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Django Girls podcast

Django Girls podcast

By DjangoGirls

A podcast sharing the stories of attendees, coaches and organisers of DjangoGirls workshops around the world.

Disclaimer: The Opinions expressed within the content are solely the authors and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of DjangoGirls or it's affiliates.
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Django Girls podcastDec 29, 2021

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Career Series: From Translator & Copywriter to Django developer with Rosamund Mather
Mar 05, 202432:08
Career Series: From Coder to Leader. Making the Engineering Management switch with Lisa Quatmann

Career Series: From Coder to Leader. Making the Engineering Management switch with Lisa Quatmann

New Year New Episodes !!!

We are so excited to be back. This new season series we focus on the different career paths DjangoGirls take, and discuss tips about going to the next stage of your career.

On this episode we have the awesome Lisa who is currently a Sr. Engineering manager with an interesting journey. From representation to how DjangoGirls taught her skills that became relevant in her role. She also shares resources and discusses tips and tricks for growing in your career. Enjoy !!!

Recommended Resource:

⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cr2Yn_MrKg⁠ Tanja Riley- Being glue


Follow @djangogirls on twitter and checkout upcoming events on ⁠⁠https://djangogirls.org/en/events/⁠⁠

We have now opened in-person workshops in locations where permitted following health and government guidelines.

You can also find the tutorial on ⁠⁠https://tutorial.djangogirls.org/⁠⁠

For comments, feedback and suggestions reach out to us hello@djangogirls.org or send a DM

Hosts: Aisha Bello (@AishaXBello) and Leona So (@lwyso)

Disclaimer: The Opinions expressed within the content are  solely the  authors and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of  DjangoGirls or  it's affiliates.

Jan 26, 202433:14
From Survey to Software Engineering with Chara Lagou

From Survey to Software Engineering with Chara Lagou

We are thrilled to bring you the final episode of 2022 with Chara Lagou, DjangoGirls advisory board member and organiser. Chara shares her journey from being a survey engineer to now a developer at SES Satellites, challenges along the way and some of the work she does to bring more diverse voices into tech. 

To follow Chara's work on Linkedin linkedin.com/in/charalampialagou

Follow @djangogirls on twitter and checkout upcoming events on https://djangogirls.org/en/events/

We have now opened in-person workshops in locations where permitted following health and government guidelines.

You can also find the tutorial on https://tutorial.djangogirls.org/

For comments, feedback and suggestions reach out to us hello@djangogirls.org or send a DM

Hosts: Aisha Bello (@AishaXBello) and Leona So (@lwyso)

Disclaimer: The Opinions expressed within the content are  solely the  authors and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of  DjangoGirls or  it's affiliates.

Dec 31, 202237:21
From Therapist to full-stack developer with Maria Violante

From Therapist to full-stack developer with Maria Violante

We are very excited to share Maria's DjangoGirls story. Maria's journey is such an inspiring one to anyone in a different career wondering if there is a place in tech for them. Maria's DjangoGirls story started with going through the DG tutorial. Maria is currently a full-stack developer with ButterCMS and an author.

Maria's book (Liar, Dreamer, Thief ) is available for pre-order now and would be released next month. More info -> https://www.mariadong.com/books/liar-dreamer-thief/

You can also find Maria on Twitter: @mariadong @violantecodes , Github:@ViolanteCodes

Follow @djangogirls on twitter and checkout upcoming events on https://djangogirls.org/en/events/

We have now opened in-person workshops in locations where permitted following health and government guidelines.

You can also find the tutorial on https://tutorial.djangogirls.org/

For comments, feedback and suggestions reach out to us hello@djangogirls.org or send a DM

Hosts: Aisha Bello (@AishaXBello) and Leona So (@lwyso)

Disclaimer: The Opinions expressed within the content are solely the  authors and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of DjangoGirls or  it's affiliates.

Dec 09, 202236:27
Overcoming with Dani Papamaximou

Overcoming with Dani Papamaximou

Even though it's been a while. We are so excited to publish this episode with Dani. Dani was a lot of fun to talk to and also insightful.

Listen as Dani walks us through her journey. Some of the topics covered were Microaggressions, power of mentor-ship, automation and more.

You can follow Dani's work on Github https://github.com/danipmax or twitter @DaniQuietNow

Follow @djangogirls on twitter and checkout upcoming events on https://djangogirls.org/en/events/

We have now opened in-person workshops in locations where permitted following health and government guidelines.

You can also find the tutorial on https://tutorial.djangogirls.org/

For comments, feedback and suggestions reach out to us hello@djangogirls.org or send a DM

Hosts: Aisha Bello (@AishaXBello) and Leona So (@lwyso)

Disclaimer: The Opinions expressed within the content are solely the authors and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of DjangoGirls or it's affiliates.

