The World Economic Forum warns that gender pay parity won’t be achieved until 2277 — an undeniable and shocking reality.

To address this, I’m speaking with Emma Burdett, Founder & CEO of WILD: Saudi Arabia’s first and only women’s network, championing growth, leadership, and empowerment for women. As a UN advisory board member in Saudi Arabia and SDG5 Ambassador, Emma brings her expertise in media, public speaking, and executive coaching to drive real change.

In this episode, we delve into Emma’s journey with WILD, the role of women in the workplace, maternity leave’s business impact, and the persistence of gender inequality on expert panels. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation!

0:12:21 – Women's equality and workplace inclusion 

0:13:20 – The gender pay gap

0:23:50 – What it means to work inclusively

0:32:30 – Employing all women in a company

0:33:54 – Cash flow struggles as a result of maternity leave

0:38:00 – Launching a women's network

0:52:30 – Gen Z and boundaries

0:57:13 – Challenges of equal representation of women 

1:01:17 – Gender inequality at conferences

1:06:31 – Advice for women to become their best selves

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