Elixir Wizards
Elixir Wizards
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Elixir Wizards is an interview-format podcast, focused on engineers who use the Elixir programming language. Initially launched in early 2019, each season focuses on a specific topic or topics, with each interview focusing on the guest's experience and opinions on the topic. Elixir Wizards is hosted by Eric Oestrich and Sundi Myint of SmartLogic, a dev shop that’s been building custom software since 2005 and running Elixir applications in production since 2015. Learn more about how SmartLogic uses Phoenix and Elixir. (https://smartlogic.io/phoenix-and-elixir?utm_source=podcast)

Communities in Tech with Camille Clayton & Scott Tolinski

December 28, 2023 48:19 93.83 MB Downloads: 0

Today on Elixir Wizards, Camille Clayton, Director of Women Who Code DC, and Scott Tolinski, Co-Host of the Syntax Podcast and Creator of Level Up Tutorials, join hosts Sundi Myint and Owen Bickford to discuss tech community spaces online and IRL.

They lay out the blueprint and best practices for fostering an inclusive environment where newcomers feel comfortable and welcome to join the discussion – whether it’s an online forum, YouTube comment sections, social media platform, local meetup, or conference.

Topics discussed in this episode:

  • Leaving a space open so newcomers feel empowered to join
  • Celebrating small wins to maintain excitement and build confidence
  • Why consistency is key to building a community with longevity
  • Creating and enforcing a code of conduct to define expectations
  • Finding respectful resolutions for addressing issues or complaints
  • The importance of amplifying underrepresented voices in tech
  • Creating content for all skill levels and adapting to a wider audience
  • How remote meetups broaden the possibilities for attendance and connection
  • Finding the right fit for mentorship
  • Delegation to strengthen community members’ sense of ownership
  • Navigating the new normal of local, in-person gatherings post-pandemic

Links mentioned in this episode:

https://www.womenwhocode.com/network/dc
https://syntax.fm/
https://levelup.video/
https://devopsdays.org/
https://github.com/sveltejs
https://github.com/womenwhocodedc
https://twitter.com/womenwhocode
https://www.remoteworkcalc.com/
https://twitter.com/WomenWhoCodeDC
https://www.meetup.com/dc-elixir/

Special Guests: Camille Clayton and Scott Tolinski.