Business, Career, & Motherhood

Juggling a career with the beautiful chaos of motherhood is one of the biggest challenges many women face. It's a journey filled with unique hurdles, powerful lessons, and moments of profound growth. And you don't have to navigate it alone.

Join us for a candid and inspiring panel discussion where we'll explore the real-world experiences of working mothers. We'll move beyond generic advice to tackle the topics that truly matter, from sleep deprivation and building strong support systems to advocating for better workplace policies.

What We'll Discuss:

• Work-Life integration. How do you balance professional aspirations with the demands of motherhood, and how has having children reshaped your career goals?
• Company support. What benefits and policies can companies implement to genuinely support working mothers? We'll discuss everything from on-site childcare to flexible hours and dedicated pumping rooms.
• The Power of Community. How can we better organize our friends and colleagues to create a robust and reliable support network?
• Practical Strategies. Get a real-world advice on managing sleep, dealing with guilt, and using new technologies—including AI—to make your life a little easier.

This is more than just a panel; it's a conversation. It's a chance to connect with others who understand your journey, share your own experiences, and leave with practical, actionable insights.

To secure your please fill the registration form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11K9efxgWZGopvjbsevm2XbE0gDJTyv_viVML_134jzY/preview

🎙️ Host
Irina Kamalova, VP Lead Software Engineer at JPMC | LinkedIn
As a breastfeeding mother to a 6-month-old who doesn't sleep at night, she's finding her return to work particularly challenging and is determined to share her experience to help other new mothers facing similar struggles.

🎙️ Speakers 🎙️

🎙️ Daiany Nascimento, CEO at Mellow Kids | LinkedIn
Daiany Nascimento is a Brazilian entrepreneur based in Sweden with a background in Product and UX. With over 18 years of experience in tech, including health-tech, she brings deep expertise in creating human-centered solutions.Her journey took a personal turn four years ago when she became a mother and faced significant challenges with her child’s sleep and development. Frustrated by limited healthcare support and generic guidance, Daiany immersed herself in research on infant sleep, eventually becoming a certified pediatric sleep consultant. She began helping parents one-on-one but soon asked a bigger question: *what if there was a smarter, scalable solution to support parents everywhere?*That question became the foundation for Mellow Kids — a mission-driven startup building the first predictive parenting app, offering personalized, real-time guidance that adapts as each child grows.

🎙️ Rajani Rao, R&D Principal Technologist at AVEVA & fCTO at Bright Unicorns Digital | LinkedIn
With two decades of engineering leadership, Rajani has led global teams to pioneer breakthrough cloud technologies and distributed systems, driving significant business impact through technical excellence and team empowerment. Rajani believes great technology comes from diverse, empowered teams. Whether architecting scalable solutions or mentoring rising talents, she focuses on building inclusive engineering cultures where innovation thrives.

🎙️ Adriana Zencke Zimmermann, Tech Lead at Centic Software | LinkedIn
Adriana Zencke Zimmermann is a Brazilian software engineer living in Spain, with over 15 years of experience. Throughout her career, she has specialized in building robust backend systems, leading engineering teams, and driving technology initiatives in industries such as compliance, data management, and enterprise solutions. Adriana is also the founder of the Women Coding Community, a nonprofit that supports and mentors women developers worldwide. Beyond her technical and leadership expertise, she is a proud mother who actively shares her journey of balancing career ambitions and family life. She is passionate about inclusion in tech, empowering others through mentorship, and fostering environments where women can thrive both professionally and personally

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