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May:
The woman featured today is Jamie. I met her at FarCon 5k, a woman who loves Italian pizza, biking, and has the most ârandomâ transition story to Web3 Iâve heard (so far). She is my intro to SheFi and BoysClub; she's somebody I know Iâd go on a roadtrip with even only after knowing her for 1 month.
Someone sat down next to you in a coffee shop. They said you look cool and radiant and wish to get to know you. Share 3 things that are not directly related to what you do in web3.
Jamie: I watch the movie Little Miss Sunshine & the entirety of Sex and the City (TV show) about once a year.
If you keep an open mind or reasonable expectations, youâll be really surprised. There are many concerts Iâve attended with lowered expectations and I was really blown away. There are also many concerts Iâve attended that were overhyped. I think itâs all about being present and open to the possibilities around us.
There are three ice cream shops that I think are the best in the world. #1 is Giro dâItalia in Zurich, Switzerland. The best texture and taste. Incredibly creamy & just an absolute treat. Theyâre double flavor ice creams are my favorite (e.g. white chocolate/pistachio) #2 is Gelato Bar on Spring Mtn Rd in Las Vegas. I absolutely love their flavor selection, everything is made in house, and itâs so refreshing on a hot day. I recommend the Rum Raisin and Taro ice cream. #3 is Gelateria Gentile in NYC. They have really luxurious flavors and use the best ingredients. Their Pistachio is my favorite.
When did you make the pivot to join web3? When was that and what inspired you?
Jamie: I was originally a music teacher in public education from 2013-22. I taught every iteration at every socio-economic level you could imagine across the nation. It wasnât very fulfilling and I wasnât being challenged. I return to community college in 2021 to earn a web development certificate. Afterwards, I freelanced small projects. In May 2022, I reconnected with a college friend who had already made the switch to Web3. She gave me all the resources to be successful: Buildspace, SheFi, Boys Club, and more. I joined SheFi & Boys Club in the Fall 2022 and thatâs when my journey accelerated. I connected with a recruiter through SheFi, who's now a good friend in Chicago. She said to check out Developer Relations because it combines programming and education into one role. After that, I started to get interviews and transition fulltime to Reservoir (https://reservoir.tools) in November 2022. The rest is history!
Name the biggest thing thatâs changed for the better after you became part of web3.
Jamie: The freedom and ability to be in charge of my schedule. The opportunity to challenge what I know and push myself intellectually in a fast paced environment. Working remotely full time so that I can choose to visit family or be close to friends. Just really taking advantage of life!
In 2030, what do you envision for the web3 community in terms of world building? Be bold, be an idealist for this one.
Jamie: I hope that web3 will be deeply embedded within our daily lives but without the consumer even knowing. That this will just be infrastructure that is a part of our lives.I hope content creators will be able to break the chains of these web2 platforms that control fees and their supporters. I hope theyâre able to have more autonomy and cut the middle man along with those dreadful sponsorships.
If you are not in your current position⊠what else would you like to do?
Jamie: I really love Developer Relations. My goal is to remain in this specialty & improve my skills. If I wasnât in this role & in this space, I might go back to focus on fine instrument restoration specifically in string instruments (violins, violas, cellos, basses). But, Iâm really happy & satisfied in my current role.
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