Cake Bites with Priscilla Zhang

Welcome to Cake Bites, where we go rapid-fire with this week's rule breaker—fast questions, real answers, zero corporate polish. Let's learn more about Priscilla Zhang, co-founder and CEO of Assistivity LLC, and explore her philosophy of thriving through empathetic problem-solving, intentional time management, and the power of building accessible technology grounded in lived experience. Priscilla’s approach to life—through understanding that success extends far beyond standard academic metrics to encompass inclusive technology, structured team vulnerability, and sustainable personal wellbeing, embracing mindfulness and bite-sized productivity as tools for managing adversity while maintaining forward-focused momentum rather than succumbing to physical setbacks, and reconnecting with her guiding principle of leveraging tech to empower original human thinking when facing difficult moments—reveals how intentional practices of empathy and authentic belief in accessibility create lasting impact and drive meaningful results in work and life. Her life philosophy flows from her undergraduate journey at Villanova University to navigating sudden chronic wrist pain, leading peer-reviewed research, co-designing the Phoenix voice-to-equation editor, and preparing for her doctorate in optometry, which taught her the importance of following what sparks genuine passion and how honoring your personal values creates sustainable leadership and long-term resilience. Her favorite treat to celebrate wins? Ice cream—a sweet reflection of appreciating life’s simple pleasures and recognizing that joy and gratitude are essential components of progress. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.