Tag: podcast

  • #123 – Jamie Marsland on the WordCamp Europe Speed Building Challenge

    #123 – Jamie Marsland on the WordCamp Europe Speed Building Challenge

    On the podcast today we have Jamie Marsland. Jamie runs a WordPress plugin business and has recently become a full-time content creator on YouTube. You might know Jamie from his popular WordPress speed builds on that channel, where contestants have just 30 minutes to build a website from scratch. In this episode, we dive into…

  • #122 – Adam Zielinski on How Playground Is Transforming WordPress Website Creation

    #122 – Adam Zielinski on How Playground Is Transforming WordPress Website Creation

    On the podcast today we have Adam Zielinski. He works as a WordPress developer at Automattic and in this episode, we talk about Playground, a groundbreaking project that is redefined the way we interact with WordPress. Adam’s visionary approach to creating a seamless WordPress experience within a web browser has revolutionised how easy it is…

  • #121 – Alexander Gilmanov on Transitioning From Developer to Entrepreneur. Part 2.

    #121 – Alexander Gilmanov on Transitioning From Developer to Entrepreneur. Part 2.

    On the podcast today we have Alexander Gilmanov, and he’s sharing his story of transitioning from freelancer to agency manager, now overseeing a team of 43. With a focus on WordPress ecosystem, Alexander discusses his leadership approach, avoiding negative motivation and instead fostering a culture of trust and positive reinforcement. He elaborates on the nuances…

  • #120 – Alexander Gilmanov on Transitioning From Developer to Entrepreneur

    #120 – Alexander Gilmanov on Transitioning From Developer to Entrepreneur

    On the podcast today we have Alexander Gilmanov. Alex comes to us today from Belgrade, Serbia. He’s a full-stack developer with a rich heritage of freelance and agency work. His company officially launched in 2014, and they’ve continued work with clients, as well as creating a range of WordPress plugins, and their own SaaS apps,…

  • #119 – Paolo Belcastro on How AI Is Shaping WordPress Wordflows

    #119 – Paolo Belcastro on How AI Is Shaping WordPress Wordflows

    On the podcast today we have Paolo Belcastro. Paolo works at Automattic, where he’s focused on Jetpack and .blog products. He’s been working remotely since 1994 and managing distributed teams since 1998. He’s on the podcast today to talk about AI, and he certainly brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in integrating AI with…

  • #118 – Nahuai Badiola on Digital Sustainability Across the Whole WordPress Project

    #118 – Nahuai Badiola on Digital Sustainability Across the Whole WordPress Project

    On the podcast today we have Nahuai Badiola. Nahuai is a freelance WordPress developer, theme, and plugin creator. He also writes WordPress code tutorials and enjoys sharing everything he learns about web sustainability in his blog, podcast, and at WordPress events. Nahuai’s life took an unexpected turn one day when he attended a 10-minute lightning…

  • #117 – Maestro Stevens on Inclusivity in Website Design Decisions

    #117 – Maestro Stevens on Inclusivity in Website Design Decisions

    On the podcast today we have Maestro Stevens. Maestro is an international speaker and managing director of The Iconic Expressions. His areas of expertise include digital marketing, brand strategy, web development, and project leadership. In this episode Maestro lays out the case for how inclusivity is not just something that we need to be concerned about…

  • #116 – Jonathan Desrosiers on the Challenges and Rewards of Contributing to WordPress

    #116 – Jonathan Desrosiers on the Challenges and Rewards of Contributing to WordPress

    On the podcast today we have Jonathan Desrosier. Jonathan has been a contributor to WordPress Core for many years, and a WordPress Core committer since 2018. Jonathan currently works as a Senior Software Engineer at Bluehost, where he is sponsored full-time to contribute to WordPress Core through the Five for the Future program. We talk…

  • #115 – Jamie Marsland on Turning Technical Know-How Into Popular Content

    #115 – Jamie Marsland on Turning Technical Know-How Into Popular Content

    On the podcast today we have Jamie Marsland, and he’s here to talk to me about his recent journey into YouTube content creation as well as the topic of how WordPress is positioned against the likes of Wix and Shopify. Jamie shares his strategies for effective video creation, from planning to execution, along with his…

  • #114 – Tammie Lister on the Journey Through Design and Theming

    #114 – Tammie Lister on the Journey Through Design and Theming

    On the podcast today we have Tammie Lister. If you’ve been in the WordPress space for a while, Tammie’s name is likely a familiar one. She’s an 18-year veteran of the project, a talented designer, developer, and a key contributor to the project. Her journey has made her wear a variety of hats in both…

  • #113 – Shawn Hooper on Launching WordCamp Canada (WCEH)

    #113 – Shawn Hooper on Launching WordCamp Canada (WCEH)

    On the podcast today we have Shawn Hooper. Shawn Hooper is a key figure in the Canadian WordPress community. He’s an advocate for national and local gatherings that bring WordPress enthusiasts together. Later this year, the first ever WordCamp Canada, or WCEH for short, will be held in Ottawa. The event is deep in the…

  • #112 – Miriam Schwab on Balancing WordPress Success and Family Life

    #112 – Miriam Schwab on Balancing WordPress Success and Family Life

    On the podcast today we have Miriam Schwab. Miriam co-founded Strattic to enable WordPress websites to be more secure and performant. After Elementor acquired Strattic, Miriam continued leading the unit before becoming Head of WordPress Relations. With over 15 years of experience, she’s a respected member of the WordPress community and a renowned speaker. In…

  • #111 – Josepha Haden Chomphosy on Navigating WordPress’ Evolution, Growth and Change

    #111 – Josepha Haden Chomphosy on Navigating WordPress’ Evolution, Growth and Change

    On the podcast today we have Josepha Haden Chomphosy. Josepha is the Executive Director of WordPress, a role she’s held since 2019. She’s been contributing since 2012 and has a special fondness for brand-new-to-WordPress learners. During the episode Josepha shares her insights on overcoming the challenges posed by the pandemic. She talks about the positive…

  • #109 – Ben Ritner on How Kadence WP Managed the Pivot Towards AI

    #109 – Ben Ritner on How Kadence WP Managed the Pivot Towards AI

    On the podcast today we have Ben Ritner. Ben is the founder of Kadence WP, a company that specialises in developing themes and plugins for WordPress, with a focus on enhancing the front end of websites. In this episode, Ben provides us with an insight into how the Kadence team managed the integration of AI…