Building the Internet: A Trans Woman’s Story of Innovation | Cathleen Quigley

In this deeply personal and inspiring episode of the Badass Leaders podcast, Angela welcomes Emmy Award-winning technologist and engineering trailblazer Cathleen Quigley, who shares her remarkable journey through Silicon Valley, Broadcom, and beyond. Cathleen opens up about pioneering broadband innovations, earning over 100 patents, and the emotional and professional complexity of transitioning later in life. The conversation blends leadership, legacy, imposter syndrome, and diversity in STEM, offering a humanizing and authentic look at what it means to lead—and live—courageously.Learn more about Cathleen at:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quigleycathleen/Email: [email protected] This Episode:Georgia Tech College of EngineeringIEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)DOCSIS (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification)Broadcom Inc.National SemiconductorVLSI TechnologyTSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company): Head Over Heels: https://amzn.to/3ZMsMJd Produced by: The AGN Group, Host: Angela Gill Nelms, Producer: Katie HartTagline: Be Brave. Be Badass.Websites: www.theagngroup.com and www.AngelaGillNelms.comAbout The AGN Group:At The AGN Group, we believe every individual, team, and company can unlock their inner badass, one brave step at a time. www.TheAGNGroup.com.Social Media Channels:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badassleaderspodcast/Twitter: https://x.com/BALeadersPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@baleaderspodLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badass-leaders-podcast2Want to be a Podcast Guest?If you are interested in being a guest on the podcast, email [email protected] @AngelaGillNelms @georgiatech @GeorgiaTechCoE ​