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
Episodes
13 episodes
Re-Aligned for 2026: Vision, Identity & Intentional Change with Eleonora Valenti
🎙️ In this episode of Empowered in Tech: Women in Tech Netherlands, host and producer Ilaria Severi sits down with Eleonora Valenti, international Career and Leadership Coach, founder of Human Careers, and one of the...
The Power of Upskilling & Reskilling: Thriving in the AI-Driven World with Esther van Egerschot
🎙️ In this episode of Empowered in Tech: Women in Tech Netherlands, host and producer Ilaria Severi sits down with Esther van Egerschot, former Member of Parliament at 26, CEO at 29, director at a multinational at 40, and today a ...
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Building for My Former Self: A Journey from Corporate to Founder with Anastasia Kuskova
🎙️ In this episode of Empowered in Tech: Women in Tech Netherlands, host and producer Ilaria Severi sits down with Anastasia Kuskova, Co-founder and CEO of beSirius, a sustainability superintelligence ...
Diversity in the Digital Age: AI and Inclusive Workplaces with Mariska Kleiss
🎙️ In this episode of Empowered in Tech: Women in Tech Netherlands, host and producer Ilaria Severi sits down with Mariska Kleiss—Global Marketing Leader, strategist, and digital transformation expert with a strong focus on...
From First-Time Manager to Inclusive Leader: Building Teams That Thrive with Silvia Román
In this episode of Empowered in Tech: Women in Tech Netherlands, host and producer Ilaria Severi sits down with Silvia Román—Senior Product Marketing Manager at Booking.com, inclusive leadership mentor, keynote speaker, a...
Mama Returns: The Journey to Reclaim Yourself with Sonal Vaid
In this episode of Empowered in Tech: Women in Tech Netherlands, host Ilaria Severi sits down with Sonal Vaid—transformation expert, speaker, and member of our Women in Tech NL community—for a deeply honest conversation about mo...
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 con...
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 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 Wome...
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 ...
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, rel...
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 Le...
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, ...
