Confessions of a first year Web Dev

This was my first speaking event, I pretty much poured my heart out to a room full of like minded creatives and tech heads touching on issues such as imposter syndrome and finding your place in a large pond.

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1. CONFESSIONS OF A
   @emilyvc_
   FIRST YEAR WEB DEV
   

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2. @mixd
   www.mixd.co.uk
   

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5. ME
   LUKE TOM
   

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6. @workintheweb
   

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7. Some confessions that probably
   won’t make this talk…
   

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8. “ I once pooped my pants at work
   and hid my underwear inside
   a box that got shipped to a customer ”
   

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10. “ My manager doesn’t know I practice
    breakdancing in our conference room
    before anyone shows up for work ”
    

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12. But seriously…
    

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13. I have felt overwhelmed on
    a daily basis.
    It’s pretty daunting starting out.
    CONFESSION #1
    

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14. CONFESSION #2
    I really need to stop comparing
    myself to other people.
    We’ve all been there.
    

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15. Spread support not judgement
    

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16. CONFESSION #3
    Blank pages are the most
    daunting thing I can think of.
    Where’s my creative genie?
    

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17. CONFESSION #4
    I should have stuck to my
    guns a lot more.
    Have faith in yourself.
    

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18. CONFESSION #5
    I actually really enjoy
    working with clients.
    Communication is key.
    

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21. CONFESSION #5
    I‘ve sometimes been scared
    to ask for help.
    Learn from the best.
    

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22. Thanks for listening
    

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23. Questions?
    @emilyvc_
    

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