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How to pivot your tech career and live a multi-hyphen life with Yassmin Abdel-Magied

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Show Notes

On this episode Abadesi talks to Yassmin Abdel-Magied, a mechanical engineer, social advocate, writer, and broadcaster. She is the author of multiple books and is the founder of Youth Without Borders.

In this episode they talk about...

* Her aspirations to work in Formula 1.

* How she hustled her way into jobs.

* Navigating engineering culture.

* How she has successfully pivoted her career multiple times.

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