From a Woman to a Leader

What if putting yourself first was the key to unlocking more joy, clarity, and leadership impact? In this bold and deeply personal episode, I sit down with Chantelle Botha , bestselling author of Phoenix Rising and Connect Lead Succeed , to talk about the transformational power of embodiment, identity, and feminine leadership . We dive into: Why so many women feel disconnected even when life “look...

What if saying yes to everyone is the very thing holding you back? Many ambitious women believe that being helpful, accommodating, and reliable is the key to being seen as a great leader. But what if the real power move, the one that protects your energy, your confidence, and your career, is learning to say no ? In this episode of From a Woman to a Leader , I sit down with Sharon Ehrlich , executi...

What if the only thing holding you back… is you? After 20 successful years at Microsoft, Uma Subramanian took a leap into the unknown—and discovered something powerful: ✨ She was limitless. And so are you. If you’re a woman in tech feeling stuck, uncertain, or afraid to take your next big step, this episode will change the way you think about leadership, courage, and what’s possible for your care...

Have you ever wondered: How do I self-promote without playing politics, and still be fair to others? If you’re a woman in tech navigating promotions, remote teams, or visibility challenges, this episode offers a practical path: lead with fairness to build trust, performance, and a lasting reputation. 🎧 I sit down with Soumyasree “Soumya” Vinod , Senior Engineering Manager at Workday, to unpack da...

Have you ever wondered: Do I really have to keep chasing titles to grow? What if my next best move is sideways—or smaller? If you’re a woman in tech feeling stuck after a layoff, debating a pivot, or just restless in your current role, this episode will help you rethink career growth—beyond the ladder. 🎧 I sit down with Adriane McFetridge — former Engineering Director at Netflix, public board dir...

Have you ever felt labeled before you even had a chance to prove yourself - “not charismatic,” “too emotional,” or “not leadership material”? If you’re a woman in tech who’s tired of being underestimated, this episode of From a Woman to a Leader will change the way you think about perception.   🎧 I sat down with  Sylvie di Giusto  —  an  international keynote speaker, bestselling author of  The I...

Have you ever felt like you’re juggling all the plates: work, kids, home, yet still ending the day exhausted and guilty? If you’re a mid-career woman in tech who’s tired of striving for “balance,” this episode of From a Woman to a Leader is for you. 🎧 I sat down with  Arlene Cohen Miller:  Work-Life Harmony & Leadership Coach (ICF PCC), former A-V–rated attorney, certified meditation facilita...

✨ Welcome to From a Woman to a Leader ✨ Women in tech are already leaders. The challenge? Too often, others don’t see us that way. I’m your host, Limor Bergman Gross - former Director of Engineering at DigitalOcean, executive coach, mom of four - and I created this podcast to help you show up as the leader you already are. Every week, I bring you candid conversations with inspiring women in tech...

Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything right, but still not really thriving? Maybe your calendar is full, your performance reviews are great, and everyone around you thinks you’re crushing it… but inside, you feel stuck, tired, or like something’s missing. If that sounds familiar, this week’s episode of From a Woman to a Leader is for you. 🎧 I sat down with Ronni Landeck , a leadership c...

Have you ever felt crushed by job rejections - like all your experience and hard work suddenly didn’t matter? You’re not alone. And you don’t have to stay stuck in that spiral. When I moved to the U.S., I believed my engineering leadership experience would open doors. Instead, I faced rejection after rejection, and my confidence suffered. That’s why I’m so eager to share this episode of  From a Wo...

Do you ever find yourself overthinking, people-pleasing, or feeling like anxiety is running the show? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to stay stuck there. In this powerful episode of  'From a Woman to a Leader ,' I sit down with  Denise G. Lee,  a   Healing and Leadership Coach, writer, and host of  The Introverted Entrepreneur Podcast,  to explore how ambitious women can overcome anx...

Ever feel like you’re living in a box, confined by expectations, titles, and rules you never agreed to? In this empowering episode of  From a Woman to a Leader , I sit down with  Betsy Pepine - best-selling author of  Breaking Boxes , Wharton MBA, and powerhouse entrepreneur—to discuss what it truly takes to break free from the limits holding you back. Betsy has built multiple award-winning busine...

