From the vibrant canvases of street murals to the dynamic realms of the tech world, the journey of transitioning into tech and rising to tech leadership is anything but ordinary. Join Valerie Phoenix as she unravels her nontraditional path from becoming an art therapist and mural painter to jumping between UX, accessibility, frontend, and full-stack development, to ultimately embracing the role of an engineering manager. This session is Ideal for developers at any level, UX designers, and aspiring or current tech managers. Attendees will be inspired and equipped with tangible strategies to enhance their self-management abilities, establish and maintain beneficial professional relationships, and confidently tackle unforeseen career challenges.