Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First, shares her journey of running for Congress, pivoting to run for New York City Public Advocate, and then founding Girls Who Code and Moms First. She discusses the importance of making your own rules and building movements. Reshma emphasizes the need to never give up, trust your instincts and be a good storyteller. She also talks about the power of relationships and networks, the role of failure and pivots in personal growth, and the concept of serendipity. Reshma encourages cultivating The CodeBreaker Mindset™ by taking small steps, being disciplined and staying focused.
Chapters
- (00:00) Intro
- (00:29) Journey of Reshma Saujani
- (02:55) The Rules of the Game
- (04:34) Never Give Up and Trust Your Instincts
- (06:33) The Power of Storytelling and Effective Communication
- (09:37) Building Relationships and Networks
- (12:41) The Pivots - Learning from Failure and Using it as Motivation
- (17:08) Embracing Serendipity and Believing in Fate
- (19:37) Cultivating The CodeBreaker Mindset™: Small Steps, Discipline and Focus
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