What is Clojure South? According to the official website : "Organized by Nubank, Clojure South is part of the official Clojure community schedule, connecting developers, enthusiasts, and companies to share real experiences, discuss trends, and strengthen the global network of the language." - Translated from Brazilian Portuguese by me. Motivation In a conversation with a Brazilian woman I met at Lambda Days 2025 (I talked about what it was like to attend this event in this article ), I asked if she would attend the conference (she works at Nubank) and found out she would be an instructor for the Clojure workshop. During this conversation, she suggested that I should submit a talk proposal. I mentioned an idea I had in mind but was feeling a bit insecure about sending it. She encouraged me to try, and I decided to take a chance!…