Month: August 2015

  • Mindy Kaling’s Guide to Killer Confidence: Glamour.com

    Work hard, know your shit, show your shit, and then feel entitled. Listen to no one except the two smartest and kindest adults you know, and that doesn’t always mean your parents. If you do that, you will be fine.
    Source: Mindy Kaling’s Guide to Killer Confidence: Glamour.com

    Mindy Kaling speaks THE TRUTH.

  • Shared today on Twitter

    RT @Lauren_Redding: Me today, playing around with the new #canvaforwork. Thank you, @Canva!! http://t.co/kfRQFXi7G1


    RT @deedispeaking: This is how I feel about my #CanvaForWork free trial starting today: @canva http://t.co/94DNArTkrI


    I spoke at Ignite #13 and LOVED it. It’s scary and challenging, but it’s so worth it. Highly recommended! https://t.co/9pJxbbhOq5


    @sthcrft Thank you!!


    It started out ironic, and then it wasn’t. #shameless #chairdancing https://t.co/kEr7sUh44V http://t.co/bwZrew2mUZ


    @developerjack GAHHHH How did I forget that hashtag?! 😛


    @Lackadazy Hahaha, I know! I’ve enjoyed a few of their singles; just haven’t done any dedicated catalog listening til now 🙂


    Resisting the urge to read the comments on the Daily Mail article. @i386 told me seriously, “Just don’t. You’ll have an aneurysm.” Okay.


    @DamonOehlman @johnallsopp I will definitely be campaigning internally for @webdirections speakers at @canva… 🙂


    @gilmae http://t.co/VM8sNKQNTr I couldn’t even get past the title, really.


    @gilmae She’s about to email you again (if she hasn’t already), by the way.


    @RadhikaR Really?! How cool! Are they enjoying it? 🙂


    RT @RadhikaR: So you know what I’m loving today @web_goddess?In a FB group of mums w shared textile interests (baby wraps) & your ignite ta…


    @RadhikaR Awww, thank you!


    RT @StartupSmartnow: DIY design platform @Canva for Work to launch. http://t.co/SeW57TYxjr http://t.co/JiaVOWJxPq


    My face is because @TheRealBnut had just taken a friggin’ Defuse from me two seconds before pulling a third. https://t.co/YguIhRnUmQ


    @sjhfletcher Love the Duck Inn!


    RT @iamdevloper: Kylie Jenner is 17 years old and just bought a crib for 3 million dollars, I still haven’t paid for Sublime Text.


  • Public Speaking Opportunities

    Web Directions 2015

    Interested in public speaking? There are a couple very good opportunities coming up.

    • The first is Web Directions, Australia’s longest-running digital design, product and engineering conference. It’s taking place on October 29-30 this year. The Call for Proposals is now open, and they’re even having a special brainstorming/encouragement session next week for women who are interested but not sure what to talk about. Anyone who submits a proposal will be invited to a special speaker training session. If you’ve never spoken at a conference before, this is a fantastic opportunity to get some experience.
    • The second is Ignite Sydney, which will be happening on October 20th. You can submit a proposal here. I spoke at Ignite #13 back in March and absolutely loved it. It’s scary and challenging but also really rewarding. I highly recommend going for it.
  • Today’s Jam

    Intro to One Direction

    It started out ironic, but then it wasn’t. #shameless #chairdancing

  • Shared today on Twitter

    @i386 What are you doing awake? GO BACK TO SLEEP YOU CRAZY PERSON.


    @catehstn Wonderful folks at @webdirections are hosting a brainstorming/encouragement event for women next week related to their CFP


    @catehstn I’m facilitating. Have you heard of anything like this being done before? Looking for tips, good info to share, etc


    @msmichellegar @founderscoders @GGDSydney @WWCSyd ABSOLUTELY!


    RT @LoveFabricStore: This fashion student 3D printed her entire grad collection. Next level. http://t.co/75v8KSZlBk


    RT @webdirections: Weds night, 12.8 we’re running a women’s CFP brainstorming & feedback night with @ggdSydney & @WWCSyd https://t.co/mqF3j…


    Fairy Bread – just what you want to see on the morning after a late night! Thanks @canvavi… http://t.co/ucWsNOdsBp http://t.co/3HfftRJTDd


    RT @BRW: 4 million users, now for revenue as Canva launches first subscription product http://t.co/Pc8ZS4f6Uc


    @lisaaharrison1 Are you going to @WiredForWonder? I’ll be there!


    @chrisgander Awesome! So glad you’re enjoying it. 🙂


    @gilmae I watched the morning and Rodd overheard just the audio. “Is that Erlich?” he said. Yep.


    @gilmae Haven’t seen Silicon Valley? https://t.co/Wjb19Xad3z


    @catehstn @chiuki Awesome! Will do 🙂


    @gilmae I thought the first episode was pants. Then I gave it some time and it grew on me. I liked it by the end.


    RT @zachkitschke: The secret to this woman’s success was not having any experience. @MelanieCanva sharing the @canva story @MailOnline http…


    @gilmae See, that one I couldn’t get past the second episode. I should go back to it?


    @HannahGilburt Hi Hannah! The @canva team are investigating. Can you DM me your email address so they can check the logs? Thanks!


