Kundra
Kundra
Podcast Description
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.Sign up for the betahttps://www.kundra.ai/
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on gender equality in the workplace, with episodes tackling topics such as the challenges of returning from maternity leave, hidden struggles women face in high-performance jobs, and the importance of equity in organizational success, exemplified by episodes like 'From Top 1% Sales Rep to New Mom: What No One Tells You About Coming Back' that dives deep into the personal experiences of working mothers.
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.
Sign up for the beta
https://www.kundra.ai/
What happens when you're at the top of your game — and the job disappears the moment they learn you’re pregnant?
In this episode of the Kundra Podcast, Theresa speaks with Caroline, a former marketing leader at Klarna and soon-to-be mother, who found herself navigating not one but two CMO job offers while expecting her first child.
One company withdrew their offer after she disclosed her pregnancy. Another showed support from the start.
With transparency and courage, Caroline walks us through how it felt to have her employment contract withdrawn with the CEO’s words: “Your first job now is to fall in love with your baby and not think about work”, why she chose not to pursue legal action, and what ultimately led her to land the CMO role of her dreams. She shares powerful lessons on how to spot red and green flags in interviews, the emotional toll of her experiences and her decision-making process, and how companies can benefit from investing in top talent in the long-term.
If you're a hiring manager, a future parent, or curious about how to attract the best executive talent, this one is for you.
In this episode we cover:
- 00:00 Caroline's Career Journey & Pregnancy Surprise
- 01:49 Caroline's Background and Career Path
- 06:19 The First Offer — What Happened When She Disclosed
- 12:07 Why She Chose Not to Sue
- 16:39 The Second Offer — A Supportive Culture
- 24:06 Spotting Red Flags in Interviews
- 28:18 Advice for HR: How to Show You’re Supportive
- 32:35 Why hiring Pregnant Women is still seen as a risk
- 37:13 Reflections and Advice for Future Mothers
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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