Woman of the Week – Sol Rashidi - Cyera

In this week’s Woman of the Week, Jacquie Rives sits down with Sol Rashidi—Chief Strategy Officer of AI and Data at Cyera, researcher, author, and speaker—for a candid and deeply relatable conversation on leadership, resilience, and redefining success on your own terms. 

From her unexpected start as a U.S. women’s rugby player to becoming a trailblazer in AI and data, Sol shares the pivotal moments that shaped her career—and the hard-earned lessons that came with them. She unpacks the often-overlooked gap between being a high-performing individual contributor and an effective leader and offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the unspoken dynamics of the C-suite—where influence, timing, and restraint can matter just as much as expertise. 

With honesty and humor, Sol reflects on a defining career misstep, her drive to earn a seat at the table to influence smarter business decisions, and the reality of balancing executive leadership with motherhood, marriage, and caregiving. Her perspective on burnout and boundaries is especially powerful, as she shares how reclaiming her time—and her mornings—transformed not just her productivity, but her well-being. 

This conversation is a must-read for anyone navigating leadership, ambition, and the invisible expectations placed on women. Sol’s story is a reminder that success isn’t just about pushing harder—it’s about leading smarter, setting boundaries, and owning your voice at every table you earn a seat at.