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Cathy Nestrick and Deborah Pollack-Milgate
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11/05/22 • 78 min
The price of men being led to believe that they must act in ways that conform to their gender can be enormous, for men and women alike. Guest Co-Host Andy Cooper joins Deborah Pollack-Milgate for a discussion with author, psychologist, and masculinity studies pioneer Dr. Ronald Levant. Dr. Levant talks about the socialization of boys and masculinity and its reverberations, while the trio explores the imprint on workplace culture.
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If you would like to learn more about today’s topic:
The Tough Standard by Dr. Ron Levant and Shana Pryor Masculinity Reconstructed by Dr. Ron Levant
You can find Andy Cooper on LinkedIn

09/25/22 • 35 min

09/01/22 • 39 min
Caregiving is a second economy that requires a skilled workforce all its own. Yet, in the absence of acknowledging the scale and critical relevance of this economy, the main drivers and load-bearers of this economy remain women. We simply cannot achieve gender parity without more support and without others taking on their share of the load. Dr. Nithila Peter joins us in a 2-part series to discuss solutions.
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If you would like to learn more about today’s topic:
Unfinished Business by Anne Marie Slaughter
The Price of Motherhood; Why the Most Important Job in the World is Still the Least Valued, by Ann Crittendon, (2001)
Secrets of the Sprakkar by Eliza Reid
Blessing Adesiyan, the Founder and CEO of Mother Honestly, is a good resource
1:00 Women are disproportionately responsible for the caring of others
1:30 Dr. Nithila Peter is joining us today
2:36 Today is about solutions
2:45 Part 1 discussed lack of support system
3:32 Part 1 discussed society places a low value on caregiving, no support systems were put in place when mothers entered the workforce, and modern feminism forgot about mothers
4:18 Mothers face bias
4:50 Inaccurate that mothers are less committed
5:35 Mothers earn $.69 for every $1 earned by men
6:30 Motherhood penalty
6:50 Men’s standing increases when becoming fathers
8:20 Women gain skills when becoming mothers
10:40 Emotion, mental, and physical toll of trying to do it all
11:00 Lessons from Indian, Latin, and Indigenous cultures
11:50 Mothers have high cultural value in India
12:25 Story of Nithila’s Indian (South-Asian) family helping to raise her children
13:30 Nithila’s family and extended network enabled her to complete her PhD
14:00 Workplaces should value unique skills of parents
15:20 Obama’s made caregiving more visible through Marian Robinson
18:00 Asian culture offers solution but is a hard model for families stretched thin
19:15 Motherhood is more visible in India for actors, politicians, and others
21:00 Mothers have also been wartime leaders
21:10 Overturning of Roe v. Wade puts additional pressure on the care economy
22:22 18 year old had twins - what support does she have?
23:00 Appalled by mother’s lives now at risk
23:30 Dobbs further reduces mothers’ power in society
24:30 Will gender parity be extended due to Dobbs?
25:30 Difficult to make this prediction
27:50 One solution is more legislative support like paid leave
28:30 Family planning needs more attention
29:09 Flex and hybrid arrangements should stay in place
32:15 Celebrity male leaders do not have reputations for being good caregivers
33:00 We need more caregivers and those with empathy in leadership roles
34:30 We all have equal opportunities to grow caregiving skills
34:45 Many economic successes during pandemic while workers were at home
35:25 Focus on organizational culture
Where You Can Find Us
Website: www.par-ity.com
Follow us on LinkedIn
Co-Hosts: Deborah Pollack-Milgate and Cathy Nestrick
Email [email protected] with questions or comments

