Rebooting Myself: Motherhood, Leadership, and Coming Home to Python

Abstract

What happens when your career accelerates just as your personal life transforms completely? This talk is a reflection on navigating the winding path from Python enthusiast to tech leader, then becoming a mother—and eventually rediscovering the joy of coding, community, and self through Python. Through honest stories and hard-earned lessons, I’ll share: - How motherhood reshaped my identity as a leader and technologist - Reconnecting with my Python roots—technically, emotionally, and creatively - How leadership doesn’t mean giving up your craft—it can mean redefining it This isn’t a talk about having it all figured out. It’s about permission: to evolve, to pause, to pivot—and to come back stronger, on your own terms. Whether you're a new parent, a mid-career technologist, or someone finding your way back to Python, I hope you'll see a piece of your journey in mine.

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