WITS & Wisdom
WITS & Wisdom
The Women in Tech Summit
A podcast sharing insights, innovations & inspiration from the award-winning Women in Tech Summit. Join host Gloria Bell, founder of the Women in Tech Summit and the Inspiring Tech Foundation, as she sits down with the sponsors, speakers and knowledge-seekers of the WITS community to inspire, connect and inform anyone who wants to get to grips with the tech industry.
That Someone Had to Be Me: Bobbie Carlton
In this episode Gloria catches up with long-time member of the WITS community and Inspiring Tech Foundation board member Bobbie Carlton to talk about the origins of her visibility bureau, Innovation Women, and dig into her quest to bring 2,500 more women to the stage every month.  
May 24, 2023
18 min
Author, Speaker, Problem-Solver: Designing Data Governance from the Ground Up, with Lauren Maffeo
In this episode, Gloria chats with author & service designer Lauren Maffeo about her new book Designing Data Governance from the Ground Up. The two compare notes on where Lauren is today vs her last WITS appearance four years ago, reflect on what makes criticism constructive, and lean into why data governance matters to more people than you might think.  
May 10, 2023
19 min
Your Audience Is There For You: Expert Advice for First-Time WITS Speakers
In this episode recorded live at WITS Midatlantic, Gloria talks shop with Pamela Sams, financial advisor, about how her wealth of speaking experience served her in her Women In Tech Summit debut.  
Apr 26, 2023
16 min
Enough of an Expert to Be Dangerous: Isabelle Kent
In this episode, Gloria reconnects with Isabelle Kent, CEO of Philly Startup Leaders, to get to grips with the wealth of programming they have to offer, and the winding path of exploration that led Isabelle to the helm of PSL amid the pandemic. 
Apr 12, 2023
19 min
Contributing to Careers: Why Support WITS?
In this episode, host Gloria Bell connects with long-time colleague and Inspiring Tech Foundation board member, Amy Cliett to discuss the lasting impacts made by WITS sponsors, and the role the summit plays in advancing the careers of women in tech.  
Mar 22, 2023
22 min
Cultivating Community: Why Attend WITS?
In this episode, host Gloria Bell connects with CEO of Philly Startup Leaders, and long-time Philly friend, Isabelle Kent to discuss the ways the Women In Tech Summit creates a space for connection & growth, and who should take advantage of it.  
Mar 15, 2023
19 min
Creating Connections: Why Speak at WITS?
In this episode, host Gloria Bell re-unites with regular WITS speaker—and Inspiring Tech Foundation board member—Bobbie Carlton. As an expert public speaker, Bobbie gives insight into why WITS is a great opportunity for speakers at all stages of their career, and why more women should consider speaking as an avenue for career advancement.  
Mar 10, 2023
20 min
Introducing WITS & Wisdom: A Podcast Sharing Insights, Innovations & Inspiration From the Award-Winning Women in Tech Summit
Host of WITS & Wisdom, and founder of the Women in Tech Summit, Gloria Bell introduces listeners to a podcast that will connect, inform, and inspire anyone who wants to get to grips with everything the tech industry has to offer.  
Feb 22, 2023
3 min