22 - Tired Stereotypes, Tiny Acts of Defiance & Trailblazing Women

👩‍🔧👩‍🎓👩‍🚀 What’s it like being a woman in a workplace where you’re outnumbered, overlooked, and often underestimated? This week, Sarah and Erika dive into the challenges and triumphs of navigating male-dominated industries. From real-world stats 📊 (did you know only 6.5% of U.S. women work in such fields?) to personal stories of persistence 💪, they expose the systemic barriers holding women back—and the powerful ways they’re breaking through.

Whether it’s combating outdated stereotypes 🥴, advocating for fair pay 💸, or simply finding the courage to be heard 🎙️, these conversations remind us that progress is happening—even if slowly. Erika shares her own experiences of navigating government work, including the everyday microaggressions 😤 and blatant sexism she’s faced—and how she’s managed to stay resilient (spoiler: it’s not always pretty 😅).

But it’s not all heavy! There’s plenty of humor 😂, like Sarah’s rant about cussing pens 🖊️ (because who doesn’t love signing official documents with sass?) and a detour into why sexy pens are clearly the superior office supply. Plus, we highlight the inspiring story of astronaut Emily Calendrelli 🚀 and her incredible journey into space, proving that women are meant to reach new heights—literally. 🌌

💫 Don’t miss the Lit & Libations event in Kansas City this Saturday, May 10th! 🍷✨ It’s a perfect chance to unwind, celebrate the stories of phenomenal women, and sip on something amazing. Cheers to making space (pun intended 😉) for more women at every table—and in every field!

articles:

1. https://www.catalyst.org/research/women-in-male-dominated-industries-and-occupations/
2. https://march8.com/articles/the-value-of-bringing-women-into-male-dominated-industries

Go follow Emily Callendrelli on instagram @‌thespacegal – she is such a dope human!!

Also follow Dana Alyss for the Dating Hunger Games saga because, my god, it’s entertaining AND educational. @‌danalyss