Welcome back to episode #30 of Figure it the Father out (FITFO) podcast! Where I have conversations with inspiring moms, dads and thought leaders of different industries in hopes to help me figure out how to become the father I want to be for my little girls.

Today, I'm sitting down with a friend and mentor, Amy Fong, a super inspiring leader and someone who truly knows what it means to be resilient.

In our chat, Amy opens up about her battle with breast cancer and how she's balanced that with her role as the COO and being a Mom. We'll talk about the power of teamwork, real conversations at work, and why being authentic and inclusive matters so much.

Amy shares her personal ups and downs, how she copes with her illness, dealing with the emotional rollercoaster with her family, and how she's all about accepting help from those around her. We'll also dive into her cool initiatives like the Sprinternship program to help folks break into tech.

Get ready for a conversation that’s sure to help you find motivation and a positive mindset through any adversity.

Amy's Info:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyfong/

Sprinternship Information

00:00 Intro.

03:27 Chief operations officer building data systems, relationships.

07:01 Integrating state data systems for students

13:49 Skills valuable for any career

19:29 Reflecting on career, empathy, and inspiring curiosity.

23:02 Cultivating a love for reading onto daughter.

30:52 In-person collaboration creates organic, empowering environment.

35:59 Living with cancer, treating it as chronic illness

41:31 Her Daughter's support

45:59 Early management experience led to leadership perspective.

48:52 Hiring for values ensures right team surrounds.

55:54 Sprinternship offers real-world tech experience.