Tech Cinderella: From Nanny to Silicon Valley | Romie Carillo | TEDxIEMadrid

This speech is a captivating and inspiring story of a person who defied expectations and left behind comfort and security to pursue their dreams. It recounts their journey from a successful real estate career to becoming a housemaid, and ultimately finding their way into the tech world. It emphasizes the importance of taking risks, embracing uncertainty, and trusting in oneself to connect the scattered dots of life. The speech encourages listeners to break free from societal expectations and chase their own dreams, no matter how unconventional they may seem. Romie is the Head of Operations at Yoloop. With a passion for EdTech, Remote Work, and Marketplace, she also founded Portfolink on the side. With years of tenure in Remote Work, she has fearlessly embraced a multitude of remote roles - from virtual assistant to online SEO writer to outbound call specialist and many more. Prior to her current role, Romie excelled as an Operations and Training Specialist at a ground-breaking startup based in Silicon Valley, leading the charge in Operational Revolution in the US. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx