This was my talk at Pycon Africa.
Abstract:
The talk goes into the practical steps of nurturing the orchard, from choosing the right content to promote engagement to exploring strategies for sparking discussions, creating a sense of connection, and ultimately, turning a newsletter into a launchpad for further community engagement, like meetups, hackathons, open source contributions, conferences, and online forums.
We addressed:
Identifying a gap within the community (the barren landscape)
Cultivating a niche newsletter (choosing the right fruit)
Establishing a content creation process (tilling the soil)
Witnessing the blossom of a community (the first bloom)
Highlighting the power of collaboration (branching out)
Exploring the avenues for extended engagement (abundant harvest)
Sharing key takeaways and actionable tips (pollination and spreading the seeds)
Reflecting on the ongoing impact and future aspirations (the orchard's future)