Why businesses must stop trying to empower women, and put their money where their mouth is. 

In this provocative, insightful and current conversation with Rebecca Leppard, she tells why we must stop trying to empower women, and what businesses need to focus on. And yes, that means money! No, not just in salaries, but in infrastructure, education, support and even health care. 

I can already hear a bunch of blokes cringing. Indeed Rebecca addresses the challenges and discomfort many men might feel talking about this topic, and she does her best to coach 'blokes' through her insights, information and stories. Love or hate it, you'll benefit from it. I certainly did. 

No topic seems off limits in the conversation. If you're a Pale, Stale Male, afraid to address women's issues or don't know whether to hold the door open or not, Rebecca has the answers. 

'Stop talking about Aunt Flo, grow up, use the proper term.... its not a period, a punctuation mark....  its a menstrual cycle.' She continues to talk about Tampons, Cups and the importance of health care. Though I'm fascinated by the menopause, we agreed to keep that for another day. 

She talks about Equity in a truly refreshing way. Does she think Women should be paid the same as Men in Sport, listen in. 

More importantly we discuss why investing in Women makes great business sense, and why businesses need to care about DE&I for real. 

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A couple of questions that listeners asked include.....

What questions do you have about this topic, let us know.