She Can Code

Meet Saida Estela Morales Madriz, Senior Test Engineer at Bloom & Wild, who shares her inspiring journey from social care and education into a career in tech.

After discovering software testing through a bootcamp, Saida made a leap into an entirely new field - starting from scratch and building her career at Bloom & Wild. She shares her advice on career changes, transferable skills, overcoming self-doubt, asking for help and why having a supportive community can make all the difference.

Read the full Spotlight 📖 https://bit.ly/4wO0Ja1

We’re so proud to provide a safe, supportive space for women in tech to grow their careers 💜

But we couldn’t do it without our amazing Corporate Ambassadors – they help us keep our community, events, and awards free and accessible for thousands of women 👏👏👏

If your company is all about inclusion and wants to support the next generation of women in tech, we’d love to chat.

Drop us a comment or get in touch here👉 https://bit.ly/4jPJAY4

🚨 Nominations are OPEN!

We’re celebrating the bootcamps, coding academies & training providers building real, inclusive pathways into tech.

Know a programme making a difference for women & underrepresented talent?

Nominate them for a Pathways to Tech Award now 👉 https://bit.ly/4lIt0tK

🗓️ Nominations close on 2nd October 2026!

How do you stay relevant when technology is changing so quickly?

Paula Panarra, General Manager UKI at Avanade, explores why staying ahead isn’t about knowing every new tool or predicting the next big trend.

Paula argues it's about staying curious, embracing experimentation, making lifelong learning a habit and building a strong network.

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Ready to take your tech career to the next level? Join the SheCanCode community today and connect with like-minded women in tech!

As a member, you’ll unlock access to exclusive content, events, and opportunities designed to empower and support your journey in tech. Plus, stay connected on the go with our app - now available on the iTunes and Google Play stores! 📲

Don’t miss out - join our thriving community today!

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Looking for an inclusive workplace?

As a SheCanCode Corporate Ambassador, Addleshaw Goddard champions innovation, inclusion, and professional growth -making them a great place to build your career.

Explore what makes them different 👉 https://bit.ly/4fTGalw

Your technical skills might open the door - but your network can help keep it open.

Katrina Sargent, Co-founder of Business Buzz HQ, explores why networking deserves just as much attention as technical expertise.

From communicating what you do and building genuine relationships to using digital platforms to showcase your expertise, Katrina shares practical advice for growing a professional network that can create new career opportunities.

Read the full article 📖 https://bit.ly/4xczcQz

1 week to go! 🏆

Nominations for the Pathways to Tech Awards close on 2nd October.

If you know a training provider opening doors & changing lives...now’s the time to shout about them.

👉 https://bit.ly/4lIt0tK

💬 Is there a workplace conversation you’ve been putting off? September could be the perfect time to have it.

Anne-Maartje Oud, founder of The Behaviour Company and author of WHAT TO DO IF...?, explores why time away from work can give us the perspective we need to address difficult situations.

She shares practical advice for turning frustrations into constructive conversations - before old patterns become the norm.

Read the full article 🔗 https://bit.ly/4ha2olN

What does it really take to build a business that lasts? 💡

In our latest Spotlight Series interview, Sarah Dowzell, entrepreneur and co-founder of Learnient, reflects on her journey from founding and scaling Natural HR to launching her second venture. She shares honest insights on sustainable growth, founder wellbeing, resilience and why long-term thinking matters more than chasing rapid success.

Read the full interview 👉 https://bit.ly/4xkNf6b