What’s holding women back in tech leadership—and how do we fix it? In this powerful roundtable, Michelle Pope, Cait Espe, Melinda Kinney, and Catherine Hemingray explore equity in the C-suite, challenges of tokenism, and the striking tenure gap between male and female executives. Hear how these seasoned leaders are breaking barriers, creating pathways for future talent, and reshaping boardroom inclusion worldwide. If you care about representation,leadership, or organizational transformation, this episode delivers both perspective and practical next steps.

⏱️ Key Events Timeline

🎯 00:00 Welcome & Guest Introductions
💡05:00 Empowering Women in Africa Through Tech Education
📊14:00 Boardroom Tokenism vs True Inclusion
🌍20:00 Global Workplace Trends and Flexibility Demands
⚖️40:00 Call to Action: Allyship, Equity & Representation
❓44:20 How Can Leaders Create Real Change?

📚 Notable References

📘 Max Za – Nonprofit providing IT skills to African women via women-only residential programs
🎓Lean In (referenced conceptually around women’s leadership struggles) – Amazon link
👩‍🎓STEM Initiatives in Education – Programs mentioned by Michelle Pope encouraging girls to consider tech careers

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