Schuyler Bailar is the first transgender athlete to compete in any sport on an NCAA D1 men's team. His story has appeared everywhere, from 60 Minutes to The Ellen Show. We talk about Harvard's great response of “We're not experts, but we'll figure this out,” the importance of affirmation and never calling identity a phase, how even intersectionality can't possibly account for all of a person's identities, and the importance of advocates and allies taking care of themselves so they can take care of others.

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Jennifer Brown is an award-winning entrepreneur, dynamic speaker, and DEI expert. She's an advocate for social equality and helps businesses foster healthy, productive cultures. We talk about why, despite the data, some companies are just now playing DEI catch up, how the risk of seeing ourselves as good people leads to inaction and the importance of educating yourself as an aspiring ally. Jennifer challenges us to get uncomfortable, knowing that it is in this discomfort that we begin to make real change.

For all things #FemaleFirebrands, visit femalefirebrands – where you can buy the book or download free checklists to put what you learned into action.

Share your success stories and questions about being a woman in the workplace in our Google Form. Mikaela may use your stories or answer your questions in the final episode of this season!

At 11 years old, Sameeksha Singh led a diversity conversation for her mom's tech company: F5. She feels compelled to speak up for kindness, pay equity, and underestimated people including members of the LGBTQ community. Though she's just finished elementary school, Sameeksha has already learned how to stand up against bullying and is quick to encourage others to do the same. Hearing from an 11-year-old who is this passionate about equity at work and in life can give us all hope for the future.

For all things #FemaleFirebrands, visit femalefirebrands – where you can buy the book or download free checklists to put what you learned into action.

Share your success stories and questions about being a woman in the workplace in our Google Form. Mikaela may use your stories or answer your questions in the final episode of this season!

Female Firebrand Season 2 is sponsored in part by the Washington Technology Industry Association

Kyle Angelo is a certified and practiced leadership coach. He has built a reputation for being relationship-centric, candid, and compassionate. Kyle is a dependable advocate, supporting many inclusion and gender equity initiatives. When approaching a new situation, he asks two questions: What does help look like and what does help not look like? He uses a cycle of listen-reflect-act to guide his behaviors. Kyle is thoughtful, humble and continually makes sure his actions are having their intended impact.

For all things #FemaleFirebrands, visit Female Firebrands  – where you can buy the book or download free checklists to put what you learned into action.

Share your success stories and questions about being a woman in the workplace in our Google Form. Mikaela may use your stories or answer your questions in the final episode of this season!

Female Firebrand Season 2 is sponsored in part by the Washington Technology Industry Association

Julie Pham is a Cambridge trained historian, Forbes blogger, venture philanthropist, and marketing professional. She is a well-known speaker, writer, and influencer in business communities. We talk about why there's really no such thing as being “woke,” how the fear of seeming “un-woke” can lead to silencing ourselves, the importance of curiosity, and dialog in the face of ignorance. Julie has the courage to explore complex issues of diversity and inclusion even where there's no clear answer.

For all things #FemaleFirebrands, visit femalefirebrands – where you can buy the book or download free checklists to put what you learned into action.

Share your success stories and questions about being a woman in the workplace in our Google Form. Mikaela may use your stories or answer your questions in the final episode of this season!

Female Firebrand Season 2 is sponsored in part by the Washington Technology Industry Association

Minda Harts is the CEO of ‘The Memo, LLC’ and author of The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table. Today we talk about her need to leave the workplace better than she found it (especially for Black and Brown women), one thing leaders can do to signal that they welcome inclusion, and why you really must stop touching Black people's hair. Minda is full of insights for how the workplace can do better for women of color and she is working every day to close the empathy gap at work.

For all things #FemaleFirebrands, visit femalefirebrands/podcast – where you can buy the book or download free checklists to put what you learned into action.

Share your success stories and questions about being a woman in the workplace in our Google Form. Mikaela may use your stories or answer your questions in the final episode of this season!

Female Firebrand Season 2 is sponsored in part by the Washington Technology Industry Association

Megan McNally is a lawyer and strategy consultant who spent over two decades as an organizational leader, educator, and public speaker. When her startup failed to launch, The FBomb Breakfast Club was born. FBomb is a peer support community of over 3000 female founders and business owners. We talked about helping women build the power networks they need for business success, how women can come together to learn from each other and Megan's personal passion for helping women think bigger about business.

For all things #FemaleFirebrands, visit Female Firebrands – where you can buy the book or download free checklists to put what you learned into action.

Share your success stories and questions about being a woman in the workplace in our Google Form Mikaela may use your stories or answer your questions in the final episode of this season!

Female Firebrand Season 2 is sponsored in part by the Washington Technology Industry Association

12 year-old Lillian and her mom Karen have a relationship that is grounded in mutual trust and a shared passion for female empowerment. In this episode, we talk about how moms and daughters can build stronger bonds by allowing one another to express feelings openly while celebrating and challenging one another’s perspectives. We dive into what they each envision for the future of gender equality, why fighting for empowerment is critical even when it’s exhausting, and the importance of patience and grace.

For all things #FemaleFirebrands, visit Female Firebrands – where you can buy the book or download free checklists to put what you learned into action.

Share your success stories and questions about being a woman in the workplace in our Google Form . Mikaela may use your stories or answer your questions in the final episode of this season!

Female Firebrand Season 2 is sponsored in part by the Washington Technology Industry Association

Priyanka Raha is an engineer, founder, and mom to two boys. She experienced female rivalry early in her career, but it took time before she recognized it. Although the “one seat at the table” narrative is still common in corporate cultures, Priyanka firmly rejects it and believes that leaders need to fight to increase gender equity. We talked about what causes female rivalry and how to spot it, the importance of having mentors, and how her experience with rivalry led her to invest in herself.

For all things #FemaleFirebrands, visit femalefirebrands – where you can buy the book or download free checklists to put what you learned into action.

Share your success stories and questions about being a woman in the workplace here. Mikaela may use your stories or answer your questions in the final episode of this season!

Female Firebrand Season 2 is sponsored in part by the Washington Technology Industry Association

Tameka McNair, Senior Technical Program Manager, and #IAmRemarkable Facilitator made a promise to her 7-year-old self that she would not become a product of her environment. This promise, along with her desire to inspire others to dream, has anchored her direction and guided every decision she has made since, despite the countless obstacles, injustices, and challenges thrown her way.

For all things #FemaleFirebrands, visit Female Firebrands – where you can buy the book or download free checklists to put what you learned into action.

Female Firebrand Season 2 is sponsored in part by the Washington Technology Industry Association