Open Makers
Open Makers highlights the people behind the products, tools, and services shaping the open web. From developers and designers to entrepreneurs and community leaders, we dive into the real stories of what it takes to make and ship meaningful work. Guests share their insights on building with open source, navigating challenges, and finding opportunities in today’s digital landscape. Whether you’re crafting code, running a business, or exploring new ideas, Open Makers offers lessons and inspiration from those who’ve been there.
All Episodes
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#688
Sustainability, Authenticity, and Building Habits with Daily Videos
Guest(s): Mark SzymanskiHost(s): Derek HansonListen/Show Notes/Transcript: Sustainability, Authenticity, and Building Habits with Daily VideosIn this “Publishing Flow” episode, Mark Szymanski shares insights on his daily video journey, discussing inspiration, consistency, audience engagement, and the balance between authenticity and value creation.
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#687
The Founders of Podcaster Plus Share Product Development Experiences and Community Insights
Host(s): Mark WestguardListen/Show Notes/Transcript: The Founders of Podcaster Plus Share Product Development Experiences and Community InsightsIn this WP Behind the Builds episode, Mark Westguard discusses the upcoming Podcaster Plus plugin with founders Nathan and Dan, emphasizing its features like customizable audio players and automation for podcasters.
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#686
Expanding Website Capabilities with Angie and the Power of Multi-Agentic AI
Host(s): Zach StepekListen/Show Notes/Transcript: Expanding Website Capabilities with Angie and the Power of Multi-Agentic AIIn this episode host Zach Stepek broadcasts straight from the show floor at WordCamp US 2025, where he dives into the latest innovations shaking up the WordPress community. Zach catches up with Shilo Eish Yemini and Miriam Schwab from the Elementor team in their unmistakably pink booth to talk about their new AI-powered product, Angie.…
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#685
Expanding the Cloud Industry at CloudFest USA in Miami
Listen/Show Notes/Transcript: Expanding the Cloud Industry at CloudFest USA in MiamiIn this episode, Adam Weeks and Jonathan Wold discuss CloudFest USA, connecting WordPress and cloud industries. Wold highlights networking opportunities, his upcoming chat with Mary Hubbard, and event uniqueness.
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#683
Learn How WordPress Playground Revolutionizes Local Development Testing and Learning
Guest(s): Fellyph CintraHost(s): Abha ThakorListen/Show Notes/Transcript: Learn How WordPress Playground Revolutionizes Local Development Testing and LearningIn this episode of The WordPress Way, Abha Thakor and Fellyph Cintra discuss WordPress Playground, its features, accessibility, and impact on developers and users.
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#681
Maintaining Legacy Support in WooCommerce and WordPress While Building for the Future
Guest(s): Gary PendergastListen/Show Notes/Transcript: Maintaining Legacy Support in WooCommerce and WordPress While Building for the FutureIn this episode, listen in as we discuss the significance of backward compatibility in WordPress, sharing insights from expert Gary Pendergast on technical challenges and real-world examples.
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#680
Tech Careers, Global Moves, and the Rise of AI in the Workplace
Guest(s): Nyasha GreeneHost(s): Carl AlexanderListen/Show Notes/Transcript: Tech Careers, Global Moves, and the Rise of AI in the WorkplaceIn this episode, Carl Alexander chats with Nyasha Green, a software developer and LinkedIn Learning instructor. They discuss Nyasha’s career journey, the impact of AI on tech jobs, the importance of empathy in teaching, and the challenges of finding community in urban environments.
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#679
The Real Impact of Sponsored Contributors on WordPress Progress and Innovation
Host(s): Adam WeeksListen/Show Notes/Transcript: The Real Impact of Sponsored Contributors on WordPress Progress and InnovationIn this episode, Adam talks to Miriam and Amy about contributing to WordPress, sharing insights on how companies and individuals can support the open-source project effectively.
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#678
Learn, Share and Grow with the WordPress Developer Blog Community
Host(s): Abha ThakorListen/Show Notes/Transcript: Learn, Share and Grow with the WordPress Developer Blog CommunityIn this episode, Abha Thakor chats with Justin Tadlock and Mary Baum about the WordPress Developer Blog, its value for developers, collaboration, and contributions.
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#676
Designing for Clients Using Figma Systems and WordPress Block Themes
Guest(s): Ash ShawHost(s): Derek HansonListen/Show Notes/Transcript: Designing for Clients Using Figma Systems and WordPress Block ThemesIn the first episode of Publishing Flow, host Derek and Ash Shaw talk about how Figma transformed their WordPress workflow, enhancing design collaboration, client workflows, and even open-sourcing their design system.
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#675
Managing Team Growth and Delegation in WordPress Plugin Businesses
Guest(s): Maarten BelmansHost(s): Mark WestguardListen/Show Notes/Transcript: Managing Team Growth and Delegation in WordPress Plugin BusinessesIn this episode host Mark Westguard chats with Maarten Belmans of Studio Wombat to explore the ins and outs of running a WordPress plugin business. Maarten shares his journey from leaving a cushy IT consulting job to traveling Australia and launching his first WordPress plugin. The conversation covers how user feedback shaped his early products,…
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#674
The Indonesia WordPress Community Gets Ready for WordCamp Asia
Guest(s): Clement Yonathan Darmadi, Dion Aji Pradipta, Hari Syah Agam, Hernan Gibran, Kharis Sulistyono, Riza Bahasuan, Todi Adiyatmo WijoyoHost(s): Devin MaeztriListen/Show Notes/Transcript: The Indonesia WordPress Community Gets Ready for WordCamp AsiaIn the final WordPress Event Talk, the Indonesian community discussed Indonesia’s readiness to host WordCamp Asia, emphasizing local strengths, challenges, and the need for a phased approach to preparation.