From Skeptics to Supporters: Catherine Connelly on Navigating Doubt and Designing Her Own Path

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🗓️ 2 June 2025

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Catherine Connelly also had to navigate the deeply entrenched gender biases of the tech world. As a young woman founder, she often faced skepticism, especially from high school peers who dismissed her achievements. It wasn’t until college, where professors and classmates responded more positively once they understood her role, that she began to feel visible and validated. Still, even in professional settings, she noticed how being underestimated became a double-edged sword—challenging in its assumptions yet occasionally offering her the chance to surprise and stand out simply by being prepared and confident. Rather than conform, Catherine chose to use her unique position to advocate for broader change, calling for structural reforms that normalize female leadership in tech and create genuinely inclusive spaces.

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0:00.0	So I'm looking for other ways that, you know, any ways that my can, you know, that my experience can help benefit others.
0:05.7	Because, you know, I think, like I said, a lot of this, you know, same questions that, you know, I grappled with.
0:12.9	I think lots of people are grappling with. And, you know, I think there's a lot of value in just talking with others and hearing stories and learning from other stories.
0:22.3	Step into the world of success with your brand amplified, the ultimate podcast designed to
0:28.1	unravel the intricacies of thriving businesses. I'm your host, Onica Jackson, and I'm on a
0:33.8	mission to uncover the stories, strategies, and secrets that have propelled entrepreneurs
0:38.6	and business leaders to success.
0:43.6	As soon as Catherine Connolly sent me her book, I felt like we were going to be instant
0:49.8	besties because I resonated so deeply with everything she had to say.
0:54.5	Catherine, I'm really thrilled to have you on your brand amplified.
0:57.7	Thank you so much for giving me your time.
1:00.1	Thank you so much for having me.
1:01.8	I'm so glad you enjoyed the book too.
1:03.3	Yes, very much so.
1:04.6	And I know we have a special offer.
1:06.3	We're going to tease out at the end for listeners.
1:09.4	Your book is Designing Success Lessons for 20 years as a Female
1:13.4	Tech Entrepreneur. You started your tech journey with my yearbook when you were 15. When most of us
1:21.0	were definitely not thinking about starting companies, getting involved in technology, learning how to
1:26.9	build apps, what was the impetus behind
1:29.9	deciding to start a business at such an early age? I think really. So kind of looking back,
1:35.6	it doesn't seem like it was a, it almost felt like, oh, we're just, we have an idea. Let's go do it.
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