Suzana Oliveira and Barbara Vallim, founders of Here.Build, share their experiences as female entrepreneurs in Brazil's tech industry, discussing motherhood, layoffs, and navigating the startup world in an interview with Momma Meli.
19 May 2025
Laughing with Lillian, the Legend
Lillian and I met in 2019 when we both joined Twilio in Atlanta. We were partnered together as AE + SE, and there a friendship bloomed that still stands today, where we find ourselves AE + SE once again. Tune in to learn about Lillian's unique journey to becoming a Sales (Solution) Engineer, her passion for travel, how getting laid off impacted her, and more!
You can find more about Lillian on her LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lillian-lopez/
And more importantly, check our her incredible travel blog here: https://theoffseasoner.com/
13 May 2025
Welcome Back! Intro for 2025
Holy moly it's May of 2025, how wild right?! Thank you all who are still listening / watching after 3 years of (random) episodes, I'm incredibly honored and grateful. This episode is to kick off the year (late of course) however I already have two other episodes recorded and ready to go, with some amazing guests.
30 Jun 2024
Sales Rockstar + Super Mom
Such an honor to be joined by Leah McGhee, a sales legend who also experienced being laid off while out on maternity leave (and 6 weeks postpartum!). Although we could have chatted for hours, these 30 minutes focus on Leah's sales career (which is full of success), motherhood journey, and her layoff experience. Tune in today!
1 Apr 2024
My Mat Leave Mistakes
I'm very aware I've been lucky enough to work for tech companies in Corporate America during my two pregnancies. I'm grateful for having the ability to take time off while getting paid. That said, I had NO idea how to go about it and made a handful of (work) mistakes during my first pregnancy leading to many tears, missed opportunities, and more. As always, this is my personal experience & point of view, being shared not to blame anyone but instead to empower others!
26 Feb 2024
Here We Go, 2024!
Opening episode for 2024 and oh all the changes! It's been quite an eventful last 6 months and thanks to all of those changes, I look forward to podcasting this year. Stay tuned!
25 Aug 2023
Brown Corporate Tech Girls from the Midwest
In this episode I'm joined by the genuine, passionate Upasana Roy who is a raising AE all-star at Twilio Segment. In this episode we chat about her college and post-college work experiences, what led her to Sales, and how it was growing up as a brown girl in the midwest! I especially love her story around self-identifying after having the ability to live in America and India.
Check out her LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/upasana-roy/
25 Jul 2023
Evolving your Career in Corporate
Another episode, another guest! Luyba joins us for a conversation around women in the corporate and tech world, and how she navigated her career over the years. Starting at IBM straight out of college, I'm definitely amazed at all she has accomplished thus far and am so grateful she is apart of our greater team here at Segment.
Check out her LinkedIn profile for more! https://www.linkedin.com/in/lzeylikmancaloras/
29 Jun 2023
Pregnant RD's Figuring it Out
Such a pleasure being joined by Avisha Sloat, my Regional Sales Director peer at Segment, on this episode! Listen in as we talk through the joys and challenges of life as toddler moms, both expecting baby #2, while managing a team in the tech world.
Check out her Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anwignarajah/
22 May 2023
It's May 2023 Already?!
Hello! I've been MIA for a while now and A LOT has happened/changed since my last episode. I'll share a high-level overview of where I'm at in life and look forward to getting more sessions in this year than last. Thanks for being a follower / listener, I really appreciate it! <3
19 Dec 2022
The S Word
**Trigger Warning** This episode covers suicide, if you are someone you know are struggling with depression, anxiety, and even thoughts are harming yourself/themself, please reach out to someone for help. The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline can be reached by dialing 988.
After Stephen "tWitch" Boss passed last week due to suicide I realized I wanted/needed to share my story. This episode covers my particular few & opinions on the tough but necessary topic, as well as my personal experience with a suicidal thought postpartum. Life is tough, no matter who you are and YES life is tougher for certain people. If you are feeling down, burnt out, etc and want someone to talk to, I'm here. Always.
I look forward to more conversations around this topic so we can get rid of the stigma and start truly focusing on mental health & suicide prevention.
30 Aug 2022
Brazil's Wonder Woman
In this episode I have the absolute pleasure of speaking with Suzana Oliveira (https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanaoliveira/), Brazil's Wonder Woman in my eyes. Su and I took on management roles at Twilio the same day and have, thankfully, become good friends. During our casual conversation we touch on what attracted her to the tech world, ups & downs of management, and what she's looking forward to about being a MOM! I hope you enjoy our chat AND if you speak Portuguese be sure to check out Suzana's podcast now streaming on Spotify (https://lnkd.in/dkDNbAJQ) and Youtube (https://lnkd.in/drz-nZqr).
28 Jun 2022
E3 - Stirred Up Past Trauma
Friday's Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade stirred up past trauma from being sexually assaulted and I decided that it was time to share my story so others can understand sex assault, sadly, can happen to anyone, at anytime. From my point of view, so much needs to change in this country. For example, victims shouldn't be afraid of coming forward due to judgement from others especially law enforcement. Also, women should have the right to decide how they handle their own bodies especially when it comes to pregnancy as bringing a life into this (crazy) world is a very serious matter.
Finally I hope listeners take away from this that we should do our best to better understand other's situation before jumping to judgement. We need to start thinking of others and how our actions can impact the greater good. Also, get out and VOTE!
30 May 2022
E2 - Does Manny Know I'm Brown?
In this shorter episode I dive into the challenges I had/have with my Latina/Mexican identity and how during bath time recently I wondered if Manny realized that his mommy (me) had different colored skin than he did. This episode sparked some great conversation with my father, who was in town while I recorded it, and I look forward to feedback from the listeners on whether or not this topic sparked thoughts, they could relate, etc. Happy listening!
2 May 2022
Episode 1 - Finally Started!
Well I finally did it! I've been putting this off for some time now out of fear for failing, being judge, anything and everything. But it's time to finally share why I started this video podcast adventure with those who listen in (or watch) and I look forward to growing through out this journey. Thanks in advance for joining me!
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