{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Women in Technology Podcast","title":"Episode 68: Breaking In and Breaking Through","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/7fa3003e\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1518,"description":"Building confidence through adversity\nWhat happens when you stop seeing your background as a disadvantage and start recognizing it as part of what makes you a stronger leader?\n\nZhenia Klevitsky came to the United States as a refugee and went on to build a 25-year career in federal government contracting, ultimately becoming Chief Growth Officer at ITC Federal. In this episode, she shares\nthe experiences and mindset that shaped her journey—from navigating a historically male-dominated industry to balancing family and ambition and learning to walk into the room prepared to belong there.\n\nZhenia offers candid lessons for anyone who has felt held back by their circumstances, setbacks, limited resources, or self-doubt—and explores how preparation, confidence, and perseverance can turn a nontraditional beginning into a leadership strength.\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/zheniaklev/ || https://itcfederal.com/","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/p5wC8YjvsatIcnik5Oy36lGf9vTWXKl75zd5qkFRICM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mMjYx/YzhiOTE4MzAxZmM2/OTAyMDAwZThjNjdh/MjdlYi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}