CoachBirgit https://coachbirgit.com/ The creative Powerhouse Tue, 25 Mar 2025 12:41:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 noBirgit Olzemaffirmationen,meditation,erfolg,motivation,glück,reichtum,wohlstand,leben,liebeAffirmationen und Tipps zur aktiven LebensgestaltungGestalte deine Zukunft aktivBirgit Olzempodcast@birgitolzem.deBirgit Olzem A Full Circle Moment at CloudFest Hackathon 2025 https://coachbirgit.com/recap-cloudfest-hackathon-2025/ https://coachbirgit.com/recap-cloudfest-hackathon-2025/#respond Tue, 25 Mar 2025 12:41:08 +0000 https://coachbirgit.com/?p=837 Just one year ago, I walked into the CloudFest Hackathon with a nervous heart, a contributor badge, and deep gratitude for the sponsorship from all the partners that made it possible for me to attend. I was still finding my way—juggling freelance work, creating art between gigs, and trying to figure out where I fit...

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]]> https://coachbirgit.com/recap-cloudfest-hackathon-2025/feed/ 0 standard podcast@birgitolzem.de (Birgit Olzem) Restore Trust – An open letter to the WordPress community and Matt https://coachbirgit.com/restore-trust/ https://coachbirgit.com/restore-trust/#respond Fri, 18 Oct 2024 07:08:21 +0000 https://coachbirgit.com/?p=814 Dear lovely human who cares about open-source and its freedom, How has your sleep been recently? It’s again a night, I can’t sleep well. Many thoughts keeping me up at night. Thoughts and conversations running wild in my head. Did you see the movie “Inside out 2”? The current accumulation of my feelings reminds me...

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]]> https://coachbirgit.com/restore-trust/feed/ 0 standard podcast@birgitolzem.de (Birgit Olzem) Reflections on WordCamp Europe 2024: Gratitude, Challenges, and the Path Forward https://coachbirgit.com/recap-wceu-2024/ https://coachbirgit.com/recap-wceu-2024/#respond Tue, 25 Jun 2024 11:53:41 +0000 https://coachbirgit.com/?p=772 Firstly, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to my travel fund crowdfunding campaign. Your generosity made it possible for me to attend WordCamp Europe and continue my advocacy for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) within the WordPress community. Your support is invaluable, and I am deeply appreciative of your...

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]]> https://coachbirgit.com/recap-wceu-2024/feed/ 0 standard podcast@birgitolzem.de (Birgit Olzem) Inclusion in Action: Call for Expanding Travel Funds to WordPress Contributors! https://coachbirgit.com/inclusion-in-action-call-for-expanding-travel-funds-to-wordpress-contributors/ https://coachbirgit.com/inclusion-in-action-call-for-expanding-travel-funds-to-wordpress-contributors/#comments Sun, 05 May 2024 17:53:15 +0000 https://coachbirgit.com/?p=737 In the world of WordPress and open-source, we’ve started making strides towards inclusivity, especially with some companies setting up diversity travel funds for speakers from underrepresented groups. That’s remarkable, but there’s a big piece of the puzzle still missing. Backbone Contributor Day Attendees and Table leads are left out. As a long-term contributor, I’ve been...

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]]> https://coachbirgit.com/inclusion-in-action-call-for-expanding-travel-funds-to-wordpress-contributors/feed/ 1 standard podcast@birgitolzem.de (Birgit Olzem) Beyond the Visible: Crafting Inclusive WordPress Events for Those with Invisible Illnesses and Chronic Disabilities https://coachbirgit.com/wp-a11y-talk/ https://coachbirgit.com/wp-a11y-talk/#respond Thu, 28 Sep 2023 08:43:01 +0000 https://coachbirgit.com/?p=493 In my presentation, titled "Beyond the Visible: Crafting Inclusive WordPress Events for Those with Invisible Illnesses and Chronic Disabilities," I delved into the often overlooked aspect of accessibility - catering to those with invisible illnesses and chronic disabilities.

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]]> https://coachbirgit.com/wp-a11y-talk/feed/ 0 standard podcast@birgitolzem.de (Birgit Olzem) Make a difference: Support My Journey to WordCamp US https://coachbirgit.com/support-wcus-travel-fund/ https://coachbirgit.com/support-wcus-travel-fund/#respond Wed, 05 Jul 2023 21:50:17 +0000 https://coachbirgit.com/?p=404 Ineligible to apply for the speaker travel fund. Your support, no matter the amount, would mean the world to me. It will help ensure that I can fully participate in WordCamp US.

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]]> https://coachbirgit.com/support-wcus-travel-fund/feed/ 0 standard podcast@birgitolzem.de (Birgit Olzem) A Vibrant Day of Contribution and Connection at WordCamp Europe 2023 https://coachbirgit.com/contributor-day-wceu2023/ https://coachbirgit.com/contributor-day-wceu2023/#comments Fri, 09 Jun 2023 09:23:13 +0000 https://coachbirgit.com/?p=382 Relive WordCamp Europe 2023's Contributor Day: inspiring meetings, vibrant discussions, and preparations for WordCamp Germany. Join us for an upcoming panel on non-coding WordPress contributions!

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]]> https://coachbirgit.com/contributor-day-wceu2023/feed/ 1 standard podcast@birgitolzem.de (Birgit Olzem) Overcoming Obstacles: The Art of Staying Calm and Focused https://coachbirgit.com/overcoming-obstacles-the-art-of-staying-calm-and-focused/ https://coachbirgit.com/overcoming-obstacles-the-art-of-staying-calm-and-focused/#respond Sun, 04 Jun 2023 05:54:22 +0000 https://coachbirgit.com/?p=355 Unearth insights on overcoming #WCEU obstacles, turning challenges into opportunities for growth. Embark on a journey of resilience and empowerment today.

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]]> https://coachbirgit.com/overcoming-obstacles-the-art-of-staying-calm-and-focused/feed/ 0 standard podcast@birgitolzem.de (Birgit Olzem) Inclusivity in Action: How No-Code Contributions Drive DEIB in WordPress https://coachbirgit.com/inclusivity-in-action/ https://coachbirgit.com/inclusivity-in-action/#comments Mon, 29 May 2023 11:01:42 +0000 https://coachbirgit.com/?p=312 Inclusivity in Action explores how no-code contributions are driving diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in WordPress. By empowering individuals with diverse backgrounds and skill sets to contribute to the platform, WordPress is creating a more inclusive and representative community.

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]]> https://coachbirgit.com/inclusivity-in-action/feed/ 1 standard podcast@birgitolzem.de (Birgit Olzem) Proposal: WordPress DEIB Committee – Establishing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging within the WordPress Community https://coachbirgit.com/proposal-wordpress-deib-committee/ https://coachbirgit.com/proposal-wordpress-deib-committee/#comments Sun, 28 May 2023 15:30:12 +0000 https://coachbirgit.com/?p=299 In the spirit of the #WP20 celebrations and fostering an ever-improving community, I want to address a conversation that recently arose within our ranks that resonates deeply with me, and I believe, with many of us. The discussion centered around the announced speaker lineup for WordCamp Europe 2023, where community members pointed out a lack...

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