Episode 185: From aspiring tennis pro to world-renowned technologist for Apple and Google, today’s guest has Nat fangirling. On this episode, the founder of Yohana, Yoky Matsuoka, graces the pod and shares her fruitful journey of becoming a leading female in the tech world. She shines a light on the importance of following your personal mission and how having the confidence to fail could lead you to something even greater than you could have ever imagined. If you’re an aspiring female technologist, or anyone with a burning passion inside of them but feeling stuck in pursuing it, this conversation is worth tuning in to and could be the push you need to finally go for it!

Today’s episode dives into:

The art of delegation, balance, and prioritization as a successful founder
Downsides of technology and the importance of boredom in childhood
Yoky’s fascinating journey into the tech world and what inspired Yohana
How weaving your mission into everything you do is the ultimate motivator
The reality of women in tech through the eyes of society and her personal experience
The importance of user experience research and asking the right questions

Thank you so much for being a part of our podcast community! Please be sure to rate, follow, review, and of course, post to your highlight reel. Follow your host Natalie on Instagram @nataliebarbu and @therealreelpodcast. Follow Yoky at @YokyMatsuoka and check out Yohana at www.yohana.com

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Living Your Mission with Tech Icon Yoky Matsuoka