27: Elisha Tan, Founder of TechLadies: Share Your Story To Inspire, Be Bold To Become Who You Are & Live Your Dreams

<p><br><strong>FWEP00027 Elisha Tan</strong></p><p> </p><p>In this episode we have a very special guest, her name is Elisha Tan she is best known as the co-founder of TechLadies. A community-led initiative for women in Asia to connect, learn, and grow in the tech industry.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Share Your Story To Inspire, Be Bold To Become Who You Are &amp; Live Your Dreams</strong></p><p> </p><p>If there is something you want to pursue, live with it. Be strong to accomplish it. Sometimes sacrificing is the best to achieve what you dream off. If you succeed, share with others your experience and inspire them to pursue their dream, no matter what.</p><p> </p><p>(01:19-02:14)</p><p>I guess, everything was quite a sacrifice. If you want something, you have to give up something.  I have sacrificed my life. It is not easy but it’s somewhat very rewarding.  I do think that if you want to see something happen, you need to hustle.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The beginning of pursuing passion</strong></p><p> </p><p>Sometimes it takes time for us to realize what we want. When we find it, try to grab it immediately. If it fails then try again. Try and try until you finally succeed.</p><p> </p><p>(02:16-02:57)</p><p>When I was in between jobs, that was before Facebook, I thought why don’t I just do something that I’m very passionate at. Where does my heart lie? What do I want to see happen in my community? When it started, I wasn’t sure what it was. I just try it, if it fails then let’s pretend it didn’t happen. So that’s how it gets started.</p><p> </p><p>(04:00-05:08)</p><p>So when I learn how to decode, that when it opens my eyes to the tech community. One thing is that, when you hustle, people respect your real passion and see your hard work. If you meet somebody, they will hate us. There are people who’ll discredit you. There are who’ll think you will not succeed. First of all, you don’t need to shut all of it out. A way for you to grow is to be able to take healthy criticism. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Helping others</