WP Wonder Women Newsletter, Vol 1, Issue 1


Welcome to the only newsletter in WordPress by women, for women, and about women. This is our first issue, so expect to see changes as we work through how best to share content with you.

Each issue will include a profile of someone doing good work in WordPress, and links to stories, events, and more. We're excited about elevating voices and celebrating the good work being done!


This Issue's Wonder Woman: Josepha Haden Chomphosy

Josepha is the Executive Director of the WordPress project, helping to coordinate and guide volunteer efforts across the WordPress ecosystem. She also leads Automattic‘s open source division supporting developers, designers, community builders, and WordPress advocates contributing to the web’s most loved CMS.

What is your mantra?

One of the most calming and powerful actions you can do to intervene in a stormy world is to stand up and show your soul. Soul on deck shines like gold in dark times. - Clarissa Pinkola Estes

Tell us 3-5 tech tools that you swear by that make life & work a little easier.

Readwise Reader for reading, Obsidian for remembering, reMarkable for noting, The Kind Friend leader's journal for reflecting

What's in your mug/glass/bottle during work hours?

Sparkling water

What's in your mug/glass/bottle after hours?

Alvarinho

Knowing what you do now, what advice would you give to your younger self?

You don't need to be smaller for other people. Being honest with yourself about who you are and what you need, will help others know if they need to go find less.

Your Twitter/X Link

https://twitter.com/josephahaden

Your LinkedIn Profile Link

https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephahaden/

Your Website

https://josepha.blog/


Wonder Women Doing Wonderful Things


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