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 | Apr 18, 2025 | Community Building, DEI Concepts, Events, Podcast Episode
Show Notes In this episode, Michelle and Samah catch up after a busy stretch filled with job changes, travels, and community events. They dive into a timely conversation about a Blue Origin spaceflight featuring an all-women crew, including celebrities like Katy Perry...
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 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 | Jan 31, 2025 | Community Building, DEI Concepts, Leadership, Podcast Episode
Show Notes In this heartfelt episode, Michelle, Allie, and Samah reflect on the evolution of their work advocating for underrepresented voices in the tech industry. From the early struggles of building a sustainable project to the transition of leadership and personal...
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...
