Underrepresented in Tech
296 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingUnderrepresented 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.
In our weekly podcast, creators Allie and Michelle discuss topics that are important to them as champions of diversity in the WordPress/tech community.
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Episodes
How to Avoid Performative Marketing
February 03, 2023 03:50 - 17 minutes - 29.1 MBIn this episode Allie and Michelle talk about the fine line between being inclusive with your marketing efforts, and being performative. Hint: it's all about intention and thought!
The Food Matters
January 27, 2023 20:38 - 19 minutes - 35.5 MBIn this episode, Michelle meets up with Michele Butcher-Jones to discuss the challenges of dealing with food at WordCamps and other conferences. Namely, the issue of not being able to eat an event due to food allergens, culural concerns, etc.
Submitting a Great Speaker Application
January 23, 2023 18:59 - 48 minutes - 86.6 MBIn this episode, Allie and Michelle coach you through the do's and don'ts of submitting a fantastic speaker application request. Check out Allie's post on How to Apply to Speak at an Event here
Allyship is About Learning and Unlearning
January 13, 2023 22:23 - 28 minutes - 51.4 MBIn this episode, Allie and Michelle identify how allyship is just as much about unlearning certain thoughts, behaviors, and mindsets as it is about learning new ones.
2023 New Years Resolutions for Tech
January 05, 2023 19:59 - 31 minutes - 55.9 MBIn this episode, Allie and Michelle provide you with 8 resolutions you can commit to in 2023. Each one will help you move make this year much more focused on diversity, equity and inclusion! Show Notes: Enough with the woke stuff: and other racist speech you can unlearn (Nyasha Green, MasterWP) A Diverse WordPress Twitter list Harmful Language You May Be Using The New Yoast Inclusivity Feature (ft. Hannah W.) Details about the Yoast Inclusivity Feature
How Important is Setting to Building Community
December 08, 2022 20:58 - 23 minutes - 26.9 MBIn this episode Allie and Michelle discuss the discussion around moving the WordPress community from Twitter to another platform. Check out Nyasha Green's post about exploring Mastodon. And Michelle's Twitter poll.
How Leadership Affects Teams
December 02, 2022 19:42 - 23 minutes - 26.7 MBIn this episode, Allie and Michelle discuss how top-down decisions, changes, and culture shifts can effect entire teams, companies, and organizations. When looking at DEI, these items coming from leadership can mean that less pressure is put on invididuals lower down on the professional ladder to make important changes.
How to Be Inclusive with Holiday Marketing Messages
November 17, 2022 19:57 - 25 minutes - 45.5 MBAs we approach the holiday season, Michelle and Allie are beginning to think about what makes inclusive and exclusive marketing. There are so many opportunities to market in a way that includes everyone this season... why not do it?
Stop Saying "Woke"... Seriously
November 03, 2022 22:29 - 19 minutes - 35.2 MBChances are, you're using "woke" incorrectly. Whether you mean it as a compliment or as an insult, it's now a word so twisted from it's original meaning... Allie and Michelle recommend dropping it altogether.
When Hiring Red Flags Aren't Really Red Flags
October 27, 2022 18:59 - 25 minutes - 45.2 MBMaybe when hiring or interviewing, you rely on certain red flags to tell you whether or not to move forward with someone. But sometimes, a red flag isn't actually a red flag but instead an outdated unconscious bias.
WP Accessibility Day (ft. Amber Hinds)
October 20, 2022 13:16 - 35 minutes - 62.4 MBIn this episode, Allie chats with Amber Hinds who - among many other things - is the co-lead of the upcoming WP Accessibility Day event! In this episode, we talk abotu the event, accessibility in WordPress, and how things can move forward in the community and within the core software.
Living With and Without Disability Accommodations (ft. Kathy Zant)
October 13, 2022 15:25 - 25 minutes - 45 MBMichelle talks with Kathy Zant about disability and accomodations, from the lens of Kathy's experience as a caregiver. It's important to be aware of both the struggles and the wins when it comes to living in a world not always designed for people with disabilities.
