111 Janice Levenhagen: Debugging Self-Doubt

In this episode of Aarna’s News, host Aarna Sahu sits down with Janice Levenhagen, a former computer engineer turned social impact leader, to explore the realities of being a woman in tech—and what it takes to change the system. Janice shares how her challenging experiences in the tech industry led her to found ChickTech, a global nonprofit dedicated to empowering girls and women in technology, and how she now continues that mission through Wevise, a mentorship-focused nonprofit. Together, they discuss the gender gap in STEM, the importance of representation and support networks, and how to overcome self-doubt to build a more inclusive future in tech.