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...
by samah | Aug 30, 2024 | Community Building, Leadership, Podcast Episode
Show Notes In this episode, Michelle and Samah emphasize the global importance of educating women and girls, citing an article from The Steve Sinnott Foundation. We discuss and address broader international issues, such as forced marriages, poverty, and gender-based...
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...
