Episode 1: Addressing the Challenges Women Face Today

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The first episode of the Overworked podcast is live! You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and Google Podcast.

Quick Links from the Episode

• The “Free Britney” documentary from the New York Times is a heartbreaking insight into Britney Spears’ 13 year conservatorship. In our first episode, Challin and Mousumi explore Britney’s relationship with the media and with her own fame.

• From Justin Timberlake to The Bachelor, we’ve seen a lot of social media ‘accountability’ in the last few weeks. This article from the Chicago Tribune asks us to consider whether an Instagram apology is enough. Our take: social media is a powerful driver for change, but it’s not the only tool in the toolbox.

• In a recent McKinsey report, “Women in the Workplace,” 1 in 4 women reported they’re considering leaving the workforce or downshifting their roles due to the effects of the pandemic. This is a huge setback, undoing years of work towards gender equality - especially for women of color.

• How can we bring women back into the workforce? One option is returnship programs that prioritize diversity and support systems for women that prevent them from leaving the workforce in the first place.

Where to Find Us

Our next episode will cover International Women’s Day and this year’s theme, #ChooseToChallenge. In the meantime, find us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.