107: The Ruby Central Opportunity Scholarship Program - a podcast by Mandy Moore

The Ruby Central Opportunity Scholarship/Guide Program

02:13 – Superpowers: Flying, Changing Diapers, and Empathy!

03:21 – Scholars’ Favorite Parts of the Conference

06:58 – Conferencing as an Introvert: Having Conference Buddies!

08:06 – Meeting New People

10:15 – Challenges of Conferencing

11:55 – Navigating Conference Parties and the General Hubbub

17:35 – Overcoming Pressure

21:09 – Lightning Talks

26:31 – Live Mob Programming Event

30:07 – Advice For Future Scholars

34:50 – Coming to Tech From Different Backgrounds and All Walks of Life

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