I Was on the Nerd Journey Podcast – Here’s Why It Mattered

I recently had the honor of appearing on the Nerd Journey Podcast, a show that explores the personal and professional journeys of IT professionals navigating career growth, burnout, leadership, and everything in between.
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Over the course of a three-part series, I sat down with hosts John White and Nick Korte to share my story—from my time in the Marine Corps to becoming an Enterprise Architect and long-time VMware community leader.

These conversations were deeply personal and incredibly meaningful. We discussed:

• Part 1: My transition from military to tech and learning to lead through hardship
  🎧 Listen: Step Up and Lead: Surviving the Crucible and Getting into Tech
• Part 2: Building community, writing to teach, and stepping out of your comfort zone
  🎧 Listen: Learn and Build Community: For Love of the Technology
• Part 3: Burnout, mental health, and learning to recharge
  🎧 Listen: Recharge and Heal: Navigating the Pandemic’s Impact on Mental Health

This wasn’t just about technology—it was about people, perseverance, and purpose.
If you're on your own journey in tech (or leading others through theirs), I hope you find something valuable in these conversations.

Thanks again to John and Nick for creating a space where real stories can be told.

Further Learning

• The Crisis of Loneliness