EP70 Michaela Weber: SVP & GM BigCommerce - Empowering Women, and Building Resilience Through Unexpected Career Twists

In this episode of the Trailblazers Experience podcast, Michaela Weber shares her remarkable career journey from her early years in Cape Cod to becoming the SVP & GM at BigCommerce. She discusses the importance of networking, navigating the financial crisis, and her transition into the FinTech and payments industry. Michaela emphasizes the significance of being open to new opportunities, the challenges of working in a global environment, and the need for women to empower each other in business. She also shares insights on finding balance in a demanding career and offers key takeaways for career growth.Michaela Weber's career journey highlights the importance of networking, adaptability, and female empowerment in the business landscape. She shares valuable insights on navigating challenges, making strategic career choices, and encouraging other women in fintech.• Discussing the role of networking in career advancement • Reflections on starting her career during the financial crisis • Emphasizing the value of taking risks and adopting new opportunities • Insights gained from her experiences at Goldman Sachs and Bain • Addressing challenges around work-life balance in demanding roles • Focus on empowering women in technology and finance industries • Sharing three key takeaways for career advancement and personal growth Chapters00:27 Intro00:28 Who is Michaela Weber ? The Early Years03:41 Going to Germany and Teaching 06:50  High risk vs Cost of failure 09:21 Pursuing an MBA and New Opportunities14:44 Strategic Career Moves and Option Expanding21:27 Cross-Functional Collaboration in Global Organizations28:10 Empowering Women in FinTech33:59 The Myth of Work-Life Balance39:16 Strategies for Effective Time Management44:35 Outro  Find Michaela Linkedin :   (1) Michaela Weber | LinkedIn Watch on Youtube : https://youtu.be/zbVM7kRbp7Q Send us Comments & FeedbackListen :  to the audio version  Apple  Spotify .Amazon Music  Google Podcasts Watch  and subscribe to my YouTube Channel   https://www.youtube.com/@ThetrailblazersexperienceFollow    Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/thetrailblazersexperience/