A Conversation with Zheina: Building Intentional Community
Send us Fan Mail S4 EP 36 | Creating Meaningful Connections: A Conversation with Zheina Have you ever wondered how to build meaningful connections while balancing a busy career, personal life, and multiple community projects? On this episode of Making the Grade podcast, Georgia sits down with her friend Zheina, a go-to-market leader at Technis and co-founder of Gather, to talk about her journey from Bulgaria to the United States, her career transition into tech, and her passion for bringing p...
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Have you ever wondered how to build meaningful connections while balancing a busy career, personal life, and multiple community projects? On this episode of Making the Grade podcast, Georgia sits down with her friend Zheina, a go-to-market leader at Technis and co-founder of Gather, to talk about her journey from Bulgaria to the United States, her career transition into tech, and her passion for bringing people together. They also discuss how Zheina manages her many commitments, builds professional communities, and creates space for the people and experiences that bring her joy.
We talk about:
- Zheina’s journey from Bulgaria to the United States and her transition from education and nonprofits into tech
- How Gather and the Bulgarian Professionals Network bring people together through genuine connections and professional community
- Managing multiple commitments with Google Calendar, meeting notes, prioritization, and learning to set boundaries
- Recognizing personal capacity, trusting others, and balancing productivity with rest and self-care
- Finding joy in new opportunities, collaboration, and building relationships that extend beyond work
Whether you’re a professional, entrepreneur, community builder, or someone looking to create more meaningful relationships, this episode offers insights on networking, time management, personal growth, and building a life around the things that matter most.
Guest Spotlight
Zheina | Go-to-Market Leader at Technis & Community Builder
Zheina is a go-to-market leader at Technis, where she helps retailers, commercial real estate companies, and large events use data to improve customer experiences and operations. Originally from Bulgaria, she has lived in several countries and built a career spanning higher education, study abroad, nonprofits, and technology.
Outside of her professional role, Zheina is a co-founder of Gather, a Boston networking community, and the Bulgarian Professionals Network in Boston. She also co-leads the Boston chapter of Retail Women in Tech and is a member of Women Applying AI. Through these communities, she brings people together, encourages collaboration, and creates opportunities for meaningful connections.
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