Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Through real experiences and lessons learned, the talk highlights the challenges, small wins, and internal grit required to claim space in a male-dominated industry — and offers encouragement to anyone who's ever felt underestimated.
This session is not just about gender — it’s about perseverance, perception, and identity in tech. The talk will explore what it means to grow in a professional space where your role is often assumed before it's understood, and how that shaped a leadership journey rooted in resilience rather than conformity.
By sharing real examples from open source events, client interactions, and everyday professional dynamics, this talk opens up a conversation about how subtle bias shows up — and how to push past it without burning out.
It’s aimed at anyone who has ever been misjudged, overlooked, or questioned — not just women. It will resonate with those trying to build a voice, lead authentically, or support inclusivity in meaningful ways.
KDE is an open-source community developing free software for desktop and mobile, including the powerful Plasma desktop environment. Join the KDE community to contribute, learn, and shape the future of open-source software!
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💬 Forum: discuss.kde.org
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👾 Reddit: reddit.com/r/kde
🌿 Lemmy: https://lemmy.ml/c/kde
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Through real experiences and lessons learned, the talk highlights the challenges, small wins, and internal grit required to claim space in a male-dominated industry — and offers encouragement to anyone who's ever felt underestimated.
This session is not just about gender — it’s about perseverance, perception, and identity in tech. The talk will explore what it means to grow in a professional space where your role is often assumed before it's understood, and how that shaped a leadership journey rooted in resilience rather than conformity.
By sharing real examples from open source events, client interactions, and everyday professional dynamics, this talk opens up a conversation about how subtle bias shows up — and how to push past it without burning out.
It’s aimed at anyone who has ever been misjudged, overlooked, or questioned — not just women. It will resonate with those trying to build a voice, lead authentically, or support inclusivity in meaningful ways.
KDE is an open-source community developing free software for desktop and mobile, including the powerful Plasma desktop environment. Join the KDE community to contribute, learn, and shape the future of open-source software!
🔗 Explore KDE:
🌐 Website: kde.org
💬 Forum: discuss.kde.org
📢 Follow KDE on Social Media:
🐘 Mastodon: https://floss.social/@kde
📹 PeerTube: tube.kockatoo.org/c/kde
📘 Facebook: facebook.com/KDE
💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/kde
👾 Reddit: reddit.com/r/kde
🌿 Lemmy: https://lemmy.ml/c/kde
📷 Instagram: instagram.com/kdecommunity
🌌 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kde.org
🧵 Threads: threads.net/@kdecommunity
🔔 Like, Share & Subscribe for More Open-Source Content!
📌 Hashtags:
#KDE #Plasma #OpenSource #Linux #FOSS #FreeSoftware #KDECommunity #KDEApps #Tech
