In this episode, Shoma gets real about what it’s like when your career hits pause and how it taught her a big lesson: _you are not your job_. We chat about the power of building an identity beyond the 9-to-5, why multiple income streams are a must, and how the tech job hunt isn’t as simple as “just get a referral” anymore. Come hear about Shoma's c…

Kati’s career journey went from leading a wild salmon research study to driving sustainability initiatives at major tech companies likeGoogle,Meta, andAdobe. What I find most inspiring about Kati isn’t just her commitment to building a purpose-driven career—it’s her willingness to continuously reassess what success and wellbeing truly mean. During …

We've heard some fascinating origin stories, but never a clarinet repair business owner turned software engineer. Melanie loved her work, but like many small businesses, one down side was the brutal hours. Every hour she spent at her repair bench was directly tied to her income. Time off? Practically impossible. That is, until life forced her to pi…

Katherine is a rare combination of being wicked smart and super grounded. Five minutes of talking to her, and it's clear she has mastered her craft as a product marketing manager. What I didn't know about her, is that Katherine started her career in standup comedy. (No wonder she’s so articulate and quick on her feet!) What I learned about her thro…

This was another fun interview where I got to learn about a new role at Meta that I didn't know existed. Ever wondered who brings 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 avatars to life in the Metaverse? Natasha shares how art producers connects concept artists, animators, engineers, and researchers to shape groundbreaking ideas. While Natasha's journey into tech was an interesti…

I heard about Imposter Syndrome in many professional women's circles. I identified with it - especially in recent years when I switched both role (from program manager to product manager) and industry (from ad tech to AI). Walking on tight rope feeling underwater and unsure in my abilities. Jossie Haines brings a refreshing new perspective. She cha…

Should you follow your passion? Joelle found her passion early. She was getting her doctorate in archeology, when she hit her highest career and lowest life satisfaction levels. Her career in academia wasn't sustainable though - it took her years to work through the burn out. So Joelle pivoted her career into tech, shifting research from neolithic …

Ever wonder how you can become an art collector? Did you know corporations like Meta have art divisions dedicated to surfacing local artists and introducing their artworks around global offices? Fola is at the intersection of both experiences. Come hear her career journey stewarding art in corporations, while as the founder of ISE-DA, also helping …

This is a difficult but inevitable conversation - how to support your parents as they pass. As an only child, I tear up even thinking about this topic. It was one of the toughest conversation I've had in my life, but my parents and I have discussed how they wish to be treated post life.Mary shares her experience in dealing with her brilliant father…

I probably won't enter C-Suite at my current company. But have I daydreamed about rising higher up the org? Absolutely. This was a fun one to record because it itched my own curiosity. ❓ What do you do when you feel your career is stuck? ❓ Why (and how) women should brag at work ❓ What you (and your company) can do to bring more women into the C-Su…

Amanda is one of the most infectiously vivacious co-workers I've had the privilege of working with. So I was surprised when she shared her experience of burning out while working in tech. Having gone through several burnouts myself - in an odd way, it was heartening to commiserate and empathize. Plus the advantage of getting inspired by Amanda's re…

Cristina packed her bags and moved to San Francisco without a job lined up. She wanted to prove herself, and one day work at a company whose name was instantly recognizable. She made bets on herself and it paid off big time - Cristina became the 30th employee at Spotify in the US. She rode the startup rollercoaster alongside the company, embracing …

0:00 Intro3:18 From college degree in Geography to tech5:07 Spotting red flags for roles/career7:20 Budgeting while living in NY9:36 Switching roles in same company12:02 Balancing work/life satisfaction 16:00 Was student loans worth college experience?18:35 Supporting parents financially 20:14 Shifting life perspective after a personal tragedy…

Christy was disillusioned with the American Dream. Coming from an immigrant family, she worked hard believing her college degree will be her ticket to success. It was not. What was more important to Christy's success was her hustle (she started her own company when opportunities were slim picking), tenacity (her commitment to hit every networking e…

Linda wanted to become a singer. She came from a musical family and had the talent to go professional. However, through her career in music and later on in tv production, she saw how difficult it can be as a women in front of media. So she sought out a career where she can maintain autonomy - by becoming a software engineer. I was fascinated by Lin…

I haven't laughed this much in a podcast. Ashley shares her intense affection for The Walt Disney Company, while sprinkling in her career journey - from the start of her career at Time Inc. (she built some amazing memories while living with her grandma + saved enough to buy her first home afterwards), to her work experience taste tasing ice cream a…

Reny was deeply influenced by her family. She was inspired by her grandmother's journey and work ethic moving with nothing from DR, to building a life and foundation for her family through #realestate investing in the US. Her older sister also was a positive influence in entering the world of #advertising (though some healthy sibling rivalry had Re…

