
253: Standing Her Ground: Sophronia McKenzie on Assertiveness and Leadership in Tech
Have you ever wondered how the most grounded leaders stay true to themselves—especially when the room wasn’t built for them?
In this episode, we’re talking about what it really takes to lead with confidence, clarity, and purpose. Sophronia McKenzie—tech founder, CEO, and unapologetically authentic leader—joins us to share how assertiveness, resilience, and authenticity have powered her rise from arriving in the U.S. with $100 to leading her own successful tech company.
We talk about what it really takes to thrive as a female leader in tech—from building resilience during seasons of personal struggle, to navigating bias in boardrooms filled with male CTOs, to making sure your voice is heard without losing who you are.
“I’m going to be authentically me… Why did I decide to be a CEO if I’m going to follow rules?” — Sophronia McKenzie