How to Pivot Your Career, Break Into Tech, and Thrive: Lessons from Gabriela Schwartz- Porto

11/02/2025 36 min Temporada 4 Episodio 8

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Have you ever felt stuck in your career, questioning if the role you’re in is really the right fit?Maybe you’re thinking about transitioning to tech or wondering if a career pivot is even possible without starting from scratch. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and this episode is for you!In this inspiring conversation, I sit down with Gabriela Schwartz-Porto, the Head of Compliance at Flo Health, a company with over 300 million users. Gabriela shares her incredible journey of moving from a traditional legal career to thriving in tech leadership, all while navigating life across multiple countries and raising a young family.In this episode, you’ll learn:The mindset and soft skills you need to successfully pivot into tech.How to go from feeling stuck to thriving in a fast-paced, high-impact industry.Tips for balancing career growth, leadership, and personal life.How to build trust, collaborate across departments, and make compliance a critical part of business success.Practical advice for legal professionals (and others!) on breaking into tech.Gabriela’s story is proof that with curiosity, adaptability, and the right environment, you can create a career you truly love—no matter where you start.If you’re considering a career change, craving new growth opportunities, or trying to find better work-life balance, you won’t want to miss this episode.Want more leadership insights?Download my FREE career guide:https://limorbergman.com/careersteps/📩 Transform your leadership skills with my weekly newsletter:https://limorbergman.com/newsletter/Let’s stay connected:🌐 Website:limorbergman.com/podcast🔗 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/limorbergman📸 Instagram:@limorbergman▶️ YouTube:@LimorBergman🎧 New episodes drop every Wednesday—subscribe, share, and leave a review if you found this valuable!About Gabriela:Gabriela is a compliance leader with a legal background and extensive experience in the health tech sector. Currently, she is the Head of Compliance at Flo Health, a platform with over 300 million users worldwide, where she leads the company’s compliance initiatives. Gabriela holds a master’s degree from Nova University of Lisbon and a Healthcare Compliance Certification from Seton Hall Law School, with additional training in risk management.Follow Gabriela on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriela-schwartz-porto-04334416a/

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