Meet fun, bubbly, and charismatic senior PM, Trishna Sharma! I particularly enjoyed hearing her experience on preferring B2C over B2B work satisfaction, as well as her prioritizing work life balance. The burnout experience that led her to protecting healthy boundaries at work was no fun, but she came out as a stronger PM as a result. Come hear Tris…

Sikha started her career as a data scientist. Then, fueled by her growing interest in machine learning, Sikha jumped on a project to build BuzzFeed's recommendation system teaching herself machine learning while on the job. This is what I find fascinating about careers in tech. You create career leaps when you sign up for your company's next big be…

Meet Stephanie Skuzenski, senior manager at Johnson & Johnson. Her mind 🧠 works in different ways - her ability to recognize repeatable patterns, and love of efficiency propelled her from pursuing a life as an artist to a system designer in tech. Come hear Stephanie's money and career journey from an artist, to a freelancer, to her experience in te…

✨ Erin Essex applied to Google several times before Google's recruiter reached out to her. Along the way, she worked at a calling center, on @MLB projects, and notable startups. In deciding to join Google though, Erin changed roles from a director back to a senior IC. Why? Hear Erin's story on how she is bucking the traditional career trajectory, b…

Tanvi started out her career as an architect. When Tanvi decided to pursue data science, her mother put down her house as collateral to pay for her Master's degree. True to her go-getter drive, Tanvi paid off her student loans in full before graduating. I really enjoyed hearing Tanvi's unique journey into tech, as well as her excitement about the a…

0:00 Wearing many hats2:49 Joining as a #productmanager @WeightWatchers 4:27 To get promoted, work on things that move the needle for your company7:47 How to ask for feedback from your manager9:40 Is it better to be a #pm generalist or a specialist?10:50 How to nudge #behavioralchange for users? @Ellevest 18:40 What makes an exceptional PM? 21:10 D…

Jessie switched companies/roles every few years. This decision led to a more creative and fulfilling career, that also increased her net compensation by multifold. Women can have it all, but not all at once. Come join Jessie as she shares her experience on how career and life satisfaction can have distinct but complementary trajectories. 0:00 Intro…

Being the wife of a #veteran inspired Marie to start a #startup empowering veterans and spouses with jobs in tech. After she folded her first company, Marie told herself "never again will I be a founder." But now, Marie is on her 3rd startup with #web3 community building. Come hear the lessons and laughs Marie shared of her entrepreneurship journey…

Getting into #tech without a #coding background, promoting yourself at work despite having #impostersyndrome , supporting your parents/siblings as a child of an #immigrant family - all can be daunting, but is doable, needed, and worth it. Come hear Bedilia's money and career story!0:00 Intro4:00 Moving from #career in #highereducation into #tech 5:…

Working a second job at Starbucks was the last straw for Paige to redirect her career from healthcare into tech. Along the way, we discuss Celtic music and shift in money mindset after hitting a six figure salary. Come hear Paige's career and money journey! 0:00 #celticmusic 5:20 Starting career as #physicaltherapist "Making more money at #starbuck…

Join Sophie as she walks through a day in the life of a #recruiter and a #founder. Sophie started her own tech recruitment firm after being laid off. Way to make lemonade out of lemons! 0:00 Intro 2:54 Why choose recruitment over sales? 4:11 Recruitment salary range 6:40 Difference in agency vs in-house 7:33 Difference between in house vs starting …

Marion, the queen of #networking , shares her experience changing roles within #tech and how bringing your #authentic self is the secret sauce in making new connections. 0:00 First memory of money 2:55 Starting career in tech - #mba 5:20 Working in #sales @LeParisien 8:33 Changing to a more #strategic role - #businessdevelopment 11:20 Managing up -…

I've been wanting to go deeper into applied generative ai but have been feeling inadequate. Thanks Lori for the push - after the chat, I'm proactively scoping opportunities to work with #LLM at my day job, and at WINii assessing how we can incorporate #genai to provide more value to our community of women in tech building wealth. Excited for what's…

As Heidi went through two internships in big tech, her curiosity and motivation (her why) in her role changed leading to a pivot from a software engineer to a product manager. Hear her story! ‍0:00 Major in college ‍1:28 Different mental framework as a #softwareengineer vs #productmanager ‍2:47 #internship in #bigtech ‍8:10 Things you should do dur…

This was a personal interview for me. I've been struggling mentally during the layoffs at Meta. The waiting was excruciating, we lost some amazing colleagues. I'm grateful I was able to keep my job, but those that stayed behind and those that left all suffered. Hope everyone has the support system you need. 0:00 Dealing with #uncertainty in a healt…

