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2B Bolder Podcast : Career Insights & Advice from Successful Women in Business & TechAuthor: Mary Killelea, Host
Women currently make up:26% of the tech workforce10% of Fortune 500 CEOs2% of VC-funded founders23% of collegiate athletic directorsWe are here to change that.Hosted by Mary Killelea, a former Intel marketing strategist and career visibility coach, the show shares real stories and practical insights from women who have built meaningful careers and leadership paths.Each conversation provides guidance on: Building your personal brand with intention Speaking with confidence and clarity Strengthening leadership presence and influence Navigating career transitions with purpose Advocating for your value in rooms where decisions are madeIf youve ever felt overlooked despite the work you deliver, this podcast will help you show up, speak up, and step forward with clarity, confidence, and a strong sense of who you are. Learn more at www.2BBolder.comThe 2B Bolder Podcast ranks in the top 3% of 3.5 million podcasts globally (Listen Score). Language: en-us Genres: Business, Careers, Education, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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#151 QuantumBloom's Andrea Mohamed on Redesigning Work So Women Stay And Thrive
Episode 151
Tuesday, 3 February, 2026
Ever feel like you did everything “right” and still got sidelined? We sit down with Andrea Mohamed, COO and co‑founder of QuantumBloom, to unpack why so many women exit tech and what it takes to build workplaces they won’t want to leave. Andrea traces her journey from first‑gen college student to strategy executive and founder, sharing how an MBA unlocked confidence and how glass-cliff roles, nitpicky performance feedback, and unspoken power dynamics still got in the way. The message is clear and practical: stop blaming individuals and start redesigning systems, while equipping women early with the skills that make influence, advocacy, and staying power feel natural.We dig into the critical inflection points where women quietly disengage: the first year after a STEM degree, the leap to management, and the jump to senior leadership, where relationships and influence matter more than output. Andrea explains why the school playbook fails at work, how to unlearn “merit-only” thinking, and what durable skills, communication, negotiation, and cross-functional trust look like in real roles. We talk about psychological safety, manager capability, and pro-family flexibility that benefits everyone, not just mothers, and how these choices change retention.The conversation turns tactical for leaders and HR. Learn to quantify turnover, model retention ROI, and speak the CFO’s language so talent programs no longer get cut. Andrea outlines how HR can evolve, as modern marketing did, moving from “arts and crafts” to a revenue partner, by connecting programs to profit. We also address DEI headwinds, the tall poppy problem, and the courage it takes to be values-aligned and visible without burning out. If you care about keeping women in STEM, building fair systems, and turning excellence into advancement, this one gives you the data, the playbook, and the push.If this resonates, follow, share with a colleague who leads teams, and leave a quick review so more people can find the show. Your feedback helps us keep these conversations bold and useful.Resources:Quantum Bloom is helping companies retain and advance women in STEM by fixing the systems that push them out Andrea Mohamed on LinkedInGet the LinkedIn Visibility Foundation. Use coupon code: "BOLDER" to receive $50 off.
