004: From Corporate IT to Creative Freedom

What’s it really like being a woman in Corporate IT, and then deciding to step into the world of IT entrepreneurship? Join Annette Garsteck, Sandra Wint, GPCC and Kim Roth, Founder of Allura Connections, as we explore candid insights and experiences from decades in Corporate structures, IT and business. We’ll explore: The surprising overlaps between tech and entrepreneurship Biases, insights and breakthroughs as women in male-dominated spaces The freedoms and frustrations of entrepreneurship About Kim: Kim believes in keeping tech simple because she understands that your business should serve your life, not complicate it. From managing full data migrations for multi-million dollar companies to creating elegant workflow automations for solo entrepreneurs, she's seen how the right approach can transform everything. Her journey from corporate IT professional to certified HighLevel Admin and Master Marketer isn't just a career change, it's about leveraging your strengths while having the courage to build something entirely your own. Kim's philosophy: Build what you need, without all the fluff. Our promise: A conversation that honors both the challenges and celebrates the possibilities. Join us as we explore what it means to be a woman charting your own course in worlds that weren't always designed with us in mind, and how to create the success that feels authentic to you. This is more than a career conversation; it's about the courage to trust yourself enough to build the life and business you truly want. Connect with Kim: alluraconnections.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlyreneeroth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alluraconnections YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@techsimplewithkim Exposing the Hidden Reality is a weekly gathering for women who are ready to get real, ask better questions, and push back against the biases and barriers that shape our lives, work, and leadership. Here, we: ✨ Dive into bold conversations with brilliant women ✨ Spotlight untold stories and truths ✨ Challenge hidden systems and social norms ✨ Share practical insights—with a side of sass and sisterhood This isn’t just a podcast, it’s a platform for our collective voice. #ExposingTheHiddenReality #WomenWhoBuild #MomBossLife #RealTalk #FemaleFounders #EntrepreneurSupport Connect with Exposing the Hidden Reality: https://exposingthehiddenreality.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/exposingthehiddenreality Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/exposingthehiddenreality Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exposingthehiddenreality Connect with Annette Garsteck: https://www.annettegarsteck.com Connect with Sandra Wint: https://www.me-her-us.com Photography of Sandra Wint + Annette Garsteck taken by Katie Garlock, Portrations