Welcome to MOJO Maker 4 Women in Tech, the podcast where women in cybersecurity and technology get real about the invisible barriers, the unwritten rules, and the strategies that actually work to rise with confidence and presence.
Before Create Your Leading Edge℠ became a program, it started here — as two years of honest conversations with leaders, founders, coaches, and change-makers who refused to shrink. Women gathered in Denver for live workshops and months of community and support.
It's not about working harder. It's about working smarter — with strategy, intention, and a community that has your back.
See What People Said About MOJO Maker For Women in Tech Podcast •
★★★★★
Love that Karen dives into deep conversations around how to create a more diverse and equitable workplace. She really helps women find their voices in industries that are still dominated by men.
ffihzs
★★★★★
Karen and her guests bring energy, truth, and insight you can use right now
This is an absolute must listen to podcast. Karen and her guests share personal and professional strategies to transform you and your organization from the inside out for an inclusive and equitable tech industry. Appreciate the sstories and insights shared in each episode.
RLD Group
★★★★★
Finally! A podcast for women in tech! Just what I needed. This is fresh and new and what we need right now. You will love the topics, insights, and content on this show.
lk_jensen
Let's dive in! Check out our top 3 episodes:
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hopeless to hopeful
Hopeless to Hopeful: Responding to Grief at Work with Anne DeButte (S2E20)
When loss shows up at work — and it always does — most leaders have no idea how to respond. Anne DeButte shares a framework for moving through grief without shutting down, numbing out, or losing yourself in the process. Our most-listened episode for a reason.
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it's not you, it's the workplace
The episode that lit a fire. Authors Andie Kramer and Al Harris break down the systemic biases baked into workplace culture — and why the "just work harder" advice is a trap. If you've ever wondered why merit alone isn't getting you promoted, start here.
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what we're learning about gender equity from #WFHlife
Two researchers who study gender equity in the workplace share what the pandemic revealed about who carries the invisible load — and what organizations (and women) can do about it. Data-driven, eye-opening, and deeply validating.
Top Episodes on Confidence and Strategic Visibility :
★★★★★
I LOVE this podcast. So far I've listened to episode with Cornelia (episode 15 I think) and episode #17 and both rocked my world with the level of authenticity, humor, expertise, research. I plan to go back and listen to all previous episdes and make this one of my go to podcasts. Karen has a knack for picking outstanding guests and asking the exact questions I want answers to. Kudos, Karen.
Mitch Shepard
★★★★★
YES, we need more shows like this. The subject of women in tech should be conversation for any organization that engages in the business of technology. Let's support, empower, and aplify female voices in this space, and have the hard conversations about why we're getting there but have not arrived yet. Thank you for this show!
RWlistens
★★★★★
Finally some real and hoest talk about tech. Love these conversations because they're more than interviews, they're engaging back-and-forths.
Mrshortstuf
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Chenxi Wang: VC and Cybersecurity Fund Founder Shares Insights for Women in Tech
Chenxi Wang went from security researcher to venture capitalist. In this episode, she shares what she sees from the investment side — what makes leaders fundable, promotable, and visible. A masterclass in strategic positioning from someone who's been on both sides of the table.
2
Need to Convince Someone of Your Idea? Use Story! with Pat Quinn
You have the ideas. You have the data. But if you can't tell the story, you can't move the room. Pat Quinn breaks down how to use narrative as a leadership tool — not to manipulate, but to connect, persuade, and be remembered.
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With Confidence, Abundance and Networking...Yes, You CAN! with Aleta Jeffress
Aleta Jeffress makes the case that confidence isn't something you're born with — it's something you build through intentional practice. A conversation about networking without performing, showing up without shrinking, and trusting that you belong in the room.
MOJO Maker Was the Beginning.
Create Your Leading Edge Is What Comes Next.
The podcast gave you insight. The program gives you transformation. Create Your Leading Edge takes everything we explored in MOJO Maker and turns it into a structured, coached, community-backed 12-week experience designed to move you from insight to action.
Top Episodes on Navigating the System and Building Resilience :
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Meritocracy in Tech (and Everywhere Else) Is Dead with Claudia Schabel
The myth of meritocracy is one of the biggest barriers women face — because it makes you believe the system is fair when it isn't. Claudia Schabel names what's really happening and gives you language to see it clearly without losing your power.
2
The Resilience Road to the Board Room with Vanessa Pegueros
Vanessa Pegueros' path to the boardroom wasn't a straight line — it was built on resilience, strategic relationships, and the willingness to bet on herself when others wouldn't. A candid conversation about what the climb really looks like.
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Burned Out? Recovery Strategies for You, Your Loved Ones and Your Team with Dr. Manuel Astruc
Burnout doesn't just affect you — it ripples into your relationships, your team, and your decision-making. Dr. Astruc brings a clinical lens to recovery that goes beyond "take a vacation" and into real, sustainable strategies for getting your fire back.
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Burning out? Beat Silicon Valley-itis with Lisa Duerre of CTRL-ALT-DELETE
Burnout is common in the tech world because of the constant push for innovation and the fast-paced nature of the industry.
Former HR Professional Lisa Duerre spent over 25 years leading top Silicon Valley companies and experienced burnout herself. She now works as a burnout prevention and high-performance advisor for tech leaders.
5
The Power of Belonging with WiCyS Executive Director Lynn Dohm
Lynn brings with her more than 20 years of organizational experience. She has successfully aligned businesses, nonprofits, and NSF-funded grants with their business goals and outcomes, and she is passionate about the need for diverse mindsets, skillsets, and perspectives to solve problems that never previously existed. Surrounded by committed women, male allies, and advocates, she strives to bridge the gap in the cybersecurity workforce shortage through WiCyS initiatives.
3
Caroline Wong on Driving Achievement and Finding Balance in Tech
Caroline shares the influence of her father in her decision to study engineering and her approach as a woman in the tech sector. She not only shares key leadership insights but also talks about how she shifted from relying on unhealthy coping mechanisms to a philosophy focused on meeting uncertainties and challenges with the perspective that it can be figured out once you get there.
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