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We ( @cheuk.dev & @terezaif.bsky.social) talk with Sheena about:

• Learning Python effectively
• Organisational psychology
• Building strong teams & communities
• PyCon Africa badges

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She’s the founder of Prelude.tech, providing technical training, consulting, and coaching for educators and organisations with education programs.

She also leads the Guild of Educators, supporting tech teachers through shared resources and evidence-based practice.

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Meet Sheena O’Connell, one of the #HiddenFiguresofPython.

After working as a software engineer and startup tech leader, she spent the last 5+ years rethinking how we teach people to code.

She helped build alternative education systems from the ground up.

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Meet Sheena O’Connell!

From startups to nonprofit education, she’s rethinking how people learn to code and support educators.

We talk Python & learning communities.

Hosts: @cheuk.dev & @terezaif.bsky.social

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@cheuk.dev & @mariatta.ca asked her questions on many topics, among them:

• Una’s journey and relocation in Amsterdam
• Her transition from executive director to freelancer
• Excitement of freelancing and working on diverse topics
• Her community philosophy, specially for PyLadies Amsterdam

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In this episode, Una shares her journey of relocating to Amsterdam, navigating the tech industry, and building inclusive communities.

From freelancing challenges to leading innovative workshops, Una offers valuable insights on career growth, and fostering diversity in tech.
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As a driving force behind PyLadies Amsterdam, a Microsoft MVP, AI4ALL Advisory board member, and Head of Artificial Intelligence, Una is passionate about challenging perspectives and inspiring others to see things differently.


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Meet Una Galyeva, one of the Hidden Figures of Python.

With over 19 years of experience in Data and AI, Una Galyeva held various positions, from hands-on Data and AI development to leading Data and AI teams and departments.

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Hosts: @cheuk.dev & @mariatta.ca

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Meet Una Galyeva!

With over 19 years of experience in Data and AI, UnaGalyeva held various positions, from hands-on Data and AI development to leading Data and AI teams and departments. She is a driving force behind #PyLadiesAmsterdam

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We, @georgically.bsky.social & @mariatta.ca, asked her questions on many topics, among them:

• What is Fairlearn & fairness in AI
•How she get started with Python and Django
•Her political participation that led her to contributing to civic engagement open source projects
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Meet Tamara Atanasoska, one of the #HiddenFiguresofPython.

Open-source contributor and maintainer, a software engineer, and a CompLing/NLP researcher, Her expertise spans engineering, ML/NLP, and fair and responsible AI. She is a leader with proven track record of mentoring and fostering innovation

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Meet Tamara Atanasoska!

Open source contributer since 2012, in projects like Gnome and e-cidadania (via Google Summer of Code), and Fairlearn.

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In this episode, Mojdeh talks about her community journey, 2024 highlights, and what’s ahead for 2025. And Open Collective!

@georgically.bsky.social & @terezaif.bsky.social ask her about:

• Her journey
• Saint-Gobain
• PyLadies Paris
• Community work
• PyPodcats’ future

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Meet Mojdeh Rastgoo, the newest member of PyPodcats!

She’s been active in the Python world since her first EuroSciPy tutorial in 2018, is on the PSF Code of Conduct Working Group, co-organizes @pyladiesparis.bsky.social, and now joins us as a host.

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Sneak peek into our 8th episode of Hidden Figures of Python!

Meet Mojdeh Rastgoom, the newest member of PyPodcats. We talk about her passion for the community, look back at 2024, and share plans for 2025.

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We would like to give a big thank you to all of our guests for doing this with us and sharing their stories, to all our listeners and to all the kind words and support!

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👉🏻 8 episodes ..

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🐈 hosts: @georgically.bsky.social, @mariatta.ca, @cheukting.bsky.social, @terezaif.bsky.social

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It’s been a year since we first launched our first podcast episode!

We've been busy:

🤗 many positive responses the community: @willingc.bsky.social, Daphne Choong, Miho Takahashi and Kelly Olson!

Check out our year in review blog post:
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We, @cheukting.bsky.social & @mariatta.ca, asked her questions on many topics, among them:

• Her role in Django Girls+ Foundation
• Discovering Python, Flask, and Django in 2015
• What to expect from Django Girls+ in 2025 onwards
• Moving from Zimbabwe to Sweden, and adjusting to her new life