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 AI and layoffs.
What Tech Leaders Are Saying
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“Essential listening for every leader braving big tech right now.”
— Anna, Operations Leader at Airbnb
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“Gripping, graceful, essential, eloquent and timely. Beautiful, in every syllable.”
— Bill, Change Management Leader at Adobe
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“This podcast will make you rethink everything you thought about success.”
— Jonathan, Engineering Leader at Apple
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“Julio turns failure into fuel—and teaches you how to do the same.”
— Stephanie, Marketing Leader at Lyft
I spent 15 years inside some of the world’s most influential companies—Apple, Google, Tumblr, Airbnb, and Lyft—before realizing that the armor I wore to protect myself was holding me back. Braving Big Tech is my story of getting fired four times, facing burnout, and ultimately finding the courage to lead from the heart.
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.
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