Coding Grace September Newsletter switched to Revue from Mailchimp & other news
Tags: codinggrace, newsletter, diversityintech, irishtechcommunity
Published: 2021-09-14 16:00:47

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Hey all, wanted to share that I'm now using Revue for my monthly newsletters and moving away from Mailchimp.

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It took me awhile, more so because I feel terrified losing subscribers, like many, I lost a bunch from GDPR reminders back then. But...

![Miss you already](https://media.giphy.com/media/XyIsjO3VVk6fUpaToc/giphy.gif?cid=ecf05e47p1zqf2qodtf0fqgqims05rvbieswjilfzthawe3l&rid=giphy.gif&ct=g)

Takes a deep breath...

![Let it go](https://media.giphy.com/media/igR5863TALcSk/giphy.gif?cid=ecf05e47p1zqf2qodtf0fqgqims05rvbieswjilfzthawe3l&rid=giphy.gif&ct=g)

I'm just going to go for it, as it's the right thing to do, it just so happens I was looking into other newsletter platforms like [Substack](https://substack.com/), and was pretty close to choosing that one until a colleague mentioned Revue and I tried it out and really like it. 

In July I released my last Mailchimp and at the same time published [a slightly modified version on Revue](https://www.getrevue.co/profile/codinggrace/issues/monthly-newsletter-of-coding-grace-july-issue-2107-685335). I sent it around to my other half and close friends & fam to see what they thought.

![Progress](https://media.giphy.com/media/2tMYOWRjFHveuOB6jg/giphy.gif?cid=ecf05e47yk9kt5uslq0ew8xx4aghx01i9rtmbej1kkeeq7uo&rid=giphy.gif&ct=g)
The big switch came in August, and a few dropped, but we got new subscribers as I shared about it on Linkedin, Twitter and Facebook.

![I did it](https://media.giphy.com/media/wKdnOdMWMZ98nZTYR3/giphy.gif?cid=ecf05e47n7rbq3i3v2ohhp0lyf4fuldo88vk3kbljv4b0qo7&rid=giphy.gif&ct=g)
### I did it! 
The world didn't collapse on me. 😆 Thank you to all that stuck with me on the switch, and welcome to all the awesome new subscribers, all support is much appreciated. 🥰

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# 🆙 What's da news since newsletter

Because I release the newsletter at the start of each month, I miss out on upcoming events, conferences and other announcements, so here's some updates since.

🚨 If there's anything missing in the Irish tech events and diversity in tech events listings, or any announcements like grants, opportunities, CFPs, etc, let me know and I'll add it to our next newsletter.

## 📢 Announcements
### PyjamaConf CFP
* It's back, the most chilled conf that you can attend in your PJs! 
* CFP is open, check out their website for more details.
* https://pyjamas.live/blog/conference-launch

## 🌈 Opportunities
### Women Developer Academy Europe
> Our Women Developer Academy will equip women in tech with the skills, resources and support they need to become leaders in the industry through public speaking and other community contributions.

* DEADLINE TO APPLY: 19 September
* Applicants will be contacted about the status of their application: 24 September
* https://events.withgoogle.com/women-developer-academy-europe/

## 🗓 Diversity in Tech Event(s)
### #IamRemarkable Week 2021 - Virtual Talks
* This week is #IamRemarkable Week until Sept 15th.  
* https://iamremarkableonair.withgoogle.com/events/iamremarkable-week-2021

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# Finally...
## 📰 Here's September's newsletter (enjoy!) - https://www.getrevue.co/profile/codinggrace/issues/monthly-newsletter-of-coding-grace-september-issue-2109-712836