Whether you’re brand new to the workforce or you’ve been working for years, you won’t want to miss this episode with Lauren McGoodwin, CEO of Career Contessa! Lauren has dedicated her own career to empowering other women with educational content, coaching resources, salary transparency, and more. In this episode, she joins Kimberlee to answer some common questions about gender disparity at work, negotiating tips, finding a great company, and starting off your career on the right foot. She also talks about the trends that she thinks will define how we work in the future.

Episode Recap:

• Today we’re talking with Career Contessa CEO Lauren McGoodwin (1:03)
• How did you become the Career Contessa? (4:37)
• Where did you notice gender disparity in your own work experience? (10:35)
• Common challenges women face in the workforce (14:00)
• Why is a proactive approach so important for women? (19:05)
• Stories vs. Data: What matters more for negotiation? (22:13)
• How to find a company that aligns with your values (26:35)
• Top tips for young women entering the workforce (29:46)
• What trends do you expect to define the future of women in the workplace? (33:04)
• Where to learn more from Lauren (37:02)

Resources:

• Find every episode of The Fiscal Feminist podcast
• Watch The Fiscal Feminist episodes on YouTube
• Sign up to join Kimberlee on the podcast
• “The Fiscal Feminist” book
• Career Contessa website
• Listen to The Career Contessa podcast
• “Power Moves” by Lauren McGoodwin
• Follow Lauren on LinkedIn