Join us for a WIT.Connect Evening Event on Thursday, January 15 to hear from Candace Aku, Entrepreneur & Google Solutions Manager!

Overcoming Fear

Women face many barriers and challenges in our lives that impact us professionally and personally. In many cases, these are based in fear, which is frequently unwarranted and not real. We can be our own worst enemy, and tell ourselves lies and stories that prevent us from taking appropriate actions and risks, and that lead us to making decisions that are safe, known, and keep us from being the best version of ourselves. 

Candace will reflect on the pivotal moments when fear felt paralyzing—and how realizing she was trapped by her own doubts became the catalyst for change.

Through deep self-reflection, she recognized that many of her greatest obstacles were self-imposed. By taking intentional, sometimes small but courageous steps, she began to reinvigorate her career, branch into new opportunities, and advocate for her own growth. Her talk will highlight how embracing risk, challenging limiting beliefs, and taking chances in her own best interest ultimately led her to where she is today.

Registration Fees
$25 WIT Member
$35 Non-members

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Speaker

Candace Aku
Senior Technical Program Manager | Google

Candace Aku, PMP, MSPM is a Senior Technical Program Manager at Google, where she leads complex, cross-functional initiatives that support scalable and innovative technology solutions. With over a decade at Google, Candace’s career journey spans roles in data center operations, solutions consulting, and program leadership—reflecting her adaptability and commitment to continuous growth.

Known for her thoughtful, people-centered leadership style, Candace emphasizes the importance of soft skills in achieving sustainable success. Her advocacy for  overcoming fear of failure encourages others to lead with confidence, resilience, and authenticity in the face of change.