Lydia Hallie - From Self Taught Coder to Vercel Through Open Source | Frontend Masters Podcast Ep.12

(Video Podcast available on Spotify and Youtube) In Episode 12, Lydia Hallie takes us through her tech journey, from early coding experiments to becoming a prominent figure in the developer community as a Staff Developer Relations Engineer for Vercel. Lydia shares her unique approach to tech talks, emphasizing authenticity and leveraging visual storytelling to make complex concepts accessible. She discusses the challenges of public speaking, her collaboration with Addy Osmani on patterns.dev, and her strategies for engaging with her audience beyond conventional presentation styles. Lydia also opens up about her personal struggles with burnout, highlighting the critical need for balance between work intensity and self-care. Her story is not just about her technical achievements but also about her insights into maintaining passion and productivity in tech. Lydia's reflections offer valuable lessons on the importance of self-awareness and the courage to prioritize well-being alongside professional growth. Check out Lydia Hallie’s Frontend Master’s courses here: https://frontendmasters.com/teachers/lydia-hallie/ Find Frontend Masters Online: Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/FrontendMasters⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/frontend-masters/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/FrontendMasters⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/FrontendMasters⁠ About Us: Advance your skills with in-depth, modern front-end engineering courses — our 150+ high-quality courses and 18 curated learning paths will guide you from mid-level to senior developer! ⁠https://frontendmasters.com/