Against the Norm Thriving in Tech Motherhood and Giving Back with Revathi Pillai

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Revathi Pillai refused to compromise - she spearheaded engineering initiatives and rose to executive leadership, all while remaining devoted to her family. Her barrier-breaking journey inspires us to bring our boldest vision while empowering others along the way. • Revathi Pillai is a Senior VP and Chief Engineering Officer at Mutualink. In this episode, we delve deep into her extraordinary journey of going against the norm, thriving in the tech industry, balancing family life, and significantly impacting her community. • 🌟 In this episode, you'll discover: • 🚀 Revathi's early life in India and the profound influence of her family's commitment to going against the norm. • 🤝 How she started her career while being seven months pregnant, proving that dedication and flexibility can go hand in hand. • 💡 The importance of giving 150% to your work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. • 🎯 Insights into her rise to becoming a Senior VP and Chief Engineering Officer, breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry. • 🌐 Strategies for gaining respect and trust in leadership roles, even in challenging environments. • 👩‍👧‍👧 The incredible journey of entrepreneurship that Revathi embarked on with her daughters. • If you find inspiration in leading change boldly while lifting others, don't miss this empowering interview! Subscribe and click the bell for more conversations with barrier-breaking leaders 👉 • Follow Revathi on LinkedIn: / revathi-pillai • Check out Revathi's hair oil company: http://www.ourvishwas.com/ • #WomensLeadership #WomenInSTEM #ElevatingWomen #ExecutiveLeadership • Timestamps: • [0:00:00] 🚀 Introduction to the episode and guest, Revathi Pillai, who shares her journey from India to a high-ranking position in tech. • [0:03:45] 💪 Revathi's incredible courage as she shares her first job experience while seven months pregnant, defying the norms of her time. • [0:06:30] 🤝 The art of balancing family and career, including her story of asking for flexibility and how it paid off. • [0:09:30] 🙌 Revathi's secret to success: giving back 150% to the company while maintaining her commitment to her family. • [0:11:30] 🗣️ Avoiding being used and finding the right balance through candid conversations with management. • [0:13:00] 🌟 Taking leadership and asking for help when needed, a valuable lesson for aspiring leaders. • [0:14:00] 😄 A funny story about managing workload and the importance of negotiation in the workplace. • [0:14:30] 💼 Sacrifices, priorities, and the delicate balance between career and family. • [0:15:00] 🎉 Conclusion of the conversation, encapsulating the key takeaways from Revathi's incredible journey. • [0:19:32] 🚧 The challenges faced in a male-dominated engineering industry and the importance of finding the right company and team. • [0:20:29] 🤝 Gaining respect as a leader in a male-dominated team and strategies to overcome biases. • [0:22:31] 🌐 Involvement in Chief and the benefits of the network, showcasing the power of women supporting women. • [0:26:05] 🌟 Revathi's entrepreneurial journey with her daughters, a testament to the limitless potential of women. • [0:28:17] 🌎 Expanding internationally and bringing Revathi's hair oil product to the world. • [0:28:31] 🔥 Revathi shares her final tips and words of wisdom, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, embracing strengths, and giving back to the community.

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