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 Gregory Wilson
Originally from Detroit, then Atlanta, Greg took his love of computer engineering to computer science, then education ultimately earning his Ph.D. and changing the way K12 students are exposed to innovation and making. Along the way, he had many roadblocks preventing him from an academic teaching career in higher ed., but ultimately walked away from Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech, and University of Georgia with skillsets and mindsets that have led to a very prosperous career. This interview was conducted by Humera Fasihuddin on behalf of Tara Rahmani.
Life's Not Linear with Jackie Siler-Dearring
So many wise words from Jackie Siler-Dearring (@_beautyandbrainss)as she navigates a move to the mid-west, enters the medical device manufacturing field and most recently moves to California to spearhead the creation of new products for Stryker. It seems like things go pretty much according to plan, but then she reveals the curveballs life threw at her in her early years. It’s a must-watch. This interview was conducted by Humera Fasihuddin, standing in for Tara Rahmani.