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EPISODE · Jan 31, 2025 · 58 MIN

The Silent Sacrifices of a Startup Mum: Christie Whitehill

from Tomorrow's Minds with Ben Handler · host Ben Handler

Join me on Tomorrow's Minds as I sit down with Christie Whitehill, an inspiring entrepreneur who shares her journey from being the only woman in the startup scene to founding Tech Ready Women, the largest accelerator for women building tech startups in Australia. Christie candidly discusses her transition from overcoming personal and professional challenges to healing from burnout and co-founding Intu Wellness. She opens up about the realities of navigating male-dominated industries, her transformative experiences with burnout, and her mission to empower women in technology through effective mentorship and support. 00:00:00 - Introduction to the journey in tech. 00:04:10 - Overcoming challenges as the only woman in tech startups. 00:10:47 - Approach to learning and self-education in tech. 00:15:01 - The birth of Tech Ready Women and its impact. 00:23:42 - Experiences with burnout and its profound effects on health. 00:37:05 - Juggling entrepreneurship with motherhood. 00:49:33 - Insights into current ventures and vision for empowering women through technology. 00:55:00 - Reflections on the future of women in tech and closing thoughts. Connect with Christie Whitehill: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christiewhitehill/?hl=en Connect with Me: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bennyhandle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjaminhandler Website: https://www.buyersagentinstitute.com.au #WomenInTech #TechLeadership #FemaleEntrepreneurs #TechEducation #StartUpCulture #InnovationInTech #EmpoweringWomen #DiversityInTech #TechStartup #WomenInBusiness

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