WP Motivate

Kathy and Michelle found themselves in a place where they were completing tasks at the eleventh hour before a deadline last week, and they pondered how they get themselves into these situations. They also talk about the importance and power of saying "no" to protect their sanity. Kathy is looking forward to spending some time…

This week, Kathy and Michelle talk about their passion projects and how ideas flow for new creative ventures. Michelle announces the new podcast she’s starting with Hazel Quimpo, Audacity Marketing, and a new sticker business. Kathy talks about YouTube content ideas and how one idea leads to another, as well as her adventures in exploring…

As WordPress approaches it’s 20th birthday, Michelle and Kathy review our own personal journeys with WordPress, from our very early days of working with blogs and websites to our first introduction to the worldwide WordPress community. Like us, WordPress has come a long way from the early days, and we think that the community and…

As we start 2023 where we’ve talked about our dreams for the future, Kathy and Michelle talk about some of the dreams of the past. Recurring dreams, dreams that haunt you for days, or dreams that you share with others lead us to wonder what exactly is happening in our subconscious minds. While Michelle had…

Kathy and Michelle talk a little about the holidays and some exciting things that have been happening in both of their lives. Michelle is one of the 4 finalists for the WROC 2023 Rochester Remarkable Women, which is an honor in and of itself. Kathy posted a YouTube video on an inspiration which led to…

Christmas still hasn’t happened yet for Michelle, whose family was impacted by blizzard hurricane conditions in upstate New York. Looking back over the challenges of 2022, Kathy and Michelle are ready to put the year behind them and turn their attention to new goals and new projects. We talk a little about where we’re putting…

With Christmas upon us, we’ve got a lot to be grateful for in being able to celebrate with our loved ones. In spite of winter trying to bring hardships and difficulties, Michelle and Kathy find ways of outsmarting old man winter and his cold and treacherous ways. This time of year can be great, but…

Michelle and Kathy talk about the recent State of the Word that took place in New York City on December 15, 2022. Michelle attended and was able to spend time with some community members she hadn’t seen in a while, as well as a number of new faces who were welcomed into the community at…

In this episode, Kathy and Michelle talk about the little drops of happiness that can keep you motivated and make your whole day better.

In this episode, Kathy and Michelle discuss some amazing things happening in the WordPress community, and the upcoming State of the Word event.

In this episode Michelle and Kathy talk about what they wanted to be when they grew up, what media said 2023 might look like (so disappointed there aren’t flying cars in everyone’s driveways), and when you "should" play Christmas music. Come along for a fun listen.

Kathy and Michelle discuss all the things, but ask for good karma going forward. Do good things, get good things, right? Also, we’ve had enough grief and heartache for awhile, ok Karma?

Kathy and Michelle talk about how they stay positive when things are difficult, what mantras keep them going, and the deep thoughts that make you feel like a philosopher.

Did you know Michelle grew up afraid of ghosts? And Kathy loves good chocolate? Each episode is another little window into who each of us are.

This week Kathy and Michelle talk about reclaiming the fun where you can. Silver linings? We find them!