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 18, 2024 | Community Building, Mental Wellbeing, Podcast Episode
Show Notes In this episode, Michelle and Samah discuss the importance of taking mental health days, especially when life’s stresses—both personal and professional—become overwhelming. They share personal stories about balancing work, social pressures, and the...
by samah | Oct 11, 2024 | Community Building, DEI Concepts, Podcast Episode
Show Notes In this episode, Michelle and Samah discuss the ongoing lack of diversity in the tech industry, where only 15% of the workforce is from BAME backgrounds, and 19% are women. It discusses how this underrepresentation leads to biased technologies and...
by samah | Sep 27, 2024 | Community Building, Leadership, Podcast Episode
Show Notes In this episode, Michelle and Samah discuss women’s reproductive health, focusing on menstruation, reproductive rights, and societal pressures around motherhood. Michelle and Samah share personal experiences with painful periods while they highlight...
by samah | Sep 13, 2024 | Community Building, DEI Concepts, Jobs and Careers, Leadership, Mental Wellbeing, Podcast Episode
Show Notes In this episode, Michelle and Samah discuss self-advocacy with guest Shailvi Wakhlu. We share personal stories and offer practical tips on how advocating for yourself can help break through professional barriers, particularly for those in underrepresented...
by samah | Sep 6, 2024 | Accessibility, Community Building, DEI Concepts, Podcast Episode
Show Notes In this episode, Michelle and Samah discuss the upcoming WordPress Accessibility Day, a 24-hour virtual event in October focused on improving web accessibility. Organizers Bet Hannon and Alexander Gounder share their roles in organizing and their...
