Empowered in Tech: Women in Tech Netherlands

About Empowered in Tech: Women in Tech Netherlands

Welcome to Empowered in Tech: Women in Tech Netherlands Podcast Born from the mission of the Women in Tech Netherlands community, this podcast aims to educate, inspire and expand the network of women in technology. Hosted by Ilaria Severi, expert in branding, social media, PR and marketing, guest lecturer and podcast producer, they show features powerful stories from trailblazing women who are breaking barriers, driving innovation and shaping the future of the tech industry. As the official chapter of Women in Tech Netherlands, launched in June 2019 at Elsevier’s HQ in Amsterdam, we are part of a global initiative working to close the gender gap by empowering 5 million women and girls to embrace a career or course of study in technology by 2030. Our efforts align with five United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: Gender Equality, Education, Entrepreneurialism, Social Inclusion, and Science, Technology, and Innovation. We are dedicated to equipping women with the skills, confidence, and opportunities to succeed in STEM fields. Whether you're just beginning your tech journey, seeking leadership insights, or passionate about creating a more inclusive world, Empowered in Tech offers stories, advice, and inspiration to guide you. Join us as we celebrate and amplify the voices of women transforming the tech industry and work toward a more inclusive future together. Check our website: https://women-in-tech.org/nl/ And follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/women-in-tech-netherlands/posts/?feedView=all

Publisher

Women in Tech Netherlands

Category

technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Dec 2024

Latest episode

1 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

10 of 14 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   1 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   From Fashion Model to Neuroscientist: Building Technology That Truly Improves Lives

   Hosts Gaby de Jong and Mariska Kleiss interview Faviola Dadis and Lea Lieke Lamb about building life-improving technology through AI and Extended Reality.

2. 

   22 Dec 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Re-Aligned for 2026: Vision, Identity & Intentional Change with Eleonora Valenti

   Host Ilaria Severi interviews Eleonora Valenti, Career and Leadership Coach, about intentional change and identity-led career realignment for 2026.

3. 

   28 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT

   The Power of Upskilling & Reskilling: Thriving in the AI-Driven World with Esther van Egerschot

   Host Ilaria Severi interviews AI governance expert Esther van Egerschot on navigating career reinvention and thriving in an AI-driven world.

4. 

   30 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Building for My Former Self: A Journey from Corporate to Founder with Anastasia Kuskova

   Host Ilaria Severi interviews Anastasia Kuskova, Co-founder and CEO of beSirius, about her courageous transition from corporate sustainability to founding a tech company.

5. 

   26 Sept 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Diversity in the Digital Age: AI and Inclusive Workplaces with Mariska Kleiss

   Host Ilaria Severi interviews Mariska Kleiss, a Global Marketing Leader, about how digitalization and AI foster inclusive workplaces when built into ethics and decisions.

6. 

   26 Aug 2025TRANSCRIPT

   From First-Time Manager to Inclusive Leader: Building Teams That Thrive with Silvia Román

   Host Ilaria Severi interviews Silvia Román, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Booking.com, about her journey from first-time manager to inclusive leader, offering insights on building thriving teams.

7. 

   28 Jul 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Mama Returns: The Journey to Reclaim Yourself with Sonal Vaid

   Host Ilaria Severi interviews transformation expert Sonal Vaid about reclaiming identity and navigating the emotional return to work after maternity leave.

8. 

   26 Jun 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Women Building Wealth: Two Journeys Toward Financial Freedom with Catalina Dobre and Lieke Muller

   In this episode of Empowered in Tech: Women in Tech Netherlands, producer and host Ilaria Severi sits down with Catalina Dobre and Lieke Muller—two self-taught investors from the WIT community—for a real and relatable conversation about building financial freedom from the ground up. Catalina moved to the Netherlands with €250 and two part-time jobs just to survive. Lieke started investing over 15 years ago with zero formal knowledge, guided only by curiosity and library books. Today, they inv...

9. 

