S2 Episode 6 - Denny Perez on her journey into the Python community

🎙️ Welcome to the final episode of the Sad Python Girls Club Podcast for 2024! ✨

In this special episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Denny Perez, a Software QA Analyst and PSF Board Member. Denny shares her remarkable journey from the world of accounting to the realm of IT, and eventually into the Python community. Her story is one of transformation and inspiration, as she has become a trusted mentor for many aspiring contributors to a more diverse and inclusive Python ecosystem.

We also discussed our favorite Python-related news from the past year, reflecting on the highlights and milestones that have shaped the community in 2024 -- make sure to tune in! 🎧

Links and Resources:

Denny Perez @ GitHub: https://github.com/DennyPerez18 The Python Software Foundation (PSF): https://www.python.org/psf-landing/ Results from 2024 PSF elections: https://discuss.python.org/t/psf-board-election-proposed-bylaws-changes-results-announcement/58465 PyCon US: https://us.pycon.org/2025/ PyCon Charlas: https://us.pycon.org/2025/speaking/charlas/ PyCon Charlas contact e-mail: pyconcharlas@gmail.com Pyladies Con 2024: https://conference.pyladies.com/ Octoverse: Python is the top language in GitHub: https://github.blog/news-insights/octoverse/octoverse-2024/ The Python Sofware Foundation receives the Wonderfully Welcoming Award from GitHub: https://pyfound.blogspot.com/2023/11/psf-wonderfully-welcoming-award-github.html Savannah Ostrowski is officially a Python Core Developer: https://discuss.python.org/t/vote-to-promote-savannah-ostrowski/70302 Someone like you by Adele: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLQl3WQQoQ0 Corazón Multicolor by Luis Fonsi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5c6T5kyR86g Another sad love song by Toni Braxton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yQ0Fll_9pM

Intro Song: Pastel

Producer: Blue.P

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