Denise talks Tech & Thrive Over Quesitos Con Guayaba on the EdTech Bites Podcast

I had the good fortune of meeting podcast host extraordinaire, Gabriel Carrillo at FETC in 2024, and we hit it off, which resulted in me sitting down with him over Quesitos Con Guayaba. We got into them and into a fun episode that focused on my unique experiences and expertise as a Latina in Technology, Education, and my expertise as a leadership coach to uncover how we thrive in leadership while staying true to who we are?

In this episode of the EdTechBites Podcast, Denise Musselwhite, CEO of Tech & Thrive, sits down with host Gabriel Carrillo over quesitos con guayaba to discuss how technology leaders can embrace change, reclaim their power, and navigate leadership with authenticity.

Whether you’re an aspiring tech leader, a seasoned executive, or someone seeking clarity in their career path, this episode is packed with insights on overcoming barriers, leveraging strengths, and creating a career that aligns with your values.

🎧 Listen to the episode below and dive into the conversation! 

Episode Summary:

• The T.H.R.I.V.E. Operating System™ and how it helps leaders navigate career transitions
• How to reclaim your power and own your leadership strengths
• The role of authenticity in tech leadership and why it’s a competitive advantage
• How self-awareness and influence can shape career growth
• Why embracing change and discomfort is essential for thriving in tech

Denise Musselwhite is an unshakable optimist who believes in a future where leaders thrive authentically and courageously. She is dedicated to empowering diverse professionals to reclaim their power, harness their strengths, and break through the barriers—both systemic and self-imposed—that hold them back.

As a visionary executive coach, speaker, and strategist, Denise founded Tech & Thrive to bridge the gap between ambition and achievement, particularly for women and people of color in tech leadership. Her T.H.R.I.V.E. Operating System™ is more than a framework—it’s a movement designed to help leaders rise with clarity, confidence, and impact.

Denise’s mission is clear: to help high-achieving professionals show up fully as themselves, lead with purpose, and build careers and workplaces that honor their unique strengths, whether that’s through her leadership coaching or her partnerships with AIIR Consulting, Mission and Data, and Shore Coaching to deliver exceptional, data-informed leadership and team development rooted in authenticity. Because when we lead from a place of authenticity, we don’t just succeed—we thrive.