Oct 23, 202238:23
From an Attendee to a Frontend Developer With Vicky Hotchkiss

From an Attendee to a Frontend Developer With Vicky Hotchkiss

Hear how attending a DjangoGirls event opened a whole world of possibilities for Vicky.

Watch Vicky's talk about "3 Ways To Better Support Your Junior Developers" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeT-TDo2IoE

You can follow Vicky's work on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicky-hotchkiss/

Follow @djangogirls on twitter and checkout upcoming events on https://djangogirls.org/en/events/ 

We have now opened in-person workshops in locations where permitted following health and government guidelines.

You can also find the tutorial on https://tutorial.djangogirls.org/

For comments, feedback and suggestions reach out to us hello@djangogirls.org or send a DM

Hosts: Aisha Bello (@AishaXBello) and Leona So (@lwyso)

Disclaimer: The Opinions expressed within the content are solely the authors and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of DjangoGirls or it's affiliates.

Jul 09, 202233:33
Returning to Tech with Ann Barr

Returning to Tech with Ann Barr

Join us on this latest episode as Ann takes us through her journey of returning to tech. Ann's journey is truly inspiring as she starts a business, gets a psychology degree, returns to be a developer and is now a Consultant and PyConUK 2022 conference director.

Follow Ann Barr on Linkedin. PyCon UK will be returning to Cardiff City Hall from Friday 16th to Sunday 18th September 2022. PyCon UK Call for proposals is open until July 2022. visit the website https://2022.pyconuk.org/


Follow @djangogirls on twitter and checkout upcoming events on  https://djangogirls.org/en/events/ We have now opened in-person  workshops in locations where permitted following health and government guidelines.

You can also find the tutorial on https://tutorial.djangogirls.org/

For comments, feedback and suggestions reach out to us hello@djangogirls.org or send a DM

Hosts: Aisha Bello (@AishaXBello) and Leona So (@lwyso)

Disclaimer: The Opinions expressed within the content are solely the authors and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of DjangoGirls or it's affiliates.

May 21, 202239:06
The Road to becoming a founder and Project Manager with Temiloluwa Afape

The Road to becoming a founder and Project Manager with Temiloluwa Afape

On today's episode we are glad to have the amazing Temiloluwa Afape Project & Talent Manager and founder of Rubies Technologies. Temi's inspiring DjangoGirls story starts when she helped co-organize a Djangogirls workshop in her university before becoming an attendee. Her story tells a journey of perseverance in starting a business and finding your passion.

Follow Temiloluwa on twitter @temiliolouwaafape and her startup @Rubiestech @Rubiestechnologies on twitter, facebook, and linkedin. Rubiestechnologies.org. 

Follow @djangogirls on twitter and checkout upcoming events on https://djangogirls.org/en/events/ We have now opened in-person workshops in locations where permitted following health and government guidelines

You can also find the tutorial on https://tutorial.djangogirls.org/

For comments, feedback and suggestions reach out to us hello@djangogirls.org or send a DM

Hosts: Aisha Bello (@AishaXBello) and Leona So (@lwyso)

Disclaimer: The Opinions expressed within the content are solely the authors and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of DjangoGirls or it's affiliates.

Apr 20, 202240:44
The road to Django with Dawn Wages

The road to Django with Dawn Wages

In this episode Aisha and Leona sat with Dawn Wages Sr Research Engineer @Wharton who is also a former attendee, coach and organizer of DjangoGirls events. She talks about her 1st event, the angels who helped along the way, and the amazing work she's doing with Organization of Ethical Source. https://attheroot.dev/ 

Interested in Dawn's work, reach out on twitter @DawnWagesSays or contact@attheroot.dev

Follow @djangogirls on twitter and checkout upcoming events on https://djangogirls.org/en/events/

You can also find the tutorial on https://tutorial.djangogirls.org/

For comments, feedback and suggestions reach out to us hello@djangogirls.org or send a DM

Hosts: Aisha Bello (@AishaXBello) and Leona So (@lwyso)

Disclaimer: The Opinions expressed within the content are solely the authors and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of DjangoGirls or it's affiliates.

Jan 13, 202240:41
Pilot

Pilot

In this pilot episode Aisha (@AishaXBello) and Leona (@lwyso), share the plans for DjangoGirls podcast.

Follow @djangogirls on twitter and checkout upcoming events on https://djangogirls.org/en/events/

You can also find the tutorial on https://tutorial.djangogirls.org/

For comments, feedback and suggestions reach out to us hello@djangogirls.org

The Opinions expressed within the content are solely the authors and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of DjangoGirls or it's affiliates.

Dec 29, 202104:04