Women I Want You to Know by Andrea L. Johnston™

Hard Calls & Tradeoffs for Women Leading in Tech

Andrea L. Johnston Season 1 Episode 2

What does leadership really look like when decisions are difficult and tradeoffs are unavoidable?

In this episode of Women I Want You to Know by Andrea L. Johnston™ Podcast, Andrea Johnston sits down with Trisha Price, Chief Product Officer, for an honest conversation about leadership, career seasons and the complex choices women face while leading in tech.

Trisha Price is a widely respected product leader, boy mom and podcast host who has built her career navigating male-dominated environments without allowing that reality to define or limit her. From large enterprise organizations to high-growth startups, her professional journey reflects the power of intentional decision-making related to leadership, risk-taking and honoring different seasons of life.

In this episode, Trisha Price shares the following insights:

  • How she navigated her path into the C-suite in a male-dominated industry
  • Why career decisions often depend on seasons of life rather than linear progression
  • The reality of tradeoffs for working mothers and why guilt often impacts women more than their children
  • Why women should pursue leadership roles before feeling fully “ready”
  • What it truly means to make hard calls as a leader, particularly when people are involved
  • How to think through tradeoffs in product strategy, growth and technology decisions
  • How to remain connected, visible and relevant while working remotely
  • Why community, movement and authentic relationships matter more than ever
  • The personal experiences that have shaped her leadership approach

This episode offers a conversation about leadership as well as honesty, responsibility and what it means to make thoughtful choices over time.

Listen now and learn why the hardest calls often define the strongest leaders.

Links & Resources:

Listen to Hard Calls podcast hosted by Trisha Price

Connect with Trisha Price on LinkedIn