From Math Teacher to DevRel with Leah Thompson

In this episode, Matt Stauffer interviews Leah Thompson, a DevRel engineer at Laravel, who shares her unique journey into tech, transitioning from a mathematics background and teaching to web development. Leah discusses her experiences in the Laravel community, the importance of networking, and her role in building marketing websites. She emphasizes the value of public speaking, building in public, and engaging with the community through streaming.Matt Stauffer on TwitterLeah Thompson on TwitterLeah Thompson on TwitchLeah Thompson on GitHubLeah Thompson on BlueskyDesign That Sticks | Leah Thompson Laracon US 2025Laravel TwitterLaravel WebsiteTighten WebsiteSuggestion Box----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.