Reverse Racism is Not Real
September 30, 2022 11:25 - 30 minutes - 34.9 MBIn this episode, Michelle and Allie have a sobering discussion about the simple fact that reverse racism is not a real thing, and how believing it is can be the starting place to a lot of other harmful thoughts, words, and actions.
Imposter Syndrome
September 23, 2022 15:25 - 27 minutes - 48.9 MBWe cannot believe it took so long for us to talk about this! Imposter syndrome can affect anyone. It most strongly tends to affect underrepresented people who feel like they are not good enough or not worthy of their success. In this episode, Allie and Michelle discuss the challenges of imposter syndrome and their personal tactics for fighting it.
Harmful Language You May Be Using
September 15, 2022 18:50 - 34 minutes - 39.6 MBThere are so many words in the English language that have far-back meanings we've come to forget. Many are used in the tech industry without a second thought. Some we may use in our personal lives. In this episode, Allie and Michelle provide you with some examples of words and phrases with racist origins that we should try to avoid!
The New Yoast Inclusivity Feature (ft. Hannah W.)
August 26, 2022 17:46 - 23 minutes - 41.5 MBIn this episode, Allie and Michelle talk to Hannah, one of the team members at Yoast who was instrumental in creating the newest beta feature of the Yoast SEO pluigin which helps you keep your writing inclusive and welcoming.
The New Yoast Inclusivity Feature (ft. Hannah W.)
August 26, 2022 17:46 - 23 minutes - 41.5 MBIn this episode, Allie and Michelle talk to Hannah, one of the team members at Yoast who was instrumental in creating the newest beta feature of the Yoast SEO pluigin which helps you keep your writing inclusive and welcoming.
Recruiting, Applications, and More (feat. Piccia Neri)
August 22, 2022 16:51 - 36 minutes - 42.2 MBIn this episode, Michelle interviews Piccia Neri all about recruiting! If you hire or intend to hire in order to build a diverse team, this is an episode you cannot miss.
Recruiting, Applications, and More (feat. Piccia Neri)
August 22, 2022 16:51 - 36 minutes - 42.2 MBIn this episode, Michelle interviews Piccia Neri all about recruiting! If you hire or intend to hire in order to build a diverse team, this is an episode you cannot miss.
A Guide for Tech Mentors and Mentees, Pt. 2 (feat. Nyasha Green)
August 04, 2022 15:15 - 26 minutes - 30 MBIn this episode, Allie revisits the idea of tech mentors and mentees. This time, she's joined by Nyasha Green is mentors up to 50 people at a time, all on how to succeed in tech!
A Guide for Tech Mentors and Mentees, Pt. 2 (feat. Nyasha Green)
August 04, 2022 15:15 - 26 minutes - 30 MBIn this episode, Allie revisits the idea of tech mentors and mentees. This time, she's joined by Nyasha Green is mentors up to 50 people at a time, all on how to succeed in tech!
A Guide for Tech Mentors and Mentees, Pt. 2 (feat. Nyasha Green)
August 04, 2022 14:00 - 26 minutes - 30 MBIn this episode, Allie revisits the idea of tech mentors and mentees. This time, she's joined by Nyasha Green is mentors up to 50 people at a time, all on how to succeed in tech!
A Guide for Tech Mentors and Mentees, Pt. 2 (feat. Nyasha Green)
August 04, 2022 14:00 - 26 minutes - 30 MBIn this episode, Allie revisits the idea of tech mentors and mentees. This time, she's joined by Nyasha Green is mentors up to 50 people at a time, all on how to succeed in tech!
Making a Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive World (ft. Cami Kaos)
July 28, 2022 13:07 - 37 minutes - 86.5 MBIn this episode of the podcast, Michelle brings on special guest Cami Kaos! Cami shares some practical advice for DEI hiring that everyone should know when trying to build more diverse teams.
Making a Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive World (ft. Cami Kaos)
July 28, 2022 13:07 - 37 minutes - 86.5 MBIn this episode of the podcast, Michelle brings on special guest Cami Kaos! Cami shares some practical advice for DEI hiring that everyone should know when trying to build more diverse teams.
