Underrepresented in Tech
296 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 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.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
The Wealth Gap (feat. Tracy Levesque)
December 27, 2021 17:51 - 26 minutes - 47.3 MBIn this episode, Michelle talks to Tracy Levesque who runs Yikes Inc. They talk about generational wealth and financial independence and how that applies to minorities and underrepresented people.
Episode 37: The Wealth Gap (feat. Tracy Levesque)
December 27, 2021 17:51 - 26 minutes - 47.3 MBIn this episode, Michelle talks to Tracy Levesque who runs Yikes Inc. They talk about generational wealth and financial independence and how that applies to minorities and underrepresented people.
Episode 36: Our Thoughts on State of the Word
December 17, 2021 20:50 - 15 minutes - 26.1 MBAllie and Michelle are recording seperately this week as they recover from an amazing time at the 2021 State of the Word. In this episode, they each reflect on the trip, the content, the connections, and so much more.
Episode 26: Our Thoughts on State of the Word
December 17, 2021 20:50 - 15 minutes - 26.1 MBAllie and Michelle are recording seperately this week as they recover from an amazing time at the 2021 State of the Word. In this episode, they each reflect on the trip, the content, the connections, and so much more.
Episode 36: Our Thoughts on State of the Word
December 17, 2021 20:50 - 15 minutes - 26.1 MBAllie and Michelle are recording seperately this week as they recover from an amazing time at the 2021 State of the Word. In this episode, they each reflect on the trip, the content, the connections, and so much more.
Our Thoughts on State of the Word
December 17, 2021 20:50 - 16 minutes - 26.1 MBAllie and Michelle are recording seperately this week as they recover from an amazing time at the 2021 State of the Word. In this episode, they each reflect on the trip, the content, the connections, and so much more.
Our Thoughts on State of the Word
December 17, 2021 20:50 - 15 minutes - 26.1 MBAllie and Michelle are recording seperately this week as they recover from an amazing time at the 2021 State of the Word. In this episode, they each reflect on the trip, the content, the connections, and so much more.
Episode 35: Making Space in the WordPress World (feat. Josepha Haden Chomphosy)
December 10, 2021 17:36 - 35 minutes - 63 MBIn this episode, Allie and Michelle are fortunate enough to speak to WordPress Executive Director, Josepha Haden Chomphosy!
Making Space in the WordPress World (feat. Josepha Haden Chomphosy)
December 10, 2021 17:36 - 35 minutes - 63 MBIn this episode, Allie and Michelle are fortunate enough to speak to WordPress Executive Director, Josepha Haden Chomphosy!
Making Space in the WordPress World (feat. Josepha Haden Chomphosy)
December 10, 2021 17:36 - 35 minutes - 63 MBIn this episode, Allie and Michelle are fortunate enough to speak to WordPress Executive Director, Josepha Haden Chomphosy!
Episode 35: Making Space in the WordPress World
December 10, 2021 17:36 - 35 minutes - 63 MBIn this episode, Allie and Michelle are fortunate enough to speak to WordPress Executive Director, Josepha Haden Chomphosy!
Episode 35: Making Space in the WordPress World
December 10, 2021 17:36 - 35 minutes - 63 MBIn this episode, Allie and Michelle are fortunate enough to speak to WordPress Executive Director, Josepha Haden Chomphosy!
The Holiday Season
November 18, 2021 17:40 - 20 minutes - 36.4 MBIn this episode of the Underrepresented in Tech podcast, Allie and Michelle talk about their feelings on Thanksgiving and the holiday season as a whole.
The Holiday Season
November 18, 2021 17:40 - 20 minutes - 36.4 MBIn this episode of the Underrepresented in Tech podcast, Allie and Michelle talk about their feelings on Thanksgiving and the holiday season as a whole.
Episode 34: The Holiday Season
November 18, 2021 17:40 - 20 minutes - 36.4 MBIn this episode of the Underrepresented in Tech podcast, Allie and Michelle talk about their feelings on Thanksgiving and the holiday season as a whole.
Episode 34: The Holiday Season
November 18, 2021 17:40 - 20 minutes - 36.4 MBIn this episode of the Underrepresented in Tech podcast, Allie and Michelle talk about their feelings on Thanksgiving and the holiday season as a whole.
Doxxing and Cancel Culture
November 12, 2021 15:27 - 25 minutes - 44.9 MBIn this episode of the Underrepresented in Tech podcast, we discuss and define doxxing and cancel culture. We also discuss how these things can negatively affect underrepresented people and what allies can do about it.
Doxxing and Cancel Culture
November 12, 2021 15:27 - 25 minutes - 44.9 MBIn this episode of the Underrepresented in Tech podcast, we discuss and define doxxing and cancel culture. We also discuss how these things can negatively affect underrepresented people and what allies can do about it.
Episode 33: Doxxing and Cancel Culture
November 12, 2021 15:27 - 25 minutes - 44.9 MBIn this episode of the Underrepresented in Tech podcast, we discuss and define doxxing and cancel culture. We also discuss how these things can negatively affect underrepresented people and what allies can do about it.
