"Honor the time that a woman took off to raise her kids, because that resume gap seems like a gap, but she worked harder than ever." — Jess Ekstrom

In this powerful episode of Hire Learning, host Oz Rashid sits down with Jess Ekstrom, founder of Mic Drop Workshop, to explore leadership, speaking confidence, and the unique challenges women face in the workforce. Jess opens up about her journey, from helping women become professional keynote speakers to advocating for fair treatment of mothers re-entering the job market.

✨ Key Highlights:

• The Gender Pay Gap in Public Speaking: Jess shares a shocking story of how she was paid significantly less than her male counterpart and why transparency is crucial for change.
• Balancing Motherhood and Career: Hear Jess’s advice on how employers can better support working mothers and why the time spent raising children should be valued on a resume.
• Leadership and Speaking Tips: Learn how shifting your mindset from a 'Spotlight Speaker' to a 'Lighthouse Speaker' can transform the way you communicate and lead.
• Hiring Insight: Jess reveals her philosophy for identifying top talent—why hiring moms returning to the workforce has been one of her best decisions.

If you’re passionate about leadership, advocating for women in the workplace, or just love hearing inspiring stories of resilience and growth, this episode is for you!

🔗 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/3DDToNfLMuE

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