Inclusive Language for the Internet (ft. Maddy Osman)
July 21, 2022 18:02 - 35 minutes - 40.4 MBThis this episode, Allie and Michelle chat with Maddy Osman of The Blogsmith! Maddy just launched a brand new book called Writing for Humans and Robots! Grab the Style Guide Here Connect with Maddy on Twitter Learn more about and buy the book!
Inclusive Language for the Internet (ft. Maddy Osman)
July 21, 2022 18:02 - 35 minutes - 41 MBThis this episode, Allie and Michelle chat with Maddy Osman of The Blogsmith! Maddy just launched a brand new book called Writing for Humans and Robots! Grab the Style Guide Here Connect with Maddy on Twitter Learn more about and buy the book!
A Quick Guide for Mentors and Mentees
July 18, 2022 16:20 - 33 minutes - 38.6 MBProfessional mentorship is so valuable, but it can often be difficult to find a mentor, or conduct that relationship in a lasting way. In this episode Allie and Michelle discuss how to get a mentor, do's and don'ts for mentorship relationships, the differences between mentoring and coaching, and more.
A Quick Guide for Mentors and Mentees
July 18, 2022 16:20 - 33 minutes - 38.6 MBProfessional mentorship is so valuable, but it can often be difficult to find a mentor, or conduct that relationship in a lasting way. In this episode Allie and Michelle discuss how to get a mentor, do's and don'ts for mentorship relationships, the differences between mentoring and coaching, and more.
How to Be an Actionable Ally Pt. 2 (ft. James Giroux)
July 11, 2022 13:39 - 36 minutes - 41.9 MBIn this episode, Allie speaks with James Giroux (Director of Brand & Product Marketing at Stellar WP) about ways in which one can be an ally for others - even when things don't go as planned.
How to Be an Actionable Ally Pt. 2 (ft. James Giroux)
July 11, 2022 13:39 - 36 minutes - 41.9 MBIn this episode, Allie speaks with James Giroux (Director of Brand & Product Marketing at Stellar WP) about ways in which one can be an ally for others - even when things don't go as planned.
The Realities of Accessibility
July 05, 2022 16:13 - 32 minutes - 37.5 MBIn this episode, Allie and Michelle discuss how we think about accessibility and the things we forget about being inclusive and open.
The Realities of Accessibility
July 05, 2022 16:13 - 32 minutes - 37.5 MBIn this episode, Allie and Michelle discuss how we think about accessibility and the things we forget about being inclusive and open.
The Realities of Accessibility
July 05, 2022 16:13 - 32 minutes - 37.5 MBIn this episode, Allie and Michelle discuss how we think about accessibility and the things we forget about being inclusive and open.
How to Start and Run a Podcast
June 22, 2022 20:49 - 33 minutes - 38.3 MBSo many people are interested in starting a podcast. It's both harder and easier to create one than you may think. In this episode, Allie and Michelle recount all the things you may want to do and consider before launching your show.
How to Start and Run a Podcast
June 22, 2022 20:49 - 33 minutes - 38.3 MBSo many people are interested in starting a podcast. It's both harder and easier to create one than you may think. In this episode, Allie and Michelle recount all the things you may want to do and consider before launching your show.
WordCamp Europe feat. Gina Innocent
June 13, 2022 20:04 - 43 minutes - 49.4 MBIn this episode, Allie chats with Gina Innocent of GoDaddy Pro. They talk about Gina's time at WCEU, her meetup with the BlackPress Slack group, diversity in tech, and WordPress meetups!
WordCamp Europe feat. Gina Innocent
June 13, 2022 20:04 - 43 minutes - 49.4 MBIn this episode, Allie chats with Gina Innocent of GoDaddy Pro. They talk about Gina's time at WCEU, her meetup with the BlackPress Slack group, diversity in tech, and WordPress meetups!
Contributing to WordPress... What's in it For Me?
June 02, 2022 17:42 - 28 minutes - 32.7 MBIn this episode, Allie and Michelle try to think of contributing from a new person's point of view. When you're lookign to build a career in tech, how can volunteering time to contribute to WordPress help you achieve your goals? There are tons of answers to that question, and we break them down here!