Working in tech as a new mother/father is tough. How can the tech industry improve our support/benefits? Hear Huma's journey from Pakistan to Silicon Valley. ‍0:00 Education in computer science and AI from Pakistan to the US ‍1:11 Choosing between English Literature or Accounting... why not computer science? ‍3:36 Women in US are less confident tha…

Emma Sadler is a versatile career shifter - from working front of house in the restaurant service industry, to becoming a UX designer, career coach, and business owner. Listen as Emma shares her money story on what has worked and hasn't worked during her journey. #uxdesign #dailyharvest #womenintech #career 0:31 pastry chef to front of house 4:00 s…

Hear Jessica's experience on how she pivoted her role from a Program Manager to a Product Marketing Manager after being laid off. She leveraged her website to stand out during the interviews, and increased her salary by $40k in the process. Making lemonade out of lemons!

Chat with Valeri on everything from budgeting for the holidays, to inflation impacting the job market. What's your money story?

Interview with Kate Watts from Advancing Women In Tech. Why is gender diversity in tech leadership important?

Should you find fulfillment from your job? How is it like working at a startup? Come join Kelsey from Capitalize as she shares her experience building her career in startuphood following her passion while getting paid what she deserves.

In this Hey Stranger! Series, we asked random strangers in NYC, “What's a Recent Purchase that Surprised you?” Here’s what they had to say. Money opens many doors, and sometimes, what’s behind the doors surprises us in a good way. In bite size chats with three strangers in NYC, we learned three totally different stories about surprising money purch…

In this Hey Stranger! Series, we asked random strangers in NYC, “What's a Recent Purchase that gave you joy?” Here’s what they had to say. In this era of consumerism, “buying” is an action we are all familiar with. In three bite size chats with strangers, we learned how to (1) decide what to and what not to buy without budgeting, (2) buy items we w…

In this Hey Stranger! Series, we asked random strangers in NYC, “If $1000 dropped from the Sky, What Would You Do with It?” Here’s what they had to say. Most of the time, money stirs the wheel of our lives’ ride. In these conversations with strangers, we learned what strangers would do if they had “free money”. Whether they’d save it in their trave…

In this Hey Stranger! Series, we asked random strangers in NYC, “What does Salary Mean to You?” Here’s what they had to say. “My day job, or my start-up?” Our jobs not only can offer us the money, but it may also come with flexibility, culture, and an entirely different social network. In these bitesize chats with strangers on a bus, we learned wha…

In this Hey Stranger! Series, we asked random strangers in NYC, “What's a Natural Disaster that Disrupted Your Life?” Here’s what they had to say. How can we survive when plans always fall behind changes? As our climate drastically changes, monstrous natural disasters are inevitable. Whether it be a tornado or a tsunami, natural disasters disrupt o…

Imagine having a trust fund – amazing! You’re banking on that fund as your nest egg and you’ve planned your future around it. Now imagine, it’s 2008, the financial crisis is unraveling, and over one phone call, you’re told you’ve been a victim of Bernie Madoff’s ponzie scheme. Your nest egg? Gone. It’s one having struggled with money. But to have w…

https://www.wewinii.com/moneybites/2017/8/19/episode-14-trust-fund-bernie-madoff-and-starting-over-againImagine having a trust fund – amazing! You’re banking on that fund as your nest egg and you’ve planned your future around it. Now imagine, it’s 2008, the financial crisis is unraveling, and over one phone call, you’re told you’ve been a victim of…

Don’t let the numbers deceive you. Money decisions and experiences are all associated with feelings and emotions, but no one really talks about their money-feelings. In these bitesize chats with strangers, we reflect on how our life experiences are intertwined with money and how, in turn, we associate money with certain emotions. How do you feel ab…

Sharing is caring, so why not share our money secrets? With four strangers, we learned from their best advice and worst money decisions. Surprisingly and unsurprisingly, two strangers chose going to private liberal arts colleges as their worst investments. Why? Student loans. What is your best money advice and worst money decision? Let us hear your…

Under the blazing sun in NYC, we traveled down memory lane (and around the world) with strangers. Are our experiences always bought? Whether it is swim class or acting and people-watching in the expensive city, most of our experiences are piled up by money. WINii encourages you to reflect on how your money is involved in your summer experiences. Wh…

Sofia was in college but her parents divorce affected her greatly. Over the next 10 years, her debt kept piling on. But her resilience and her encounter with the book, "The Secret," gave her conviction to live and restart. From $30k under in debt, she is now debt free and starting her own business. Here's her exceptional #moneystory.Visit www.wewin…

Sofia was in college but her parents' divorce affected her greatly. Over the next 10 years, her debt kept piling on. But her resilience and her encounter with the book, "The Secret," gave her conviction to live and restart. From $30k under in debt, she is now debt free and starting her own business. Here's her exceptional #moneystory.…