08/07/22 • 62 min
Caregiving is a second economy that requires a skilled workforce all its own. Yet, women are its main drivers, leaving us tired and worn out, and making it nigh impossible to compete in the workplace. We cannot achieve gender parity without more support. The pandemic showed us that caregivers and those we tend to deserve better. Dr. Nithila Peter joins us in a 2 part series to discuss solutions.
You can Subscribe! so you don’t miss any episodes! Time-stamped show notes are below. You can find a transcript of today’s episode here.
If you would like to learn more about today’s topic:
Unfinished Business by Anne Marie Slaughter
Secrets of the Sprakkar by Eliza Reid
Blessing Adesiyan, the Founder and CEO of Mother Honestly, is a good resource
1:00 Women are disproportionately responsible for the caring of others
1:41 Definition of the care economy https://research.american.edu
2:20 Women have less time and energy for our careers
3:06 Pandemic made matters worse
4:07 Society doesn’t value caregiving
5:08 Dr. Nithila Peter is joining us today
6:04 Connection between emotional intelligence and the giving of care
9:15 Caregivers make the best employees
10:03 Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft
11:20 Mentors, coaches, and managers are or should be caregivers
12:06 The pandemic caused many caregivers to collapse
13:35 View of caregiving as “women’s work”
14:29 Students equated caregiving skills to the skills of a janitor
17:30 Caregiving should be more equitably handled by all genders
19:13 We all need to be open to learning these important caregiving skills
21:30 Parents grow skills by being caregivers
23:30, 25:10 Providing care is akin to rocket science
27:22 Stop gender stereotyping
28:12 Lack of support systems for people who want to be caregivers and breadwinners
31:00 How the Indian culture offers support for caregivers
35:00 High cost of caregiving keeps some women home
37:25 Some women don’t have power in their own homes to allocate resources to caregiving
38:40 Women must have equality at home to have equality in the workplace
40:33 Iceland supports caregivers
41:15 Iceland is the most gender equal country in the world
41:51 Organizations can provide support if governments do not
42:00 Former CEO of Pepsi, Indra Nooyi supports more visibility of caregiving at work
47:15 Role of feminism in the care economy
48:34 Most women are breadwinners and caregivers
50:10 Working stands in the way of caregiving vs. caregiving stands in the way of working
51:00 Woman leader published article saying women should reconsider having children
53:45 Sheryl Sandberg did not tell us to lean into motherhood
54:50 Caregiving needs to be more visible
55:25 Pipeline of women talent is completely broken due to caregiving pressures
58:05 We need to talk more about caregiving responsibilities at work
Where You Can Find Us
Website: www.par-ity.com
Follow us on LinkedIn
Co-Hosts: Deborah Pollack-Milgate and Cathy Nestrick
Email [email protected] with questions or comments

How to Spot and Snuff Out Gender Bias
Parity Podcast
04/19/22 • 43 min

How to Close the Gender Pay Gap with TEA
Parity Podcast
03/25/22 • 39 min
1:40 What is the gender wage gap, what are the gender wage gap facts, and solutions for equal pay
2:14 Why are women paid less than men
3:08 How is the pay gap calculated
4:10 American Progress is a top expert
4:45 Gender pay gap and gender stereotypes
5:10 Women are funneled into jobs with low wages and benefits
5:27 Men are funneled into jobs with high wages and benefits
7:42 Gender pay gap at the top percentile of wage earners
9:41 Motherhood penalty Economic Policy Institute article
11:40 Most educated demographic
12:59 Gender wage gap statistics
14:45 Wage gap for Black men
14:58 Intersectionality and the wage gap
15:27 Gender wage gap statistics
17:45 LeanIn.Org survey about the gender pay gap
19:34 L'Oreal and Angela Guy used the EDGE certification
21:32 Starbucks commitment to achieve a zero pay gap
22:53 Salesforce reduced the wage gap
24:23 Pay Transparency and the gender wage gap
25:03 What if employer asks for salary history
26:00 Consolidations and pay gaps
26:53 Gender roles household chores
29:10 What are unconscious bias examples
How to Uncover Unconscious Bias so We Can See Women
Only Wonder Women Need Apply: Solutions for Working Moms
29:50 Wage gap audits
31:26 Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation hearings
Where You Can Find Us
Website: www.par-ity.com
Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn
Co-Hosts: Deborah Pollack-Milgate and Cathy Nestrick
Email us [email protected]

