How does a person go from being shy and scared of presenting in front of a handful of people, to being confident enough to apply to speak at a WordCamp or WordFest? That is my journey and it wouldn’t have been possible without the help of the amazing WordPress community.<br /><br />I have been involved with WordCamps and Meetups for a long time, yet I never dared to be a speaker myself. I was terrified of public speaking. The WordPress Diversity team helped me overcome my fear and the imposter syndrome while being very supportive.<br /><br />Let’s talk about why it is important to encourage new and diverse speakers and how we can achieve it as a community.
