[97] Julia Arnott-Neenee | Director CEO + co-Founder Fibrefale, Digital Equity, Tech Leader

"If you have an awareness of an issue, do you have an immoral obligation to do something about it? ... Because I was aware of it, I had a moral obligation to try" - Julia Arnott-Neenee, Director CEO and co-Founder of FibreFale.In this episode of Tall Poppy Talk, Julia shares her journey in the tech industry and her mission for digital equity. She discusses her motivations for working overseas and the realization that corporate success was not fulfilling. Emphasizing the importance of justice, people, and futures as her core values and the driving force behind starting FibreFale.We explore the concept of tall poppy syndrome and how it has affected her. Julia also discusses the challenges she faces as a young woman of color in New Zealand and the pressure to conform to societal norms.Julia shares about the need to apologize for her ambition and the difficulty of finding people who understand and support her aspirations. Reflecting on the constant struggle to balance personal growth and societal expectations.Despite challenges, Julia remains committed to being a change maker and role model for others.Listen to the full interview on Spotify, iHeart Radio, or Apple Podcasts.#digital #equity #tech #womenintech #pasifika #founder #newzealand #entrepreneur #innovator #leader #aotearoa #womenowned #newzealand #podcast #mentalperformance #podcast #tallpoppytalk #mentalhealthmatters#business