In this episode, we dive into the inspiring story of Leo, a budding software developer whose initial foray into the world of coding through an engineering college degree left him disheartened and disillusioned. However, with unwavering support from his loved ones, Leo mustered the courage to give his dreams another shot.

Join us as we explore Leo's remarkable turnaround. Now, armed with a renewed sense of purpose and a focus on learning Javascript, Leo's energy and determination are palpable. His journey is not just a personal triumph but a beacon of motivation for anyone on the coding path.

We'll dissect the key factors that contributed to Leo's successful second attempt and extract valuable lessons that can be applied to our own coding endeavors. Whether you're a beginner or looking to rekindle your passion for coding, Leo's story is a testament to the transformative power of perseverance and support.

"Coding Sets You Free" is a dynamic and engaging tech-culture podcast that empowers listeners to become successful professionals in the ever-evolving tech industry. Focusing on the next two decades, the podcast offers insights into entering the tech world, acquiring essential skills, and overcoming common challenges.

Each week, host Alejandro Sanchez (alesanchezr) alternates between English and Spanish episodes, delivering antagonistic, truth-telling, hardcore content, yet informal with a touch of humor or irony. The podcast caters to a young audience aged 20 to 40, aspiring coders or looking to transition into code-heavy careers like data science or cybersecurity.

Topics range from the impact of Artificial Intelligence on job security to breaking into the tech industry, staying motivated, learning effectively, job hunting, and staying abreast of tech culture and news.

"Coding Sets You Free" champions values such as resilience, confidence, work ethic, and self-improvement, while taking a stand against complaining and procrastination. Each episode is crafted with a protagonist, an enemy, and a compelling story, ensuring listeners are informed, entertained, and inspired.

We speak with Tomas Gonzalez about his journey when learning to code and getting his first paid job. We analyze all the obstacles against Tomas's success and the things he did to be where he is today: Making enough money to support his family and being very happy with his professional life.

"Coding Sets You Free" is a dynamic and engaging tech-culture podcast that empowers listeners to become successful professionals in the ever-evolving tech industry. Focusing on the next two decades, the podcast offers insights into entering the tech world, acquiring essential skills, and overcoming common challenges.

Each week, host Alejandro Sanchez (alesanchezr) alternates between English and Spanish episodes, delivering antagonistic, truth-telling, hardcore content, yet informal with a touch of humor or irony. The podcast caters to a young audience aged 20 to 40, aspiring coders or looking to transition into code-heavy careers like data science or cybersecurity.

Topics range from the impact of Artificial Intelligence on job security to breaking into the tech industry, staying motivated, learning effectively, job hunting, and staying abreast of tech culture and news.

"Coding Sets You Free" champions values such as resilience, confidence, work ethic, and self-improvement, while taking a stand against complaining and procrastination. Each episode is crafted with a protagonist, an enemy, and a compelling story, ensuring listeners are informed, entertained, and inspired.