Underrepresented in Tech
Michelle Frechette
Underrepresented 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.
In our weekly podcast, creators Allie and Michelle discuss topics that are important to them as champions of diversity in the WordPress/tech community.
Episodes
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Apr 5, 2024 • 28min
New Cohost and Partner
In this episode Michelle welcomes Samah Nasr to the Underrepresented in Tech project as cohost and partner. Get to know Samah in this episode and why she is passionate about diversity and representation.
Mar 28, 2024 • 34min
"Old Broads" Working in Tech (feat. Chris Ford)
In this episode, Michelle talks with Chris Ford - two self-proclaimed "old broads" working in tech. They discuss what navigating a young person's world looks like, and why they're still relevant, in spite of what society may say.
https://twitter.com/riotmaam
Mar 27, 2024 • 26min
Invisible Disabilities (feat. Caylin White)
In this episode, Michelle talks to Caylin White about invisible disabilities - how others interact with us, but more importantly, how to care for oneself, how to hold your own personal boundaries, and why sharing struggles and triumphs (for them) makes sense.
Breathe with Me, Caylin Brie
https://linktr.ee/cbcinked
Mar 26, 2024 • 23min
Navigating Tech as a Strong Black Woman (feat. Karmen Kendrick)
In this episode Michelle talks to Karmen Kendrick about navigating the tech world as a strong, independent black woman - the challenges, the hopes, and the successes.
@iamkarmenk
karmenk.com
Mar 25, 2024 • 44min
Disabilities and Self-Advocation (feat. Carole Olinger and Birgit Olzem)
In this episode, Michelle talks to Carole Olinger and Birgit Olzem about disabilities: how we navigate in the WordPress world, and how others interact and accommodate us (or not). Ultimately, we talk about self-advocation and self care.
coachbirgit.com
caroleolinger.com
Dec 26, 2023 • 31min
Setting Boundaries & Allie's Last Episode!
In this episode, Allie and Michelle talk about boundaries. Why they are important, the types of boundaries, and how it can be challegning for underrepresented people to set and enforce them. This is also Allie's last episode as co-host!
Dec 15, 2023 • 35min
The Allie-Roast!
The second-to-last episode of the year also happens to be Allie's second-to-last episode as host! In this episode, Michelle surprised her with a few friends who stopped by to share how Allie's DEI work in WordPress has affected them.
Dec 12, 2023 • 36min
Our Thoughts on Feminism
In this episode Allie and Michelle share their thoughts on feminism! What it means, what is and is not feminism, it's complications, and how to be a "good" feminist.
Dec 1, 2023 • 44min
End of Year 3 Recap
As we come toward the end of 2023, Allie and Michelle chat and reminisce about the last three years of Underrepresented in Tech. There is also some very important news in this episode, so don't miss it!
Nov 17, 2023 • 26min
How Allies Create Mental Labor for Underrepresented People
In this episode, Allie and Michelle discuss the challenge of allies asking underrepresented people to validate, police, advise, or assist their allyship. This mental labor can add more of a burden than that allyship removes.
