Women on Work

Women on Work returns for season 2 on February 1st. Building confidence, unraveling to discover your true self, increasing visibility, getting out of your own way to find success-we are really digging deep in 2022. Come join us on the journey!

From imposter syndrome to perfection, losing your job to virtual acupuncture - Women on Work Season 1 had all the conversations. Listen in as Liz and Alysia weave through the multi-dimensional discussions and how vulnerability and authenticity connect them all. A huge thank you to our guests, our listeners, and all the powerful women living in their truth. We can’t wait to reconnect with you all in Season 2, starting February 2022. 

Is your job what you spend your time doing from 9 – 5? Or is it what happens before and after and on the weekends? As a working mom, are you strictly characterized by your relationships to other people and/or a company? Or can you be a person who gets to do #allthethings without being defined by them? In this Unfiltered episode, Liz and Alysia have an honest conversation about how we define ourselves and the work we do – in the home and outside of it.

So you've been laid off. Now what? In this explicit episode of Women on Work, Liz and Alysia talk about what it feels like to lose your job, the complex process of unwinding your identity from your job and company, and rising from the ashes like the phoenix we all are. As a note, we use some language not typically heard in the workplace. 

Great Resources to check out:

Let That Sh*t Go - Monica Sweeney

Over 40% of women in the US are breadwinners – either the sole financial providers for their families or earn more than their partners, but it’s rarely discussed in our culture. Liz and Alysia talk to Bethanie Baynes – Director of Corporate Partners at Amazon, founder of Breadwinning Women, and podcast host an founder of Working Wife, Happy Life! – about being a breadwinner, removing the stigma around talking about finances for women, and creating a supportive community to empower and unite women breadwinners. Check out Working Wife, Happy Life at https://www.bethaniebaynes.com/workingwifehappylife and on Instagram @workingwifehappylife

Great resources to check out: 

https://americanprogress.org/article/breadwinning-mothers-continue-u-s-norm/

Our culture is categorized and influenced by gender - from language to census forms. But with only two definitions of gender, many people find themselves at odds quickly with outdated rules and limited opportunities. As more workers who identify in ways other than "female" and "male", companies need to adapt to less rigid ways of thinking and create cultures that are inclusive. In episode 22 of Women on Work, Liz and Alysia talk to Caroline Milanesi- technology leader and analyst, entrepreneur, and advocate - about how organizations and women can drive change that builds a welcoming space for all genders and identities.

To get ahead at work, women often need to navigate unofficial channels to get information that men readily have access to over drinks, on the golf course, etc. But there is a line between getting valuable information pertinent to your role or career and gossip. Join Liz and Alysia as they define the litter box, how to stay out of it, and how to dig yourself out of it. 

Wellness is a big topic these days. From mental and physical health to overall well-being, many of us find ourselves searching for practices that can help alleviate the unrelenting stress and feel connected to the world and each other. In the latest Unfiltered, Liz and Alysia welcome special guest Anisha Desai Fraser – an acupuncturist, qi gong energy healer and yoga teacher. Listen in as they talk about energy, virtual acupuncture, and how uncovering love and kindness for yourself creates a more loving world around you.

Great Resources to check out: 

http://www.sunandmoonhealing.org/

Instagram: @anishafraser.sunandmoon

https://amzn.to/3qfpMnz

As women, we often diminish our accomplishments and ourselves to adhere to culture’s expectations that we be humble, supportive, and focused on others. Often, we aren’t taught or encouraged to believe in, support, and even love ourselves and feel uncomfortable doing so. In this episode, Liz and Alysia are joined by Charman Driver – Certified Pilates teacher and women-only bootcamp instructor, Integrative health coach, community builder and arts advocate, a writer, and business owner. Listen in on this inspiring conversation as they dig into defining success, evolving ourselves, empowering women, and loving yourself. You can learn more about Charman at https://www.bynest.com/ and @by_nest on Instagram.

One of the biggest challenges for women in the workplace is navigating the complexities of emotions. With a lengthy history of bias and expectations that women need to act like men to get ahead, women often get penalized for displaying emotions. “Passionate” in men translates to “aggressive” in women. (or worse!) In this episode, Liz and Alysia tackle the landmines that surround women when it comes to emotions and the toll women must pay to be considered likeable. And discuss how everyone can benefit from more understanding and empathy. 

Great resources to check out: 

https://www.npr.org/2021/06/15/1006695654/women-gender-bias-work-likeability-career-advice?utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/serena-williams-got-angry-at-the-us-open-final-and-paid-a-heavy-priceworking-women-say-this-sounds-eerily-familiar-2018-09-10