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Nice Talk with Nikki Ogunnaike
Reshma Saujani on the Myth of Having It All, Working Through Her Financial Scarcity Mindset, and the Power of a Good Suit

Nice Talk with Nikki Ogunnaike

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 34:41


Reshma Saujani has spent her entire career empowering women. Not only is she the founder behind the massively impactful nonprofits Girls Who Code and Moms First, but she's also a best-selling author of several books, the latest of which—Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work—was released in 2022. As of October, she's also the host of the new, chart-topping podcast My So-Called Midlife, where she explores what it means to be in your midlife alongside guests such as Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Emily Oster. As evident in this episode, Saujani has incredible insight and perspective on so many topics, including perfectionism in young women, the con of imposter syndrome, and the structural issues preventing women from achieving equality.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Power Presence Academy: Practical Wisdom for Leaders
E77: Winning Leadership Strategies of Successful Women Leaders with Julia Boorstin

Power Presence Academy: Practical Wisdom for Leaders

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 28:14


I'm excited to bring back one of our most popular episodes from last year. Whether you're hearing it for the first time, or you're giving it a second listen, I hope you enjoy this insightful conversation.In this power-packed episode, I talk to Julia Boorstin, CNBC's Senior Media & Technology Reporter and creator of CNBC's ‘Disruptor 50'.  Julia has over two decades of experience as a business reporter and has interviewed thousands of successful and well-known executives, CEOs, and founders.  From this experience and exposure, Julia has become a staunch advocate for gender equity in leadership positions.You'll hear Julia share her thoughts and research interview findings regarding women in leadership from her new book “When Women Lead: What They Achieve, Why They Succeed, and How We Can Learn from Them”.  Her interviews highlight the leadership approaches of women founders and what all leaders can learn from them.In this episode:The winning leadership strategies of women leaders who defy the oddsThe great challenge of breaking out of the current dominant pattern of leadership Ways the systemic issues that prevent gender equity can be addressedTakeaways from interviewing thousands of CEO's and executivesHow all leaders can maximize their impact and create a more equitable workplaceThe skills and strengths  that are key for all leaders in this time of uncertaintyAnd more!The episode originally aired on Feb 14, 2023.Power Presence Academy | Leadership with Less Ego And More Soul is the go-to podcast for anyone who leads. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose to lead with Less Ego and More Soul.Resource Links:Julia Boorstin's book When Women Lead: What They Achieve, Why They Succeed, and How We Can Learn from Them.You can find McKinsey & Company's full 2022 Report on Women in the Workplace here.Reshma Saujani's book Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work (and Why It's Different Than You Think) and the Marshall Plan for Moms here.Eve Rodsky's book Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live).Connect with today's guest on LinkedIn: Julia BoorstinConnect with Janet Ioli:Website: janetioli.comLinkedin: Janet IoliInstagram: @janetioliJanet is the founder of Power Presence Academy. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out Janet Ioli's book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think. Produced by Ideablossoms

The Talent Angle with Scott Engler
SPOTLIGHT: Rethinking Corporate Feminism with Reshma Saujani

The Talent Angle with Scott Engler

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 24:44


A historic number of women left their jobs in 2021, resulting in their lowest workforce participation since 1988. Author and activist Reshma Saujani confronts the “big lie” of corporate feminism in her book Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work (And Why It's Different Than You Think), and she presents a bold plan to address the systemic biases impacting working women. On this episode of the Gartner Talent Angle, Reshma explains how the cost of inaction ⁠— for families, the economy, and women themselves ⁠— is too great to ignore. To fuel this urgency, she shares strategies to create lasting change. Reshma Saujani is a leading activist and the founder of Girls Who Code and the Marshall Plan for Moms. She is the author of Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work (And Why It's Different Than You Think). Reshma has spent more than a decade building movements to fight for women and girls' economic empowerment, working to close the gender gap in the tech sector, and most recently advocating for policies to support moms impacted by the pandemic. Reshma is also the author of the international bestseller Brave, Not Perfect, and her influential TED talk, “Teach girls, bravery not perfection,” has more than five million views globally. Reshma began her career as an attorney and Democratic organizer. In 2010, she surged onto the political scene as the first Indian American woman to run for U.S. Congress. Reshma lives in New York City with her husband, Nihal, their sons, Shaan and Sai, and their bulldog, Stanley. *This episode is an excerpt taken from our 2022 interview.

