For our second episode of The Next Gen Podcast, we sat down with powerhouse Karen Dosanjh — a tech marketing executive, author of Untold Stories: The South Asian Pioneer Experience in BC (now part of BC school curriculum), mentor to youth, advocate for women’s rights, and a leadership and board member at Be The Light Society.

In this thoughtful yet candid conversation, Karen opens up about her journey as a woman in tech, the challenges of navigating leadership in a male-dominated industry, and how being a mom — especially a boy mom — shaped her approach to balance, purpose, and impact.

We dive deep into why women in STEM still face barriers today, the gap that remains in technical leadership, and how culture and identity influence ambition. Karen also shares heartfelt advice for the next generation on finding your voice, owning your story, and advocating for change from within.

A powerful conversation that bridges inspiration and honesty — reminding us that while progress has been made, there’s still work to do