Ever feel like something has to give: your career, your kids, your sanity? In this empowering episode of From a Woman to a Leader , I sit down with Kathryn Sollmann , career coach, speaker, and author of The 4 Jobs Club , to talk about what no one tells you about staying in the workforce without burning out . Kathryn has coached thousands of women navigating caregiving, ambition, and identity whil...

Wondering if you really need a degree to break into tech, or if it’s already too late to start? In this powerful episode of From a Woman to a Leader , I talk with Elena Levi , Director of Product at Voyantis, who proves that hands-on learning, curiosity, and persistence can take you further than a formal degree ever could. Elena never planned to work in tech. Born in Belarus, raised in Israel, and...

Afraid you’re not “qualified enough” to pivot into tech—or to put yourself out there as a leader? In this empowering episode of From a Woman to a Leader , I talk with Lori Crooks , a cybersecurity CEO who proves you don’t need a perfect resume to build a thriving tech career. Lori started out in accounting, had zero cybersecurity experience, and still took a leap into a field where she was often t...

Have you ever felt like you didn’t belong in the room, even after you worked so hard to get there? In this powerful and deeply honest episode of From a Woman to a Leader , I sit down with Yesim Gözen , a former Google executive and tech leader who rebuilt her confidence after moving countries, facing imposter syndrome, and feeling like an outsider in male-dominated rooms. Yesim shares her journey...

How do you grow your data career with clarity, without burning out, selling out, or trying to be the smartest person in the room? In this honest and insightful episode of From a Woman to a Leader , I sit down with Harini Rajagopal , a senior data engineering leader who has done it all: data analyst, data scientist, software engineer, analytics engineer. And now Harini leads high-performing teams w...

Can you really build a successful career and be the kind of mom you want to be? In this inspiring and refreshingly honest episode of From a Woman to a Leader , I sit down with Tracy Marlowe—CEO of Creative Noggin, a fully remote ad agency she built in 2008 while breastfeeding her newborn. Today, that agency brings in over $7M a year and is recognized by Adweek as one of the fastest-growing agencie...

What really changes when you become a mom and a leader in tech? In this honest and heartfelt episode of From a Woman to a Leader , I sit down with Shweta Behere , Senior Engineering Manager at Workday, to talk about the invisible mental load so many women carry—and why you don’t have to be everything to everyone to succeed. With 18+ years in big tech, a stack of patents, and two kids at home, Shwe...

What happens when you’ve spent your life breaking barriers—only to watch the system start to backslide? In this powerful episode of From a Woman to a Leader , I sit down with Elizabeth Stephens , a decorated Marine Corps veteran, former Microsoft Director, and now CEO of DBS Cyber, to talk about what’s really at stake for women in today’s changing workplace. From the silent return of burnout to th...

Have you ever wondered if it’s too late—or too risky—to change career paths? What if you’re great at what you do… but something inside you says there’s more ? In this episode of From a Woman to a Leader , I talk to Lisa Cao —a former data engineer who made an unexpected leap into product management after someone saw something in her she hadn’t yet seen in herself. Lisa shares how she followed her...

Ever regret saying something in the heat of the moment? You’re not alone. In leadership, how you respond under pressure can define how others see you—and how you see yourself. If you’ve ever been labeled “too emotional” or struggled to stay calm when someone pushed your buttons, this episode is for you. In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Cecile Peterkin —leadership coach, former senior...

Ever walk into a meeting and think, “What the hell am I doing here?” If that voice in your head has ever made you question your credibility, your confidence, or your capacity to lead—you’re not alone. And this episode is exactly what you need to hear. In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Therese Miclot —leadership consultant, co-author of The Facilitation Advantage , and Director of Faci...

What if burnout didn’t show up with a breakdown—but with silence? In this raw and reflective solo episode of From a Woman to a Leader , I share a deeply personal story that I’ve never told in this way before—the quiet moment on a family road trip when I realized I had become a stranger to myself. No meltdown. No dramatic collapse. Just a single sentence from my husband that cut through the noise:...

What if the version of you that feels “too intense,” “too emotional,” or “too different”… is exactly who you need to be to thrive? In this raw and empowering episode, I sit down with Debra Bowers —sales and marketing expert, founder of Hexagon Media, and host of Deals with Heels —to explore what it really takes to reinvent yourself when life knocks you down. After raising five children, navigating...