Tech She Secures: 2025 Year in Review
If I had to describe 2025 in one sentence, it would be this: Success looks different for everyone, and that our stories are more connected than we think.
Tech She Secures continued to grow this year, just not in a loud or flashy way. It grew quietly, intentionally, and honestly. It became a space where real stories could live. Not polished versions of leadership. Not highlight reels. But lived experiences. The kind that include doubt, joy, culture, pivots, rest, ambition, and everything in between.
Across the past twelve months, twenty-six stories came together to form a shared narrative of courage, reflection, humanity, and becoming. Each piece stood on its own, but together they told a much bigger story about what it means to build a life and career that actually feels like yours.
26 Stories. Many Voices. One Global Conversation.
When I say 26 stories, I mean all of it.
Personal reflections. Conversations with leaders. Stories of people navigating careers, culture, motherhood, creativity, tech, burnout, joy, and reinvention.
Some stories were deeply personal.
Some were about other people.
Every one of them was about defining success on your own terms.
This year’s stories explored identity, culture, career pivots, imposter syndrome, cybersecurity, AI, leadership, and the routines that keep us grounded. Cooking showed up. Skincare showed up. Movement showed up. Vulnerability showed up. So did ambition.
Somewhere along the way, growth started showing up not just in careers and titles, but also in what we cook, how we take care of ourselves, and the small things we do to stay grounded.
Together, these stories created a voice that felt human, inclusive, and deeply rooted in real life.
Across Borders. Many Journeys. One Community.
The stories shared on Tech She Secures reflected lived experiences connected to at least nine countries, including:
Pakistan
United States
Canada
China
Malaysia
United Kingdom
Australia
Saudi Arabia
India
And beyond geography, many of the journeys shared this year were shaped by global education, international careers, and lives lived across cultures.
Different countries. Different contexts. Different paths. And yet, the same themes kept showing up.
The same questions.
The same self-doubt.
The same desire for purpose.
The same balancing act between ambition and wellbeing.
One of my hopes with Tech She Secures has always been to blur borders, not just geographically, but emotionally too. To show that no matter where we are in the world, the struggles, the growth, and the search for meaning often look surprisingly similar.
These stories did not just travel across borders. They brought our communities a little closer together.
Themes That Defined 2025
Looking back, a few themes showed up again and again. Not because they were planned, but because they reflect what people are living through right now.
Identity, Culture, and Belonging
Stories rooted in heritage, upbringing, cross-cultural experiences, and motherhood resonated deeply. They opened conversations about who we are beyond job titles and expectations.
Reinvention and Starting Over
Career changes. New countries. New chapters. Many stories reflected the courage it takes to start again and trust yourself in unfamiliar territory.
Leadership, Human Edition
Integrity. Compassion. Mentorship. Presence. Leadership showed up as something grounded and values-driven, not performative.
Courage, Vulnerability, and Inner Work
Imposter syndrome, doubt, burnout, and the quiet practices that help us stay centered were shared openly. These stories normalized what so many people experience but rarely talk about.
Purpose, Community, and Impact
From teaching to mentoring to building communities, many stories focused on meaningful work and lifting others along the way.
Joy, Rituals, and the Everyday Stuff That Keeps Us Sane
Food, skincare, music, movement, meditation, rest. These moments mattered. They reminded us that wellbeing is not a reward. It is part of the work.
Tech, Cybersecurity, AI, and the Future of Work
Technology showed up throughout the year, but always through a human lens. The focus stayed on people navigating change, responsibility, and the future in thoughtful ways.
What Really Resonated
The stories that connected most were the ones that felt honest. The ones that quietly said, “You’re not the only one.” The ones that made people pause, save, share, or reach out to say they felt seen.
Perfection was never the point.
Realness was.
That has always been the heart of Tech She Secures.
The Numbers
(Because It Wouldn’t Be a Year in Review Without Them)
I didn’t build this platform for metrics, but I do appreciate what they quietly represent. People showing up. People reading. People coming back. And people trusting this space with their stories.
This year on Tech She Secures:
26 stories were published
18 voices featured across industries, cultures, and geographies
LinkedIn, this year:
81,404 impressions (up 173% from last year)
14,898 members reached
55.6% growth over the past year
TechSheSecures.com:
4.6K visits
3.7K unique visitors
7.3K pageviews
Steady growth. Organic growth. The kind that comes from resonance, not noise.
Looking Ahead to 2026
If 2025 was about grounding and connection, 2026 will be about expansion with intention.
You will continue to see global stories, reflections on identity and leadership, and thoughtful conversations around tech and cybersecurity. You will also see more of the creative side of Tech She Secures come through. More food. More self-care. More everyday life woven into the work. More reminders that success includes rest, joy, culture, and creativity.
No big promises. Just a continued commitment to showing up honestly.
The 2025 Vibe, in One Line
Bold in truth. Soft in humanity. Steady in purpose.
Thank You
To everyone who read, shared, reflected, or quietly followed along this year, thank you. Thank you for trusting this space. Thank you for valuing stories that go a little deeper. Thank you for being part of this community.
Here’s to another year of connection, courage, and becoming. And to the stories still waiting to be told.
Bold. Authentic. Driven. Always.
Maliha
Disclaimer: The content on this blog and website reflects a combination of my personal experiences, perspectives, and insights, as well as interviews and contributions from other individuals. It does not represent the opinions, policies, or strategies of any organization I am currently affiliated with or have been affiliated with in the past. This platform serves as a personal space for sharing ideas, lessons learned, and meaningful reflections.
