Women in Tech Global

01/16/2024

The hardest part of leadership is being self-aware enough to know when it's time to let go. And it’s that time for us. We’ve made the hard call to close down Women in Tech Global. Starting this organization we set out to make a difference and, in many ways, we did. But the world changes, and sometimes, despite our best efforts, things don't go as planned. It's a big leadership lesson we’ve learned – sometimes you have to make hard choices, even when it feels like you're giving up a part of who you are.

It's been a journey filled with ups and downs, lots of learnings and lots of failures, but this decision was by far the hardest part.

During this time, life also happened. For the 4 years we’ve been around, 5 babies were born within our board while running the organization, and the vast majority of our core team is navigating the joys and challenges of raising small children. Balancing our commitment to Women in Tech Global and having lots of young moms on the team played a significant role in our decision to cease operations.

We want to make it clear that closing down doesn't mean giving up on our goals or values. It's just a change in direction. We're taking all we've learned and moving forward, ready to tackle new challenges with a fresh perspective and contributing to other organizations that share our mission.

A massive thank you to all the amazing women have been a part of our journey. Here's to new adventures and continuing to make a difference for women in tech, no matter where we are.

10/12/2023

We are pleased to partner with Women in CyberSecurity - WiCyS - Western Washington and Microsoft’s at to support and celebrate . 🩷

Women represent 50% of the population, yet we hold merely ~25% of the jobs. While this is an improvement and we’ve come a long way, we still have work to do.

We need more women in security. We need YOU! Our hard work today, will make it easier for the next generation of talented .

05/23/2023

Don't miss your last chance to secure your spot to our event with James Whittaker tomorrow! Register at the link below.

Hope to see you all there for a night of networking and fun!

Unveiling the Secrets Behind Delivering a Powerful Keynote with James Whittaker

05/11/2023

If you missed FutureCon 2023 Seattle and Eva Benn's fantastic Keynote, we invite you to join us for a watch party with a side of insightful commentary from the legendary speaker and author, James Whittaker. James mentored Eva as she was preparing for this keynote and he’ll walk you through some of the techniques used in the talk so you can rock the stage too!

This is not only an opportunity to learn more about public speaking and cyber security, but also a great way to network with fellow tech professionals over some of the best brews in town.

We can't wait to see you all on May 23rd at the Side Hustle Brewery. Space is limited, so hurry up and secure your spot!

Unveiling the Secrets Behind Delivering a Powerful Keynote with James Whittaker

04/28/2023

✴️New On The Blog✴️

This month’s blog spotlight is on the topic of Mentorship and the Science of giving back.

Many of us need career guidance, sometimes we receive it from our circle of close friends without even realizing it, but often times we need to initiate an actual relationship with someone who is a guru in the professional field to help us navigate easily.

We got you covered! 🙌

If you are unsure what actually mentor means, what their role is, do you really need one and how to find it, head to our Medium blog page for a quick read with all the tips you may need to get started!

You may not need therapy, but you do need a good mentor by your side to boost your career game, and here’s why…

04/07/2023

Did you miss ? If you did, don't worry, you can now catch the keynote online.

In this keynote, our Co-Founder Eva Benn, will make you think about how we need to re-learn security in the era of . Eva always brings lots of energy on stage, and you can feel it even through the recording.

This keynote is a must-watch for anyone who wants to understand the challenges and fundamental differences between securing traditional software and securing AI built on data. It serves as a call to action, emphasizing the need to adapt quickly when it comes to .

Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/gfUcgRpg

Also, stay tuned for an upcoming event at Side Hustle Brewery with Eva and James Whittaker where we'll dive deeper into some of the topics discussed in the talk.

In the meantime, send us any questions and anything you'd want to see at the upcoming event!

03/22/2023

We are so thrilled to partner with ISACA Puget Sound Chapter and Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) Western WA Chapter for an in-person event to celebrate Women’s History Month.

Join us and many other amazing women for a night of networking and fun. As always, the event is free for everyone, but space is limited, so make sure you register before 3/27 to secure your spot:
https://lnkd.in/g42uPqGN

01/25/2023

Join us for our upcoming free virtual Self Mastery Workshop on February 9th at 12pm PST with the amazing Miri Rodriguez!

Awaken 2023 to a new path toward holistic healing and discovering your authentic life purpose.

Miri Rodriguez is an award-winning digital marketer, storyteller and best selling author.
In her 6 years working as a storyteller at Microsoft, she mastered the best ways to tell stories that matter: stories that are deeply personal, emotionally connected and driven by inclusion and empathy.

Click the link below to register for FREE: https://self-mastery-workshop.eventbrite.com

Awaken 2023 to a new path toward holistic healing and discovering your authentic life purpose with our amazing speaker Miri Rodriguez.

01/24/2023

And just like that, it’s been 3 years since our inaugural event with James Whittaker at ✨

We’ve learned so much over the past three years. We built a strong community, we tried things out, we failed, we shared successes, laughter and a little bit of tears. But most importantly, we stuck together through the ups and downs and we are proud to say that 100% of our founding team is still with us. As they say, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.

P.S. Crazy to think that everything James talked about during this talk is already here. The future is now!

01/06/2023

Happy #2023!

It’s that time of the year again. The time when everyone scrambles to set New Year’s resolutions and not follow through with them…again. If this sounds familiar and you’re finding yourself falling short on your seemingly unattainable goals over and over again, maybe it’s time for a new approach.

This year, our Co-Founder, Eva Benn, is setting us up for success with some easy, actionable guidance on how define and reach your goals, while staying aligned with your most authentic self.

Check it out and feel free to share any additional strategies that have worked for you.

Why New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Work and What You Can Do Instead

12/24/2022

Happy Holidays from Women in Tech Global 🎄