Empowering women through tech: Lessons from an Educator

Empowering women through tech Lessons from an Educator

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Join us in this inspiring episode as we delve into empowering women in tech with Sarah Soutoul, an experienced educator and advocate for diversity in tech.

What if your non-technical background could actually be your greatest strength in tech?

Sarah Soutoul’s remarkable journey from aspiring journalist to software engineer to passionate tech educator reveals exactly that.

“I was really skeptical at first,” Sarah confesses about her first coding class. “I thought why do we need to take this class?” That required university course completely transformed her career path, igniting an unexpected passion for problem-solving and creativity through code. But it wasn’t just the coding that captivated her – it was the empowering presence of a female professor who saw potential in her and became a crucial mentor.

Sarah takes us behind the curtain of women’s experiences in tech education, where self-doubt and imposter syndrome run rampant. “The number of times I’ve heard the word ‘stupid’ come out of women’s mouths is crazy,” she reveals, highlighting how societal conditioning affects confidence more than actual ability. Yet through structured support and representation, she’s witnessed remarkable transformations as women overcome these barriers to thrive in technical roles.

Throughout our conversation, Sarah challenges conventional wisdom about who belongs in tech. “Whatever you’ve been before actually might help,” she emphasises, explaining how her journalism background enhanced her engineering skills through superior documentation and communication. This perspective offers hope to career-changers wondering if their past experience has value in technology.

Whether you’re contemplating a career change, struggling with imposter syndrome, or seeking to create more inclusive tech environments, Sarah’s practical insights provide a roadmap for overcoming obstacles and embracing your unique strengths. Join us for this candid, inspiring conversation that might just change how you view your own potential in the technology landscape.

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