Tag Archives: Lunch

Meet Michelle Frechette Some people work. Some people inspire. And then there’s Michelle Frechette — a name that echoes across the WordPress world like a calm yet persistent breeze, touching everything, missing nothing. From the quiet outskirts of Rochester, NY, where she captures nature through her lens, Michelle steps into the global WordPress community with […]

Hammad Shahzad 🔥 is our very first giveaway sponsor — after supporting #011, he’s now sponsoring lunch giveaway #012 as well! Hammad Shahzad is a dedicated Software Engineer skilled in CMS development, especially WordPress and Shopify. Builds user-friendly websites and online stores for global clients, using the latest tools and trends. Fluent in English, enjoys […]

Meet Jesse Friedman Some people don’t just work — they believe. They breathe life into ideas, and their careers become a reflection of their deeper purpose. Jesse Friedman is one of those rare individuals. Jesse is not just another professional in the tech world; he is the Head of WP Cloud at Automattic — the […]

Meet Brian Jackson Brian is the co-founder of Forge Media LLC and the former CMO of Kinsta. With over 17 years of hands-on experience in the WordPress ecosystem, he specializes in creating actionable, experience-based content and building performance-focused plugins. A self-taught learner and prolific writer, Brian has authored 5,000+ blog posts and helped websites scale […]

Adnan Hyder Pervez is a seasoned PHP and WordPress developer with over 8 years of experience in building web applications using Laravel, WordPress, and other modern technologies. He is the Founder and CEO of Xpert Codes and an official WordPress plugin author. Adnan specializes in API integrations, e-commerce solutions, and scalable frontend and backend development. […]

Meet Raelene Morey At the heart of The Repository is Rae Morey — an experienced journalist and communications strategist with a background in open source, creative tech, media, and government. With over 20 years of storytelling and community-building experience, Rae now leads one of the most trusted newsletters in the WordPress space. Her work brings […]

For the first time, a hosting company owner is placing their trust in WPKitchen. Andrie from Kiravo — a company with over 15 years of experience helping WordPress website owners grow their online businesses on a rock-solid foundation. With over 1,100 clients across 23 countries and more than 3,400 websites under management, Kiravo is making […]

Meet Tia Wood Tia is a WordPress developer and strategist who helps agencies and solopreneurs build, manage, and scale their businesses. She specializes in white-label solutions, blending technical expertise with seamless user experiences. When she’s not working, Tia enjoys creating art, photography, and traveling. 🔗 Learn more: https://thewpgirls.com We’re excited to announce that Tia will […]

Meet Bud Kraus — a creative force in the WordPress space. He creates courses, videos, and articles tailored for WordPress businesses. While he may not be the oldest in WPland, he’s undoubtedly one of the most insightful voices around. Bud also hosts the podcast Seriously, BUD?, where WordPress meets real talk. — Learn more: https://joyofwp.com— […]

We’re excited to announce Satinder Singh, Co-Founder of Cool Plugins — the company behind the Loco Translate Addon — as our 6th honorary guest. Satinder specializes in developing strategies for website design, marketing, and generating new plugin ideas or cool solutions for WordPress websites. — Learn more: https://coolplugins.net He will be selecting the winner of […]