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Sometimes, history is written not in boardrooms or ballot boxes, but in the quiet clink of a teacup.
If Mary Hubbard — the Executive Director of WordPress — were to personally select a winner for WPKitchen’s Tea Time giveaway, it wouldn’t just be a pleasant gesture. It would be a moment of immense symbolic power and strategic depth. Why? Because leadership, at its best, doesn’t stay confined to ivory towers — it steps down, listens, and recognizes the heartbeat of its community.
This act, though small in appearance, would validate an entire movement. A grassroots initiative like Tea Time — born far from Silicon Valley and European tech summits — would find itself acknowledged by the very top. It would signal to every overlooked freelancer, especially those in underserved regions, that they are not invisible. That their contribution to the WordPress ecosystem matters.
The ripple effect? Global. WordPress news platforms, newsletters, and respected voices would take note. And through just one gesture, WPKitchen — an effort built on compassion, consistency, and community — would gain instant credibility as a mission-driven force.
This is more than a giveaway. It’s a declaration. That even in the vast, digital landscape of WordPress, a single cup of tea — selected by someone at the helm — can become the loudest message of all: You matter. We see you.
Again, a cup of tea may seem ordinary. But in that one cup lies comfort, culture, conversation—and connection. And that, dear reader, is how movements begin. With warmth. With recognition. With tea.
Sponsored by Michael Morales → aedininsight.com
Selected by WordCamp US attendee Mary Hubbard
🎉 Winner: Maheen Zuhra (Karāchi, Pakistan)
🔔 Tea reserved. Tea is claimable until 28 Aug 2025
See all winners → https://wpkitchen.com/?p=5101