Samson spent years in retail before he looked seriously at tech. In Episode 1 of the Career Spotlight series, he tells that story without smoothing over the awkward parts.

What you'll hear

He talks about what finally made him sign up, how FairChild's program fit around his schedule, and the things nobody warns you about when you're starting from zero in a new field.

Worth watching if you're on the fence about making a move. It's a straight conversation, not a pitch.