Summary

In this episode of the Glass Ceilings podcast, the co-founders of the Workplace Psychological Safety Act discuss their groundbreaking bill aimed at protecting employees from psychological abuse and fostering a safe work environment. They share their personal experiences with workplace bullying and the power dynamics involved. The journey to create the act is explored, along with the key components of the legislation. The importance of psychological safety and the definition of toxicity in the workplace are also discussed. This conversation explores the fraud and abuse in toxic workplaces, the conditioning of women to stay silent, and the impact of toxic workplaces on mental health. It also discusses the double standards and stereotyping of women, the need for empathy and compassion in the workplace, and the lack of rights and protection for employees. The conversation delves into the broken rung and aggression towards women of color, the blame on targets of abuse instead of perpetrators, and the biological differences and conditioning of women. It addresses the lack of diversity and inclusion in companies, the choice between career and personal life, and the effects of toxic workplaces on mental health. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of knowing and asserting employee rights, the manipulation of FMLA and denial of benefits, and the timeline and causation of mental illness. It highlights the psychological effects of toxic workplaces, the importance of awareness and education, and the uphill battle for legislation and change. Finally, it discusses ways to support the Workplace Psychological Safety Act and find relief and hope in community.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Workplace Psychological Safety Act

02:09 The Personal Motivation Behind the Act

04:32 Personal Experiences with Workplace Bullying

08:05 The Power Dynamics in Workplace Bullying

11:35 The Journey to Create the Workplace Psychological Safety Act

25:04 The Importance of Psychological Safety and Toxicity in the Workplace

33:08 The Fraud and Abuse in Toxic Workplaces

35:03 The Conditioning of Women to Stay Silent

36:17 The Impact of Toxic Workplaces on Mental Health

37:14 The Double Standards and Stereotyping of Women

38:27 The Need for Empathy and Compassion in the Workplace

39:22 The Lack of Rights and Protection for Employees

41:28 The Broken Rung and Aggression Towards Women of Color

42:57 The Blame on Targets of Abuse Instead of Perpetrators

43:26 The Biological Differences and Conditioning of Women

44:55 The Lack of Diversity and Inclusion in Companies

46:13 The Choice Between Career and Personal Life

47:39 The Effects of Toxic Workplaces on Mental Health

49:05 Knowing and Asserting Employee Rights

50:17 The Manipulation of FMLA and Denial of Benefits

52:28 The Timeline and Causation of Mental Illness

53:27 The Psychological Effects of Toxic Workplaces

54:49 The Importance of Awareness and Education

57:46 The Uphill Battle for Legislation and Change

59:23 Supporting the Workplace Psychological Safety Act

01:01:32 Finding Relief and Hope in Community

https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/pass-the-workplace-psychological-safety-act/

Summary

Joy Hoover, founder of ESOES Cosmetics, shares her journey and motivation behind creating a lipstick that can save lives. She discusses her background in cosmetology and fashion design, as well as her previous ventures in social impact. Joy emphasizes the importance of uplifting women and creating a safe and supportive world. She also highlights the need to address trauma and speak out against injustice. Overall, Joy's mission is to empower individuals and fight against gender-based violence. In this conversation, Joy Hoover, the CEO of ESOES Cosmetics, discusses the importance of taking action and being proactive in addressing issues of sexual assault and violence. She shares her experience in fundraising for her company and the challenges she faced in pitching to male venture capitalists. Joy emphasizes the need for empathy and creating a supportive culture within the workplace. She also talks about the recognition she received as an entrepreneur and her vision for the future of ESOES Cosmetics.

Takeaways

ESOES Cosmetics is a lipstick that combines beauty, science, and technology to fight drug-facilitated sexual assault and violence.

Joy Hoover's personal experiences and background in social impact led her to create ESOES Cosmetics.

The beauty and fashion industry can be powerful platforms for social change.

It is important to uplift and support women, and to create a safe and inclusive world for everyone. Take action and be proactive in addressing issues of sexual assault and violence.

Invest in companies and initiatives that align with your values and make a difference.

Assume positive intent and practice empathy in your interactions with others.

Create a supportive and inclusive culture in the workplace.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Overview

01:29

Background of SOS Cosmetics

11:04

Previous Ventures and Social Impact

20:10

Background in Cosmetology and Fashion Design

23:00

Being the Change and Uplifting Women

25:39

Dealing with Trauma and Speaking Out

30:42

Creating a Safe and Supportive World

33:26

Navigating Uncertainty and Taking Action

34:34

Being Proactive and Taking Responsibility

35:32

Finding Purpose and Making a Difference

36:10

Investing in SOS Cosmetics

37:09

Overcoming Challenges in Fundraising

38:06

Pitching to Male VCs and Breaking Taboos

39:12

Empathy and Building a Supportive Culture

42:09

Fostering a Culture of Love and Accountability

45:37

Recognizing Achievements and Awards

51:57

Assuming Positive Intent and Practicing Empathy

57:56

The Future of ESOES Cosmetics

01:17 Running Ads Meetings

05:30 Mentorship and Professional Development

08:48 Work Trauma and Toxic Workplaces

12:07 Recent Experience with Toxic Workplace

16:32 Embarrassment and Respect

25:26 Societal Pressures and Sacrifices

28:52 Meaningful Positions of Leadership

30:47 Sacrifice and Work Culture

31:29 Fostering a Healthy and Inclusive Work Culture

32:05 Putting People Over Profit

32:35 Valuing Employees and Clients

33:15 The Impact of Work Culture on Business Success

34:03 Leading by Example

34:29 The Discrepancy Between Words and Actions

35:18 The IQ vs EQ in Leadership

36:43 The Desire to Lead vs. Actually Leading

37:47 The First Time Living Life

38:23 Believing in Yourself and Your Abilities

39:06 Breaking Point and Taking a Stand

41:21 The Influence of Childhood Experiences

42:03 The Impact of Gender Roles

43:53 Toxic Environments and Fear Management

45:08 The Need for Empathy in Leadership

46:06 The Breaking Point and Quitting

47:37 Navigating Corporate America as a Woman

48:25 Taking Up Space and Being Unapologetic

57:59 Advice for Young Professionals in Corporate America

59:32 Helping Good People Build Great Companies

Where to find Hannah:

https://manicmarketing.com/client-results

Hannah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahnewman4/

In this episode of the Glass Ceilings podcast, we delve into the journey of Scott, former VP of a former insurance carrier. Scott shares his experiences navigating workplace challenges, from his role responsibilities to the circumstances leading to his departure and the personal and professional impact it had on him. Join us as we explore Scott's insights on workplace culture, legal considerations, coping mechanisms, and reflections on personal resilience.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/sottenheimer/

https://ottenheimergroup.com/meet-the-team/

In this episode of the Glass Ceilings podcast, we delve into the journey of Scott, former VP of a former insurance carrier. Scott shares his experiences navigating workplace challenges, from his role responsibilities to the circumstances leading to his departure and the personal and professional impact it had on him. Join us as we explore Scott's insights on workplace culture, legal considerations, coping mechanisms, and reflections on personal resilience.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sottenheimer/

https://ottenheimergroup.com/meet-the-team/

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