Welcome back to Aneu Approach! We're kicking off this season with a talented Educator-turned-software engineer-turned-community-builder-and-founder: Noel Castillon.
Noel shares his insightful perspectives on building something from scratch, using technology as a means to solve real-world problems, the power of personalization in education and growth, and so much more.
Support Noel: linkedin.com/in/noel-castillon
Sidewalk Sidekick: https://sidewalksidekick.com/
Columbus Code & Coffee: https://www.meetup.com/columbus-code-and-coffee/
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NordVPN - https://go.nordpass.io/aff_c?offer_id=488&aff_id=100556&url_id=9356**Randy introduces Noelle (00:00:00)**
Noelle's background and ventures, focus on community accessibility and alliteration, and passion for empowering people with digital tools.
**Noelle's journey as a founder and community organizer (00:01:13)**
Noelle's passion for community, inclusive tech meetup, and the launch of his own venture, Sidewalk Sidekick, and involvement in the social enterprise launchpad, GiveBack Hack.
**The accidental start of ventures (00:03:03)**
Noelle's unexpected journey from education to technology and the accidental beginnings of Columbus Code and Coffee and Sidewalk Sidekick.
**Balancing community building as a solopreneur (00:08:28)**
The challenges and rewards of running a community as a solopreneur, directing people within the community, and fostering self-sustainability.
**Building the community (00:10:17)**
The early days of Columbus Code and Coffee, the role of a national organizer, and the growth of the community through meetup.com.
**Noelle's daily routine and balancing multiple roles (00:17:45)**
Noelle's daily routine as a solo entrepreneur, including managing day job, correspondence, and tech-focused education.
**Challenges of solo entrepreneurship (00:20:03)**
The intrinsic accountability and laser focus required in solo entrepreneurship, and the balancing act of managing multiple ventures and a day job.
**Challenges of Self-Discipline (00:23:15)**
The host and Noelle talk about the struggle to maintain discipline and how to force oneself back on track after missing a task.
**The Beauty of Failing (00:23:53)**
Noelle emphasizes the value of failing and the resilience and growth that come from learning to be okay with failure.
**Rewards of Being a Founder (00:26:44)**
Noelle shares the pride and pleasure of being a startup founder and the joy of creating something meaningful.
**Support System and Personal Growth (00:30:11)**
Noelle discusses the importance of having a supportive network and the need to recognize personal growth areas.
**Importance of Failing and Learning (00:36:25)**
Noelle encourages embracing failure as a means of growth and learning, and the importance of being uncomfortable to become a better person.
**Acquiring Business Skills (00:39:59)**
Noelle discusses the necessity of acquiring business skills and the learning curve of being a founder.
**The inaugural episode of season two (00:44:17)**
Randy thanks Noelle for joining the podcast, encourages checking out Noelle's work, and announces upcoming updates and conversations for season two.
