Radical Sabbatical - How I structured one year of creative web-dev
by Shalanah Dawson | at Minnebar 19 | 1:05 – 1:45 in Bde Maka Ska | View Schedule
What happens when you hit pause on your career and hit play on your wildest creative ideas? In 2024, I took a leap—a full year off to explore, experiment, and build. From passion projects to playful prototypes, I’ll share how I structured my sabbatical, the unexpected lessons I learned, and what it’s like to return to the workforce with a fresh perspective. Whether you’re dreaming of your own sabbatical or just curious how to carve out more creative space in your career, this talk is for you!
Shalanah Dawson
Shalanah has helped users craft everything from photo albums and paper snowflakes to educational resources and solar panel designs. Although she's done work that touches the whole stack, user interfaces are her true love.
Shalanah creates digital products at Livefront.
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