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Pat Mitchell: How to Become a Dangerous Woman

Stories reflect what we socially consider good, valuable, and desirable. As we encounter them from a young age, stories inevitably influence our worldviews, values and practices – by providing us with frames of reference and meaning. However, stories also have the power produce and reproduce socially accepted values and expectations, like sexisim and racisim. This is why it's so important for women in positions of power and privdlge to build platforms, create space and amplify the voices of their less privileged sisters. On today's episode, we will be hearing from Pat Mitchell, editorial director of TEDWomen and recent author of "Becoming A Dangerous Woman". Throughout her career, Pat has focused on using media as a force for social change, with a special emphasis on the representation of women's voices and stories. On the podcast, she shares why it's so important to live dangerously and how to embrace risk to change the world.
 
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Darnell Moore: On Being Black In America

In celebration of Black History Month, we will be hearing from Darnell Moore, an award-winning writer, a leading Black Lives Matter activist, and an advocate for justice and liberation. He grew up in poverty to teenage parents living in New Jersey. Darnell battled with his personal identity as both black and queer. His incredible book ”No Ashes In The Fire” details his experience growing up as a scared, bullied teenager who not only survived, but found his calling. In this episode, you’ll hear Darnell’s powerful story, which serves to reminds us that liberation is possible if we commit ourselves to fighting for it.
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Amanda Goodall: Asking for a Pay Rise Won’t Close the Pay Gap

A 2008 research study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology finds that people have a tendency to value “male” jobs, like a teacher in industrial art or editor of an automotive magazine, more highly than “female” jobs, like a teacher in elementary school or editor of a food magazine. Even when jobs do not differ on any factors that contribute to pay, this study found that salaries will be higher for jobs that are considered more “male”.On this episode, we are hearing from Amanda Goodall, Senior Lecturer in Management at Cass Business School and author of the HBR article “Women Ask for Raises as Often as Men, but Are Less Likely to Get Them.” Goodall will reveal why the gender gap has less to do with women’s not asking, negotiating or leaning in and more to do with straight up discrimination. And more importantly, we will unpack what leaders can do to fix this problem.
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Sarah Sutton: The One Thing That Makes Workplaces Work For Everyone

In today's episode, Sara Sutton, founder and CEO of FlexJobs, shares their latest research findings which highlight why flexible work options are the key to making workplaces work for men and women. Flexibility is the umbrella term used to describe any role that breaks the traditional norm of a rigid 9-to-5, five-day week structure. Flexible work gives individuals greater freedom over when, where or how to fulfill their particular roles.But it is a term we typically associate with mothers. The Flexibility Stigma is really the penalty mothers pay for taking up flexible work, as their workplaces perceive them to be less ambitious, motivated, and productive. This limits their career advancement and pay. Importantly, this is an issue for men too, as research finds men who want to reduce their workhours for family reasons will be penalized. It is estimated they will face a 26% reduction in pay, compared to women who will face a 23% reduction.
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Rebecca Sive: How To Vote Her In

While we have come a long way, given that 100 years ago women were not even able to vote, we still have a really long way to go when it comes to gender equality in politics. Today, women continue to encounter challenges, from sexist double standards to gendered questioning to harassment and alleged assault. On this episode, Rebecca Sive, "Author of Vote Her In: Your Guide to Electing Our First Woman President" will share the different challenges women leaders face working in politics and what it really takes for women to make it to the top.
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Tayo Rockson: Use Your Difference To Make A Difference

Third culture kids is a term to describe people who are raised in a culture other than their parents' or the culture of the country named on their passport for a significant part of their childhood. Third culture kids are often exposed to a greater variety of cultural influences. While not really identifying with one culture, can make it difficult to feel like you belong anywhere there are benefits to being a third culture kids. For example, research finds that they are generally more tolerant of different cultures and of people of different backgrounds than individuals who do not share this culturally diverse background. Third Culture kids also find it easier to adapt to new cultures and understand how to behave appropriately in these new environments. Tayo Rockson, a diversity and inclusion expert, is harnessing the insights, knowledge and cultural awareness he has gained from being a third culture kid to enable people to communicate more effectively across cultural divides, connect with others in a meaningful way, and celebrate the differences around us all. On our final episode for 2019, Tayo will share how you can use your differences to make a difference.
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Gina Rippon: The Gendered Brain

For decades, scientists have long been obsessed with uncovering biological differences between male and female brains. Dating back to the 1800’s, influential scientists, including Charles Darwin believed women were “biologically inferior to men.” The racism and sexism of evolution theory has been documented well and widely publicized. Darwin believed women are inferior because they have inferior brains and therefore, they do not have the right to assume a powerful role in society. Even though this is factually incorrect, Darwin's ideas, including his view of women, have had a major impact on society.Gina Rippon honorary professor of cognitive neuroimaging at Aston University, in the United Kingdom and author of The Gendered Brain, argues that there is no consistent pattern or structure which reliably characterizes the brain so that we could say, “Okay, that’s a female brain and that’s a male brain.” On this episode, you will hear from Gina who will share her research examining male and female brains, and the role that our environments play in shaping gender differences.
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Elena Favilli: If You Can See It, You Can Be It

Women historically have accounted for almost fifty percent of immigrants, and currently exceed that. Though women are integral characters, immigration is rarely thought of as a woman's story. That’s why authors of the bestselling book and podcast, 'Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls' have announced they will be releasing a third volume in Fall 2020, titled Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Immigrant Women Who Changed the World. The book will feature 100 extraordinary immigrant women from the past and the present, who have had to leave their homeland to seek refuge, to realize their dreams, and to share their invaluable contributions with the world. On this episode, you will hear from Elena Favilli, co-creator of 'Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls' who will share her experience being an immigrant in America and why it is so important to share the stories of immigrant women.
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