#VisualizeIT Workshop 2: "Creative Journaling for Technologists" | Brittney Braxton
Tags: sketchnoting, visualizeit, beginners, storytelling
Published: 2020-12-12 12:07:47

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title: #VisualizeIT Workshop 2: "Creative Journaling for Technologists" | Brittney Braxton
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description: Join us for a Creative Journaling workshop with @mintiiB | Learn to #VisualizeIT & add creative storytelling skills to your tech toolkit.
tags: sketchnoting, visualizeIT, beginners, storytelling
series: "#VisualizeIT 2020: Visual Storytelling Workshops For Beginners"
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> ✨✨✨ Join us - it's free and online ✨✨✨
> `Date`: Dec 12 (TODAY!)
> `Time`: @1-2pm EST 
> `Live`: [Video Link](https://aka.ms/SketchnoteSeries3)
> `Discussions`: [Reactor Meetup Page](https://www.meetup.com/Microsoft-Reactor-Toronto/events/274684784/)
> ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

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## 📣 #VisualizeIT: The Series

Welcome to workshop #2 in this event series organized by [Microsoft Reactor](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/), [Azure Advocates](https://dev.to/azure) and the [Lets Sketch Tech](https://dev.to/letssketchtech) community. 

![#VisualizeIT: The Series](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/kbao7u9g9aamxnxbn70l.png)

Read this post👇🏽 to learn more about the series goals and schedule - then join us and add visual storytelling to your tech toolbelt for 2021!
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Speaker Cards Artwork: by [Kaitlin Gu](https://twitter.com/_gubean)

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## 🎨 "Creative Journaling for Technologists" 

_Workshop #2 happens `Dec 12, 2020 at 1pm EST`. It is free and online - [register here](https://www.meetup.com/Microsoft-Reactor-Toronto/events/274684784/) to get the event link and other resources post-event._

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> Workshop Abstract:

Are you working with impact and purpose? Do you know what you're doing month-to-month with your role? How difficult is it for you to track your accomplishments? If any of these questions lead to uncertain answers, then come learn what it means to journal professionally.

In this workshop, you will learn about journaling and how it is beneficial to your success and expertise. We will work together on building a journal by learning how to create layouts and workflows that are best for your working style. Lastly, we'll touch on making time for reflection so that you're able to complete goals victoriously and ace end of the year performance reviews.

> Materials Needed:

A notebook that sparks joy, a ruler, and a few different colored pens or markers. You're totally welcome to bring more supplies like washi tape, stickers, or paint. This is a time to be creative!

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## 👩🏽‍💻 Speaker: Brittney Braxton

Brittney is a software engineer at Duo Security. She enjoys crafting, coding, and cats, all while enjoying a good cup of tea. Brittney strives to connect with folks who geek out over code with hopes to contribute to a friendly and inviting tech community.

 * Find her on [Twitter](@mintiiB)
 * Read [her blog](https://brittneybraxton.com/) to learn about her various projects.
 * See her art on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/teanotes.dev/)
 
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## 📹 After The Event

Check back on this post for relevant resources shared at the event, and a link to the video recording when it becomes available.

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## The LetsSketchTech Community

If you liked this series, follow [@letssketchtech](https://letssketchtech) on Twitter and right here on dev.to.

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> This is continuation of a series of free online virtual event series organized by the [Microsoft Reactor](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/) team in collaboration with [Azure Advocates](https://dev.to/azure) and the [Lets Sketch Tech](https://dev.to/letssketchtech) community. 

![#VisualizeIT: The Series](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/i/kbao7u9g9aamxnxbn70l.png)