Underrepresented in Tech

Underrepresented in Tech

By Michelle FrechetteBusinessEducationArts
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Underrepresented in Tech episodes

  • Influencer Lists

    In this episode, Allie and Michelle talk about the dreaded influencer list or listicle. We discuss why they are harmful and toxic, using a specific example from 2019 as reference. We also talk about how to properly handle the desire to create similiar marketing strategies in a positive and non-offensive way.

    27 min
  • Mansplaining

    Allie and Michelle have A LOT of feelings about mansplaining. In this episode, they share some cringey examples, as well as talk about the effects of mansplaining and how to avoid it and respond to it.

    37 min
  • Our Thoughts on State of the Word

    Allie 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.

    16 min
  • The Holiday Season

    In this episode of the Underrepresented in Tech podcast, Allie and Michelle talk about their feelings on Thanksgiving and the holiday season as a whole.

    21 min
  • Doxxing and Cancel Culture

    In 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.

    26 min
  • The Mentality of "Harassing Down"
    In 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.
    21 min
  • People First Language
    In 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"?
    23 min
  • Going Back to In-Person Events
    In 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/
    27 min

About Underrepresented in Tech

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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.