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Back from Burnout
Michelle Frechette
Burnout can be crippling - to life, to our jobs, to ourselves - but it's not the end. And you CAN look for ways to combat it.
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Post Status Happiness Hour Session Thirty Nine
Olivia Bisset
Transcript ↓ In this podcast episode, host Michelle Frechette chats with developer Mark Westguard about the new Image Roulette plugin, which randomizes images on WordPress sites while keeping alt text and captions for accessibility. The plugin was inspired by Michelle’s…
Post Status Cache Up With Joe Dolson
Olivia Bisset
Transcript ↓ In this episode of Cache Up, host Michelle Frechette chats with Joe Dolson, co-founder of WordPress Accessibility Day. They discuss the event’s origins, its 24-hour global online format, and the importance of accessibility in web design for people…
Post Status Happiness Hour Session Thirty Eight
Olivia Bisset
https://youtube.com/live/isAZRmaMpFc Transcript ↓ In this podcast episode, host Michelle Frechette interviews Adam Preiser and Andre Gagnon, co-founders of SureCart, a managed e-commerce platform for WordPress. They discuss SureCart’s user-friendly features, flexible pricing, robust subscription management, and seamless integrations. The conversation highlights how SureCart simplifies online selling…
Post Status Happiness Hour Session Thirty Seven
Olivia Bisset
https://youtube.com/live/1u88bIx7MYY Transcript ↓ In this podcast episode, host Michelle Frechette interviews Remco Nieuwenhuis, a WordPress professional from the Netherlands and founder of WPSupporters and WPoptic. Remco shares his journey from military and police service to tech entrepreneurship, discusses the creation…
Post Status Cache Up With Miriam Schwab
Olivia Bisset
Transcript ↓ In this episode of Cache Up, host Michelle Frechette chats with Miriam Schwab, Head of WordPress at Elementor, about the company’s latest innovations. They discuss new products like the Image Optimizer, Site Mailer, Ally accessibility plugin, and Angie,…
Get It Seen: The Simplest Way to Accessible Design
Olivia Bisset
Transcript ↓ In this episode of Get It Seen: The Simplest Way to Accessible Design host Michelle Frechette and typography expert Piccia Neri discuss the vital role of typography in web accessibility. They explore how factors like font choice, size,…
Post Status Cache Up With Clem Omotoso and Mary Baum
Olivia Bisset
Transcript ↓ In this episode of Cache Up, host Michelle Frechette chats with Clem Omotoso and Mary Baum about WordCamp Canada 2025. Clem, a newcomer to WordPress, shares his journey from student to event volunteer, while Mary, an experienced organizer,…
Post Status Happiness Hour Session Thirty Six
Olivia Bisset
https://youtube.com/live/2YNDrBD6dZU Transcript ↓ In this podcast episode, host Michelle Frechette is interviewed by Macus Burnette to introduce "WP Trail Buddies," Michelle’s initiative to help newcomers at large WordCamp events feel welcome and connected. The program pairs first-time attendees with experienced…
Post Status Happiness Hour Session Thirty Five
Olivia Bisset
Transcript ↓ In this podcast episode, Michelle Frechette interviews Natalie MacLee and Nathan Tyler, co-founders of NSquared. They discuss their journey from developing popular WordPress plugins to launching SaaS products like Aaardvark, an accessibility platform, and Blink Metrics, a data…
Post Status Happiness Hour Session Thirty Four
Olivia Bisset
https://youtube.com/live/nNv05OhyES8 Transcript ↓ In this podcast episode, host Michelle Frechette and guest Sam Waines from Barn 2 Plugins dive into the world of video content creation within the WordPress community. They discuss practical tips on equipment, editing software, and the…
Post Status Cache Up With Felix Arntz
Olivia Bisset
Transcript ↓ In this podcast episode, host Michelle Frechette welcomes Felix Arntz, a senior software engineer at Google, about his decade of contributions to the WordPress community. Felix shares insights on effective communication, persistence, and attention to detail in open-source…
Post Status Happiness Hour Session Thirty Three
Olivia Bisset
https://youtube.com/live/8oa_bJxA0gs Transcript ↓ In this episode of the Post Status Happiness Hour, Michelle Frechette and June Lui introduce Speed Network Online, a new virtual networking initiative for the WordPress community and beyond. They discuss the origins of the idea, event…
Post Status Happiness Hour Session Thirty Two
Olivia Bisset
https://youtube.com/live/_Ef6R4AiZhw Transcript ↓ In this episode of the Post Status Happiness Hour, Michelle Frechette and Marcus Burnette introduce "Sponsor Me WP," a new platform designed to connect WordPress contributors with potential sponsors. They discuss the motivations behind the project, their…
Post Status Cache Up With Carrie Dils, Mika Epstein, and Ryan McCue
Olivia Bisset
Transcript ↓ In this podcast episode, host Michelle Frechette welcomes Carrie Dils, Mika Epstein, and Ryan McCue to discuss their roles in the WordPress community and the new FAIR project. The group explores FAIR’s mission to create a federated independent…
Post Status Happiness Hour Session Thirty One
Olivia Bisset
Transcript ↓ In this episode of the Post Status Happiness Hour, host Michelle Frechette and Darian Lusk share their journey launching and managing the official WordPress.org TikTok account. They discuss overcoming initial nerves, embracing influencer marketing, and collaborating across generations…
