Welcome back to This Little Life! Today, I’m sitting down with my dear friend Marcus, whose journey to Silicon Valley is anything but conventional. Marcus started out as a child actor, majored in film production in college, and took a sound PA job at a startup—only to pivot into software engineering by literally knocking on doors. Now, years later, he’s teaching others how to break into tech and navigate the world of coding bootcamps.

His story is a testament to the power of persistence, adaptability, and showing up every day to do the hard things. This conversation made me reflect on my own journey and how we all have the ability to carve our own unique paths. If you've ever felt stuck or doubted whether you could switch careers, this episode is for you. Let’s dive in!