Social:

• https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-7336626084341284864-0Q2X
• https://www.linkedin.com/posts/apidays-india_womeninapis-techcommunity-publicspeaking-activity-7338877857126862849-XyJc/

Part 1

Video: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/specmatic_part-1-of-3-from-rural-spain-to-tech-leader-activity-7336241551053856768-ChXz

Here are three key takeaways:

1️⃣ Community Support Makes a Difference

Imma’s growth accelerated when she joined and contributed to tech groups. By sharing, she both found support and helped others.

2️⃣ Your Background is an Asset, Not a Barrier

Rural origins, unconventional paths, and career pivots aren’t obstacles to overcome. They’re perspectives that add value to technical discussions and make your voice distinct in the API community.

3️⃣ Intentionality Fuels Impact

Imma’s story shows the value of being intentional about career direction and community involvement. Getting up to speak – even when it’s outside your comfort zone – can fuel your career, and it’s also a powerful way to give back and help others navigate their own technical paths.

Part 2

Video: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7336242983010226176/

➡️ Growth Through Speaking
Public speaking, especially outside your comfort zone, can reveal skills and passions you didn’t know you had. For Imma, presenting and training delivery began her journey to developer advocacy.

➡️ Support Fosters Confidence
Sometimes all it takes is a nudge from a supportive manager or peer. Imma’s first talk happened because her manager encouraged her to try, with no pressure to continue if it wasn’t a fit.

Part 3

Video: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7336245247028432898/

➡️ Nerves Are Normal – Energy Comes After
Imma admits she still gets nervous before speaking publicly, but draws real energy and motivation from connecting with others at in-person events. If you’re hesitant, know you’re not alone – and that the payoff is worth it.

➡️ Authenticity Over Perfection
Early in her career, Imma felt pressure to fit in, often surrounded by men in tech. Her advice: bring your authentic self to work and resist the urge to chase perfection. Steer your career proactively, focusing on your passions rather than letting external forces decide your path.

➡️ The Value of Community
Finding and joining communities is key. Imma highlights how support networks help us realize we’re not alone in our struggles, offering unique perspectives and actionable advice. If one community doesn’t fit, seek out another until you find your support group.

Al 8è programa de la 4a temporada de Lideratges, començarem amb l’espai noticies parlarem els spin-offs de la UB amb Jose Conde, cap de l’Àrea de Creació d’Empreses de la Fundació Bosch i Gimpera. A continuació a la tertúlia parlarem sobre lideratge sinèrgic amb Núria Chinchilla, Titular de la càtedra Mujer y Liderazgo en IESE Business School Barcelona i Ana del Río, Country Manager Iberia a DNV GL Business Assurance España. i a la secció Marketing i Comunicació parlarem sobre connectivitat a les zones industrials i logísti-ques amb Sergi Marcén, Secretari de Telecomunicacions i Transformació Digital i acabarem amb la secció Empresa en femeni amb Imma Valls, Developer Advocate de Grafana Labs

El podcast està disponible aquí, amb l’entrevista a partir del minut 44:45.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/codewomen_dones-tecnolaeigic-orgulloses-ugcPost-7121134514591920128-ydEA