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Rachel Mpala
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Working Girl
Negotiating Your Worth with Keri-Lynne Shaw
Send us a textReady to become a stronger negotiator and break free from gender bias? In our season finale of Working Girl, we're thrilled to chat with Keri-Lynne Shaw, Founder of The Salary Bump. KL shares her inspiring journey from a high-pressure career to empowering women like you to confidently advocate for your worth.In this episode, we dive into the art of negotiation, making it feel like a win-win and normalizing those tricky money conversations at work. KL offers priceless insights on proposing salary ranges that fit both market value and your personal...
2024-07-02
53 min
Working Girl
The Struggle for Respect and Validation in Beauty
Send us a textWe’ve talked about the experiences of working women in the corporate world, but what all of the incredible women working outside of corporate America? Join us as we welcome a seasoned makeup artist from the beauty industry who shares her eye-opening experiences with gender bias. Her story isn't just about her work; it's about overcoming resistance and judgment from others and the subtle and not-so-subtle biases from a diverse clientele that often hails from corporate backgrounds. You'll hear firsthand how ignorance fuels unconscious bias and how she's navigated this complex landscape to bu...
2024-06-18
54 min
Working Girl
The Reality for Women in Finance
Send us a textIn this episode, we welcome a guest in finance who shares the many struggles women have to face in her industry. She initially sidestepped gender-based assumptions by adopting a unisex nickname at a major investment bank. However, her move to a male-dominated firm revealed the deeper, more insidious layers of bias that women continue to face in finance. Her story highlights the persistent barriers and systemic challenges within male-dominated sectors.From confronting the antiquated practices in corporate America to the token diversity efforts that fall short, we discuss the broader implications...
2024-06-11
52 min
Working Girl
Embracing Femininity with Samantha Martin
Send us a textWhat if embracing femininity could be the key to breaking gender bias in the workplace? Join us as we engage in a compelling conversation with Samantha Martin, a trailblazing lawyer, speaker, activist, and founder of the Femish Organization. Samantha introduces us to the concept of femmephobia—the systemic regulation and devaluation of femininity that crosses gender boundaries. Drawing from Dr. Rhea Ashley Hoskin's pioneering research, we uncover how this bias impacts not just women but anyone who expresses femininity, and how these insights can shed light on the pervasive issues of gender bias in...
2024-06-04
1h 21
Working Girl
Standing Up for Yourself in Tech
Send us a textWhen the glass ceiling feels more like a concrete barricade, it takes a trailblazer to show us the cracks where the light gets in. Our latest guest, a woman in cybersecurity, has navigated the labyrinth of tech, while championing the cause of women and women of color in the industry. Her journey reveals the resilience required to face gender bias, pay disparities, and the slow trudge towards diversity and inclusion in the corporate world.Our guest shares an incident where her expertise was unjustly questioned, a stark reminder of the gender...
2024-05-28
49 min
Working Girl
When Women's Work Isn't Valued
Send us a textHave you ever stood up in a meeting, only to feel your voice quiver under the weight of a room filled with skeptical stares? This episode of Working Girl puts the spotlight on the silent battles women face in their professional lives, featuring a conversation with a trailblazing guest who has navigated through the murky waters of gender bias across multiple industries. She doesn't just share her story; she arms us with a trove of insights on asserting expertise against doubters, the emotional rollercoaster of salary negotiations, and the art of thriving in...
2024-05-21
49 min
Working Girl
Lessons from a Female Scientist
Send us a textJoin me as I speak with a remarkable female scientist who has navigated both the scientific and government sectors. She opens up about early career challenges, confronting sexism, and advocating for equal pay. She also emphasizes allyship and diversity's critical role in fostering inclusive STEM environments.This episode shines a light on advancing gender equity in science, reminding us that while it may seem slow, progress is definitely underway. Whether you’re a woman in STEM or any other industry, our guest’s insights will remind you that you’re not al...
2024-05-14
48 min
Working Girl
The Power of Communication at Work with Adrianna Muñoz
Send us a textIn this week’s episode, I’m talking to our very first expert guest – Adrianna Muñoz, a communication coach and founder of Fearless Communicator. We talk about the importance of effective communication in the workplace, especially when it comes to addressing gender bias and fostering a positive work environment.Adrianna highlights the significance of setting boundaries, being assertive, and seeking support from female allies and mentors. On top of that, she shares her favorite strategies for overcoming self-doubt and fear of confrontation.Don’t miss this must-liste...
2024-05-07
57 min
Working Girl
The Ultimate Boys’ Club
Send us a textThis week, I’m talking to a woman who previously worked in engineering. And when I say she worked in a boys’ club, I’m not kidding. I’m talking…1 woman on a team of 150 men! What starts out as a conversation about her personal experiences with feeling marginalized and uncomfortable in a male-dominated environment, turns into an amazing conversation about the state of workplace gender bias as well as allyship and holding people accountable. We also discuss the importance of acknowledging and trusting your feelings as indicators of boundary vi...
2024-04-30
50 min
Working Girl
Overcoming Toxic Work Environments
Send us a textIn this episode, I talk to a copywriter and people manager in the creative industry who shares her experiences as a woman working in a toxic work environment. You’ll probably relate to quite a few of her struggles, like feeling undervalued, grappling with toxic male bosses, and confronting unhealthy and unfair expectations.In this candid conversation, we explore the power of intuition, the value of seeking support, and the importance of documenting subtle biases to uncover patterns. But it's not just about resilience—it's also about growth...
2024-04-23
40 min
Working Girl
From Working Girl to Gender Bias Coach
Send us a textWelcome to the debut episode of Working Girl! In this solo episode, I share my journey of confronting gender bias in the workplace and how it inspired me to become a gender bias coach.From hitting my breaking point in a male-dominated environment to initiating positive change by addressing bias with my boss, I dig into the transformative power of speaking up.Throughout the episode, I emphasize the importance of support, validation, and allies in combating gender bias. With a mission to empower women and foster open dialogue, I...
2024-04-23
25 min
Working Girl
Welcome to Working Girl with Rachel Mpala
Send us a textWelcome to Working Girl! Your safe space to talk about gender bias in the workplace. In this podcast, you'll hear from working women, just like you, who will bravely share their stories of triumph and resilience, shedding light on the true impact of gender bias. But that's not all! We'll also have expert guests who will provide practical advice for navigating these complexities and advocating for positive change. Join us every Tuesday as we inspire, educate, and empower working women to create a more equitable future in the workplace.I...
2024-04-11
03 min
BBC Earth Podcast
Pulling Power
We explore the invisible pulling powers of nature through the forces of smell, sound and gravity.In Greece, desert ants start their lives underground in total darkness. Void of landmarks and sun they initially learn to orient themselves using the Earth’s magnetic field. German scientist Dr Pauline Fleischman reveals how her team discovered the ant’s internal GPS.A healthy coral reef is a very noisy place, full of the snapping, rasping, scraping and croaking of various vocal species. But a dying reef is tragically quiet, devoid of the life which can no l...
2022-10-25
39 min