What made you choose tech? Was it the thrill of solving impossible problems? The joy of continuous learning? The vision of making a difference in the world? Whatever called you here - your voice, your story, and your presence matter.

But let’s be honest - being in tech, especially as a woman or someone with an underrepresented identity, often requires armor. Maybe you’ve had to harden yourself just to be heard. Maybe you’ve been called “too direct” or “not a team player” for setting boundaries. Maybe you’ve felt the pressure to smile, to soften, to explain - just to fit in.

You are not imagining it. And you are not alone.

In this interactive and courageous session, we’ll come together to:

❤️‍🔥 Reflect on the subtle and overt biases we face in our day-to-day work.

❤️‍🔥 Identify where we’ve built armor to protect ourselves - and where it might be…