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20 Laws Of Power

Here, I outline my favorite 20 laws of power from the book, "The 48 Laws of Power".

Nothing To Envy - Book Review

Barbara Demick’s Nothing to Envy unveils North Korea’s hidden struggles through vivid narratives of defectors, exposing a modern-day Orwellian reality.

Robopocalypse - Book Review

Robopocalypse by Daniel Wilson is a thrilling, fast-paced sci-fi tale of humanity’s battle against rogue AI. A must-read for any tech lover! 🤖📚

Stardust - Book Review

Neil Gaiman’s Stardust is a magical tale of love, self-discovery, and adventure, blending fallen stars, flying pirates, and dark wit in a unique fairy tale.

Ender's Game - Book Review

Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card blends strategy, survival, and empathy as a young genius battles manipulation, violence, and impossible odds.

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Panel event: How the Slack team uses Slack
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September 18, 2025

Panel event: How the Slack team uses Slack

Join me and fellow Slackers on Sep 18 for a panel on how we use Slack at Slack—real workflows, tips, and stories from inside the Tower! 🏢✨

Bringing Builders Together: AI Dev Tools Night at Salesforce Tower
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April 2, 2025

Bringing Builders Together: AI Dev Tools Night at Salesforce Tower

We brought the dev community together for an epic night of AI agents, dev tools, and pizza at Salesforce Tower. Here’s how it all went down. 🍕🤖

How Mentorship Helped Me Grow (and Get Promoted)
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April 2, 2025

How Mentorship Helped Me Grow (and Get Promoted)

Mentorship has been the biggest lever in my career growth—helping me level up, get promoted, and step into leadership.

Mujeres Fuertes: Honoring Latina Leadership in Tech at Ripple’s Fireside Chat
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March 20, 2025

Mujeres Fuertes: Honoring Latina Leadership in Tech at Ripple’s Fireside Chat

Spoke at Ripple’s Mujeres Fuertes chat for WHM! Shared my story as a Latina in tech alongside amazing leaders building resilience and impact. 💬✨💪🏽

A Month in as EM & Back in SF 🌉
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January 21, 2025

A Month in as EM & Back in SF 🌉

A new chapter in SF begins. Reflecting on my first month as an Engineering Manager, house hunting, and staying hopeful through challenges.

Course Review: Management Fundamentals for the Modern Leader with Kelly Vaughn
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January 18, 2025

Course Review: Management Fundamentals for the Modern Leader with Kelly Vaughn

Kelly Vaughn’s Maven course is a must for those new to engineering management. I appreciated her actionable advice and engaging small-group discussions.

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