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Kae Kronthaler-Williams is a global software marketing executive and a passionate advocate for women's advancement in the workplace. She uses her platform to confront bias, challenge toxic work cultures, and spark change through writing, public speaking, coaching, and nonprofit work. Her mission is to ensure every woman is seen, supported, and empowered to lead, because when barriers are removed for women, everyone benefits.
""I highly recommend Not Made for You to all the women who are in book clubs around the world, or anyone seeking some advice on handling the barriers and struggles for women professionals. I've encountered many of the same stories that Kae outlines. The examples, and the wonderful pieces of advice at the end of each chapter, shouldn't be missed. I found it so helpful and will be passing the book along to those in my mentor circle!"" -Lynne Capozzi, former tech CMO ""A must-read for women in tech-and for the leaders who shape their success. Kae illuminates the barriers too many still face and, more importantly, delivers the strategies to rise above them. This book is a blueprint for empowerment, equipping readers not just to survive but to thrive."" -Talin Andonians, former tech CEO and board member ""Kae brilliantly exposes how the tech industry's bias forces talented people to waste energy on survival instead of innovation-this book can help us finally change that destructive dynamic."" -Jothy Rosenberg, 9x startup founder, executive chairman of Dover Microsystems, and author ""After more than 20 years in tech, I can confirm: You're not imagining it. Kae Kronthaler-Williams offers a candid, compassionate guide that validates your experience while helping you rebuild confidence, reclaim self-worth, and move forward with clarity-minus the fluff."" -Karen Meyer, customer success executive and former tech CEO ""I know that building a business with heart means embracing the hard work to ensure everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Not Made for You feels like a milestone guidebook for that journey. Kae doesn't just illuminate the realities of bias and discrimination; she gives us the language, the tools, and the unshakeable confidence to navigate and ultimately transform these environments."" -Sasha Purpura, 2x non-profit CEO ""The chapter on 'Sexism-The Cost of Being Female' deeply resonated with both my personal and professional experiences. I appreciated how it wove together personal stories, peer anecdotes, and research to highlight how sexism shows up in both obvious and subtle ways, often leaving women second-guessing themselves. It examined how bias begins early-shaped by family, education, and social norms-and continues into the workplace through credibility gaps, interruptions, stolen ideas ('hepeating'), unequal pay, exclusion from networks, and stereotypical roles. What stood out most were the practical strategies offered to counter these challenges, from speaking up when credibility is undermined to using humor or assertiveness when interrupted. Overall, the chapter was eye-opening and empowering-raising awareness while providing actionable guidance. It challenges readers not only to recognize sexism but also to address it thoughtfully and support equity in the workplace."" -Franchesca Carrington, senior director of philanthropy for SharkNinja ""Kae's book provides a sobering and unflinching look at the real barriers many women in tech face, yet manages to be equally optimistic and practical in her advice on how to overcome these hurdles to build a better workplace for us all."" -Regina Lawless, former Meta executive
