What inspired or motivated you to give this talk at WordCamp?
Over the years I’ve collected loads of recorded interviews but never really had an outlet for sharing them. Podcasts changed that. Knowing some WordPress basics gave me an advantage as far as executing a vision and having maximum control over my creative work. I can really appreciate this now as I see other aspiring podcasters try to get started. This was exciting to me and I thought that was worth sharing with others.
Do you have any advice or words of encouragement for those who are thinking about getting involved in the WordPress community?
I am constantly amazed by the generosity of the WordPress community and I can say with certainty that the information shared there has helped me realize my goal of becoming a podcaster. For example, on the WordPress listserv, a few people responded to my “dumb questions”, pointing me in the right direction and ultimately saving me time and frustration. Take the help.
If you could make one improvement to WordPress today, what would it be?
Anything to make security better and more user friendly would be good.
Who do you most admire and why?
Who I admire changes daily. It could be my friend who figured out how to open a winery (Yeah! Urban Forage Winery & Cider House!). Or it might be someone who made the tough decision to leave a bad relationship or someone who gave up a secure corporate job to walk dogs or the other way around. The theme seems to be that I’m drawn to people who are engaged in figuring out how to move closer to purpose and happiness.
What’s your favorite quote from a book or movie?
I wouldn’t exactly say that this is my favorite quote, but “Nobody cares. You sound like an asshole” (from the movie “Friends with Benefits”) is applicable in more situations than it should be. It’s a phrase that can really get my spouse and I laughing, especially when it applies to either of us.