by samah | Oct 17, 2025 | Community Building, DEI Concepts, Leadership, Podcast Episode
Show Notes In this episode, Michelle and Samah celebrate the incredible contributions of women in tech while addressing a persistent challenge: being invited to speak only about gender rather than expertise. From tech panels to conferences, women continue to face...
by michelle | Oct 6, 2025 | Accessibility, Allyship, Community Building, DEI Concepts, Events, Leadership, Podcast Episode
Show Notes In this inspiring episode, Michelle speaks with WordPress Accessibility Day co-organizers June Liu and Taco Verdonschot. They discuss the benefits of attending the 24-hour event, some of the talks to anticipate, and why they choose to organize such an...
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 | 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 | 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...
