WPMotivate: Reclaim the Fun

Last week one of the biggest WordPress product vulnerabilities was discovered, but by the time word got out, thousands of sites had been compromised. Kathy is a security specialist and talks a bit about what that meant to many sites around the world, which led to a discussion about personal security, online security, and how…

In this episode, Michelle and Kathy talk about numerous things, as they often do. But they explore something dear to their heart: community. Michelle shares a story of a community that sprung up around a mysterious pantry organizer and how the guesses of its purpose brought people together. They share cautionary tales of businesses that…

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.

Sometimes we wear masks pretending to be something that we’re not in order to be more in alignment with what we think will make us happier or more successful. But when we align with who we authentically are, we express our uniqueness. That uniqueness has no competition and cannot fail. In an old sales book…

Inspired by Carole Olinger’s talk at WCEU 2023, Michelle and Kathy discuss all the feelings that come up when you cannot attend an event. Michelle, who chose not to attend WordCamp Buffalo even though she was an organizer this year, experienced both joy and sadness of missing out on this year’s event. Kathy recalled events…

In this lively episode, Michelle and Kathy share some of the creature comforts that make life easier, happier, and sometimes just a lot more fun. From heated mattress pads and electronic everything to plants that don’t die, pets and coffee, this glimpse into our lives comes with a few surprises. If you, too, want to…