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!
Episode guests have included
Nyasha Green
Josepha Haden Chomphosy
Dan Maby
Lesley Sim
Maestro Stevens
Latest Episodes
Women in Tech: Speak on Expertise, Not Just Identity
In this episode, Samah and Michelle speak with Kiera Howe, a trans woman in the WordPress and tech community about her public transition.
Burnout, Boundaries, and Balance: A Real Talk on Rest, Work, and Wellness
In this episode, Samah and Michelle speak with Kiera Howe, a trans woman in the WordPress and tech community about her public transition.
2025 WP Accessibility Day
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 event.
Accessibility Episodes
2025 WP Accessibility Day
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 event.
Building an Equitable Future with Technology
In this episode, Samah and Michelle speak with Kiera Howe, a trans woman in the WordPress and tech community about her public transition.
Planes & Determination: A Disabled Traveler’s Journey Through Chaos
In this episode, Samah and Michelle speak with Kiera Howe, a trans woman in the WordPress and tech community about her public transition.
Allyship Episodes
2025 WP Accessibility Day
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 event.
Building an Equitable Future with Technology
In this episode, Samah and Michelle speak with Kiera Howe, a trans woman in the WordPress and tech community about her public transition.
Lifting Every Voice: Initiatives Empower Underrepresented Voices in WordPress
In this episode, Samah and Michelle speak with Kiera Howe, a trans woman in the WordPress and tech community about her public transition.
Community Building Episodes
Women in Tech: Speak on Expertise, Not Just Identity
In this episode, Samah and Michelle speak with Kiera Howe, a trans woman in the WordPress and tech community about her public transition.
Burnout, Boundaries, and Balance: A Real Talk on Rest, Work, and Wellness
In this episode, Samah and Michelle speak with Kiera Howe, a trans woman in the WordPress and tech community about her public transition.
2025 WP Accessibility Day
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 event.
DEI Concept Episodes
Women in Tech: Speak on Expertise, Not Just Identity
In this episode, Samah and Michelle speak with Kiera Howe, a trans woman in the WordPress and tech community about her public transition.
2025 WP Accessibility Day
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 event.
Building an Equitable Future with Technology
In this episode, Samah and Michelle speak with Kiera Howe, a trans woman in the WordPress and tech community about her public transition.
Event Episodes
2025 WP Accessibility Day
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 event.
Building an Equitable Future with Technology
In this episode, Samah and Michelle speak with Kiera Howe, a trans woman in the WordPress and tech community about her public transition.
Lifting Every Voice: Initiatives Empower Underrepresented Voices in WordPress
In this episode, Samah and Michelle speak with Kiera Howe, a trans woman in the WordPress and tech community about her public transition.
Hiring and Recruiting Episodes
An Interview with Kristina Louise Treadwell
In this episode, Michelle and Samah talk with Kristina Louise Treadwell, owner of Web Pro Geeks.
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...
Job and Career Episodes
Empower Your Voice: The Art of Self-Advocacy
In this episode, Samah and Michelle speak with Kiera Howe, a trans woman in the WordPress and tech community about her public transition.
An Interview with Kristina Louise Treadwell
In this episode, Michelle and Samah talk with Kristina Louise Treadwell, owner of Web Pro Geeks.
Youth in Tech (feat. Olivia Bisset)
In this episode, Michelle chats with young tech professional Olivia Bisset about her experience...
Marketing and Language Episodes
The Ally Way: Making the Digital World Accessible for All!
In this episode, Samah and Michelle speak with Kiera Howe, a trans woman in the WordPress and tech community about her public transition.
Celebrating Pride Month with Guest david wolfpaw
In this episode Samah and Michelle welcome david wolfpaw to the podcast where the discussion centers on Pride Month, but also outlines some of the challenges that those in the queer community still encounter in life and in the tech community. Special thanks to david for sharing with us and helping us to learn and grow.
We Choose the Bear
From Harrison Butker’s anti-feminist, anti-LGBTQ+, anti-abortion, anti-IVF, anti-surrogacy…well anti-almost-anything-he-doesn’t-agree-with speech to the men who don’t take no for an answer in DMs (and worse), Samah and Michelle not only understand when women say “they choose the bear,” but themselves choose the bear, too.
Resources and Programs Episodes
WordPress, Religion, and Events
In this episode, Samah and Michelle talk about a recent open letter to the organizers for WCEU 2025 from Shahjahan Jewel, in which he talks about WCEU 2025 coinciding with Eid al-Adha, a significant holiday for Muslims. He equates it as if WordCamp was to be held over Christmas.
The Digital Divide
In this episode, Samah and Michelle talk about the digital divide – what it is, who it affects, and how it affects people on both sides. They discuss how lack of access is not a reflection on intelligence or ability, in spite of what politicians and those with privilege may think.
WP Includes (feat. Francesca Marano and Siobhan McKeown)
In this episode, Michelle chats with Francesca Marano and Siobhan McKeown about their new...