Women in Technology Podcast

Building confidence through adversityWhat happens when you stop seeing your background as a disadvantage and start recognizing it as part of what makes you a stronger leader?Zhenia Klevitsky came to the United States as a refugee and went on to build a 25-year career in federal government contracting, ultimately becoming Chief Growth Officer at ITC Federal. In this episode, she sharesthe experiences and mindset that shaped her journey—from navigating a historically male-dominated industry to balancing family and ambition and learning to walk into the room prepared to belong there.Zhenia offers candid lessons for anyone who has felt held back by their circumstances, setbacks, limited resources, or self-doubt—and explores how preparation, confidence, and perseverance can turn a nontraditional beginning into a leadership strength.https://www.linkedin.com/in/zheniaklev/ || https://itcfederal.com/

Who gets to shape a future that will impact us all, and what happens when the voices we need most are missing from the room?In this episode, Toni Townes-Whitley joins the WIT Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, technology, and the responsibility that comes with having a seat at the table. She explores the growing intersection of technology and civic life, the need for greater accountability as AI outpaces policy, and why women must be part of shaping what comes next. Toni also reflects on resilience, building a career beyond titles, and what it means to get in the room, stay in the room, and ultimately open it for others.https://www.linkedin.com/in/toni-townes-whitley/

"Advice for early career women* What does it really take to build a meaningful career - especially when the path isn’t linear?In this episode, Candace Aku shares the experiences, decisions, and lessons that have shaped her journey across technology, public-sector leadership, and entrepreneurship. She reflects on navigating change, stepping into leadership, and building a career that continues to evolve.Through candid stories and practical insights, Candace explores what she has learned about influence, resilience, and creating opportunities along the way—and what she hopes other women in STEM can take from her journey.

What does it mean to build a meaningful career while navigating the realities of life, identity, ambition, and change?We sit down with Trish Barber, three-time tech-media entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of 3WaysDigital, author of Why Women Pivot, and incoming President of Women in Technology (WIT).Drawing from her own journey through entrepreneurship, corporate leadership, motherhood, and reinvention, Trish shares the inspiration behind the book, and the lessons she hopes women carry with them as they navigate different phases of life and career.

Why do we react the way we do—and what would it look like to choose differently?In this episode, we’re joined by Shoshi Kalderon, coach and change practitioner, who introduces the Conscious-Mind Leadership framework developed by Dr. Mati Har-Lev. Together, we explore a powerful way of understanding how we respond to challenges, transitions, and everyday moments in our lives and careers.Drawing on Dr. Har-Lev’s work, Shoshi walks us through the idea that each of us operates from an internal “operating system”—a set of automatic patterns that shape how we think, feel, and respond, often without us even realizing it.Description: Why do we react the way we do—and what would it look like to choose differently?In this episode, we’re joined by Shoshi Kalderon, coach and change practitioner, who introduces the Conscious-Mind Leadership framework developed by Dr. Mati Har-Lev. Together, we explore a powerful way of understanding how we respond to challenges, transitions, and everyday moments in our lives and careers.Drawing on Dr. Har-Lev’s work, Shoshi walks us through the idea that each of us operates from an internal “operating system”—a set of automatic patterns that shape how we think, feel, and respond, often without us even realizing it.We unpack what it means to move from autopilot reactions to more conscious choices, and how expanding our awareness can fundamentally shift the way we experience both work and life.