12/14/21 • 51 min
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Most Positive Developments for Women in 2021
2:24 We are finally discussing unconscious bias, intersectionality challenges for women who identify as BIPOC, and burnout for women
How to Understand Unconscious Bias So We Can See Women, Only Wonder Women Need Apply: Solutions for Working Moms; Unconscious Bias: Hidden Forces Undermining Women at Work
3:34 We are pivoting towards real changes because people are being real about their needs
Most Negative Impacts for Women in 2021
6:10 Most experts believe that it will now take 135 years (up from 100 years) to achieve gender parity due to COVID’s increased pressure on women
-and 1 in 3 women has considered leaving the workforce (up from 1 in 40 women considering leaving in 2020)
McKinsey's Women in the Workplace 2021; COVID19's Impact on Women's Employment by McKinsey; COVID widened the gender gap, CNBC
8:30 Millions of women have dropped from the workforce
-women are overrepresented in underpaid jobs and some of these jobs disappeared due to COVID
-burnout resulting from gender bias at work and at home
OxFam International and Women in Low-Wage Jobs are Underpaid and Overloaded, Atlantic Monthly and McKinsey's Women in the Workplace 2021
Did the Parity Prescription Hold Up During 2021?
9:40 The Parity Prescription is:
S - Stop Trying to Change Women
C - Create Diverse Teams
R - Recognize Unconscious Bias
I - Intentionally Include
P - Partner with Men as Allies
T - Talk about the Issues
How the Parity Prescription Can Work for You
10:20 The Parity Prescription doesn’t completely address the challenges of childcare
12:42 The Parity Prescription is backed by research and studies, is common sense, and aligns with basic societal expectations about how we treat each other
Most Important Elements of the Parity Prescription
15:16 Recognize Unconscious Bias
-need broader understanding to see and recognize bias, particular by straight white men who aren’t negatively impacted by gender bias
-most people want fairness but gender bias is not fair
How to Understand Unconscious Bias So We Can See Women, Only Wonder Women Need Apply: Solutions for Working Moms; Unconscious Bias: Hidden Forces Undermining Women at Work
16:44 Stop Trying to Change Women
-teaching women to empower themselves isn’t enough
-we need more authenticity in the workplace and alliances with men
Resources: How to Fight Gender Inequality with our Parity Prescription, How to Discovery and FLEX Your Authenticity at Work
Season 1 Accomplishments
Rated #6 for podcasts focused on gender!
19:30 Covered many of the fundamentals
20:55 Framework offers real solutions
-Dr. Nithila Peter and Tracy J. Edmonds added tremendous value during Season 1
Surprises and Fave Moments
22:37 Thanks to

How to Discover and FLEX Your Authenticity at Work
Parity Podcast
10/11/21 • 53 min
Women receive mixed messages to be authentic but also to conform, fall in line, fit in. It’s a challenging tightrope to walk but we have solutions. In this episode, learn how to discover your own authenticity, and then how to FLEX so that you can contribute at work in a way that reflects who you are.
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Intro
2:10 Women are told to be authentic but also to conform
2:29 We need to stop trying to change women
3:00 Mixed signals start at birth
5:05 Girls are trained to smile, be pleasant, play well with others
6:00 Sometimes we don’t know who we are
Episode Breakdown
6:19 In today’s episode we will discuss:
- What is authenticity and what are tips for you to best discover who you are
- Why is authenticity at work critical
- How can you navigate between being authentic and the pressure to conform or fit in
6:40 Tracy J. Edmonds author of Wild Hair
Tips to Discover Your Authenticity
9:20 Definitions of authentic
10:35 Uncover authenticity by asking
- who or what you trust
- what you cherish
- what brings meaning and purpose to your life
- what gives you peace
12:45 (Cathy), 16:12 (Deborah) Who or what you trust answers
18:22 (Deborah), 19:50 (Cathy) What do you cherish answers
22:20 (Cathy), 24:40 (Deborah) What brings meaning and purpose to your life answers
28:25 (Deborah), 29:28 (Cathy) What gives you peace answers
30:46 (Cathy), 32:05 (Deborah) 3 characteristics or values
35:05 Strengths Finder by Tom Rath
35:30 Women have to prove themselves over and over again
How to Understand Unconscious Bias So We Can See Women
Why Authenticity Matters at Work
36:36 Inauthenticity akes you feel uncomfortable
36:58 Story of friend rated poorly because she was being authentic
38:15 1⁄3 employees feel pressure to conform
How to Be More Authentic at Work by Dr. Patricia Hewlin
38:30 Examples are:
-parents downplay importance of parenting
-employees won’t wear clothing reflecting their religion
-people stay silent on social justice issues
-people don’t speak up about inequity or workplace microaggressions
38:58 We learn when to smile, frown, nod
How to Be More Authentic at Work by Dr. Patricia Hewlin
39:27 Being authentic improves marketing skills
How to Express Authenticity - Flexing
40:20 What is flexing
40:38 Tips for those early in career
40:52 Tips for interviews
41:40 Using authenticity to nudge culture in the right direction
42:01 Examples:
-Don’t like sports
-Social justice issue matters to you
-Challenges with parenting
42:28 Tip for allies
42:45 Flex through vulnerability
42:50 What is vulnerability
43:30 Dr. Brene Brown 2010 Ted Talk: The Power of Vulnerability
43:44 Vulnerability births innovation, creativity, change
Vulnerability is the birthplace of creativity, innovation, and change by Dr. Brene Brown
44:35 Importance of:
Sharing new ideas at work
Disagreeing with someone at work
Admitting that you made a mistake
46:36 Risks of flexing authenticity
47:40 Leaders should model authenticity
48:20 Parity in Play
48:34 Afghan women and girls
48:54 Girls barred from secondary school
49:10 Unconscious bias in the US

