February 1, 2024
32: Raising Women Up: “Don’t Empower Me, Pay Me”
Jacqueline unpacks the essence and revolutionary origins of International Women’s Day (IWD).
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Did you know that on the very day — International Women’s Day — meant to honour and empower women, many female speakers are asked to speak for free? This almost negates the purpose of this significant event.
In this powerful episode, Jacqueline unpacks the essence and revolutionary origins of International Women’s Day (IWD). For over a century, IWD has been a day to celebrate women’s achievements and advocate for gender equality. However, Jacqueline explores how in recent years commercial interests have hijacked the day’s meaning, using it for promotions and social events rather than furthering women’s rights.
The overarching message is that the mindset and actions to empower women through fair compensation and platforms cannot be limited to one day — it must become the norm. Remember, proper compensation, not just praise, can help spearhead change, inclusivity, and equality.
If you’re eager to do your part in shifting this mindset, this episode is perfect for you.
WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:
- Why Jacqueline spoke for free at International Women’s Day 2023: combating discrimination and the marginalisation of women globally (01:11)
- How International Women’s Day has been hijacked by commercial businesses (02:53)
- The evolution of International Women’s Day (03:55)
- The plight of women speakers (05:32)
- The tragedy of International Women’s Day and women speaking for free (07:00)
QUOTES
“The tragedy of International Women’s Day and women speaking for free is that it’s often other women trying to sell us into speaking for free.” – Jacqueline Nagle