Contributing to WordPress... What's in it For Me?
June 02, 2022 17:42 - 28 minutes - 32.7 MBIn this episode, Allie and Michelle try to think of contributing from a new person's point of view. When you're lookign to build a career in tech, how can volunteering time to contribute to WordPress help you achieve your goals? There are tons of answers to that question, and we break them down here!
How to Make The Most of a WordPress Event
May 31, 2022 16:54 - 25 minutes - 45.1 MBIn this episode, in response to their WordCamp Europe FOMO, Allie and Michelle share their top tips for how underrepresented people can make the msot of their time and expeirence at a WordPress event.
How to Make The Most of a WordPress Event
May 31, 2022 16:54 - 25 minutes - 45.1 MBIn this episode, in response to their WordCamp Europe FOMO, Allie and Michelle share their top tips for how underrepresented people can make the msot of their time and expeirence at a WordPress event.
A Conversation about WordPress Event Sponsorships
May 20, 2022 19:35 - 25 minutes - 44.8 MBIn this episode, Allie and Michelle discuss the challenges that come with sponsoring events in WordPress. How much of sponsorship decisions are emotional and how much is business-centric?
A Conversation about WordPress Event Sponsorships
May 20, 2022 19:35 - 25 minutes - 44.8 MBIn this episode, Allie and Michelle discuss the challenges that come with sponsoring events in WordPress. How much of sponsorship decisions are emotional and how much is business-centric?
Episode 53: Underrepresented Services!
May 12, 2022 19:03 - 20 minutes - 36.7 MBIn this episode, Allie and Michelle discuss the paid services they provide under the UIT umbrella, what those services include, and why they are important additions to the database.
Underrepresented Services!
May 12, 2022 19:03 - 20 minutes - 36.7 MBIn this episode, Allie and Michelle discuss the paid services they provide under the UIT umbrella, what those services include, and why they are important additions to the database.
Underrepresented Services!
May 12, 2022 19:03 - 20 minutes - 36.7 MBIn this episode, Allie and Michelle discuss the paid services they provide under the UIT umbrella, what those services include, and why they are important additions to the database.
Internet Art (feat. Rachel Winchester)
May 06, 2022 14:49 - 34 minutes - 62.7 MBIn this episode, Allie talks to Rachel "Win" Winchester about Internet Art. What is it, what does it say about us, and how can it be a launching pad for underrepresented artists? Links Mentioned: Shawne Michelaine Holloway - portraiture: http://shawnemichaelainholloway.com/alignment Twitter: @cleogirl2525 Adrian Piper - wikipedia page: http://adrianpiper.com/removed-and-reconstructed-en.wikipedia-biography.shtml… Residency Program blog post: https://getshifter.io/inter...
Internet Art (feat. Rachel Winchester)
May 06, 2022 14:49 - 34 minutes - 62.7 MBIn this episode, Allie talks to Rachel "Win" Winchester about Internet Art. What is it, what does it say about us, and how can it be a launching pad for underrepresented artists? Links Mentioned: Shawne Michelaine Holloway - portraiture: http://shawnemichaelainholloway.com/alignment Twitter: @cleogirl2525 Adrian Piper - wikipedia page: http://adrianpiper.com/removed-and-reconstructed-en.wikipedia-biography.shtml… Residency Program blog post: https://getshifter.io/internet-art-digitalcu...
Episode 52: Internet Art (feat. Rachel Winchester)
May 06, 2022 14:49 - 34 minutes - 62.7 MBIn this episode, Allie talks to Rachel "Win" Winchester about Internet Art. What is it, what does it say about us, and how can it be a launching pad for underrepresented artists? Links Mentioned: Shawne Michelaine Holloway - portraiture: http://shawnemichaelainholloway.com/alignment Twitter: @cleogirl2525 Adrian Piper - wikipedia page: http://adrianpiper.com/removed-and-reconstructed-en.wikipedia-biography.shtml… Residency Program blog post: https://getshifter.io/inter...