137: The Unconventional Way to Feel Equity at Work For Childless Women

03/09/25 • 64 min

If you're frustrated with workplace structures, experiencing inequities, or feeling envy towards mothers or other women - this episode is for you. This is Part 2 of a discussion I had with my sister, Jen, about women in the workplace and the experiences of both mothers and childless women.

This episode might ruffle some feathers. Jen and I are going to lay out why the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (or dismantling of them right now in the US) might not matter.

Then, we suggest some new and unconventional ways to find equity in the workplace for women in general, and specifically, how to bridge the gap between mothers and non-mothers.

We cover so much in this episode. Things like:

empowering you to find a feeling of equity internally
how to stop trying to fit into a man's world and own your feminine strengths
how to stop being agreeable and playing small

We believe that the more women lead authentically, the more the system will have no choice but to adapt. Listen in if you want to be your authentic, joyful, childless self.

Join the waitlist for Sheri's Women of Worth For Childless Women Program here

Find Jen at:

Instagram: @jenreimerleadership

Join Jen's "From Busy to Being Program" here.

Where to find Sheri:
Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoaching
Website: sherijohnson.ca

This episode might ruffle some feathers. Jen and I are going to lay out why the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (or dismantling of them right now in the US) might not matter.

Then, we suggest some new and unconventional ways to find equity in the workplace for women in general, and specifically, how to bridge the gap between mothers and non-mothers.

We cover so much in this episode. Things like:

empowering you to find a feeling of equity internally
how to stop trying to fit into a man's world and own your feminine strengths
how to stop being agreeable and playing small

We believe that the more women lead authentically, the more the system will have no choice but to adapt. Listen in if you want to be your authentic, joyful, childless self.

Join the waitlist for Sheri's Women of Worth For Childless Women Program here

Find Jen at:

Instagram: @jenreimerleadership

Join Jen's "From Busy to Being Program" here.

Where to find Sheri:
Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoaching
Website: sherijohnson.ca

Previous Episode

136: The Untold Power Struggle: Women, Work & Motherhood

I've been avoiding this topic, but it's time we talk about it. At some point along the way, most of my clients mention "work", and how being childless can be a unique experience in the workplace, no matter what kind of workplace it is.

It's International Women's Day as we publish this episode, and with that comes renewed vigour for gender equality in the workplace.

On today’s ep, my sister, Jen, who is a leadership coach and expert in boundaries and busy-ness, joins me to flesh out what it means to be a woman (with or without children) in the workplace and how the quest for equality might be happening in all the wrong ways.

We dive into ways society reinforces inequality - not just gender inequality, but also inequality between women. We discuss ways workplaces can actually cause a divide between women and what women really want in workplaces.

This episode is sure to turn your women's equality paradigms upside-down. At the end, we'll suggest some actions that will incite real change in women's equity.

See you inside!

Find Jen at:

@jenreimerleadership

www.virtuousradicals.com

Join the waitlist for Sheri's Women of Worth Program for Childless Women here.

Where to find Sheri:
Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoaching
Website: sherijohnson.ca

Next Episode

138: Loneliness Isn’t the Problem—It’s How You’re Trying to Escape It

Tired of feeling lonely as a childless woman?

Most childless women feel lonely at some point or another. Loneliness is an uncomfortable feeling not only because it feels like you don't belong, but also because society today has conditioned us to believe that there's something wrong with us if we're lonely.

Today we are flipping the script on loneliness. Loneliness is not a character flaw. It's just a sign that you're craving true connection.

The problem is, if you're lonely as a childless woman, you may be tempted to seek out the wrong kind of connection. It's called, "Common Enemy Intimacy", and if this is where you think you're finding connection, it's actually making your loneliness worse.

We're going to talk about society's reinforcing messages about lonely childless women, why we sometimes seek out the wrong connections that can make your loneliness even worse, and the counterintuitive thing to do instead.

Where to find Sheri:
Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoaching
Website: sherijohnson.ca