Breaking the Glass Ceiling: The Challenges and Triumphs of Being a Career-Driven Mom with Pilar Schenk

In this week's episode, we sit down with Pilar Schenk, COO of Collaboration and Security Sales Organizations  at Cisco, to discuss the challenges of being a career-driven mom and busting through the glass ceiling in the tech industry. Pilar shares her background and journey to becoming a successful executive in the tech industry. She also provides valuable advice for women who are considering a career pivot, emphasizing the importance of owning your career and treating it like a job.As Pilar puts it, "Pretend you're an actor" and put on the role of the executive you want to be. She also provides tips for women looking for a promotion or raise and how to ask for their salary expectations. Pilar shares her perspective on the "mom tax" and how women can avoid it. She also discusses the importance of being proud of being a working mom and how there is no wrong choice when it comes to balancing work and family life.Pilar provides advice for moms who don't volunteer and how to balance work/life boundaries. Tune in to this episode to hear from a badass mom who has shattered the glass ceiling and is paving the way for women in the tech industry.Connect with Pilar!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pilar-schenk/Connect with Brianna!Instagram: @mombossinaustinLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/briannademikeFollow the Podcast on Instagram: @badassbasicbitchLove the podcast? We would love if you would leave a review!Thank you to this week's sponsor, AquaTru! Use code BBB for 20% off any AquaTru purifier at checkout!