Women's Evolution

Jaime Raygoza talks about working in the female-dominated Social Work/Non-Profit sector and what that is like for the 15% males who choose this as a career.  As we dig into the episode he does mention the challenges that women have getting promoted and pay equity even in an industry where they are the majority.  Important too is Jaime talking about choosing a career that you are passionate about and not just one that is expected of you because of your gender.  Jaime is an example for males who want to get into this profession.  You can find Jaime at www.raygoza-consultinig.com.

In this episode we take a look back at British history and exlore the critical decision to abolish Primogeniture (the state of being first born). Changing this historical tradition shattered palace ceilings and helped to improve the trajactory of gender equity for the British monarchy. It can be said that the road for gender equity in England was paved by queens and the phrase "Long Live the Queen" should be an inspiration for us in the States to increase the percentage of females in corporate C-suites. 

In this episode, we sit down with successful female Founder Helayne Angelus to discuss the disproportionate representation of women in top leadership positions. From her own experience founding the group Leading Executives Advancing Diversity (L.E.A.D), to a woman in the business world, Helayne shares her insights on the challenges and opportunities facing women in the corporate world today. She also offers valuable advice for other women looking to break into the C-suite and provides tips for achieving gender parity in the workplace. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation about empowering women in the business world and creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce.

Join us for a candid conversation with electrician Kelsey MacDonald, as she opens up about her experiences as a woman in a male-dominated field. From facing challenges and overcoming obstacles to advocating for gender equity in the workplace, Kelsey shares her journey and offers valuable insights for other women looking to break into the electrician field. Tune in to hear her inspiring story and learn how we can all work together to create a more inclusive and diverse workforce in the electrician industry.

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with male nurse Jeff Schmidt, who shares his experiences and insights on the gender gap in the nursing field. From tackling stereotypes to advocating for gender equity, Jeff shares his journey as a male nurse and offers valuable advice for other men in the field. Tune in to hear his inspiring story and learn how we can all work together to advance men in nursing and create a more inclusive and diverse workforce.

Why does the women's fallacy exisit and how can we as a society work to restore the power of women? In this 15 minute speech Natalie Portman shares a step-by-step guide to toppling the partriachy. Hear more from her Variety Women in Power Speech and think about your role in women's evolution movement.

For many, the pandemic was a trying time but for others it was a time to learn and create. In today's episode I speak with Celeste, the dynamic 11 year-old host who decided to start the Celeste's Interest$ podcast on the cusp of the pandemic. She explains "confetti moments" 🎉and shares her learnings as well as next steps for her podcast. 

We've all heard the term "women and children first" but, what if children were not part of the equation? Who should go first when the only variables are men and women? Cultural expectations and gender socialization would have us believe that women should go first; but, is there a different way to solve this problem? The inspiration for this question comes from the Netflix Documentary Everest, I invite you to watch the documentary and reflect on it using your gender equity lens. 

Can critical points in your childhood have a direct correlation to your bottom line? In this episode, Melissa Nunez, a Senior Wealth Advisor, shares her critical points early on and how influences by resilient women from her past has put her where she's at today. The Wealth Management field is made up of only 23% females; Melissa is among the 2% of females of color in the wealth management sector. Her desire to help women change their wealth trajecorty guides her work and inspires you to have those early and important conversations to get finanical plans out of your head and into action.

The Hollywood statistics tell us that traditionally movie casts are made up of only a 20% female cast.  Gina Prince-Blythewood, director of "The Woman King", swung the gender equity pendulum; her cast was made up of 80% women!  The cast of The Woman King includes award-winning actresses like Viola Davis and the support of Women In Film, a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging and inspiring women in all aspects of global media.  Imagine the impact and gains in gender equity we would make if this was a common practice? Who is ready to help make more women kings?

In this interview, Susan uncovers what the stats show, 10:1 males to females in the cycling world. Professional Cyclist, Maggie Coles-Lyster, sheds light on the dim 13% of female representation in the sport of cycling and asks "is there a magical formula?" What you discover will be undaunting!

The Women's Evolution Podcast explores stories, research, and conversations about women in male dominated professions. We know that despite industry efforts, women contiue to be under-represented in C-suites and don't get promoted at the same rate as their male counterparts...but why? Join your host Susan in creating a legacy through gender equity and equality.