Emily de la Peña
Emily de la Peña

Emily de la Peña

Inspiring tomorrow’s creators & innovators | Helping small business owners thrive | @EmilyFdelaPena | www.emilydelapena.com

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Which is the best eCommerce platform for you?

Struggling to find the best ecommerce platform that best suits you? We’ve compiled a list of five different ecommerce platforms, and…

Aug 16, 2019 · 5 min read

OMG! I clicked publish

I can’t believe we did it. We launched our first Kickstarter campaign for Coding Kids. Clicking publish was the most challenging thing I…

May 25, 2019 · 1 min read

BikeHack19: done and dusted — and won!

We did it! We won BikeHack19. Here’s our two-and-half-day long journey.

May 22, 2019 · 7 min read

I’m going in for surgery today

For two years I had been told that it was just constipation, that I need to eat more fibre. Eat more fruits and vegetables, eat more whole…

Apr 24, 2019 · 2 min read

Evolving into super-human productivity

I have been ferociously refining my productivity hacks for the last 5 years. Every year, I actively seek to level-up my productivity. My…

Apr 7, 2019 · 6 min read

What does a career path for a generalist look like?

I spent over a decade building my engineering career. I worked for 2 multinational engineering consultancies and a state government…

Apr 2, 2019 · 4 min read

PASSION ≠ PROFIT

I love talking to people about business. I have the privilege of getting a daily dose of friends sharing their latest business idea.

Mar 31, 2019 · 3 min read

What if you fail?

I told my colleagues I’m quitting work. I’m going to start my own business. They were aghast.

Mar 31, 2019 · 1 min read

The price I paid

Starting a business is hard work. It takes a significant investment of money, time, and energy. It is a common story that founders…

Mar 28, 2019 · 3 min read

A lonely journey…

They say, entrepreneurship is a lonely journey. Customer is upset? I’m the customer service manager — my responsibility. Have a…

Mar 28, 2019 · 4 min read

Just turn up

I quit my career as an engineer and started my own education business, Coding Kids, all because I turned up. I am where I am today because…

Mar 28, 2019 · 2 min read

Be easily found, for the right reasons

I had been working as a civil engineer for over a decade, then I changed careers, from engineering to children’s education. I started my…

Mar 26, 2019 · 4 min read

Can you work for free? We can promote your work!

I (and Coding Kids) often get asked to work for free. There are a number of events each year that we love and look forward to participating…

May 28, 2018 · 3 min read

Create an interactive stadium project in the classroom for the Commonwealth Games

It’s that time of the year again — the Commonwealth Games are nearly here! Why not get into the sporty spirit by making your very own…

Feb 21, 2018 · 8 min read

Coding Kids, for small kids and big kids too

Tech Connection is an interactive workshop for seniors to learn about how to make the most out of going online. Add new skills and…

Jan 4, 2018 · 1 min read

A code club? In Thargomindah?

It’s more likely than you think!

Dec 13, 2017 · 2 min read

10 year olds pitch their business ideas to a Shark Tank Shark

If you are entrepreneurial, you will rule the world. This is what the children attending Lemonade Stand have been experiencing.

Dec 6, 2017 · 4 min read

Produce your own animation movie

It’s not just games. You can also use Scratch to program and produce your own animation movie. Your mini-movie can be about fictional…

Nov 26, 2017 · 3 min read

Torres News: Robots in the Torres Strait!

Article from Torres News:

Nov 18, 2017 · 2 min read

PD Workshops at Gold Coast Libraries

Gold Coast Libraries recently spent three days taking professional development workshops with Coding Kids. We covered a range of activities…

Nov 14, 2017 · 8 min read