Minda Harts, author and CEO of The Memo, is dedicated to empowering women of color in the workplace. She discusses the shortcomings of traditional feminism and emphasizes the need for a more inclusive approach. Minda shares insights on overcoming obstacles in predominantly white environments and the significance of reclaiming one's voice. The conversation highlights the importance of mentorship, self-advocacy, and establishing an equitable workplace, urging everyone to engage actively in fostering dignity and respect at work.
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Intersectional Feminism
Minda Harts realized "Lean In" feminism lacked inclusivity for women of color.
This realization inspired her current work empowering marginalized voices.
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Using Your Voice
Use your voice to advocate for your needs and effect change.
Model courage for others, empowering them to find their voice as well.
This book is a love letter to Black and brown girls, acknowledging the hurdles they face and offering practical advice on forming friendships, finding one’s voice, and advocating for oneself. It includes real-life anecdotes and questions for reflection, helping readers navigate identity formation and success in various settings.
Lean In
Women, Work, and the Will to Lead
Sheryl Sandberg
In 'Lean In,' Sheryl Sandberg combines personal anecdotes, hard data, and compelling research to address the challenges women face in their careers. The book encourages women to 'sit at the table,' seek challenges, take risks, and pursue their goals with gusto. Sandberg provides practical advice on negotiation techniques, mentorship, and building a satisfying career, while also discussing the importance of work-life balance and equal partnership in household responsibilities. The book aims to change the conversation from what women can’t do to what they can, and it recognizes the structural and internal barriers that women face in achieving leadership roles[2][4][5].
Every Thursday in August, you'll hear Even Better on Vox Conversations, a special series focused on helping people live better lives individually and collectively.
In the second episode, host Julia Furlan talks with author and CEO Minda Harts about how to fight for equality in the workplace. Harts’s work has focused on empowering people, particularly women of color, to find their voice and secure a seat at the table. Julia and Minda discuss the failures of "Lean In" to meaningfully address these issues, how to overcome common workplace obstacles and stereotypes, and how to achieve success through enrolling your coworkers and colleagues in the project of creating a truly equitable and respectful workplace.
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