{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 348: Empowering the Next 25 Million: How Self-Reliance, Innovation & Vision Fuel Global Change","description":"What would it take to build a global movement that empowers millions of girls to change the world through technology?  In this episode, you\u2019ll meet Tara Chklovski, the powerhouse behind Technovation\u2014the world\u2019s largest tech entrepreneurship program for girls. Born in India and raised by women who shattered expectations, Tara shares how self-reliance, vision, and the courage to walk away from a PhD in aerospace engineering led her to launch a nonprofit that\u2019s transforming lives in over 120 countries. With a bold new goal of equipping 25 million girls with AI and tech skills by 2030, she\u2019s creating a future where innovation is driven by inclusion\u2014not exclusion. You\u2019ll hear what it means to stay relevant in a world that\u2019s changing faster than ever, why confidence is something you build, not something you\u2019re given, and how creating\u2014even in small ways\u2014can transform your sense of purpose. Visit our website where you will find show notes and links to all the resources in this episode, including the best way to get in touch with our special guest. The key moments in this episode are: [00:00] Introduction to Beyond Barriers Podcast [00:26] The Importance of Staying Relevant as a Leader [01:01] Meet Tara Chklovski: Building a Global Movement [02:29] Tara's Personal Journey and Family Influence [03:40] Starting Fresh: From Aerospace to Nonprofit [05:14] The Birth of Technovation [09:43] Impact and Ripple Effects of Technovation [12:25] Leadership and Personal Branding [14:03] Facing the Future: Innovation and AI [20:15] Building Confidence Through Creation [21:28] Intentional Living and Decompression [21:59] Physical Strength and Social Support [25:38] Setting and Achieving Ambitious Goals [27:42] Sustaining Energy and Fighting for Equality [30:52] The Importance of Community and Self-Reliance [34:18] Lightning Round and Final Thoughts ","author_name":"BEYOND BARRIERS","author_url":"https:\/\/www.gobeyondbarriers.com\/","html":"