Episode 8: With Mojdeh Rastgoo

We interviewed Mojdeh Rastgoo, the newest member of PyPodcats!

Since discovering Python and the open-source community, Mojdeh has been actively involved in the Python ecosystem. She gave her first tutorial in 2018 at EuroSciPy and has since contributed in many ways. She is a member of the PSF Code of Conduct Working Group, a co-organizer of PyLadies Paris, and now a host of PyPodcats!

In this episode, Mojdeh shares more about herself and her passion for the community. We also take a look back at 2024, discuss our plans for 2025, and introduce a few new changes, including our Open Collective account, where you can support us.

Be sure to listen to the episode to hear about our plans and get to know your new host Mojdeh!

Topic discussed

• Introductions
• What are we up to nowadays
• Getting to know Mojdeh
• What Saint-Gobain does and Mojdeh roles in Saint-Gobain
• How did she ended up in Europe
• Her involvement in the community
• PyLadies Paris
• Public speaking and Lightning talks
• Roles of LLM in today’s life
• Personal projects
• Growth mindset and changing perspectives
• Personal interests and hobbies
• PyPodcats reflections and plans for the future
• Funding and supports

Links from the show

• PyPodcats Kickstart 2025
• PyPodcats OpenCollective
• Erasmus+ - Erasmus Mundus Master Program
• Think again by Adam Grant
• PyPodcats episode 1 with Joanna Jablonski
• PyPodcats episode 3 with Vicky Twomey-Lee
• PyPodcats episode 4 with Jessica Tegner

Links for PyLadies Paris

• PyLadies Paris meetup
• PyLadies Paris linkedin