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Kundra

Theresa Gschwandtner

Business

Frequency: 1 episode/9d. Total Eps: 18

Kundra — reimagining workplace gender equality through stories we don’t usually hear.

The podcast explores the realities of gender at work through the voices of women, working moms, leaders, and changemakers.

What began as customer research for a B2B SaaS — by Theresa Gschwandtner, FinTech exec turned Founder — quickly revealed stories too powerful to keep private.

This is a public journey of product discovery, filled with honest conversations, practical takeaways, and proof that equality drives success.

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Episode 4 — From Partner Track to Founder: Starting Up 3 Months After Giving Birth

Season 1 · Episode 4

Monday, May 26, 2025 • Duration 37:25

What if becoming a mother didn’t hold back your career — but gave you the skills to lead even better?

In this episode of the Kundra Podcast, Theresa sits down with Ektaa, Founder and Managing Director of the Coworth Group. After years on the Partner track at global firms like Page Executive, Ektaa became pregnant — and everything changed.

Promotion conversations stopped. Visibility faded. Three months after giving birth, she quit her job and launched her own company.

In this conversation, Ektaa shares what really pushed her to leave the corporate world, how motherhood sharpened her leadership instincts, and what she’s doing differently as a founder. From pregnancy bias to resilience after giving birth, this episode is full of insight for anyone navigating ambition and identity after becoming a parent.

If you’re curious about how parenting skills can fuel business success — this episode is for you.

In this episode we cover:

00:00 Introduction to Ektaa's Journey
01:32 Early Career and Entrepreneurial Spirit
06:10 Challenges of Pregnancy in Corporate Life
12:02 Starting a Business Post-Maternity Leave
17:39 Navigating Bias and Promoting Gender Equality
22:30 Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship
32:59 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
34:15 Preparing the Business for a Second Child
37:04 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

About Kundra

Kundra is currently in active discovery and prototyping — and this podcast is part of that journey.

We’re speaking to founders, HR leaders, and working parents to better understand what support looks like when ambition meets parenting.

The companies that will lead tomorrow are building equity into their foundations today.

If you're shaping that future — or want to help us build the tools that support it — we’d love to hear from you.

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Episode 3 — From Job Hunting to Surprise Pregnancy: Navigating the Unknowns of Parental Leave Policies

Season 1 · Episode 3

Monday, May 12, 2025 • Duration 30:12

What happens when you land your dream job in advertising—only to discover you’re also navigating a surprise pregnancy while figuring out parental leave in a new job?

In this episode of the Kundra Podcast, Theresa interviews Eve Maguire, a Senior Strategist with a standout career at ad agencies across New York, London, and now Dublin, having worked with some of the most iconic global brands.

With honesty and humour, Eve opens up about balancing a major international move, a new role, and an unexpected pregnancy.

From lack of transparency around maternity benefits, to the stress of disclosing pregnancy in a new job and the financial challenges of starting a family, Eve sheds light on the emotional and logistical challenges many of us deal with in silence.

If you’re starting to think about the next stage in life and career—or building for the future of work—don’t miss out on these insights and practical tips.

About Kundra:

Kundra is currently in active discovery and prototyping — and we’re inviting collaborators, testers, and forward-thinking leaders to help shape what comes next.

The companies that will lead tomorrow are building equity into their foundations today.

In this episode we cover:

00:00 Introduction to Eve’s Journey
00:40 Eve’s Background and Career Moves
01:21 Navigating Maternity Policies
02:03 Researching Benefits Before Accepting a Job
07:49 Revealing Pregnancy at Work
13:33 Financial Planning During Maternity
18:51 Childcare Challenges and Solutions
23:11 Balancing Career and Motherhood
26:47 Advice for Future Parents

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Episode 2 — From Top 1% Sales Rep to New Mom: What No One Tells You About Coming Back

Episode 2

Monday, April 28, 2025 • Duration 44:04

What happens when a top 1% sales performer becomes a first-time mom — and the system expects her to pick up exactly where she left off?

In this episode of the Kundra podcast, Theresa interviews Vanessa Gschwandtner, a sales executive who built her career at LinkedIn, Slack, and now AI startup Glean. Vanessa shares the untold side of maternity leave in high-performance environments: the invisible planning, the identity shift, and the silent loss of confidence no one talks about.

From navigating full quotas with no reboarding support to redefining what “success” means after motherhood, Vanessa’s story offers a candid look at the realities many women face — but few workplaces prepare for.

Whether you're a working parent, a leader who understands that companies investing in equity see 5.5x higher revenue growth, or someone shaping the future of work — this conversation will shift how you think about career, identity, and real support.

About Kundra:

Kundra is currently in active discovery and prototyping — and we’re inviting collaborators, testers, and forward-thinking leaders to help shape what comes next.

The companies that will lead tomorrow are building equity into their foundations today.

In this episode we cover:

00:00 Introduction to Vanessa Gschwandtner and Her Journey
01:24 Career Path and Transition to Glean
02:55 Experiences at Slack and Maternity Leave Challenges
05:54 Returning to Work and Struggles with Confidence
10:13 Balancing Motherhood and Career
16:43 Navigating Work-Life Balance and Gender Inequality
36:30 Long-Term Career Reflections and Advice
42:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Episode 1 — Why I Left a Fintech Unicorn to Build for Gender Equality

Episode 1

Friday, April 18, 2025 • Duration 06:51

Why focus on gender workplace equality? Why launch a podcast — and why the name Kundra? In this 7-minute origin story, host Theresa Gschwandtner (former Product Marketing Exec at LinkedIn, WeWork & Qonto) shares what led her to leave big tech and start building a SaaS for change. Hear how a powerful book, personal inspiration, and shocking customer research discoveries sparked Kundra — a podcast for real stories, surprising insights, and actionable ideas to build more equal workplaces.

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Start Here: What to Expect from Kundra

Friday, April 18, 2025 • Duration 04:12

What’s Kundra about? In this 4-minute trailer, get a feel for what to expect: real stories of women, leaders, and changemakers driving gender equality at work — with sharp conversations, surprising insights, and actionable takeaways. Hosted by FinTech Exec turned Founder Theresa Gschwandtner. Subscribe now and join the journey.

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