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Episode Synopsis
Send us a textDavid Hill chats with Erin Pintozzi about her journey from anxious first-time attendee to mentor and guide in the Ruby conference community. They explore the Scholar and Guide program, overcoming conference anxiety, and finding unexpected connections while navigating tech events.• Meeting through mutual connections at RailsConf Detroit • Experiences as a Scholar Guide at RubyConf and preparing for the upcoming RailsConf• Overcoming anxiety at Erin's first RailsConf in Minneapolis while pregnant• Three key pieces of advice for first-time conference attendees: permission to be uncomfortable, flexibility with plans, and sitting with strangers at lunch• Teaching at Turing School of Software and Design since 2021• Surprising new passion for chicken-keeping and potential "Chicken on Rails" apps• Excitement about the upcoming RailsConf Philadelphia and encouragement for first-time attendeesIf you or your team wants to learn the latest Ruby on Rails features, Hotwire, Ruby and more, check out GoRails.com. Use code ODE2RAILSCONF at checkout to get 10% off.
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