Moving into certain spaces can present different challenges for women, people of color, and low-income individuals. While it may be acceptable for some to acknowledge the difficulty and humbling nature of this journey, others may feel pressured to simply 'jump on the ramp' without expressing their struggles. A real-life example is shared about a low-income leader who faced financial difficulties due to company expenses not being reimbursed, leading to potential resignation. Bringing attention to these challenges can lead to policy changes that support lower-income employees and prevent further division in society.
Kara and Scott discuss Joe Rogan's new $250 million deal with Spotify, the Wall Street Journal's latest report on Elon's drug use, and Nikki Haley's appearance on "Saturday Night Live." Then, the U.S. economy continues to defy expectations, so why isn't Biden benefiting? Plus, Meta's stock rockets to record highs after its latest earnings report, and Facebook turns 20. Our Friend of Pivot is Denise Hamilton, whose new book, "Indivisible: How to Forge Our Differences Into a Stronger Future," examines how to reevaluate DEI.
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