Valerie Phoenix
@digitalblkhippy.bsky.social
(She/Her) Founder of Tech by Choice ✊🏾 Artist 🎨 Senior Engineering Leader 💻 Speaker 🎤 Psychology Enthusiast 🧠 Your Local Cali Hippie 🌴 👩🏾🦱🌴
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I just built the coolest workflow!
I should definitely white label it but for now I’m just excited to be able to still do cool shit from bed while recovering
I should definitely white label it but for now I’m just excited to be able to still do cool shit from bed while recovering
January 15, 2026 at 6:07 AM
I just built the coolest workflow!
I should definitely white label it but for now I’m just excited to be able to still do cool shit from bed while recovering
I should definitely white label it but for now I’m just excited to be able to still do cool shit from bed while recovering
He’s snoring. She’s squeaks. My nights are filled with very interesting sounds 😂
January 11, 2026 at 5:47 AM
He’s snoring. She’s squeaks. My nights are filled with very interesting sounds 😂
I’ve been writing code for over 10 years and using ai to help me code before cursor or Claude
As an early adapter ai has been my cheat code to leveling up my technical skills
How you ask?
As an early adapter ai has been my cheat code to leveling up my technical skills
How you ask?
January 6, 2026 at 3:12 PM
I’ve been writing code for over 10 years and using ai to help me code before cursor or Claude
As an early adapter ai has been my cheat code to leveling up my technical skills
How you ask?
As an early adapter ai has been my cheat code to leveling up my technical skills
How you ask?
At 4am, yes System of a Down is the best thing to sing for a lullaby
It’s never to early to install internal rage for injustices around the world sung by Serj
It’s never to early to install internal rage for injustices around the world sung by Serj
January 5, 2026 at 8:05 PM
At 4am, yes System of a Down is the best thing to sing for a lullaby
It’s never to early to install internal rage for injustices around the world sung by Serj
It’s never to early to install internal rage for injustices around the world sung by Serj
Today was a difficult day but the positive is I got lots of cuddle time in as I watched the rain and drank my tea
To treat myself tomorrow I will have a slow morning with a donut and an art project
To treat myself tomorrow I will have a slow morning with a donut and an art project
January 5, 2026 at 6:59 AM
Today was a difficult day but the positive is I got lots of cuddle time in as I watched the rain and drank my tea
To treat myself tomorrow I will have a slow morning with a donut and an art project
To treat myself tomorrow I will have a slow morning with a donut and an art project
Apples, goji to berries, dried dates tea
10/10
I’m 100% still healing but being mindful of the food I eat has been so helpful
Physical and mentally makes me feel better
10/10
I’m 100% still healing but being mindful of the food I eat has been so helpful
Physical and mentally makes me feel better
January 5, 2026 at 12:51 AM
Apples, goji to berries, dried dates tea
10/10
I’m 100% still healing but being mindful of the food I eat has been so helpful
Physical and mentally makes me feel better
10/10
I’m 100% still healing but being mindful of the food I eat has been so helpful
Physical and mentally makes me feel better
Helping my brother build and get funding for an app he’s building 🥹
I do a lot for the tech community but my biggest wins are when I can inspire and help family
I do a lot for the tech community but my biggest wins are when I can inspire and help family
January 4, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Helping my brother build and get funding for an app he’s building 🥹
I do a lot for the tech community but my biggest wins are when I can inspire and help family
I do a lot for the tech community but my biggest wins are when I can inspire and help family
My brain fog is at an all time high
Even with multiple nights of “good sleep” mid sentence I have no clue what I’m doing 😂
So tonight I’m working on an app to solve this problem
Posting to not forget
Even with multiple nights of “good sleep” mid sentence I have no clue what I’m doing 😂
So tonight I’m working on an app to solve this problem
Posting to not forget
January 3, 2026 at 4:47 AM
My brain fog is at an all time high
Even with multiple nights of “good sleep” mid sentence I have no clue what I’m doing 😂
So tonight I’m working on an app to solve this problem
Posting to not forget
Even with multiple nights of “good sleep” mid sentence I have no clue what I’m doing 😂
So tonight I’m working on an app to solve this problem
Posting to not forget
I’ve had a lot of success and a handful of setback career wise
But thankfully I had the setbacks early enough in my journey to not make work apart of my core identity
Being funny takes up a lot more space in my life than most people know 😂
But thankfully I had the setbacks early enough in my journey to not make work apart of my core identity
Being funny takes up a lot more space in my life than most people know 😂
January 2, 2026 at 9:42 PM
I’ve had a lot of success and a handful of setback career wise
But thankfully I had the setbacks early enough in my journey to not make work apart of my core identity
Being funny takes up a lot more space in my life than most people know 😂
But thankfully I had the setbacks early enough in my journey to not make work apart of my core identity
Being funny takes up a lot more space in my life than most people know 😂
I’ve had to adjust the way I work on my side projects so I can take care of child and write code and send emails from bed
Staring to slowly find my rhythm and catching up on everything
Staring to slowly find my rhythm and catching up on everything
January 2, 2026 at 6:57 PM
I’ve had to adjust the way I work on my side projects so I can take care of child and write code and send emails from bed
Staring to slowly find my rhythm and catching up on everything
Staring to slowly find my rhythm and catching up on everything
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human > ai
ai native > ai first
ppl dgaf about your ai first product, they care about how you made them feel and what value your product gives them
ai native > ai first
ppl dgaf about your ai first product, they care about how you made them feel and what value your product gives them
