Author: Jessie Richards

You don’t need a technical job title.You don’t need to be a woman.You don’t even need to understand how code works. If you believe in equity, respect, and inclusion — you already have what it takes to support women in tech. Being an ally isn’t about who you are or what you do for a…

Breaking into IT can feel impossible when every job wants “3+ years of experience”… but nobody tells you how to get that experience in the first place. The truth is, most of us don’t start by walking into a job with a fancy title — we start by experimenting, breaking things, fixing them, and teaching…

This was my second year attending Fal.Con, and I have to say — they really know how to step things up each year. I believe the conference doubled in size, growing from about 4,000 attendees in 2024 to over 8,000 this year. The energy was absolutely electric, and it’s clear that Fal.Con is becoming one…

Speaking up at work can be a challenge for a lot of people. Add in being one of the only women in the room and the one with the least amount of experience because you’re just starting your career, and the thought of raising your voice can feel nearly impossible. Whether it’s during a team…

Hey everyone! 👋It’s about time I introduce the face behind She Tech Collective… me! 💻✨ Four years ago, I left a comfortable (but complacent) supervisor role to take an entry-level IT help desk position. I had just bought my first house, had only completed about two semesters of college, and was ready for something more…