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 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.
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 Be an Actionable Ally (Feat. Topher DeRosia)
September 09, 2021 12:52 - 18 minutes - 30.5 MBIn this week's episode of Underrepresented in Tech, Allie chats with Topher DeRosia who is a developer and community volunteer. Topher's website HeroPress is a fantastic resource for global WordPress community members. In this episode we talk about the story behind HeroPress and how people like Topher can be amazing allies.
Episode 24 - How to Be an Actionable Ally (Feat. Topher DeRosia)
September 09, 2021 12:52 - 18 minutes - 30.5 MBIn this week's episode of Underrepresented in Tech, Allie chats with Topher DeRosia who is a developer and community volunteer. Topher's website HeroPress is a fantastic resource for global WordPress community members. In this episode we talk about the story behind HeroPress and how people like Topher can be amazing allies.
How to Be an Actionable Ally (Feat. Topher DeRosia)
September 09, 2021 12:52 - 18 minutes - 30.5 MBIn this week's episode of Underrepresented in Tech, Allie chats with Topher DeRosia who is a developer and community volunteer. Topher's website HeroPress is a fantastic resource for global WordPress community members. In this episode we talk about the story behind HeroPress and how people like Topher can be amazing allies.
Episode 24 - How to Be an Actionable Ally (Feat. Topher DeRosia)
September 09, 2021 12:52 - 18 minutes - 30.5 MBIn this week's episode of Underrepresented in Tech, Allie chats with Topher DeRosia who is a developer and community volunteer. Topher's website HeroPress is a fantastic resource for global WordPress community members. In this episode we talk about the story behind HeroPress and how people like Topher can be amaing allies.
Episode 23 - Writing a Bio
September 02, 2021 17:58 - 22 minutes - 41.3 MBIn this episode of the Underrepresented in Tech podcast, Allie and Michelle talk about how to write a great bio. Bios are important if you are making any kind of contribution or guest appearance - at an event, on someone's blog, on a podcast, etc. Writing a good bio isn't rocket science, but there are a few do's and don'ts to keep in mind.
Writing a Bio
September 02, 2021 17:58 - 22 minutes - 41.3 MBIn this episode of the Underrepresented in Tech podcast, Allie and Michelle talk about how to write a great bio. Bios are important if you are making any kind of contribution or guest appearance - at an event, on someone's blog, on a podcast, etc. Writing a good bio isn't rocket science, but there are a few do's and don'ts to keep in mind.
Writing a Bio
September 02, 2021 17:58 - 22 minutes - 41.3 MBIn this episode of the Underrepresented in Tech podcast, Allie and Michelle talk about how to write a great bio. Bios are important if you are making any kind of contribution or guest appearance - at an event, on someone's blog, on a podcast, etc. Writing a good bio isn't rocket science, but there are a few do's and don'ts to keep in mind.
Episode 23 - Writing a Bio
September 02, 2021 17:58 - 22 minutes - 41.3 MBIn this episode of the Underrepresented in Tech podcast, Allie and Michelle talk about how to write a great bio. Bios are important if you are making any kind of contribution or guest appearance - at an event, on someone's blog, on a podcast, etc. Writing a good bio isn't rocket science, but there are a few do's and don'ts to keep in mind.
WordPress Community (Feat. Andrea Middleton)
August 30, 2021 14:57 - 24 minutes - 40.4 MBOn this very special episode of Underrepresented in Tech, Michelle and Allie talk with Andrea Middleton who is in charge of community leadership in the WordPress open source project, employed by Automattic. We talk about community in WordPress, what it means to be a contributor, and whether or not age is a concern for new community members.
WordPress Community (Feat. Andrea Middleton)
August 30, 2021 14:57 - 24 minutes - 40.4 MBOn this very special episode of Underrepresented in Tech, Michelle and Allie talk with Andrea Middleton who is in charge of community leadership in the WordPress open source project, employed by Automattic. We talk about community in WordPress, what it means to be a contributor, and whether or not age is a concern for new community members.
Episode 22 - WordPress Community (Feat. Andrea Middleton)
August 30, 2021 14:57 - 24 minutes - 40.4 MBOn this very special episode of Underrepresented in Tech, Michelle and Allie talk with Andrea Middleton who is in charge of community leadership in the WordPress open source project, employed by Automattic. We talk about community in WordPress, what it means to be a contributor, and whether or not age is a concern for new community members.
Episode 22 - WordPress Community (Feat. Andrea Middleton)
August 30, 2021 14:57 - 24 minutes - 40.4 MBOn this very special episode of Underrepresented in Tech, Michelle and Allie talk with Andrea Middleton who is in charge of community leadership in the WordPress open source project, employed by Automattic. We talk about community in WordPress, what it means to be a contributor, and whether or not age is a concern for new community members.
