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 | Aug 8, 2025 | Allyship, Community Building, DEI Concepts, Events, Podcast Episode
Show Notes In this episode, Michelle and Samah talk about how speaking at events in the WordPress world is an incredible honor, but it often comes with real costs. Most speakers receive no pay, no travel or lodging covered, and sometimes face financial barriers that...
by samah | Aug 1, 2025 | Allyship, Community Building, DEI Concepts, Events, Podcast Episode
Show Notes In this episode, Michelle and Samah dive into Black Tech Week, an inspiring and fast-growing event in Cincinnati that blends community, culture, and innovation. We explore how over 6,200 attendees, from tech professionals to students, came together to...
by samah | Jul 11, 2025 | Allyship, Community Building, DEI Concepts, Podcast Episode
Show Notes In this compelling episode, Michelle and Samah dive into the intersection of artificial intelligence and gender equality. We unpack a powerful article from UN Women, exploring how AI systems shaped largely by male-dominated industries can reinforce existing...
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...
