Chaimie Pewitt has lived a very non-linear life. Through the ups and downs, she has learned one very important thing: It's not about knowing the answer, it's about knowing how to find the answer. Chaimie grew up in an unstable environment, bouncing around foster homes. Getting her GED at 16, she then went to college and embarked on a 10-year journey of figuring out what she wanted to do before graduation. Chaimie is a strong advocate in neurodiversity, innovation, humanities, and tech. She learned at the age of 25 that she had ADHD and later on learned she has dyslexia. Instead of looking at these as disabilities, she looked at the environment around her, to figure out how our current workplaces can empower us instead of inhibiting us. Chaimie shares some great background as to how she got to where she is, how she helped foster two innovation economies, and more. Check out the interview to hear her story!
Life's Not Linear with Nahom Fissaha
Nahom Fissaha shares with us his experience and transition into America. Moving from Ethiopia at a young age, Nahom went to a very diverse middle school and high school. He was able to experience many different cultures through the friends he made and experiencing their home life and food! This quickly shifted as Nahom went to college and attended a primarily white university. Nahom struggled with identity and was able to use this opportunity to see another side of America and reflect on himself. He made the most of his university experience and then pretty recently transitioned into the professional world, where he worked remotely (even before COVID-19) and took this opportunity to explore and live a nomadic lifestyle. His pro tip: Make your university account password a positive affirmation! Check out the full interview to learn about Nahom's experiences growing up, at university, and exploring the states while working a full-time job.