The Real Women in Tech
"The Real Women in Tech" is dedicated to discussing real stories from women across various roles, functions, and seniority in the tech industry. While there are many podcasts out there, our unique approach lies in our group discussions. Igor, brings his extensive world-wide coaching experience, and I, Shivam, will share my lived experiences as a real woman in Tech.
Together we will share our radically candid observations, aiming to foster honest conversations that address the challenges women face and celebrate the significant progress we've made. We want to steer away from scripted success recipes, and engage in brutally honest dialogues.
The Real Women in Tech
Fearless Journeys: Building Confidence with Divya Mowar
In this inspiring episode of "The Real Women in Tech," we sit down with Divya Mowar, a trailblazer in the tech industry and a champion of women's empowerment. From her beginnings as the first female engineer on a male-dominated factory floor to leading automation at Google, Divya shares her journey of building confidence and overcoming fear. Discover how she uses her platform to empower others, the role of authenticity in her success, and her advice on tackling the fear of failure. Tune in to learn how Divya's story can inspire you to embrace your own path with courage and confidence.
Takeaways
Divya's journey showcases the importance of taking risks in career choices.
She emphasizes the need for women to support each other in male-dominated fields.
Divya's role at Google involves automating logistics to improve efficiency.
She believes in the power of community building through pageants.
Divya's pageants focus on inclusivity and empowering women from diverse backgrounds.
She highlights the importance of authenticity in personal and professional life.
Divya discusses the challenges of balancing work and community involvement.
She shares insights on facing fears and building confidence.
Divya encourages others to find their passion and pursue it wholeheartedly.
She advocates for the importance of social interaction in the workplace.
Sound bites
"I want to make a difference."
"Hard work always pays off."
"I am the same person today."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Divya Mohar's Journey
01:53 Navigating Mechanical Engineering as a Woman
04:19 Role at Google: Automation and Logistics
10:09 Challenges and Triumphs in Career
10:47 Empowering Women Through Pageants
17:38 From Competitor to Organizer: Leading Pageants
21:50 Connecting Personal and Professional Growth
23:41 Balancing Personal and Professional Life
24:50 Navigating Multiple Personas
26:14 The Importance of Authenticity
27:16 Creating Community at Work
30:53 The Challenge of Belonging
31:35 Socialization in the Workplace
35:07 Facing Fears and Building Confidence
38:30 Advice on Confidence and Authenticity
43:02 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
