO and social media manager of Your Fave VA, where I help Mental Health Professionals build community and awareness on social media by utilizing social media strategy and content creation. I’m also a self-care blogger over at Lavi Stephie. If you couldn’t tell, Mental…