Episode 33: Doxxing and Cancel Culture
November 12, 2021 15:27 - 25 minutes - 44.9 MBIn this episode of the Underrepresented in Tech podcast, we discuss and define doxxing and cancel culture. We also discuss how these things can negatively affect underrepresented people and what allies can do about it.
The Mentality of "Harassing Down"
November 05, 2021 15:50 - 20 minutes - 37.4 MBIn this episode of the Underrepresented in Tech postcast, Allie and Michelle talk about the idea that people who harass or take advantage of others based on power differences typically prefer to affect people "below them." This is why you may find it hard to believe that someone is behaving inappropriately, since you may never have seen that behavior yourself.
Episode 32: The Mentality of "Harassing Down"
November 05, 2021 15:50 - 20 minutes - 37.4 MBIn this episode of the Underrepresented in Tech postcast, Allie and Michelle talk about the idea that people who harass or take advantage of others based on power differences typically prefer to affect people "below them." This is why you may find it hard to believe that someone is behaving inappropriately, since you may never have seen that behavior yourself.
Episode 32: The Mentality of "Harassing Down"
November 05, 2021 15:50 - 20 minutes - 37.4 MBIn this episode of the Underrepresented in Tech postcast, Allie and Michelle talk about the idea that people who harass or take advantage of others based on power differences typically prefer to affect people "below them." This is why you may find it hard to believe that someone is behaving inappropriately, since you may never have seen that behavior yourself.
The Mentality of "Harassing Down"
November 05, 2021 15:50 - 20 minutes - 37.4 MBIn this episode of the Underrepresented in Tech postcast, Allie and Michelle talk about the idea that people who harass or take advantage of others based on power differences typically prefer to affect people "below them." This is why you may find it hard to believe that someone is behaving inappropriately, since you may never have seen that behavior yourself.
People First Language
October 29, 2021 21:49 - 22 minutes - 40.7 MBIn this episode, Michelle and Allie talk about the complexibilities of how to label and talk about people with disabilities. Are you team "disabled person" or "person with a disability"?
People First Language
October 29, 2021 21:49 - 22 minutes - 40.7 MBIn this episode, Michelle and Allie talk about the complexibilities of how to label and talk about people with disabilities. Are you team "disabled person" or "person with a disability"?
Episode 31: People First Language
October 29, 2021 21:49 - 22 minutes - 40.7 MBIn this episode, Michelle and Allie talk about the complexibilities of how to label and talk about people with disabilities. Are you team "disabled person" or "person with a disability"?
Episode 31: People First Language
October 29, 2021 21:49 - 22 minutes - 40.7 MBIn this episode, Michelle and Allie talk about the complexibilities of how to label and talk about people with disabilities. Are you team "disabled person" or "person with a disability"?
Episode 30: Going Back to In-Person Events
October 21, 2021 16:08 - 26 minutes - 47.4 MBIn this episode of the Underrepresented in Tech podcast, Michelle and Allie talk about the recent announcement from Make.WordPress.com about returning soon to in-person events. Read the announcement and let us know how you feel about this informatiton. https://make.wordpress.org/community/2021/09/13/announcement-updated-guidelines-for-in-person-wordcamps/
Going Back to In-Person Events
October 21, 2021 16:08 - 26 minutes - 47.4 MBIn this episode of the Underrepresented in Tech podcast, Michelle and Allie talk about the recent announcement from Make.WordPress.com about returning soon to in-person events. Read the announcement and let us know how you feel about this informatiton. https://make.wordpress.org/community/2021/09/13/announcement-updated-guidelines-for-in-person-wordcamps/
Going Back to In-Person Events
October 21, 2021 16:08 - 26 minutes - 47.4 MBIn this episode of the Underrepresented in Tech podcast, Michelle and Allie talk about the recent announcement from Make.WordPress.com about returning soon to in-person events. Read the announcement and let us know how you feel about this informatiton. https://make.wordpress.org/community/2021/09/13/announcement-updated-guidelines-for-in-person-wordcamps/
Episode 30: Going Back to In-Person Events
October 21, 2021 16:08 - 26 minutes - 47.4 MBIn this episode of the Underrepresented in Tech podcast, Michelle and Allie talk about the recent announcement from Make.WordPress.com about returning soon to in-person events. Read the announcement and let us know how you feel about this informatiton. https://make.wordpress.org/community/2021/09/13/announcement-updated-guidelines-for-in-person-wordcamps/
Episode 29: How Women Create Space (feat. Emily Hunkler)
October 14, 2021 17:12 - 19 minutes - 34.9 MBIn this episode of Underrepresented in Tech, Michelle talks to GoWP's COO Emily Hunkler about how women create space at the table for themselves and for each other.
How Women Create Space (feat. Emily Hunkler)
October 14, 2021 17:12 - 19 minutes - 34.9 MBIn this episode of Underrepresented in Tech, Michelle talks to GoWP's COO Emily Hunkler about how women create space at the table for themselves and for each other.
How Women Create Space (feat. Emily Hunkler)
October 14, 2021 17:12 - 19 minutes - 34.9 MBIn this episode of Underrepresented in Tech, Michelle talks to GoWP's COO Emily Hunkler about how women create space at the table for themselves and for each other.
