In 2013, I learned I could take a break. In 2014, I learned to set my own course.

I led a team of Android developers, started a consulting business, ventured into startup land, joined the board of a non-profit (we opened computer labs in Mexico and Morocco), expanded the Google Developer Group (GDG), and started hosting on AirBnB.

I taught a 3-week class in Gainesville. I created training workbooks. I took the 30×500 class. I’m writing a book.

I was free to spend most of June abroad and saw the northern lights in October. I spoke in Stockholm and Amsterdam. I attended Droid NYC, Google I/O, and two GDG conferences. I mentored at LadyHacks and inspired others to speak at conferences.

Excited to see this foundation grow in 2015.