Explore a software engineer's inspiring journey from photography to becoming a key contributor in the Go programming community. Follow Ashley's transition from front-end work and a coding bootcamp to writing Python, and discover how a chance encounter with a Gopher changed her career trajectory. Learn how teaching Go as a newcomer led to valuable contributions in open-source software communities. Gain insights on making an impact without committing code and discover tips for getting involved in OSS communities, regardless of your background or experience level.