Only Wonder Women Need Apply: Solutions for Working Moms
Parity Podcast
09/12/21 • 56 min
Juggling work and motherhood is a bone-weary challenge unless you’re Wonder Woman. While women’s skills grow after becoming mothers, we often face biases that stall careers. The pandemic made the situation more dire but now is a golden opportunity to find solutions with the Parity Prescription.
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Intro
00:27 Time for gender parity increased from 100 to 135 yrs; COVID widened the gender gap, CNBC
5:23 Need workplace support; Unfinished Business by Anne Marie Slaughter
Unique Skills of Working Moms
8:29 Skills grow; Modern Family Index; Why Mothers Make Excellent Employees, DiversityQ
12:42 Skills developed as mothers
13:35 Remain calm under pressure
14:29 Improve communication skills
14:50 Hone negotiation skills
15:10 Improve creativity
Biases Against Mothers
16:19 50% believe mothers are less committed to work; Modern Family Index
17:54 Mothers MORE devoted
18:25 Won’t “half-ass” my job - kids are watching
19:08 Sleep deprived v. less interest
20:00 Moms lose opportunities
20:15 ‘She won’t have time’
20:37 “Benevolent” leaders harm careers
20:42 Fathers face bias too
21:15 Women judged for flex schedules; Modern Family Index
21:32 Motherhood biases + regular biases against women; How to Understand Unconscious Bias So We Can See Women, Parity Podcast (Apple); How to Understand Unconscious Bias So We Can See Women, Parity Podcast (Spotify); Unconscious Bias: Hidden Forces Undermining Women at Work
12:03 Boss not supportive
22:20 Will mother return to work?
23:44 Miscarriage, morning sickness, breast pumping at work
25:02 Common questions causing guilt
27:44 Child crying on Zoom
28:30 Opportunities given to less qualified employees; The Wage Gap is Wider for Working Mothers; The Hazard of the Motherhood Penalty
29:16 Mothers MORE ambitious; For mothers in the workplace, a year (and counting) like no other, McKinsey
30:44 Women do more housework; Mothers' Careers Are At Extraordinary Risk Right Now, Atlantic Monthly
32:01 Work culture; 8 Signposts of Cultures Where Women Thrive, Parity Podcast (Apple); 8 Signposts of Cultures Where Women Thrive, Parity Podcast (Spotify)
Impact of COVID
32:56 Job losses; OxFam International
34:10 Women overrepresented in low wage jobs; Women in Low-Wage Jobs are Underpaid and Overloaded, Atlantic Monthly
34:29 Working thru pandemic
36:22 Feeling judged; Mothers' Careers Are At Extraordinary Risk Right Now,

01/10/23 • 43 min
Women and caregivers continue to feel the effects of the pandemic as unprecedented numbers of women leaders exit the workforce or switch jobs in search of better cultures. The Great Resignation, Quiet Quitting, and Quick Quitting are new phrases to describe how women and caregivers are coping with work and home demands. As we look back on 2022, we remain positive for the year ahead.
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If you would like to learn more about today’s topic:
2022 Workplace in the Women by McKinsey and LeanIn.org
Where You Can Find Us
Website: www.par-ity.com
Follow us on LinkedIn
Co-Hosts: Deborah Pollack-Milgate and Cathy Nestrick
Email [email protected] with questions or comments
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How many episodes does Parity Podcast have?
Parity Podcast currently has 42 episodes available.
What topics does Parity Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Culture, Success, Society & Culture, Organization, Career, Inclusion, Women, Professional, Work, Development, Podcasts, Gender, Female, Business and Diversity.
What is the most popular episode on Parity Podcast?
The episode title 'The Price of Masculinity Norms with Guests Dr. Ronald Levant and Andy Cooper' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Parity Podcast?
The average episode length on Parity Podcast is 42 minutes.
How often are episodes of Parity Podcast released?
Episodes of Parity Podcast are typically released every 29 days, 5 hours.
When was the first episode of Parity Podcast?
The first episode of Parity Podcast was released on Feb 28, 2021.
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