[mctavjb9]

I read this statement quite differently: the sample size is small, so the author makes an extra effort to learn from the experiences of others that she views as role models (i.e., successful women in tech). Not everyone who seeks advice is by definition an acolyte. The approach of collecting as much potentially relevant data as possible, culling out what is helpful/inspiring etc., and using it to inform future actions seems like a sensible approach to me.