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In this conversation, Kevin Blanco shares his journey from a humble background in Costa Rica to becoming a successful DevRel professional and filmmaker.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:13 Kevin's Journey from Humble Beginnings to DevRel and Filmmaking

13:10 Overcoming Challenges as a Non-Native English Speaker and Latino

26:05 Creating for a Non-Technical Audience vs. Developer-Focused Audience

27:35 Understanding the User Persona and Limbic Opening

35:03 Avoiding Common Mistakes: Making Content Too Technical and Focusing on Simplicity

39:59 Creating Effective Video Strategies: Context, Benefits, and Call-to-Action

46:45 Selecting the Right Platforms and Tracking Metrics for Success

Kevin emphasizes the importance of communication and storytelling in both fields; together with insights on building effective video content for developers, and the importance of understanding the user persona and the limbic opening, which engages the emotional part of the brain.

Kevin also discusses the common mistakes in building a developer audience, such as making content too technical, and provides tips on creating engaging video strategies. He highlights the significance of context, benefits, and call-to-action in video structure, as well as the importance of selecting the right platforms and metrics to track success.

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a *too-cool-to-be-true* trio of devrel enthusiasts, sabrina, dani, and beatriz, come together to share their unique perspectives on trending devrel and tech news. get inspiration, tips, and funny moments from over 10 years of combined experience in devrel 😘

In this episode, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dani⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠Sabrina⁠ teamed up with ⁠Haimantika Mitra,⁠ a DevRel Leader at Lead DevRel to talk about hosting community events, becoming a DevRel, and technical writing.

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We get into some controversial takes going on the developer and technical writing industry to build a personal brand and spicy thoughts about mentorship in the space.

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Daniel shares some fax about his experiences, including how he built He4rt Developers, a community that reached 1000 members in less than 24 hours. Straight-forward advice on building a developer community and sharing insights from his tech career. Join us for a no-frills, insightful chat with Daniel.

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In this episode, ⁠⁠Dani⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Sabrina⁠ team up with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gabs Ferreira, the brains and voice behind Brazil's #1 podcast 'Olá, Gabs'. We're spilling the tea on everything content creation - from zero to hero, together with knowledge bombs for anyone looking to kickstart their journey in DevRel, snag jobs and opportunities in the tech field. And of course, we get the inside scoop on his own fascinating background. Get ready for an episode packed with insights, advice, and a shot dose of fun! 😉

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DevRel's most iconic quartet ⁠⁠Sabrina⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Dani⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Deni⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Beatriz⁠⁠, are here to share their unique perspectives on trending DevRel and Tech news. Get inspiration, tips, and funny moments from over 10 years of combined experience in DevRel.

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In this episode, ⁠Dani⁠⁠⁠, ⁠Sabrina, and ⁠⁠Beatriz⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠answer questions about what to ask in a DevRel interview and if you should build a portfolio as a DevRel or not 👀

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We get into some controversial takes going on the industry and new trends like the growth of private communities and why are so much Advocates just having enough of their jobs.

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DevRel's most iconic quartet ⁠Sabrina⁠, ⁠Dani⁠, ⁠Deni⁠ and ⁠Beatriz⁠, are here to share their unique perspectives on trending DevRel and Tech news. Get inspiration, tips, and funny moments from over 10 years of combined experience in DevRel.

Watch and listen to new episodes every Friday & connect with us on Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube for the best moments of the show.

In this episode,  ⁠Sabrina⁠, ⁠Dani⁠, ⁠Deni⁠ and ⁠Beatriz⁠⁠ ⁠break into a controversial topic: is DevRel sales?

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DevRel's most iconic quartet Sabrina, Dani, Deni and Beatriz, are here to share their unique perspectives on trending DevRel and Tech news. Get inspiration, tips, and funny moments from over 10 years of combined experience in DevRel.

Watch and listen to new episodes every Friday & connect with us on Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube for the best moments of the show.

In this episode, Dani⁠⁠ and Sabrina⁠ ⁠answer questions on how to get prepared for the most feared DevRel struggle: tracking and reporting success.

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We get into some controversial takes going on the industry and new trends like the growth of private communities and why are so much Advocates just having enough of their jobs.

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DevRel's most iconic quartet Sabrina, Dani, Deni and Beatriz, are here to share their unique perspectives on trending DevRel and Tech news. Get inspiration, tips, and funny moments from over 10 years of combined experience in DevRel.

Watch and listen to new episodes every Friday & connect with us on Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube for the best moments of the show.