Florina Grosskurth & Vicky Fang | Linden Tree Books & Children's Book Author

In this insightful episode of The HumanizeHer Podcast, Florina Grosskurth and Vicky Fang delve into their remarkable career journeys, sharing personal stories of navigating the tech industry, embracing entrepreneurship, and finding true fulfillment via the world of literature. Florina Grosskurth, a force in tech from program management to event planning, shares her inspiring transition to owning Linden Tree Books, a beloved local bookstore. She discusses the challenges of balancing a demanding tech career with motherhood and the liberating decision to prioritize family and passion. Flo recounts co-founding "Women in Tech" (WIT) at LinkedIn, highlighting the power of community, allyship, and intentionally embedding inclusion into company culture. Vicky Fang, author and former Google product designer, reveals her journey from aspiring actress to STEM advocate through her children's books. She explains how her diverse background fuels her creative process, inspiring kids to be "creative problem solvers." Vicky also candidly shares the challenges of managing multiple creative endeavors, promoting her growing list of published books, and even venturing into TV writing. Both guests open up about the "real stuff" - the struggles, rejections, and moments of self-doubt that come with career pivots and balancing personal life. They emphasize the importance of self-reflection, listening to one's gut, and finding true passion over external expectations. The episode celebrates the power of community, the joy of empowering others, and the courage to redefine success on your own terms. Join the conversation with host, Erica Lockheimer and co-host Elizabeth Wendorf-Bloesser