#jesspicks - Issue #2
My week was interesting. I played Cards Against Humanity for the first time. Have you ever played it? It's an experience for sure - especially when you're playing it with your mom and siblings. It's not called "a game for horrible people" for no reason. But it is hilarious time for sure. :)
I had the opportunity to speak to a group of about 30 high school girls as part of a Girls in the Game and DeVry Education Group partnership. I shared my story as a woman in tech and my journey so far. It always makes me feel good to share my experiences in hopes that it inspires someone else. And exposing young folks to people that look like them continues to be very powerful.
And speaking of powerful, Hillary Clinton is now officially the Democratic nominee for president. No matter what side of the fence you sit on (even if it's #GirlIGuessImWithHer) history was made this week and now a little girl knows that she can be president. What Hillary has done for women this week, President Obama did for the black community 8 years ago.
Seeing people who have come very far, through challenges and struggles, who started out like you did is an inspiration to us all. Because it lets us know that we can be successful and do awesome things too.
Keep doing your thing and while you're at it, try a new experience or two. It'll give you new perspectives and insights into yourself. And you never know who might be watching YOU to be inspired. xoxo
On to the picks for the week!
You don't suck & also a special limited offer!
How to be successful when you suck at everything popular | Hey Shenee — heyshenee.com
This article gives me so much life because I totally feel like I suck at a lot of things sometimes (including Instagram) BUT it reminds you that you are great at things too and that you need to do more of the things that you are great at.
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A must read when you're not feeling "enough".
build worthiness — karen gunton — www.karengunton.com
This. So much.
"let’s stop hustling for our worthiness by striving to feel special. or perfect. or enough.
and let’s not dim our light so that others who are “supposedly” more worthy may shine instead."
Tools that help your Internet browser help you.
15 Chrome Extensions that will boost your productivity — www.lifehack.org
If you use Chrome, here are some awesome extensions to help you get through your day. I use these 4: Pocket, Momentum Dash, Buffer and Facebook Newsfeed Eradicator.
I heart this partnership.
Pablo Partners With #WOCinTechChat for More Diverse Image Options — open.buffer.com
Buffer's Pablo app, which is designed to help you easily create social media quote graphics, has partnered with #WOCinTechChat (a community of women of color in tech) to provide more diverse image options. If you've ever had a hard time searching for a photo for your blog post that looks like you (or a slightly browner hand typing on a computer or phone), this is a great day.
Forever a Marshmallow...
Kristen Bell ends up in heaven by mistake in 'The Good Place' — mashable.com
Kristen Bell will be back on TV folks. Need I say more? I wish it was as a new Veronica Mars series (#teamlogan anyone?) But this show looks like it'll be a good time. Heaven by mistake? What's the worst that could happen?