<p>In this episode, I chat with Ellen Twomey—career coach, entrepreneur, and founder of You Are TechY—about career transitions, confidence, and breaking into tech.</p><p>Ellen shares her personal journey from being a stay-at-home mom to landing a job in tech, despite facing self-doubt and isolation. She explains how attending just one meetup changed everything for her and how other women can do the same.</p><p>We also dive into:</p><ul><li><strong>Overcoming fear and rejection</strong> – Why confidence matters and how to shift your mindset.</li><li><strong>Work-life balance</strong> – The reality of juggling career growth with personal life.</li><li><strong>Entrepreneurship &amp; career pivots</strong> – Ellen’s journey from corporate life to running her own businesses.</li><li><strong>Finding purpose</strong> – How passion comes from doing meaningful work, not just chasing excitement.</li><li><strong>Women in tech</strong> – Why women’s perspectives are crucial in shaping the future of the industry.</li></ul><p>Ellen also shares her insights on personal development, faith, and the importance of continuous learning. Whether you're looking to break into a new industry, start your own business, or simply build more confidence in your career, this episode is full of valuable takeaways.</p><p><strong>Connect with Ellen</strong></p><p>Ellen's Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ellentwomey.com/">https://ellentwomey.com/</a></p><p>Work Genius Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.workinggenius.com/https://ellentwomey.com/">https://www.workinggenius.com/</a></p><p>You Are TechY Podcast: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/54Ut5wiCSmfNau6KPLKhzN">https://open.spotify.com/show/54Ut5wiCSmfNau6KPLKhzN</a></p><p>---</p><p><strong>Book mentioned in the episode:</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27036528-ego-is-the-enemy">"Ego Is the Enemy" by Ryan Holiday</a></p><p>---</p><p><strong>Connect with Brittany</strong></p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.shiftyourdayjob.com">https://www.shiftyourdayjob.com</a></p><p>Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/shiftyourdayjob/">https://www.instagram.com/shiftyourdayjob/</a></p>