December 30, 2025 at 4:25 PM
human > ai
ai native > ai first
ppl dgaf about your ai first product, they care about how you made them feel and what value your product gives them
ai native > ai first
ppl dgaf about your ai first product, they care about how you made them feel and what value your product gives them
I have so many medical bills coming in and I’m so confused by all of them 😵💫
Working in insurance for years and I have a better understanding than most but goodness, healthcare shouldn’t be this difficult
Working in insurance for years and I have a better understanding than most but goodness, healthcare shouldn’t be this difficult
December 30, 2025 at 5:05 AM
I have so many medical bills coming in and I’m so confused by all of them 😵💫
Working in insurance for years and I have a better understanding than most but goodness, healthcare shouldn’t be this difficult
Working in insurance for years and I have a better understanding than most but goodness, healthcare shouldn’t be this difficult
I just used code to help me with my art project and this was such a "code is actually cool" moment
It made it clear why I picked up this stuff in the first place years ago
It made it clear why I picked up this stuff in the first place years ago
December 28, 2025 at 1:35 AM
I just used code to help me with my art project and this was such a "code is actually cool" moment
It made it clear why I picked up this stuff in the first place years ago
It made it clear why I picked up this stuff in the first place years ago
I got what would look like a simple gift for Christmas but it has to be one of the most thoughtful gifts I received in a long time
My partner asked what smell reminds me of my mom the most. I told him about this perfume that I used to sneak to put it on to make me feel confident like I saw my mom
My partner asked what smell reminds me of my mom the most. I told him about this perfume that I used to sneak to put it on to make me feel confident like I saw my mom
December 26, 2025 at 9:08 PM
I got what would look like a simple gift for Christmas but it has to be one of the most thoughtful gifts I received in a long time
My partner asked what smell reminds me of my mom the most. I told him about this perfume that I used to sneak to put it on to make me feel confident like I saw my mom
My partner asked what smell reminds me of my mom the most. I told him about this perfume that I used to sneak to put it on to make me feel confident like I saw my mom
I took family photos for the first time in my life 🥹
I’ve wanted to do this since I was a kid
I’ve wanted to do this since I was a kid
December 24, 2025 at 10:46 PM
I took family photos for the first time in my life 🥹
I’ve wanted to do this since I was a kid
I’ve wanted to do this since I was a kid
It’s wild that voice assistants use women’s voices but the name conventions for coding agents doesn’t follow the same pattern.
Human behavior is so wild.
Human behavior is so wild.
December 21, 2025 at 3:41 PM
It’s wild that voice assistants use women’s voices but the name conventions for coding agents doesn’t follow the same pattern.
Human behavior is so wild.
Human behavior is so wild.
I told the moon my dreams and she sent a shooting start to make them real
December 19, 2025 at 1:42 AM
I told the moon my dreams and she sent a shooting start to make them real
Spotify wrapped sucked this year 🤔
December 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Spotify wrapped sucked this year 🤔
Another app launched 🥳
December 14, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Another app launched 🥳
Between late night feedings I’ve been writing code
Which is wild because I’ve never had the time or focus to do anything at night
My brain and body is fully rewired
Which is wild because I’ve never had the time or focus to do anything at night
My brain and body is fully rewired
December 12, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Between late night feedings I’ve been writing code
Which is wild because I’ve never had the time or focus to do anything at night
My brain and body is fully rewired
Which is wild because I’ve never had the time or focus to do anything at night
My brain and body is fully rewired
Everyday walking feels different
Most times not in a good way either 😭
Most times not in a good way either 😭
December 12, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Everyday walking feels different
Most times not in a good way either 😭
Most times not in a good way either 😭
So I can visually see my anxiety because part of my heart is living outside of my body now
November 29, 2025 at 4:43 PM
So I can visually see my anxiety because part of my heart is living outside of my body now
Days away from my life complete changing again this year
Can’t believe I’m doing this with someone I met at a dorm room party in college
Can’t believe I’m doing this with someone I met at a dorm room party in college
November 16, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Days away from my life complete changing again this year
Can’t believe I’m doing this with someone I met at a dorm room party in college
Can’t believe I’m doing this with someone I met at a dorm room party in college
I think AI is a valid solution to a subset of problems but I’m worried people are treating it like pasta, just throwing it at the cabin to see what sticks.
November 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM
I think AI is a valid solution to a subset of problems but I’m worried people are treating it like pasta, just throwing it at the cabin to see what sticks.
My dog keeps walking back and forth checking on everyone in the house
My dogs anxiety is really just “is everyone ok” and “can someone please rub my belly”
All very valid things to be worried about.
My dogs anxiety is really just “is everyone ok” and “can someone please rub my belly”
All very valid things to be worried about.
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
My dog keeps walking back and forth checking on everyone in the house
My dogs anxiety is really just “is everyone ok” and “can someone please rub my belly”
All very valid things to be worried about.
My dogs anxiety is really just “is everyone ok” and “can someone please rub my belly”
All very valid things to be worried about.