by samah | Aug 22, 2025 | Accessibility, Allyship, Community Building, DEI Concepts, Events, Leadership, Podcast Episode
Show Notes In this inspiring episode, Michelle and Samah sit down with Amy Sample Ward, CEO of NTEN and one of the keynote speakers at WordCamp US 2025. Amy shares the incredible story of how NTEN was formed by a global community of changemakers, and how it has grown...
by samah | Jun 20, 2025 | Accessibility, Allyship, Community Building, DEI Concepts, Podcast Episode
Show Notes In this heartfelt episode, Michelle shares her whirlwind experience traveling to and from WordCamp Europe. From radar-key-accessible toilets in Switzerland to flight delays, scooter battery regulations, and missed connections, she shares what it means to...
by samah | Feb 7, 2025 | Accessibility, Community Building, DEI Concepts, Podcast Episode
Show Notes In this episode, Michelle and Samah dive into the unsettling political shifts happening in the U.S. and beyond, discussing how they affect not just Americans but the world. From removing Spanish-language accessibility on government websites to the rollback...
by samah | Nov 1, 2024 | Accessibility, Community Building, Marketing and Language, Podcast Episode
Show Notes In this episode, Michelle and Samah dive into the world of accessible and inclusive design! They discuss the A11Y project, which aims to make digital spaces more welcoming for everyone. From smart product descriptions for those with low vision to avoiding...
by samah | Oct 25, 2024 | Accessibility, Community Building, Podcast Episode
Show Notes In this episode, Michelle and Samah chat with accessibility consultant Elena Brescacin, a blind advocate in the WordPress community, who shares her insights on digital accessibility for visually impaired users. She discusses her experiences with screen...
by samah | Oct 4, 2024 | Accessibility, DEI Concepts, Podcast Episode
Show Notes In this episode, Michelle and Samah chat with Rachel Zoeller and Joe Foster from the Roll Mobility app. They discuss accessibility challenges for wheelchair users, particularly with public spaces like Airbnb and hotels. The conversation highlights how the...
