Underrepresented in Tech

In this episode, Michelle chats with Hazel Quimpo all about how dress codes affect women.

In this episode, Allie and Michelle talk about diversity and representation in event organizing and nominating folks for speaking opportunities! 

In this episode of the Underrepresented in Tech podcast, Allie and Michelle discuss the belief that contributing to open source is preferable to a college experience. We talk about the merits and pitfalls of that arguement and specifically how it can affect underrepresneted people getting into tech.

In this episode of the Underrepresented in Tech podcast, Allie and Michelle discuss burnout. What is it? Who experiences it most and why? When have we experienced it before? We touch on everything from Simone Biles to cognitive load to hiring and more. 

In this episode of the Underrepresented in Tech podcast, Michelle talks with Allie Dye of WP Valet about invisible illnessnes. 

In this episode of Underrepresented in Tech, Michelle chats with the team at WordFest!

In this episode, Allie and Michelle discuss colorism, using the recent movie “In the Heights” as an example.

In this episode, Allie and Michelle talk about the historic complexities of Juneteeth, their thoughts and fears about how it will be utilized as a day of celebration, and how brands and business can (or cannot) acknowledge this new federal holiday.

In this episode Allie and Michelle discuss why words matter, how to respect chosen pronouns, why gendered language doesn’t belong in the workplace, and why unwanted “terms of endearment” should never be used in technology or any other place.

In this episode, Allie and Michelle discuss ways that employers and supervisors can help and advocate for underrepresented employees and team members.    

In this episode, Michelle & Allie discuss performative support/virtue signalling, particularly as it applies to Pride Month & LGBTQ+ allyship.    

In the episode, Allie and Michelle discuss “calling someone out” versus “calling someone in,” and their own personal experiences around this.        

In this episode, Michelle and guest Maryann Reissig discuss ableism, and how you should (and shouldn’t) address those with disabilities.        

In this episode, Allie and Michelle discuss microaggressions, racism, prejudice, fat-shaming, and how words have the power to help and hurt.        

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.