The Underrepresented in Tech Podcast
Learn how to be a better ally in tech
In Underrepresented in Tech’s weekly podcast, UIT founders Allie Nimmons and Michelle Frechette (and sometimes a special guest!) discuss topics that are important to them as champions of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the WordPress/tech community.
Over 10,000 downloads since December 2020!
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Episode guests have included
Nyasha Green
Josepha Haden Chomphosy
Dan Maby
Lesley Sim
Maestro Stevens
Latest Episodes
Yoast & Diversity (feat. Samah Nasr)
In this episode, Allie and Michelle sit down with Samah Nasr, who has worked at Yoast since 2018...
People are Not Politics
UPDATE: We wanted to provide some additional context to this issue that we were not aware of when...
The Road to Speaking at WCUS (feat. Femi Lewis and Maestro Stevens)
In this episode, Allie and Michelle talk to Femi Lewis and Maestro Stevens, two upcoming speakers...
Accessibility Episodes
WP Accessibility Day (ft. Amber Hinds)
In this episode, Allie chats with Amber Hinds who - among many other things - is the co-lead of...
Disability and Accommodations (ft. Kathy Zant)
Michelle talks with Kathy Zant about disability and accommodations, from the lens of Kathy's...
The Realities of Accessibility
In this episode, Allie and Michelle discuss how we think about accessibility and the things we...
Allyship Episodes
People are Not Politics
UPDATE: We wanted to provide some additional context to this issue that we were not aware of when...
Community or Clique?
In this episode, Allie and Michelle try to dig into what makes a community a community, as opposed...
Women in Tech Supporting Women in Tech
In this episode Allie and Michelle discuss the importance of women supporting, uplifting, and...
Community Building Episodes
Yoast & Diversity (feat. Samah Nasr)
In this episode, Allie and Michelle sit down with Samah Nasr, who has worked at Yoast since 2018...
The Road to Speaking at WCUS (feat. Femi Lewis and Maestro Stevens)
In this episode, Allie and Michelle talk to Femi Lewis and Maestro Stevens, two upcoming speakers...
UIT Updates: The Webinar Series and Swag
In this episode, Allie and Michelle catch you up on the two newest and biggest things happening...
DEI Concept Episodes
Code Switching
In this episode Allie and Michelle discuss the social linguistic phenomenon of code switching, as...
Luck Has Nothing to Do With It
In this episode, Allie and Michelle discuss why you shouldn't claim that people are lucky to have...
Allyship is About Learning and Unlearning
In this episode, Allie and Michelle identify how allyship is just as much about unlearning certain...
Event Episodes
Yoast & Diversity (feat. Samah Nasr)
In this episode, Allie and Michelle sit down with Samah Nasr, who has worked at Yoast since 2018...
People are Not Politics
UPDATE: We wanted to provide some additional context to this issue that we were not aware of when...
The Road to Speaking at WCUS (feat. Femi Lewis and Maestro Stevens)
In this episode, Allie and Michelle talk to Femi Lewis and Maestro Stevens, two upcoming speakers...
Hiring and Recruiting Episodes
Youth in Tech (feat. Olivia Bisset)
In this episode, Michelle chats with young tech professional Olivia Bisset about her experience...
When Your Hiring Red Flags Aren’t Red Flags
Maybe when hiring or interviewing, you rely on certain red flags to tell you whether or not to...
Recruiting, Applications, and More (ft. Piccia Neri)
In this episode, Michelle interviews Piccia Neri all about recruiting! If you hire or intend to...
Job and Career Episodes
Youth in Tech (feat. Olivia Bisset)
In this episode, Michelle chats with young tech professional Olivia Bisset about her experience...
Small Business Tools – Recommendations from Allie and Michelle
Your small business stack can include all the tools, resources and websites you use on a regular...
How Hard is it for Minority Businesses to Get Funding
It's harder than ever for minority businesses to get funding from venture capitalists and...
Marketing and Language Episodes
Mental Health and Content Marketing
In this episode Allie speaks with Lindsey Miller, owner and CEO of Content Journey. Lindsey has a...
Let’s Get Ready for Pride
June is Pride Month - and while we love to see rainbow merch, there are ways that companies can...
Code Switching
In this episode Allie and Michelle discuss the social linguistic phenomenon of code switching, as...
Resources and Programs Episodes
Yoast & Diversity (feat. Samah Nasr)
In this episode, Allie and Michelle sit down with Samah Nasr, who has worked at Yoast since 2018...
Investing in Women ft. Marieke van de Rakt
In this episode, Michelle chats with Marieke van de Rakt about her new venture - Emilia Capital -...
Impacting the World with WordPress in 48 Hours (feat. Sima Parekh)
In this episode, Allie chats with Sima Parekh, the Executive Director of 48in48 - an organization...