I didn't grow up with a roadmap to the tech industry. I grew up in rural Indiana, in a graduating class of 60 people, where nobody in my circle was going into data or business.

This is the story of how I got here anyway. Through an RV, a nonprofit, an MBA, and one class that changed my trajectory. If you've ever felt like you don't quite fit the mold of a "typical" data person, I hope this one resonates with you.

Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome & what this episode is about
01:20 – Growing up in rural Indiana
02:16 – Living in an RV & moving to Boston
02:30 – Starting a nonprofit & pursuing an MBA
03:24 – I raised my hand (and became famous for it)
05:16 – The data analytics class that changed everything
06:56 – Landing my first analyst role (and feeling lost)
07:52 – The manager who changed how I think about showing up
08:30 – Why communication IS a hard skill
09:40 – The compliments that confirmed I was on the right path
10:50 – Why I started the Quietly Ambitious Analyst
11:40 – Final message: your path is valid

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The Quietly Ambitious Analyst–where business context meets data communication. 

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