Girls in Work

Can women have it all? Join us as we chat through your answers to this question that kick start some amazing discussions around what having 'it all' means to each of us, maternity policies, your rights, and the support working mothers need to ensure they are given the same opportunities as everyone else.We also talk about the gender pay and promotions gap, and highlight just how far we still have to go until women are paid equally in the workplace.Books mentioned (affiliate links below)Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez - buy hereHood Feminism by Mikki Kendall - buy hereWith special thanks to The Young Women's Trust and Alicia Collinson from Thrive Law.****Website: www.girlsinwork.comEmail: hello@girlsinwork.comSocials: @girlsinwork_****

Have you ever noticed how some work environments are still unfit for women? How some uniforms only come in men's sizes? Or, how so often, networking events and settings naturally exclude women, too?Join us for this episode of Sexism in the City as we discuss all of this, as well as sexual harassment in the workplace.Some of the topics and experiences discussed in this episode might be triggering to some listeners as we talk about real stories around sexual harassment in the workplace.If anybody is effected by this episode or needs any support, the following resources are available;Equality Advisory Support ServiceWebsite: equalityadvisoryservice.comFreephone: 0808 800 0082Text phone: 0808 800 0084Equality and Human Rights CommissionWebsite: equalityhumanrights.comFreephone: 0808 800 0082Text phone: 0808 800 0084Rights of Women Sexual Harassment at WorkWebsite: rightsofwomen.org.ukPhone: 020 7490 0152Victim Support and Advice LineWebsite: www.victimsupport.org.ukPhone: 08 08 16 89 111SamaritansWebsite: samaritans.org/Phone: 116 123With special thanks to Alicia Collinson from Thrive Law.****Website: www.girlsinwork.comEmail: hello@girlsinwork.comSocials: @girlsinwork_****

Have you ever heard - or been the subject of - an inappropriate joke or comment at work that was made in the name of 'banter'? Or, have you ever felt you've been treated - or spoken to - differently at work because of your gender? 78% of you answered 'yes' to both of these questions.Listen as we share the - often horrifying - experiences and stories you’ve submitted to us, and get legal advice as to what we can do in these situations. With special thanks to Alicia Collinson from Thrive Law.****Website: www.girlsinwork.comEmail: hello@girlsinwork.comSocials: @girlsinwork_****

Welcome to Sexism in the City!Girls in Work are back with a very special mini-series of the Girls in Work podcast. We’ll be highlighting the sexism and challenges women still face in the workplace every day. From the UK to Australia, we’ve had over 300 of you share your thoughts and experiences.We’ll be covering the gender pay and promotions gap, sexual harassment in the workplace, the impact of Covid-19 on women, and of course those all too familiar jokes and behaviours that are so often passed off as banter.The first episode will be released on Monday, June 7th, so make sure you’re following and subscribed to Girls in Work wherever you get your podcasts!****Website: www.girlsinwork.comEmail: hello@girlsinwork.comSocials: @girlsinwork_****

Grace is a Senior International Marketing Manager in the Film & Entertainment industry working for one of biggest global film franchises in the world, and we get to talk to her all about her journey, and why you should view your career as a marathon, rather than a sprint and how we can begin to change that perspective.Grace also talks to us about her diagnosis of M.E and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and the very important topic, balancing your health with work.For further information on M.E and Chronic Fatigue please see below:https://meassociation.org.ukactionforme.org.uk******SHOW NOTESWant to get in touch with us?Email: hello@girlsinwork.comWebsite: www.girlsinwork.comSocials: @girlsinwork_******

TW: This episode contains discussions around body image & body confidence.In this very special episode, we talk to Merv from You At Yours, a body confidence photographer and a true ally to women, about how body confidence can affect every aspect of our lives. We talk about the things that make us feel good, and the things that make us feel not so good, and we get Merv's expert advice on the small things we can do to empower ourselves to love our bodies.******SHOW NOTESWant to get in touch with Merv?Website: www.youatyours.comInstagram: @youatyours / @youatyourbest_Want to get in touch with us?Email: hello@girlsinwork.comWebsite: www.girlsinwork.comSocials: @girlsinwork_******

This week, we are speaking with Essie, who is now a teacher at a London based school, but who has an extensive career in the media industry before that! We talk to her about what made her make such a career change, and we get the practical tips and advice she recommends to anyone thinking about a move into a completely different role or industry, too.******SHOW NOTESWant to get in touch with us? Here's how:Email: hello@girlsinwork.comWebsite: www.girlsinwork.comSocials: @girlsinwork_******

Sophie Gallagher is Deputy Lifestyle Editor at The Independent, and having previously been a Lifestyle Reporter at Huff Post, we talk to Sophie all about her career in journalism and get her top tips on how to get into the industry if you're interested in following a similar career path!We couldn't have done this interview without also talking to Sophie about her campaign on cyber flashing, which is currently being reviewed by the Law Commission as to whether it should be added to the Sexual Offences Act, showing just how important journalism can be.******SHOW NOTESWant to get in touch with us? Here's how:Email: hello@girlsinwork.comWebsite: www.girlsinwork.comSocials: @girlsinwork_******