11 Inspiring Stories to Watch From the Trailblazer Talk Show

Trailhead LIVE comes alive every Tuesday with tales of career transformation and amazing adventures in the Salesforce ecosystem. Check out this regular dose of inspiration to do well and do good in your career, company, and community.

Trailhead LIVE reinvents the classroom experience and provides learners with livestreamed and on-demand videos covering today’s most in-demand skills for free. Trailblazers can tune in to learn from experts and get inspired by peers.

Every Tuesday on the Trailblazer Talk Show, we highlight Trailblazers’ adventures in the Salesforce ecosystem. These stories empower current and future Trailblazers to see that they can transform their careers, be true tech innovators, and create amazing connections in the Trailblazer Community.

They’re an amazing opportunity to hear how fellow Trailblazers have achieved great success and to get actionable advice, so you can follow in their footsteps.

Read on for some special highlights, and be sure to share with loved ones who need a fresh start! If you want to dive into all of our past and upcoming episodes, check out the Trailblazer Talk Show Guide.

Believe you can achieve your career dreams

What do a retired grandmother, financial planner, and former wedding singer have in common? They’re proof positive that you don’t need a technical background to skill up on Trailhead and build a career in the Salesforce ecosystem.

If you need a change and you’re committed to putting in the work, great things are possible. Hear their stories and get great advice to follow in their footsteps.

• Stephanie Rhodes began her Salesforce journey at 68 after 14 years of retirement, leading to a Salesforce Certification and a new career with Hertz. Watch episode.
• Brian Owens went from financial planner to happily employed Salesforce Certified Admin after 3 intense months of learning on Trailhead and connecting with Trailblazer Community Groups. Watch episode.
• Malorie Leogrande transformed her career from wedding singer to Director of Client Success at an AppExchange partner. Check out Malorie sharing her story in a unique acapella rap below and watch the episode.

Turn learning into innovation that counts

It’s amazing to hear how Trailblazers leverage the skills they’ve learned on Trailhead to build incredible apps and achieve success, from landing a job to transforming customer service during a crisis.

Check out these episodes, featuring awesome examples of amazing Trailblazers in action during the COVID-19 crisis.

• Greg Grothaus came out of retirement to work part-time as a Salesforce consultant for his son’s company, Cloud Pathfinder. When COVID-19 hit, Greg built an app with automation and flows to assess the impact on leads and opportunities. Watch episode.
• Jerrel Ramos was learning on Trailhead and exploring the ecosystem. Good advice from Greg Grothaus led Jerrel to build a lab management app prototype. Thanks to community connections and that prototype, Jerrel now works for partner ThirdWave implementing Salesforce solutions for labs. Watch episode.

• Samantha Philip and Daniel Boggs both discovered their love for the platform and learning while working as customer service agents at Sun Basket. They’re now an incredible admin and developer duo that optimized customer service when demand for meal delivery spiked (meaning support cases did too!). Watch episode.
• Debbie Nevin, a Supermums alum who returned to tech after 9+ years away, helped the Down’s Syndrome Association modernize their membership application process to save time and shipping costs. Watch episode.

🌟 Pro tip: Complete the Succeed from Anywhere During COVID-19 trail and learn how to set up a home office, be productive, and stay motivated during these challenging times.

Have fun and give back with the Trailblazer Community

Our Trailblazers, from all walks of life, come together to learn, connect, have fun, and give back together. That’s what makes being a Trailblazer so much more fun and fulfilling than a typical tech job or community.

This is the kind of goodness you should hear right from the hearts of our Trailblazers, so be sure to watch these episodes!

• Jonathan Fox shared how he started his first Trailblazer Community Group and enjoys global connections to the community, even spreading joy the old fashioned way by swapping stickers through the mail. Watch episode.
• Nitzan Pelman, founder and CEO of Climb Hire, shared her mission to discover hidden talent and help them learn, network, and get jobs in the Salesforce ecosystem. Watch episode.
• Misty Jones stays connected with #OhanaPears, an anonymous gift exchange with more than 200 people from 10 countries, committed to sending delight four times a year to their fellow Trailblazers everywhere. Listen to Misty share her mindset on sharing kindness and joy below and watch the episode.

Turn this inspiration into action

We hope you’ve been amazed and inspired by these incredible stories of determination, innovation, and #Trailheart.

Here are a few ways for Trailblazers at every stage to take their journey to the next level.

• If you’re new to Trailhead, check out Getting Started with Trailhead.
• Check out all the ways to engage in the Trailblazer Community.
• Bring Trailhead learning to the communities you love with Be a Multiplier.
• Share your success story on social with #MyTrailblazerStory.