Episode 29: How Women Create Space (feat. Emily Hunkler)
October 14, 2021 17:12 - 19 minutes - 34.9 MBIn this episode of Underrepresented in Tech, Michelle talks to GoWP's COO Emily Hunkler about how women create space at the table for themselves and for each other.
Episode 28: Negotiating a Salary (Feat. Camber Clemence)
October 08, 2021 15:48 - 20 minutes - 35.4 MBIn this episode of Underrepresented in Tech, Allie and special guest Camber discuss the ins and outs of negotiating a salary! They even provide a real-world example that you can use as a jumping off point.
Negotiating a Salary (Feat. Camber Clemence)
October 08, 2021 15:48 - 20 minutes - 35.4 MBIn this episode of Underrepresented in Tech, Allie and special guest Camber discuss the ins and outs of negotiating a salary! They even provide a real-world example that you can use as a jumping off point.
Negotiating a Salary (Feat. Camber Clemence)
October 08, 2021 15:48 - 20 minutes - 35.4 MBIn this episode of Underrepresented in Tech, Allie and special guest Camber discuss the ins and outs of negotiating a salary! They even provide a real-world example that you can use as a jumping off point.
Episode 28: Negotiating a Salary (Feat. Camber Clemence)
October 08, 2021 15:48 - 20 minutes - 35.4 MBIn this episode of Underrepresented in Tech, Allie and special guest Camber discuss the ins and outs of negotiating a salary! They even provide a real-world example that you can use as a jumping off point.
Episode 27: Networking as an Underrepresented Person
September 30, 2021 17:56 - 22 minutes - 40.9 MBIn this episode of Underrepresented in Tech, Michelle and Allie talk about some tried and true tips for diverse people who are looking to get better at networking.
Networking as an Underrepresented Person
September 30, 2021 17:56 - 22 minutes - 40.9 MBIn this episode of Underrepresented in Tech, Michelle and Allie talk about some tried and true tips for diverse people who are looking to get better at networking.
Networking as an Underrepresented Person
September 30, 2021 17:56 - 22 minutes - 40.9 MBIn this episode of Underrepresented in Tech, Michelle and Allie talk about some tried and true tips for diverse people who are looking to get better at networking.
Episode 27: Networking as an Underrepresented Person
September 30, 2021 17:56 - 22 minutes - 40.9 MBIn this episode of Underrepresented in Tech, Michelle and Allie talk about some tried and true tips for diverse people who are looking to get better at networking.
Finding the Right Workplace (Feat. Ebonie Butler)
September 23, 2021 14:25 - 18 minutes - 34.1 MBIn this episode of the Underrepresented in Tech podcast, Allie Nimmons chats with Ebonie Butler, lead developer at Yikes Inc. Ebonie discusses what has made Yikes Inc. a great and supportive company for her to work as a black woman in tech. Great information here for underrepresented folks looking to tell what culture to prioritize, as well as for employers looking to support underrepresented employees.
Episode 26 - Finding the Right Workplace (Feat. Ebonie Butler)
September 23, 2021 14:25 - 18 minutes - 34.1 MBIn this episode of the Underrepresented in Tech podcast, Allie Nimmons chats with Ebonie Butler, lead developer at Yikes Inc. Ebonie discusses what has made Yikes Inc. a great and supportive company for her to work as a black woman in tech. Great information here for underrepresented folks looking to tell what culture to prioritize, as well as for employers looking to support underrepresented employees.
Episode 26 - Finding the Right Workplace (Feat. Ebonie Butler)
September 23, 2021 14:25 - 18 minutes - 34.1 MBIn this episode of the Underrepresented in Tech podcast, Allie Nimmons chats with Ebonie Butler, lead developer at Yikes Inc. Ebonie discusses what has made Yikes Inc. a great and supportive company for her to work as a black woman in tech. Great information here for underrepresented folks looking to tell what culture to prioritize, as well as for employers looking to support underrepresented employees.
Finding the Right Workplace (Feat. Ebonie Butler)
September 23, 2021 14:25 - 18 minutes - 34.1 MBIn this episode of the Underrepresented in Tech podcast, Allie Nimmons chats with Ebonie Butler, lead developer at Yikes Inc. Ebonie discusses what has made Yikes Inc. a great and supportive company for her to work as a black woman in tech. Great information here for underrepresented folks looking to tell what culture to prioritize, as well as for employers looking to support underrepresented employees.
Episode 25 - How to Resign from a Position
September 20, 2021 14:19 - 26 minutes - 48.3 MBIn this episode, Allie and Michelle discuss the do's and don'ts of quitting. Leaving a job can be just as complicatetd and messy as finding one, especially for underrepresented individuals. Allie and Michelle rely on their personal experience to provide some helpful tips and insight on quitting well.
How to Resign from a Position
September 20, 2021 14:19 - 26 minutes - 48.3 MBIn this episode, Allie and Michelle discuss the do's and don'ts of quitting. Leaving a job can be just as complicatetd and messy as finding one, especially for underrepresented individuals. Allie and Michelle rely on their personal experience to provide some helpful tips and insight on quitting well.