In this episode, host Michelle sits down with James Laws and Jeremy Moore to share the story behind Bone Life Coffee and how they're building more than a specialty coffee brand; they're creating meaningful connections. From sourcing award-winning coffee directly from farmers to fostering community through their café and subscription service, they discuss the values that drive their business. They also explore the intersection of coffee, WordPress, entrepreneurship, and AI, offering insights into community building, quality, and innovation.

Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way we work, learn, and innovate, but is everyone benefiting equally?

In this episode of the Underrepresented in Tech Podcast, Michelle and Samah explore the growing AI divide and what it means for individuals, businesses, and communities worldwide. They discuss how access to AI, digital literacy, education, geography, and socioeconomic factors are shaping who can take advantage of this technology and who risks being left behind.

From personal experiences using AI in everyday work to conversations about global accessibility, responsible adoption, and the future of work, this episode highlights why AI should empower everyone, not just a privileged few.

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work, communicate, and create, but is it truly accessible to everyone? In this episode of Underrepresented in Tech, Michelle and Samah explore why accessibility is still missing from many AI tools and the impact this has on people with disabilities and other underrepresented communities.

Together, they discuss how biased training data can lead to exclusion, why voice recognition, facial recognition, and touch interfaces often fail to meet the needs of diverse users, and what developers and organizations can do to build more inclusive technology. They also reflect on why accessibility should be considered from the very beginning of the design process, not added as an afterthought.

Join us for an honest conversation about AI, accessibility, and why creating technology that works for everyone isn't just good design, it's essential.