A personal story of switching to tech at 32, facing initial biases, and the motivation that came from proving people wrong.
Mentors are crucial for career growth and for navigating difficult situations like burnout by helping you prioritize and say no.
It is your responsibility to speak up, ask for opportunities, and build a case to demand fair compensation.
Increasing team diversity requires proactive steps like ensuring women interview female candidates and using personalized outreach.
Creating a truly inclusive culture requires involving male colleagues in diversity workshops and establishing internal mentorship programs.
Combat imposter syndrome by keeping a file of your accomplishments, no matter how small, to review when confidence is low.
The "walk of privilege" exercise is a powerful tool to visualize and discuss unconscious biases related to gender, age, and background.
A recap of key actions including making a plan, speaking up, finding a mentor, demanding fair pay, and creating an inclusive environment.
To inspire young women, be visible at schools and universities and emphasize the creative, problem-solving nature of tech.
When team members are afraid to speak up, use confidential channels like HR business partners to raise topics anonymously.
The final question addresses the challenge and importance of getting more men to participate in discussions about diversity in tech.
55:07Irina Anastasiu
30:38Anna Leushchenko
59:00Ixchel Ruiz
58:44Joana Simoes
51:47Teena Idnani
47:41Nina Strempfl & Georg Mayer
54:36Evelyn Forstner
30:34Brenda Romero
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