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Women in Tech Don’t Need Permission — They Need Power with Rishma Khimji

Work isn’t supposed to be your whole life—and Gen Z is making the workforce confront that in real time. In this episode of The Bullpen, Sonia and Misty sit down with Rishma Khimji, the Chief Digital Officer at Harry Reid International Airport (and the airport’s first CDO), for a powerful conversation on leadership, self-advocacy, community, and what modern work culture should look like. Rishma shares her journey from an immigrant-family upbringing and an early career pivot, to tech leadership in major public institutions—and now leading modernization efforts at one of the busiest airports in the country. Along the way, she breaks down why self-advocacy is a learned skill (especially for women), why networking is career insurance, and why quality of life isn’t a “perk”—it’s the point. This episode is equal parts real talk and roadmap: for women in tech, for leaders building culture, and for anyone trying to create a career that leaves room for an actual life. What we cover: Gen Z and work-life balance Why younger generations want to live more than they work—and why that mindset isn’t laziness, it’s clarity. Rishma’s path into tech leadership From biomedical engineering ambitions to a dual degree in economics and computer science—and how her career evolved from there. The moment that changed everything When a professor told her she “didn’t have the personality” for engineering—and how she reframes that experience today. Self-advocacy as a learned skill Why we assume people already know how to speak up—and why that assumption disproportionately impacts women. The power phrase: “Tell me more about that.” How to pause, redirect, and reclaim power in moments of doubt or dismissal. Community as a career strategy Why opportunities come from relationships, how influence travels through rooms you’re not in, and why Vegas is a big city with small-town connections. Networking for introverts Simple, doable steps: one event a month, one new connection, one conversation at a time. Personal branding (especially on LinkedIn) Why visibility matters, why “bragging” is actually strategy, and how early-career professionals can stand out. Public service + technology as an equalizer How Rishma approaches tech as a way to increase access, equity, and community impact. Modernizing Harry Reid International Airport What’s ahead: innovation, infrastructure upgrades, and creating a seamless, unmistakable Vegas experience for travelers. Women supporting women in tech Why competition is learned—and how changing the culture starts with women choosing collaboration instead. Connect with Rishma: ⁠  / rishmakhimji⁠   Connect with TCG: Ready to expand the realm of possible? Let's talk. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.taureanconsulting.net/sea... LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