How do you get fired from four dream jobs — and come out braver?
A gripping 5-part audio series about what it really takes to lead with heart in an age of layoffs, AI and burnout.
What Tech Leaders Say
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“Gripping, graceful, essential, eloquent and timely. Beautiful, in every syllable.”
— Bill, Change Management Leader at Adobe
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“Essential listening for every leader braving big tech right now.”
— Anna, Operations Leader at Airbnb
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"A remarkable story in BBC-level audio quality "
— Jonathan, Engineering Leader at Apple
I spent 15 years inside some of the world’s most influential companies—Apple, Google, Tumblr, Airbnb, Lyft—before realizing that the armor I wore to protect myself was holding me back.
Braving Big Tech is my story of getting hired and fired four times, facing rock bottom, and ultimately finding the courage to rise strong.
I chased validation through relentless ambition, building armor around my heart to outrun childhood trauma—until it stopped working.
At the peak of tech’s glory days, my ambition masked deep insecurities that eventually led to burnout and my second firing.
When startup culture and corporate demands clashed, I numbed my pain through empty connections and destructive behaviors instead of confronting it.
Trapped in the chaos of a fast-growing startup, I spiraled into the darkest moment of my life, realizing the hardest person to lead was myself.
After personal growth and surrendering control, I finally found clarity, resilience, and my true calling—empowering leaders to reconnect with their hearts.
Braving Big Tech, Together
I provide real & relatable stories, insights, and lessons from Braving Big Tech with your teams. Book me for a workshop, podcast, or speaking event today — I’m here to help.
