by samah | Jul 4, 2025 | Allyship, Community Building, DEI Concepts, Podcast Episode
Show Notes In this deeply personal and impassioned episode, Michelle and Samah reflect on a powerful talk given at WordCamp Montclair 2025 by Michelle, “Underrepresented in Tech: The Journey to Amplify Others.” We explore why our advocacy work continues,...
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 | May 16, 2025 | Allyship, Community Building, DEI Concepts, Podcast Episode
Show Notes In this heartfelt and insightful episode, Michelle and Samah explore the complexities of cultural appropriation versus cultural appreciation. Sparked by a discussion around wearing a keffiyeh, the conversation broadens to include traditional garments,...
by samah | Feb 14, 2025 | Allyship, Community Building, DEI Concepts, Podcast Episode
Show Notes In honor of Black History Month, Michelle and Samah highlight the incredible contributions of Black pioneers in technology—past and present. From GPS to gaming consoles, traffic lights to ice cream, Black innovators have shaped our world. Join them as they...
by michelle | Aug 15, 2024 | Allyship, Mental Wellbeing, Podcast Episode
Show Notes When Simone Biles stepped away from the Tokyo Olympics in 2020 she came under a lot of negative scrutiny, even though she made it clear that it was for her mental and physical health. If one of the most accomplished women in the world struggles with the...
by michelle | Aug 2, 2024 | Allyship, DEI Concepts, Leadership, Podcast Episode
Show Notes In this episode, Samah and Michelle speak with Kiera Howe, a trans woman in the WordPress and tech community about her transition while teaching tech, her acceptance in the community, and how her openness about transitioning has authentic power. We talked...
