
Geeking Out with Adriana Villela · 2026-03-10 · 1h 3m
Key Takeaways With many companies scaling back DEI programs, conversations about gender equity are more important than ever. Seeing women in technical and leadership roles encourages others to enter and stay in the field. Men and women alike should use their privilege to advocate for and uplift women There's a difference between supportive and performative males. Performative males want to be "seen" doing the right things, but aren't actually supporting women in the workplace. Men who use their privilege to support women should not be put on a pedestal; that should be the bare minimum and something that should be done by default Don't wait until you're "ready" (we never feel fully ready). There's always someone less qualified than you who will apply for jobs/pursue speaking opportunities/scholarships/etc., so why not take a chance and put yourself out there? Don't be afraid to reach out to women to mentor/guide them; sometimes they may be too shy/scared to reach out Chapters 00:08 Intro 00:29 Guest intros 06:24 Why is IWD important? 11:20 Name one woman who inspires you 22:24 What can women do to support other women in the workplace?