by samah | Apr 18, 2025 | Community Building, DEI Concepts, Events, Podcast Episode
Show Notes In this episode, Michelle and Samah catch up after a busy stretch filled with job changes, travels, and community events. They dive into a timely conversation about a Blue Origin spaceflight featuring an all-women crew, including celebrities like Katy Perry...
by samah | Feb 14, 2025 | Allyship, Community Building, DEI Concepts, Podcast Episode
Show Notes In honor of Black History Month, Michelle and Samah highlight the incredible contributions of Black pioneers in technology—past and present. From GPS to gaming consoles, traffic lights to ice cream, Black innovators have shaped our world. Join them as they...
by samah | Feb 7, 2025 | Accessibility, Community Building, DEI Concepts, Podcast Episode
Show Notes In this episode, Michelle and Samah dive into the unsettling political shifts happening in the U.S. and beyond, discussing how they affect not just Americans but the world. From removing Spanish-language accessibility on government websites to the rollback...
by samah | Jan 31, 2025 | Community Building, DEI Concepts, Leadership, Podcast Episode
Show Notes In this heartfelt episode, Michelle, Allie, and Samah reflect on the evolution of their work advocating for underrepresented voices in the tech industry. From the early struggles of building a sustainable project to the transition of leadership and personal...
by samah | Jan 24, 2025 | Community Building, Podcast Episode
Show Notes In this week’s episode, Michelle and Samah reflect on their achievements from the past year and revisit impactful episodes covering topics like gender equity, mental health, racial and ethnic representation, and accessibility. Through personal stories,...
by samah | Nov 29, 2024 | Community Building, Podcast Episode
Show Notes In this week’s episode, Michelle and Samah dive into the Harvard Business School article “5 Strategies for Overcoming Unconscious Bias in the Tech Industry”. They share personal stories and explore the pervasive impact of hidden biases in...