#233 - How Mindi Navigated ADHD, Bootcamp Burnout, and Landed a Dev Role
Apr 24, 2025•39 min
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Episode description
We cover:
- Why even smart, driven people need help when learning to code
- What ADHD looks like as a software engineer—and how she manages it
- How burnout hit hard after landing the job
- Why public speaking became a surprising superpower
- Getting hired without ever doing a technical interview
- Her honest take on AI tools, TypeScript, LinkedIn vs. Twitter, and more
If you’re an adult switching careers, neurodivergent, or just wondering if bootcamps still work—this conversation is for you.
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