In this episode of the Data Neighbor Podcast, we sit down with Dawn Choo (aka Ask Data Dawn), a data scientist turned entrepreneur, to explore her fascinating journey from finance to big tech to building her own business. Dawn shares insights into navigating visa challenges, taking calculated risks (like a 40% pay cut!), and transitioning from a Business Analyst role to a Data Scientist at top companies like Amazon and Meta. Dawn also talked about how an unexpected turn of events led her to be on the NFL cheerleading squad in the Super Bowl.

We also dive into:

- The importance of self-promotion in corporate America
- Dawn's bold career moves, including a 40% pay cut to break into tech
- Overcoming rejections, imposter syndrome, and early failures
- How creativity fuels technical careers
- Why mentorship is a must-have
- The value of relationships and communication in career progression

Whether you're breaking into data science or looking to pivot your career, Dawn’s story will leave you inspired to embrace risk, stay consistent, and discover your unique superpower.

Connect with Dawn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/data-dawn/

Connect with Hai, Sravya, and Shane
Hai: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hai-guan-6b58a7a
Sravya: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sravyamadipalli
Shane: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaneausleybutler

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