December 28, 2023

Communities in Tech with Camille Clayton & Scott Tolinski

48 minutes

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.

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December 28, 2023

Communities in Tech with Camille Clayton & Scott Tolinski

48 minutes

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.

...more

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