Dress Codes (feat. Hazel Quimpo)
August 23, 2021 21:55 - 17 minutes - 31 MBIn this episode, Michelle chats with Hazel Quimpo all about how dress codes affect women.
Dress Codes (feat. Hazel Quimpo)
August 23, 2021 21:55 - 17 minutes - 31 MBIn this episode, Michelle chats with Hazel Quimpo all about how dress codes affect women.
Episode 21 - Dress Codes (feat. Hazel Quimpo)
August 23, 2021 21:55 - 17 minutes - 31 MBIn this episode, Michelle chats with Hazel Quimpo all about how dress codes affect women.
Episode 21 - Dress Codes (feat. Hazel Quimpo)
August 23, 2021 21:55 - 17 minutes - 31 MBIn this episode, Michelle chats with Hazel Quimpo all about how dress codes affect women.
Diversity When Planning Events
August 13, 2021 18:19 - 20 minutes - 37.5 MBIn this episode, Allie and Michelle talk about diversity and representation in event organizing and nominating folks for speaking opportunities!
Diversity When Planning Events
August 13, 2021 18:19 - 20 minutes - 37.5 MBIn this episode, Allie and Michelle talk about diversity and representation in event organizing and nominating folks for speaking opportunities!
Episode 20 - Diversity When Planning Events
August 13, 2021 18:19 - 20 minutes - 37.5 MBIn this episode, Allie and Michelle talk about diversity and representation in event organizing and nominating folks for speaking opportunities!
Episode 20 - Diversity When Planning Events
August 13, 2021 18:19 - 20 minutes - 37.5 MBIn this episode, Allie and Michelle talk about diversity and representation in event organizing and nominating folks for speaking opportunities!
Episode 19 - College vs. Open Source
August 05, 2021 16:37 - 23 minutes - 41.1 MBIn this episode of the Underrepresented in Tech podcast, Allie and Michelle discuss the belief that contributing to open source is preferable to a college experience. We talk about the merits and pitfalls of that arguement and specifically how it can affect underrepresneted people getting into tech.
Episode 19 - College vs. Open Source
August 05, 2021 16:37 - 23 minutes - 41.1 MBIn this episode of the Underrepresented in Tech podcast, Allie and Michelle discuss the belief that contributing to open source is preferable to a college experience. We talk about the merits and pitfalls of that arguement and specifically how it can affect underrepresneted people getting into tech.
College vs. Open Source
August 05, 2021 16:37 - 23 minutes - 41.1 MBIn this episode of the Underrepresented in Tech podcast, Allie and Michelle discuss the belief that contributing to open source is preferable to a college experience. We talk about the merits and pitfalls of that arguement and specifically how it can affect underrepresneted people getting into tech.
College vs. Open Source
August 05, 2021 16:37 - 23 minutes - 41.1 MBIn this episode of the Underrepresented in Tech podcast, Allie and Michelle discuss the belief that contributing to open source is preferable to a college experience. We talk about the merits and pitfalls of that arguement and specifically how it can affect underrepresneted people getting into tech.
Episode 18 - Burnout
July 30, 2021 13:28 - 33.4 MBIn this episode of the Underrepresented in Tech podcast, Allie and Michelle discuss burnout. What is it? Who experiences it most and why? When have we experienced it before? We touch on everything from Simone Biles to cognitive load to hiring and more.
Episode 18 - Burnout
July 30, 2021 13:28 - 33.4 MBIn this episode of the Underrepresented in Tech podcast, Allie and Michelle discuss burnout. What is it? Who experiences it most and why? When have we experienced it before? We touch on everything from Simone Biles to cognitive load to hiring and more.
Burnout
July 30, 2021 13:28 - 34.3 MBIn this episode of the Underrepresented in Tech podcast, Allie and Michelle discuss burnout. What is it? Who experiences it most and why? When have we experienced it before? We touch on everything from Simone Biles to cognitive load to hiring and more.
Burnout
July 30, 2021 13:28 - 33.4 MBIn this episode of the Underrepresented in Tech podcast, Allie and Michelle discuss burnout. What is it? Who experiences it most and why? When have we experienced it before? We touch on everything from Simone Biles to cognitive load to hiring and more.
Episode 17 - Invisible Illnesses (feat. Allie Dye)
July 22, 2021 17:41 - 20 minutes - 36.5 MBIn this episode of the Underrepresented in Tech podcast, Michelle talks with Allie Dye of WP Valet about invisible illnessnes.
