(or: How I Ended Up Here)
Let me save you some time: I’m not your typical “girl in tech” story.
I didn’t grow up coding in my bedroom or dreaming of Silicon Valley. I stumbled into the tech industry the same way most people stumble into bad decisions, through a series of unfortunate events, questionable life choices, and a retail job that should have come with hazard pay….. and possibly a therapist.
Somewhere between surviving help desks, decoding jargon that was clearly invented to intimidate people, and realizing; that the tech industry has a serious diversity problem — I found my thing. Turns out, my thing is making technology less terrifying for women who’ve been made to feel like they don’t belong in the room.
So I built a room of my own. You’re in it.
The Blonde Byte is where I write about tech without the condescension, consult without the corporate nonsense, and occasionally rant about the absurdity of an industry that acts like women are a radical new concept. I’m a tech writer, consultant, and reluctant spokesperson for the idea that you don’t need to look, sound, or think like a Silicon Valley tech-bro to belong in this space.
Fair warning: I have strong opinions, a low tolerance for B.S. and a sarcasm setting that cannot be turned off. If that offends you, Google exists and the back button is free.
For everyone else, hi. Pull up a chair. Let’s get into it.
If you’re interested in hiring Holly, you can email her at holly@theblondebyte.com or fill out the contact form here.