WP Motivate

As 2023 comes to a close, Michelle and Kathy take a look back over the key milestones and peak experiences of the last year and what they’re looking forward to in 2024. The end of the year leaves them thinking of what they’d like more of, and of course with the passage of time, they…

During this season of giving, Kathy and Michelle think about how empowering it is to be of service to others, as well as allowing other people to be of service to us. We’ve been the ones that have always got things done, but life eventually finds a way of giving us opportunities to surrender to…

Sometimes you just have to rant. Or vent. Or let all the steam out. It’s good for you! In this episode Michelle and Kathy open up about unrealistic expectations, demands on time, and even failure on their own parts to get all the stuff done. And Michelle even cusses a little. But doesn’t it feel…

Sometimes life gets a little busy and you have to make extra efforts for self care, for downtime and rejuvenation, and maybe just a little bit of nothing. This show is a lot about nothing, with a meandering conversation about all of the busy happening in Kathy and Michelle’s lives over the last few weeks….

Michelle and Kathy talk about Michelle’s long birthday weekend with friend in Georgia, and how they made their home accessible for her needs. Kathy talks about motivation to work out at Cabo Press. And together they decide that neither of them will probably ever scale Mount Shasta.

As Michelle prepares for WordCamp Rochester, a visit to the final resting places of both Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass with WCROC’s keynote speaker Nyasha Green sparks awareness of the dramatic impacts that change agents can make on the world. The right to vote was, in their day, a privilege allowed only to few….

In this episode, Michelle and Kathy talk about how the open source WordPress community is motivated more by collaboration than competition. Even for large companies, we’re all motivated by serving the WordPress users and the mission of democratizing publishing, leveling the playing field so that small startups and bloggers can create effective sites as easily…

With summer winding down, Kathy and Michelle are getting in their last few trips before fall hits. Michelle talks about her week vacation taking some amazing photos. Kathy is planning her unexpected trip to Mexico. They both discuss how sometimes work trips can often feel like vacations when you find rejuvenation and connection through community….

At WordCamp US, Matt Mullenweg announced that WordPress.com would be offering 100-Year domain and hosting plans for $38,000. Kathy and Michelle take a look at whether or not this is a marketing strategy or something that inspires us to consider what 100 years actually looks like. Kathy mentions the work done by mystery schools 100…

After WordCamp US in National Harbor, Maryland, Kathy and Michelle chat about what we both got out of the event attracting 2,000 of our closest friends to learn, connect, and celebrate together. From the fun of the pride party to the mind-expanding sessions, next-level sponsor swag, the exceptional food, and the party at the Smithsonian…

Kathy and Michelle share their excitement about WordCamp US and the incredible social events happening around this year’s event in National Harbor, Maryland. Michelle is heading to the venue early to partake in the Community Summit event. The great excitement around the Friday evening Pride event is growing, with over 350 people already registered for…

With WordCamp US 2023 coming up in less than 2 weeks, Kathy and Michelle are getting ready to see some of the rock stars they respect so much in the WordPress space. While there are many people who make WordPress special, there are a few people whose contributions and rising stars really excite us. Did…

Do you have an inspirational story about building a business, getting a job, solving a problem, or anything else related to WordPress? We’re looking for your stories to share on WPMotivate. Listen in this week as Michelle and Kathy describe the project and also talk about their inspirational stories for this week. It all boils…

Upon learning of the passing of Kevin Mitnick, Kathy is thinking about hacker culture and the hacker mindset can be applied to so many areas of life. Michelle shares her thoughts about how knowing how to hack, and where to hack, can be some of the most important value we bring to problems. Hacking outside…

How much chaos can two lives hold? Kathy and Michelle are testing the limits so you don’t have to! And through the chaos, they both find not only experiences that create greater awareness, they find ways to be more present in their lives. Holding on to gratitude and reframing your experience more positively can always…