Episode 17 - Invisible Illnesses (feat. Allie Dye)
July 22, 2021 17:41 - 20 minutes - 36.5 MBIn this episode of the Underrepresented in Tech podcast, Michelle talks with Allie Dye of WP Valet about invisible illnessnes.
Invisible Illnesses (feat. Allie Dye)
July 22, 2021 17:41 - 20 minutes - 36.5 MBIn this episode of the Underrepresented in Tech podcast, Michelle talks with Allie Dye of WP Valet about invisible illnessnes.
Invisible Illnesses (feat. Allie Dye)
July 22, 2021 17:41 - 20 minutes - 36.5 MBIn this episode of the Underrepresented in Tech podcast, Michelle talks with Allie Dye of WP Valet about invisible illnessnes.
Mental Health (feat. WordFest)
July 22, 2021 17:32 - 30 minutes - 54.7 MBIn this episode of Underrepresented in Tech, Michelle chats with the team at WordFest!
Mental Health (feat. WordFest)
July 22, 2021 17:32 - 30 minutes - 54.7 MBIn this episode of Underrepresented in Tech, Michelle chats with the team at WordFest!
Episode 16 - Mental Health (feat. WordFest)
July 22, 2021 17:32 - 30 minutes - 54.7 MBIn this episode of Underrepresented in Tech, Michelle chats with the team at WordFest!
Episode 16 - Mental Health (feat. WordFest)
July 22, 2021 17:32 - 30 minutes - 54.7 MBIn this episode of Underrepresented in Tech, Michelle chats with the team at WordFest!
Colorism
July 01, 2021 13:16 - 26 minutes - 24 MBIn this episode, Allie and Michelle discuss colorism, using the recent movie "In the Heights" as an example.
Episode 15 - Colorism
July 01, 2021 13:16 - 26 minutes - 24 MBIn this episode, Allie and Michelle discuss colorism, using the recent movie "In the Heights" as an example.
Episode 15 - Colorism
July 01, 2021 13:16 - 26 minutes - 24 MBIn this episode, Allie and Michelle discuss colorism, using the recent movie "In the Heights" as an example.
Colorism
July 01, 2021 13:16 - 26 minutes - 24 MBIn this episode, Allie and Michelle discuss colorism, using the recent movie "In the Heights" as an example.
Juneteenth
June 24, 2021 18:23 - 30 minutes - 47.8 MBIn this episode, Allie and Michelle talk about the historic complexities of Juneteeth, their thoughts and fears about how it will be utilized as a day of celebration, and how brands and business can (or cannot) acknowledge this new federal holiday.
Episode 14 - Juneteenth
June 24, 2021 18:23 - 30 minutes - 47.8 MBIn this episode, Allie and Michelle talk about the historic complexities of Juneteeth, their thoughts and fears about how it will be utilized as a day of celebration, and how brands and business can (or cannot) acknowledge this new federal holiday.
Juneteenth
June 24, 2021 18:23 - 30 minutes - 47.8 MBIn this episode, Allie and Michelle talk about the historic complexities of Juneteeth, their thoughts and fears about how it will be utilized as a day of celebration, and how brands and business can (or cannot) acknowledge this new federal holiday.
Episode 14 - Juneteenth
June 24, 2021 18:23 - 30 minutes - 47.8 MBIn this episode, Allie and Michelle talk about the historic complexities of Juneteeth, their thoughts and fears about how it will be utilized as a day of celebration, and how brands and business can (or cannot) acknowledge this new federal holiday.
Episode 13 - Gender & Pronouns in the Workplace
June 11, 2021 15:01 - 30 minutes - 54 MBIn this episode Allie and Michelle discuss why words matter, how to respect chosen pronouns, why gendered language doesn't belong in the workplace, and why unwanted "terms of endearment" should never be used in technology or any other place.
Episode 13 - Gender & Pronouns in the Workplace
June 11, 2021 15:01 - 30 minutes - 54 MBIn this episode Allie and Michelle discuss why words matter, how to respect chosen pronouns, why gendered language doesn't belong in the workplace, and why unwanted "terms of endearment" should never be used in technology or any other place.
Gender & Pronouns in the Workplace
June 11, 2021 15:01 - 30 minutes - 54 MBIn this episode Allie and Michelle discuss why words matter, how to respect chosen pronouns, why gendered language doesn't belong in the workplace, and why unwanted "terms of endearment" should never be used in technology or any other place.
Gender & Pronouns in the Workplace
June 11, 2021 15:01 - 30 minutes - 54 MBIn this episode Allie and Michelle discuss why words matter, how to respect chosen pronouns, why gendered language doesn't belong in the workplace, and why unwanted "terms of endearment" should never be used in technology or any other place.