by The UIT Team | Nov 3, 2022 | DEI Concepts, Podcast Episode
Chances are, you’re using “woke” incorrectly. Whether you mean it as a compliment or as an insult, it’s now a word so twisted from it’s original meaning… Allie and Michelle recommend dropping it altogether. Episode Transcript Allie...
by The UIT Team | Oct 27, 2022 | Allyship, Hiring and Recruiting, Podcast Episode
Maybe when hiring or interviewing, you rely on certain red flags to tell you whether or not to move forward with someone. But sometimes, a red flag isn’t actually a red flag but instead an outdated unconscious bias. Episode Transcript Allie Nimmons:Welcome...
by The UIT Team | Oct 20, 2022 | Accessibility, Events, Podcast Episode
In this episode, Allie chats with Amber Hinds who – among many other things – is the co-lead of the upcoming WP Accessibility Day event! In this episode, we talk about the event, accessibility in WordPress, and how things can move forward in the community...
by The UIT Team | Oct 13, 2022 | Accessibility, Podcast Episode
Michelle talks with Kathy Zant about disability and accommodations, from the lens of Kathy’s experience as a caregiver. It’s important to be aware of both the struggles and the wins when it comes to living in a world not always designed for people with...
by The UIT Team | Sep 29, 2022 | DEI Concepts, Podcast Episode
In this episode, Michelle and Allie have a sobering discussion about the simple fact that reverse racism is not a real thing, and how believing it is can be the starting place to a lot of other harmful thoughts, words, and actions. Episode Transcript Michelle:Hi...
by The UIT Team | Sep 23, 2022 | DEI Concepts, Podcast Episode
We cannot believe it took so long for us to talk about this! Imposter syndrome can affect anyone. It most strongly tends to affect underrepresented people who feel like they are not good enough or not worthy of their success. In this episode, Allie and Michelle...
