Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation about resilience – across countries, careers, cultures, and whatever comes next. Please follow Seriously, BUD? and don't forget to rate and review my show. Robert Abela traces his journey from growing up on the small island of Malta to eventually settling in the Netherlands, with stops in Cyprus…
Send us Fan Mail Please follow, rate, and review my podcast to make it easier for everyone to find it! Vancouver-based Jill Binder shares highlights from her pre-COVID life as a digital nomad who traveled to 10 countries in 11 months, tracing her parallel passions for coding and poetry back to a 1990 teacher strike…
Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a rock climber who was pulled to the Philippines for a very good reason. Casey Burridge joined Seriously, BUD? to share his globetrotting background, winding career trajectory, and "go with the flow" philosophy on life. Driven to indoor rock climbing in Manila to relieve screen-induced migraines, Casey…
Send us Fan Mail Louise Towler’s lifelong curiosity began with childhood books about scientists such as Marie Curie and Charles Darwin, leading her to excel in mathematics and science, study mathematics at Durham University, and build an unconventional career in software development. While living in Washington, D.C., as a stay-at-home mother, she taught herself HTML…
Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation about a guy leaving the agency life behind and running toward something new. Please follow, rate, and review Seriously, BUD? wherever you get your podcasts. Adam Silver is at a turning point, stepping away from actively pursuing WordPress client work after years of running an agency and redirecting…
Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a woman who was born as a social worker, giving people the best opportunities to live their best possible lives. Hey there, friend, please follow, rate, and review my show so others can find it. Laura Sacco reflects on a life centered around helping people, first through…
Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a guy whose joie de vivre sings through his voice. Please follow, rate, and review my podcast so more people can know about it. Jimmy Tavares is a former competitive figure skater and performer who transitioned into choreography after injuries and the physical demands of touring, and…
Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with an ambassador of tourniquets and lover of combat medicine. Please follow, rate, and review my podcast if you love it too! The podcast features Yulia “Jules” Kovtun, a Ukrainian marketing professional at Crocoblock, who shares her experiences living and working in Mykolaiv during the war while reflecting…
Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a man who makes a lasting difference with everything he does. Please Follow, Rate and Review Seriously, BUD? In this episode of *Seriously, Bud*, host Bud Kraus talks with WordPress educator and YouTube creator Imran Siddiq about the experiences and values that have shaped his life and…
Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a guy who rode his bike every day in the shadows of the Acropolis while he was growing up. Gerasimos (Makis) Mourelatos is a self-taught entrepreneur, cybersecurity professional, and WordPress advocate whose journey from Montreal to Athens has been defined by curiosity, resilience, and a passion for…
Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a woman who manages to smile and laugh in the middle of a war and inspires us all. Lana Miro (Svitlana Miroshnychenko), a content marketer from Mykolaiv, Ukraine, shares her experiences of living through the ongoing war while continuing to build a successful career in the WordPress…
Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a woman whose husband suggested she give WordPress a try, and a new career was born. Lumi Ciobanu shares her remarkable journey from Romania's world of classical music to a career in WordPress. After spending more than two decades as a pianist, musicologist, university professor, and earning…
Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a guy who might just be the only organizer at WordCamp US 2026 who speaks fluent Gujarati.Arpit G. Shah shares an unexpected conversation that goes far beyond WordPress, reflecting on the loss of his father, the meaning behind the "G" in his name, his childhood in Gujarat,…
Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a guy who fortunately wore the green sticker at his college's Kissmass party. Chris Reynolds reflects on a life shaped by curiosity, family, and a passion for technology. He recounts growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, meeting his wife Erin in college, and building a…
In this podcast episode, host Michelle Frechette chats with developer Mark Westguard about the new Image Roulette plugin, which randomizes images on WordPress sites while keeping alt text and captions for accessibility. The plugin was inspired by Michelle’s need to display randomized Speed Networking conversation cards. They demonstrate how it works, discuss potential eCommerce uses,…
