Underrepresented in Tech was designed and built with the goal of demystifying diversity. Fear of tokenization and awkwardness blocks many leaders from reaching out to diverse individuals. This roadblock prevents amazing people from finding amazing opportunities. We built this tool so that if you want to prioritize diversity, you can.
In our weekly podcast, creators Allie and Michelle discuss topics that are important to them as champions of diversity in the WordPress/tech community.
A recent proposed California law would make it illegal for employers to contact employees after hours, regardless of their contract (with certain exceptions). In this episode Samah and Michelle talk about why disconnecting can be a really good thing, how being contacted after hours can disproportionately affect some underrepresented groups, and their own thoughts on…
In this episode Michelle welcomes Samah Nasr to the Underrepresented in Tech project as cohost and partner. Get to know Samah in this episode and why she is passionate about diversity and representation.
In this episode, Michelle talks with Chris Ford – two self-proclaimed “old broads” working in tech. They discuss what navigating a young person’s world looks like, and why they’re still relevant, in spite of what society may say. https://twitter.com/riotmaam
In this episode, Michelle talks to Caylin White about invisible disabilities – how others interact with us, but more importantly, how to care for oneself, how to hold your own personal boundaries, and why sharing struggles and triumphs (for them) makes sense. Breathe with Me, Caylin Brie https://linktr.ee/cbcinked
In this episode Michelle talks to Karmen Kendrick about navigating the tech world as a strong, independent black woman – the challenges, the hopes, and the successes. @iamkarmenk karmenk.com
In this episode, Michelle talks to Carole Olinger and Birgit Olzem about disabilities: how we navigate in the WordPress world, and how others interact and accommodate us (or not). Ultimately, we talk about self-advocation and self care. coachbirgit.com caroleolinger.com
In this episode, Allie and Michelle talk about boundaries. Why they are important, the types of boundaries, and how it can be challegning for underrepresented people to set and enforce them. This is also Allie’s last episode as co-host!
The second-to-last episode of the year also happens to be Allie’s second-to-last episode as host! In this episode, Michelle surprised her with a few friends who stopped by to share how Allie’s DEI work in WordPress has affected them.
In this episode Allie and Michelle share their thoughts on feminism! What it means, what is and is not feminism, it’s complications, and how to be a “good” feminist.
As we come toward the end of 2023, Allie and Michelle chat and reminisce about the last three years of Underrepresented in Tech. There is also some very important news in this episode, so don’t miss it!
In this episode, Allie and Michelle discuss the challenge of allies asking underrepresented people to validate, police, advise, or assist their allyship. This mental labor can add more of a burden than that allyship removes.
In this episode, Allie and Michelle discuss “coming out.” Typically referring to a queer person letting someone know they aren’t straight for the first time. But in this episode, Allie and Michelle talk about the various ways people can come out in their lives. And how “coming out” as an ally is both different and…
In this episode Allie and Michelle discuss why and how it can be more expensive to live a life as a disabled person, a woman, a black person, etc. Catch a glimpse into the details of a life you may not be living and let’s build empathy together! Articles mentioned in this episode: The Cost…
When a marginalized person says that a situation is about race, gender, ableism, etc. it’s your job as an ally to belive them! In this episode Allie and Michelle disucss this concept and the degree to which they agree with it.
In this episode, Michelle chats with Francesca Marano and Siobhan McKeown about their new initiative, WP Includes, aimed at increasing the representation of womenin WordPress boardrooms and leadership. Learn more at: https://wpincludes.me/
