In Her Ellement

Each episode our hosts engage with women leaders in technology, business and digital to learn how they’ve built their careers in these rapidly changing industries. This episode is a little different—it turns the tables on the hosts of the show; AI expert Andrea Gallego and product designer Corin Lines, two leaders from BCG.

Andrea and Corin share how their childhood passions foreshadowed their future work endeavors. They dig into the statistic that women still only make up a third of the industry in tech; why is this and what can be done to change it? They offer advice and encouragement to support women considering entering the industry. They also discuss the challenges of sourcing and retaining female talent and the problem of representation; how do you imagine yourself in a role without being able to see anyone like you there?

Join us every episode with hosts Andrea Gallego & Corin Lines from BCG to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, technology and business.

How can you find your unique value add? Sita Sonty shares how she went from being a multilingual translator and diplomat to working for BCG as its Associate Director of Aerospace. In this episode, Sita discusses her unconventional route into science and technology and the challenge of overcoming imposter syndrome.

This episode was hosted by Dr. Adi Zolotov, Partner and Associate Director of Data Science at BCG Gamma. Sita began her career as a Career Service Officer at the U.S. State Department. Her diplomatic journey spanned nine countries and seven languages, eventually leading her back to the U.S to eventually join SpaceX as an Executive of Human Space Flight. Sita has often found that she has been the only woman in the boardroom, and credits her success, in part, to the many sponsors and mentors that have supported her along the way. As a single mom of two children, Sita passionately advocates for us to re-think our notions of productivity, and measure our success based on the impact we have achieved rather than the number of hours we put in.

Join us every episode with hosts Andrea Gallego & Corin Lines from BCG to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, technology and business.

What can we do to invite more diverse talent into our field? Astera Schneeweisz, Partner and Director of Engineering, Information Security and Compliance at BCG Digital Ventures thinks that celebrating curiosity, cultivating a kind listening ear, and demystifying your field are critical elements of active allyship.

Like many in tech, Astera started their journey by taking things apart and putting them back together. This curiosity led them into the field of cyber security. They began their career at the Austrian internet provider Nessus, eventually going on to be Head of Security at Soundcloud. Astera thinks that the cyber security world has an equitable gender balance, but that there is still more to be done to encourage fresh talent into the field. They also highlight the importance of groups and support networks as a way to feel connected in their work and private life.

Join us every episode with hosts Corin Lines & Suchi Srinivasan from BCG to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, technology and business.

Deciding to move on can be challenging. Andrea Gallego, formerly Managing Director and Partner at BCG Gamma makes her career transitions based on where she can make the most impact. In this episode, we say goodbye to our co-host as she shares a little about her career trajectory.

Andrea began her career as a freshman intern at Lehman Brothers, moving on to the Simons Foundation after the bank’s collapse in 2008. She then moved on to senior roles at Booz Allen, McKinsey & Company, and then finally onto BCG. Throughout her career, Andrea has found joy in working with dynamic teams and diverse talent. She believes that manifesting and visualizing your goals drives success.

In this episode, Andrea mentions another BCG alumni, Martin Kon, who now acts as Youtube’s CFO.

Join us every episode with hosts Andrea Gallego & Corin Lines from BCG to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, technology and business.

How can you succeed in tech if your background is nontraditional? Kalina Nikolova has worked in the advertising industry for over 25 years and now acts as VP of Business Operations & Strategy at Yahoo. In this episode, Kalina talks about her mission to champion a diverse range of talent.

How can you succeed in tech if your background is nontraditional? Kalina Nikolova has worked in the advertising industry for over 25 years and now acts as VP of Business Operations & Strategy at Yahoo. In this episode, Kalina talks about her mission to champion a diverse range of talent.

Originally emigrating from Bulgaria to pursue an MBA at New York University, Kalina believes that her unique perspective as a first-generation immigrant has benefitted her throughout her career. As a passionate mentor, Kalina advocates for more inclusion in tech and sees workplace flexibility as a way to promote equity. Kalina is also the mother of three girls and credits her success, in part, to the support she has received along the way in both her personal life and her career.

Join us every episode with hosts Andrea Gallego & Corin Lines from BCG to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, technology, and business.