Holly Mathieson
New Zealand-born conductor turned software engineer whose two-decade international conducting career included musical directorships and high-profile engagements; in this episode she recounts leaving classical music and retraining in software development.
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Apr 1, 2026 • 29min
86. The Talent Trap
Holly Mathieson, a New Zealand-born conductor turned software engineer, left a two-decade international music career to retrain in coding. She talks about the weight of being gifted, how COVID opened space for change, the isolating pressures in elite music, and finding creativity and collaboration in software.
