August 26th is National Women's Equality Day, which commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment that gave women the right to vote. This year marks the 100th anniversary of this historic event and is a day worth celebrating how far we've come with women's rights and a time to recognize the work still to be done.

In this episode, we give some history behind all the efforts that led up to the passage of the 19th Amendment and celebrate the advancements of women. But we also take a look in- reflecting on ways that our hearts can be more pro-women and how we can support all women. Then we take a look out  - and see the work yet to be done so that women of all races and backgrounds can achieve the American dream and offer simple ways you can join in those efforts.

Show Notes:
For more information on this event and the data discussed, visit https://fairygodboss.com/career-topics/Womens-equality-day.

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6:20 How long did women (and men) work to get women the right to vote? The answer will surprise you.

11:30 Equality for all women starts in our hearts. How do you celebrate the achievements of other women?

14:30 Do you feel competitive with other women in a way that makes you jealous of them? Or do you know that God is a God of abundance and has enough success and accomplishments for us all.

17:00 Who has the starring role in your life's story? Is this a fundamental flaw in your pursuit of happiness?

19:30 How many CEOs of Fortune 500 companies are women? You might want to sit down for the answer.

22:00 What is the leaky pipeline in the workforce? And are you or women you know a part of it? 

29:15 How have women historically positioned themselves unknowingly to be a part of the leaky pipeline? The number of women who quit working outside the home when they become a mother may surprise you. 

34:00 We're always worried about how to reach our goals and manage what is best for our families, but how often do we think about the struggles of women who are different than us?

36:45 Ready to celebrate the women in your life who have helped create opportunities for you? Here's the first tip of how to do that. 

43:00 Everyone can do this in honor of Women's Equality Day, and in doing so you will make someone's day and educate the world in the process. What a win-win.

45:00 This tip is more of a call to action. Let's all resolve to be educated, registered and exercise our right to vote in November. 

46:45 Want to join Rachel and I in our challenge to learn more about women in history? Listen for the details here.

Statistics on women and poverty from the National Women’s Law Center.