Speaking

Women Rising on Their Own Terms

From workshops for navigating bias to keynotes on redefining leadership

Kae aims to help every attendee reach their fullest potential. Kae speaks on leading authentically, building solidarity, and developing confidence to speak up for yourself and others. Each session provides actionable strategies for thriving in today’s workplace and building a career on your own terms.

Why Kae

I’m a software executive, author, and speaker with over 30 years of experience in industries where I was often the only woman and the only person of color in the room.

I know firsthand what it feels like to (finally) have a seat at the table but still feel unseen. I know what it means to navigate systems that were never built with me in mind. Over the years, I have learned to thrive in these spaces, to lead in them, to influence decisions even when outnumbered, and command a room without compromising who I am. I’ve built credibility quickly and worked through bias to foster alignment and collaboration.

Throughout my career, I’ve led marketing teams, helped companies scale to acquisition, and mentored many women as they carved their own paths. I share real stories, lessons learned the hard way, and the strategies I used to build a successful career. 

When I speak, I address how bias shows up in the workplace — in conversations, decisions, and opportunities — and provide women (and the leaders who support them) with practical language, tools, and strategies to respond confidently.

My mission is to bring the unspoken challenges women and minorities face into the light — because we can’t change what we don’t talk about. I sincerely believe that when barriers are removed for women, everyone benefits.

I want audiences to walk away equipped with clarity, armed with confidence, and supported by actionable strategies they can put into immediate practice.
 

Speaking Topics

Rewrite the Rules: How Women Rise, Lead, and Redefine Success

Drawing on insights from Going Unspoken and over a decade of leadership experience in male-dominated industries, I share actionable career strategies with women, including leading authentically, navigating bias with confidence, and rising without compromise, offering a roadmap to thrive in today’s workplace.

From Silence to Solidarity: Building Cultures Where All Women Belong

With over a decade of experience championing women in the workplace, I speak to the power of community and collective action. This talk explores how women can support one another by naming bias, building authentic alliances, and speaking up for ourselves and each other. Centered on solidarity over silence, it offers a practical path toward cultures where all women feel seen, heard, and empowered to lead.

Naming the Invisible: Language Tools to Confront Bias in Real Time

From Strategy to Culture: Transforming Teams for Lasting Impact

Bridging the gap between growth and culture, I work with CEOs ready to drive meaningful change and CMOs focused on delivering measurable revenue impact. This talk explores how modern leaders can balance strategic vision with operational excellence—building high-performing teams, scalable systems, and values-driven cultures that endure. It’s about solving real problems, aligning purpose with performance, and leading organizations built to last.