  • Shared today on Facebook

    Fairy Bread – just what you want to see on the morning after a late night! Thanks @canvavibe 🙂


    Exciting times! So thrilled to be here for the big 4 million mark. (We all went out for schnitzel on Friday to celebrate.)


    I just can’t escape the Daily Mail…


    This is me. Arts degree; worked as a web developer for 6+ years. Still struggle with this one a lot. (I think it’s worse she you work with super brilliant people!)


  • Shared today on Twitter

    RT @SallyPompom: Open to members AND non-members. https://t.co/2ok9FwgIvu


    @randomknits Was about to proclaim my jealousy when I realised I could probably wear that in Surry Hills and no one would bat an eyelid. 🙂


    I was really sad to get this email this morning. Thank you Valerie, Mary, and everyone else involved. https://t.co/J1jIcnEGft


    @FlipPrior Congrats! That’s definitely one for the bucket list. 🙂


    @Xavier_Ho That looks like a fantastic event. Are there any guidelines on what makes a good proposal? Or examples from previous years?


    @Xavier_Ho Brilliant, thank you! (And nope – no notification for quotes. Interesting…)


    @Xavier_Ho I’ve turned off all the emails, and I use Tweetdeck on the desktop. So I was never going to get it anyway. 🙂


    @Xavier_Ho Also just found this, which seems useful too! https://t.co/ZX22CfgI5v


    The Apple Music playlist creators continue to kick ass. Today’s soundtrack: https://t.co/cKJARdRlaW http://t.co/lVPThRpy9Y


    @randomknits The Fabric Store! Indeed – they have a big “now open Sundays” sign in the window. 🙂 http://t.co/Mpv6lgtW5Z @LoveFabricStore


    @randomknits Oh wait, did you mean in Chippendale?


    Me: Damn. That class I wanted to take is same day as career summit I’m speaking at. 🙁

    Snook: Have you tried not being incredibly popular?


    @randomknits The Chippo one is Fabric Muse: http://t.co/FHB01uLYQB. Not open Sundays though. 🙁


    RT @AngelaBishop: It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a rock star in possession of a pair of leather pants, must go commando. #len…


    @drwitty_knitter Ah, did you not know about that one? It’s been there for a couple years. On Cleveland St, but they don’t advertise much.


    @drwitty_knitter Not a massive range, but it’s all high-end stuff from what I’ve seen!


    Google just boosted the odds that it will eventually acquire Twitter http://t.co/XQgNh2Xgjk On plus side, maybe @the_snook will use it then.


    Anybody want to buy my 2 tix to Insert Coins tomorrow night? The Snook’s been really sick so partying is cancelled. http://t.co/El4XfFtamT


    @DamonOehlman That’s an awesome security feature, more like.


    @gilmae I dunno; I don’t think @SamuelKillin wants to be a robot. I suspect he’s just lazy about cooking sometimes. 😛


    There really was. https://t.co/fHLuM0UQzc


    Woohoo! Thanks @pyko. Pineapple on pizza is scientifically proven to be THE BEST. https://t.co/dYjssQ5o8H


    @pyko Ooh, new game! How did I miss that? I’ll have to get Rodd to install on his Android so I can play. 🙂


    It’s important to stay hydrated when working late into the night. #g&t #startuplife http://t.co/6Cj0Lb1BtL http://t.co/wRWGnuZro0


    @tinypang @tableflipclub Hells yeah!


    @developerjack My portion of the actual work is a lot smaller than @i386’s. One of the perks of being the non-engineer n00b. 🙂


    @developerjack You really do.


    @i386 @developerjack Not even! I made the mistake of teaching @MelanieCanva to push the buttons, and she has stolen my glory.


    @developerjack @i386 Oh, I’m long gone. This is my view right now: http://t.co/36tW9ZpsSu


    Hillary Clinton and the ‘Makeup Tax’ That Hurts All Women – The Atlantic http://t.co/iq841jLm6w GRAR. (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ http://t.co/Xgz0buG6Lj


    @sundress And the stupid thing is – I occasionally like wearing it (I love bright colours) but then if ppl comment on it, I feel pressure


    @sundress like I should wear it all the time, and ugh, who has time for that?, and patriarchy, and spitefulness, and GRAR, table flip. 🙂


    QFT. https://t.co/5uCTohmgcT


    @i386 WOOOO! I couldn’t believe it when I saw the timestamps in hipchat. You’re a legend.


  • Shared today on Facebook

    The Apple Music Australia playlist creators continue to kick ass. https://itunes.apple.com/us/playlist/thats-so-fetch-songs-for-mean/idpl.5868cd72b37a40999b7a26bea452d8dc


    Anyone interested in going to this tomorrow night? I’ve got two tickets but we can’t go. I’ll give you a discount. 🙂


    It’s important to stay hydrated when working late into the night. #g&t #startuplife


  • How Outrageous Beauty Expectations Hold Women Back

    This. It enrages me. And don’t even get me started on what I spend on hair dye, when the Snook’s grey hairs simply give him additional gravitas.

    Women who wear makeup earn more and are treated better. This has steep costs, in both money and time.
    Source: How Outrageous Beauty Expectations Hold Women Back