Sharing the journey: Megan Marson on leaning into the fear of trying something new
Build Carolina Stories: Megan Marson & leaning into the fear of trying something new
Meet Megan Marson, a graduate of Carolina Code School’s 18th web development cohort.
Megan Marson shares her journey from a healthcare background to web development and her experience at Carolina Code School. She emphasizes the importance of having a clear why and believing in oneself. Megan is now involved in an entrepreneurial group and plans to mentor new students. She encourages others to lean into fear and uncertainty and reach out to the supportive community at Carolina Code School.
Takeaways
Having a clear why and believing in oneself are key to success in tech
Leaning into fear and uncertainty can lead to personal and professional growth
The supportive community at Carolina Code School can help guide and inspire students
Mentoring new students can be a rewarding way to give back and continue learning
Tech skills can open doors to various opportunities, including entrepreneurship
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:14 Making a Career Change
04:30 Excitement and Challenges in Learning Web Development
06:34 Finding Excitement in the Learning Process
08:30 Aha Moments and the Joy of Creating
11:33 The Impact of Carolina Code School
15:03 Next Steps: Entrepreneurship and Mentorship
8:58 Words of Wisdom and Community Support
“Out of nothing, you create something that is beneficial or something that brings you joy or someone else joy.”
Want to learn more about our work and how you can get involved? Email our engagement manager, Lauren, at lauren@buildcarolina.org!