   30 May 2025TRANSCRIPT

   The Power of Resilience: A Story of Grit and Growth with Stefana Sopco

   In this episode of Empowered in Tech: Women in Tech Netherlands, host Ilaria Severi sits down with Stefana Sopco—Marketing Manager at PortXchange and Spokesperson for Women in Tech NL—for a raw and powerful conversation about starting from zero, breaking through bias, and rising as a leader in sustainability and tech. Stefana came to the Netherlands with just €80 in her pocket, no job, and no network. What followed was months of rejections, self-doubt, and hustle—until one spontaneous network...

10. 

    24 Apr 2025TRANSCRIPT

    From Corporate to Entrepreneur: Following Your Dreams with Wendy Moree

    In this episode, host Ilaria Severi, expert in branding, marketing, social media, and more, sits down with Wendy Moree—Founder of Moree Quality and TechTogether.ai, keynote speaker, mentor, and one of NBC’s 2024 Top 35 Global Women Thought Leaders—to discuss what it really means to go from corporate to entrepreneur. As we dive into stories of transformation this April, Wendy shares the pivotal moment she decided to leave a successful corporate career behind and take the leap into entrepreneur...

11. 

    14 Mar 2025

    Beyond the Straight Path: Navigating Career Pivots & Choices with Joy Adamson

    In this latest episode of Empowered in Tech: Women in Tech Netherlands Podcast, our host Ilaria Severi sits down with Joy Adamson, a product leader, solopreneur, and career coach, to explore the power of career pivots, intuition, and rewriting success on your own terms. As we celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, this episode is a reminder of how far we’ve come—and how many new opportunities we have today thanks to the women who paved the way. For generations, women w...

12. 

    27 Feb 2025

    Balancing Ambition & Love: A Tech Leader’s Story with Naiara Pupo

    In this episode, host Ilaria Severi, expert in branding, marketing, social media, and more, sits down with Naiara Pupo, a Senior Product Manager and leader in Women in Tech Netherlands, to explore the intersection of ambition, relationships, and work-life balance in tech. As we celebrate February—the month of love, we challenge the idea that career success and personal fulfillment are mutually exclusive. Naiara shares her journey of building a global career in SaaS product management, CX, and...

13. 

    27 Jan 2025

    Ethical Leadership: A Vision for Women and Tech with Marisa Monteiro BorsBoom

    In this episode, host Ilaria Severi, expert in branding, marketing, social media, and more, sits down with Marisa Monteiro BorsBoom, a trailblazer in policy, governance, and emergent technologies. Marisa is the Vice President of the European Legal Tech Association, CEO of Verae Legal, and founder of the Humanity of Things Agency. She’s also deeply involved in Women in Tech Netherlands and co-leads the Augmented Human Intelligence Axis at Minho University. Together, they explore the concept of...

14. 

    16 Dec 2024

    Pioneering with Purpose – Lieke Lamb and the Women in Tech Mission

    In our debut episode, host Ilaria Severi expert in branding, marketing, social media and more sits down with Lieke Lamb, Director of Women in Tech Netherlands, CEO of the Future Expertise Center, and a renowned innovation ambassador. Together, they discuss the inspiring journey of Women in Tech Netherlands, its mission to empower 5 million women and girls by 2030, and the importance of fostering resilience and confidence in male-dominated spaces. Discover Lieke’s incredible career path, the c...

Inside a recent episode

From Fashion Model to Neuroscientist: Building Technology That Truly Improves Lives

Published 1 Jul 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And... Then once we have all of these beautiful biomarkers that we've collected, we can actually start to understand profiles of our patient. So how do we personalize their treatment? How do we make sure that we're actually giving them what they need instead of a one-size-fits-all type of approach? And currently, for example, we're working on an attention model on how to help individuals think about when you lose your keys at home. and you're trying to everyone has lost their keys or in your bag or in your pockets. Attention is one of the biggest things that we utilize in our life in order to make different cognitive decisions. […]

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• Faviola Dadis
• Lea Lieke Lamb
• Eleonora Valenti
• Esther van Egerschot
• Anastasia Kuskova

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