This year’s theme of International Women’s Day is “Accelerate Action.” In Season 2 Episode 4, Shelley and Jill explore what gender equity means, examine the impact inequity has had on our lives, and discuss the actions we can take to reduce inequities.
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● Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new is a must.
● Fear should be acknowledged but shouldn’t stop you from doing epic shit!
● It should be a “No” unless it’s a “Hell Yes!”
● There’s more than enough for everyone.
● Your energy will tell you where to go next. Listen and trust the process.
● People are so much more than titles and the boxes others put them in.
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In this episode, you'll learn:
● 1:30 - The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is Accelerate Action
● 2:26 - The difference between equality and equity. See the image here: https://interactioninstitute.org/illustrating-equality-vs-equity/
● 4:52 - Offer equitable opportunities
● 6:13 - Focus on the roots of inequity
● 7:13 - Address income disparity
● 9:50 - Offer informal opportunities for connection
● 11:42 - Desexualize business relationships
● 14:10 - Conduct equity reviews
● 15:38 - Inclusion in the boardroom
● 16:35 - Combat the “too feminine” stereotype
● 18:45 - Staying authentic vs conforming
● 20:00 - Gen X women blazing the trail and mentoring the next generation
● 21:30 - Regardless of what’s happening around us right now, we are in control of our behaviors and actions
● 22:20 - The things we can do at the local level
● 23:30 - Shout out to TeamWomen in Minnesota
Tips for accelerating action:
● As a leader, provide a variety of opportunities.
● Instead of focusing on fitting into the existing system, find ways to change the system.
● Mentor.
● Promote women-centered organizations.
● Call out stereotypes.
● Challenge discrimination.
● Celebrate successes together. Women supporting women!
Visit the #IWD2025 website https://www.internationalwomensday.com/ to learn more about how to #AccelerateAction including:
● forging women's economic empowerment
● recruiting, retaining and developing diverse talent
● supporting women and girls into leadership, decision-making, business and STEM
● designing and building infrastructure meeting the needs of women and girls
● helping women and girls make informed decisions about their health
● involving women and girls in sustainable agriculture and food security
● providing women and girls with access to quality education and training
● elevating women and girls' participation and achievement in sport
● promoting creative and artistic talent of women and girls
● addressing further areas supporting the advancement of women and girls
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