Being a woman in tech isn’t easy, especially when we are the minority in most rooms. We make up only about 25-30% of the global tech workforce. We are still fighting to be taken seriously, constantly trying to prove that we belong here just as much as men do and this can be frustrating.
Yes, we need policies and systemic changes to be well-represented. But while we push for those, there is something just as powerful we can do right now and that is showing up for each other. Sometimes, the smallest support from another woman in tech is what helps us stay, grow, and succeed.
There are so many ways we can show up for one another and here are some of them:
1. Support Each Other’s Work
You can back each other up in meetings, on social media, or during collaborations. If a woman makes a point, say her name, buttress her idea, and give her credit. This is important, especially in spaces where women are often interrupted, overlooked, or have their ideas taken and repackaged.
2. Share Your Knowledge
You don’t have to be a senior or team lead to teach or mentor someone. Share what you know whether they are tips, resources or even advice that has helped you. You can do this by leaving a message in their DM or sharing it on social media.
3. Celebrate Their Wins
Always hype your fellow women in tech up in every little way you can. Publicly celebrate their achievements to show women’s excellence in tech. This will even help counter the stereotype that women don’t belong in the industry
4. Make Space at the Table
If you are organizing an event or asked for speaker recommendations, suggest another woman. If a recruiter reaches out about a role you are not interested in, refer a qualified woman in your network. Use your access to open doors for others.
5. Speak Up for Others
If you notice subtle (or not-so-subtle) sexism, maybe a dismissive joke, someone being left out, or a pattern of women getting less credit, please say something. You don’t have to be confrontational, it can be as little as asking questions about it and drawing attention to what others are missing or doing. You can even make suggestions.
6. Don’t Compete With Each Other
There is enough space for everyone and honestly, we are stronger when we work together. Collaboration will always beat competition and make you progress faster.
7. Hold Safe Space for Vulnerability
Check in on your fellow women in tech. Be the kind of friend who listens without judgment, reminds her that burnout isn’t weakness, and creates space for honest, healing conversations. Emotional and mental support is just as important as professional mentorship.
8. Create and Join Women-Only Communities
Whether it is a Slack group, social media, or newsletters, there are spaces where women in tech come together to uplift and support one another, so join or start one. These spaces help us feel seen, understood, and validated in ways that we never even expect.
Supporting each other doesn’t have to be loud, it just has to be intentional. The tech industry needs more women, and those women need to feel supported, seen, and empowered to stay in the industry. Let’s help each other succeed in any way that we can.