Underrepresented in Tech

Underrepresented in Tech

By Michelle FrechetteBusinessEducationArts
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Underrepresented in Tech episodes

  • Finding the Right Workplace (Feat. Ebonie Butler)
    In 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.
    19 min
  • How to Resign from a Position
    In 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.
    27 min
  • How to Be an Actionable Ally (Feat. Topher DeRosia)
    In 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.
    19 min
  • Writing a Bio
    In 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.
    23 min
  • WordPress Community (Feat. Andrea Middleton)
    On 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.
    25 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.