June CSS Meetup - welcome back & the black dog

Hey folks!

UPDATE
We have a venue! The awesome crew at co-working space Credenza (https://www.credenza.nz/) have come on board as our new host at their super cool offices on lower Taranaki St. Thanks a bunch! I've opened up a few more slots as there's more seats than the Xequals office

Please read the whole event description before rsvp'ing :) It’s been a hot minute since we’ve had a meetup and for that I apologise! Our venue fell through at the very last minute and it’s been tough to find another one. With that in mind I’m putting this here with the location TBC - it will be at the Xequals office if all else fails.

For our first meetup of the year we have something a bit different. We’ll start with our regular scheduled programming of tech news and events happening around the city, and an opportunity to share recent projects and websites. We’ll also have a discussion about the types of events we’d like to see in the coming months.

For the second half of the evening we’ll have a special talk from our own Laura Munro as a practice run for the upcoming Levels Conf (http://www.levelsconf.com/) in Melbourne! This talk will not be everyone’s cup of tea, and we will have a short break beforehand to let anyone that wants to sneak out.

The black dog can code too
Sick days are for sick brains too. Beginning a career in tech can be tough, but while battling depression and anxiety? Tougher! A career path with the black dog following may be a bit longer and wiggly, and but that doesn't make it any less cool and good.

So how can we reduce the stigma of mental illness in the workplace? What can we do as colleagues and bosses to help everyone have a successful career in tech?

With years of first-hand experience, Laura will speak openly and honestly about how mental health has an effect on our careers. She’ll educate and inspire those who battle the black dog and give them some practical tools to help them in their journeys.