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An unexpected conversation with a woman who is not a very structured person but is good at organizing things.

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Anchen le Roux joins host, Bud Kraus, from Tauranga, New Zealand, for an engaging conversation about family, creativity, entrepreneurship, and the power of bringing people together. Originally from Pretoria, South Africa, Anchen reflects on growing up during the historic transition from apartheid, including singing at Nelson Mandela’s presidential inauguration. She shares her family's journey from South Africa to Portugal and eventually New Zealand, along with memories of her unusual childhood living among university students and the challenges of raising three children while building a career. With a background in programming and information technology, Anchen eventually followed her creative instincts into web design, establishing Simply Digital Design and Simply Digital Shops. A longtime contributor to the WordPress community, she discusses organizing WordCamps and co-hosting the Page Builder Summit with Nathan Wrigley, an event that has expanded beyond WordPress to embrace a wider world of website creators. When asked about her greatest superpower, Anchen identifies her ability to bring people together, particularly through selecting speakers, creating opportunities, and building lasting relationships. Throughout the conversation, her humor, warmth, and enthusiasm reveal someone whose greatest satisfaction comes not simply from technology or business, but from connecting people and helping communities thrive.

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An unexpected conversation with a funny bad guy who's been married twice - so far.

Raitis Sevelis joins Bud from Riga, Latvia, for a candid, humorous conversation about travel, family, and the experiences that shaped him. He shares stories of hiking in Iceland, exploring Spain, and growing up during Latvia’s transition from Soviet rule, reflecting on how happy childhood memories can obscure the hardships of that era. With Latvian and Russian heritage, he values speaking multiple languages and discusses regional security concerns, emphasizing that protecting his family comes first. Raitis also explains how boxing helps him stay focused, touches on his work at WPBakery, and speaks openly about divorce, remarriage, and the challenges of living with his own demanding personality. Throughout, his willingness to laugh at himself brings warmth and humor to even the most serious subjects.

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An unexpected conversation with a first-rate multimedia artist who brought a traditional touch to cross-stitched QR codes.

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Eleonora Anzini joins Bud to talk about a creative life spanning music, graphic design, photography, and contemporary art. A longtime brand designer and WordCamp Europe contributor, she shares her journey from studying piano and playing bass in rock bands to creating photography exhibitions and hand cross-stitched QR codes. She discusses her travels, her years living in Berlin, and her belief that art should communicate emotion rather than simply achieve technical perfection. Along the way, they explore client relationships, her personal life, the story behind her “Dog Faced Boy” nickname, and her memorable trip to Washington, D.C., fo

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