--- title: "Humans Of Spacecubed: Karen Wellington | Spacecubed" description: Spacecubed has a diverse community of members, from a range of different industries and backgrounds. Find out more about the people in our community in Humans of Spacecubed. --- [![SC_Primary-Horizontal_Colour_Light](https://blog.spacecubed.com/hubfs/SC_Primary-Horizontal_Colour_Light.svg)](https://www.spacecubed.com/) - [Locations](https://www.spacecubed.com/locations) - [Programs](https://www.spacecubed.com/programs) - [Ecosystem](https://www.spacecubed.com/ecosystem) - [Capital](https://www.spacecubed.com/capital) - [Resources](https://www.spacecubed.com/resources) - [About](https://www.spacecubed.com/about) [Contact](https://www.spacecubed.com/contact) [Member Login](https://os.spacecubed.com/login/) - [Locations](https://www.spacecubed.com/locations) - [Programs](https://www.spacecubed.com/programs) - [Ecosystem](https://www.spacecubed.com/ecosystem) - [Capital](https://www.spacecubed.com/capital) - [Resources](https://www.spacecubed.com/resources) - [About](https://www.spacecubed.com/about) [Member Login](https://platform.spacecubed.com/) ← Back to Blog # Humans Of Spacecubed: Karen Wellington By Spacecubed 23 August 2018 **Why did you decide to become a member of Spacecubed?** I like being part of groups, but actually there are not that many groups that I feel compelled to become a member of. I feel there’s something special about the Spacecubed community. Though everyone is from a different background, there’s that common spark in the eye; an interest in doing things differently, making things better and having fun along the way. I decided to become a member because I wanted to be around these kinds of people. **How has joining Spacecubed helped your journey?** “Though I only visit Spacecubed occasionally, in the last few years it has played the backdrop to some of the most pivotal moments in my life. Back in 2012 I responded to some tweets from Linh Le and Joel Miller, strangers at the time, calling out for potential volunteers for a big reboot of the TEDxPerth event. I was one of only a small handful of people who showed up, but from that initial meetup I then became involved in a big way. TEDxPerth was pretty much the focus of my life for the next two years, fit into the gaps between work and sleep :). And yes, we held our meetings at Spacecubed.  It was an awesome experience to be part of the high-performing team led by Linh and Joel, in putting on two huge conferences at the Octagon that I like to think, changed the way Perth thought and felt about itself for the better. Then around 2013 I was looking to make a change out of a secure and comfortable government job into something more dynamic. I think I was held back in part by a fear of the unknown, which seems ridiculous to me now. At that time I was able to get some perspective and advice from Brodie, which gave me that little bit of extra bravery I needed to make a change. Funnily enough I found out about the job that would be my transition, via the Spacecubed Yammer Network (one of the only places it was advertised). That job is with the Fogarty Foundation – a philanthropic family foundation and my focus is on enabling coding clubs for children. I have been hosting training sessions for volunteers at Spacecubed, coaching new club coordinators and getting new mentors on-board. My life has changed in so many ways after the job transition I knew I needed to make. Sometimes you just need someone to tell you to listen to your gut! Another Spacecubed moment: earlier this year I attended the U.Lab; Leading from the Emerging Future MOOC meetup hosted by Katie Stubley at Spacecubed. This experience was a significant one for me this year. The people I met and the conversations that were had gave me a whole new perspective on how I operate and how to be a better person. Thank you, Katie! These days I am learning more about technology and entrepreneurialism. I would like to start experimenting with this soon, and I know when I do there’ll be plenty of support available. Just knowing this lowers the psychological barrier. Everyone needs to start somewhere. Thanks, Brodie, Ophelie, Tom, Kate and Clare! Thanks, Spacecubed!” **What has your experience been like so far?** “I only come to Spacecubed for the occasional event, or to work for a few hours every few months or so.” **What do you love the most about the Spacecubed community?** “What I really like about Spacecubed is the huge range of interesting events. Everything from technology, entrepreneurship, start-ups, creativity, education; I really love the mix. I don’t really like industry events, conferences or places that only attract and hold people from that one industry. I am attracted to environments that support interdisciplinary and collaborative exchanges – so much more comes from this!” **When did you first join Spacecubed?** I don’t remember! 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