LEAVE YOUR MARK
Reshma Saujani on Penetrating Spaces by Creating Your Own, The Importance of Asking Yourself What You Want as a Working Parent, and Why We Need to Start Depersonalizing Failure

LEAVE YOUR MARK

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2023 32:33


Reshma Saujani is not satisfied. As a leading activist and the founder of Girls Who Code and MOMS F1RST, Reshma is not waiting around for change to happen. She's making it happen. She has spent over a decade building movements to fight for women's and girls' economic empowerment. Girls Who Code has taught over 500,000 girls through direct in-person computer science education programming, working to close the gender gap in the tech sector. Her newest non-profit, Moms First, advocates for policies to support moms impacted by the pandemic. Moms First believes America doesn't work if we don't work for moms. Reshma is also the bestselling author of Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work (and Why It's Different Than You Think) and Brave Not Perfect: Fear Less, Fail More, Live Bolder. Her influential TED Talk: "Teach girls Bravery, not perfection," has more than 6.2 million views globally. Beginning her career as an attorney and a Democratic organizer, Reshma surged onto the political scene as the first Indian American woman to run for US Congress. Her approach to movement building has been recognized broadly, and she's been covered in Fortune World's Greatest Leaders, Fortune's 40 under 40, WSJ magazine Innovator of the Year, Forbes Most Powerful Women Changing the World, and Fast Company, 100 Most Creative People. In this episode, Reshma is incredibly transparent about her decisions, how she thinks about her priorities, and her passion for fighting injustice, particularly for women and girls. We discuss her career pivots and how she used to chase shiny objects in search of credibility before realizing that the only thing she wants now is to pass policies and see cultural change. We discuss the challenges mothers face in the workplace and the economic benefits of retaining women. Reshma would like nothing more than for corporate leaders to rip up their ERG playbooks and give working moms what they need– support and flexibility.

The Talent Angle with Scott Engler
SPOTLIGHT: Rethinking Corporate Feminism with Reshma Saujani

The Talent Angle with Scott Engler

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 24:44


A historic number of women left their jobs in 2021, resulting in their lowest workforce participation since 1988. Author and activist Reshma Saujani confronts the “big lie” of corporate feminism in her book Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work (And Why It's Different Than You Think), and she presents a bold plan to address the systemic biases impacting working women. On this episode of the Gartner Talent Angle, Reshma explains how the cost of inaction ⁠— for families, the economy, and women themselves ⁠— is too great to ignore. To fuel this urgency, she shares strategies to create lasting change. Reshma Saujani is a leading activist and the founder of Girls Who Code and the Marshall Plan for Moms. She is the author of Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work (And Why It's Different Than You Think). Reshma has spent more than a decade building movements to fight for women and girls' economic empowerment, working to close the gender gap in the tech sector, and most recently advocating for policies to support moms impacted by the pandemic. Reshma is also the author of the international bestseller Brave, Not Perfect, and her influential TED talk, “Teach girls, bravery not perfection,” has more than five million views globally. Reshma began her career as an attorney and Democratic organizer. In 2010, she surged onto the political scene as the first Indian American woman to run for U.S. Congress. Reshma lives in New York City with her husband, Nihal, their sons, Shaan and Sai, and their bulldog, Stanley. *This episode is an excerpt taken from our 2022 interview.

Power Presence Academy: Practical Wisdom for Leaders
E28: Winning Leadership Strategies of Successful Women Leaders with Julia Boorstin

Power Presence Academy: Practical Wisdom for Leaders

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 28:03


“We are in a moment of transition right now from a business leadership standpoint. I think that the pandemic really shed a light on the importance of the skills and strengths that women leaders tend to have.”In this power-packed episode, I talk to Julia Boorstin, CNBC's Senior Media & Technology Reporter and creator of CNBC's ‘Disruptor 50'.  Julia has over two decades of experience as a business reporter and has interviewed thousands of successful and well-known executives, CEOs, and founders.  From this experience and exposure, Julia has become a staunch advocate for gender equity in leadership positions.You'll hear Julia share her thoughts and research interview findings regarding women in leadership from her new book “When Women Lead: What They Achieve, Why They Succeed, and How We Can Learn from Them”.  Her interviews highlight the leadership approaches of women founders and what all leaders can learn from them.In this episode:The winning leadership strategies of women leaders who defy the oddsThe great challenge of breaking out of the current dominant pattern of leadershipThe “Great Breakup”: what it is and why it's happeningWays the systemic issues that prevent gender equity can be addressedTakeaways from interviewing thousands of CEO's and executivesHow all leaders can maximize their impact and create a more equitable workplaceThe skills and strengths  that are key for all leaders in this time of uncertaintyAnd more!Power Presence Academy: Practical Wisdom for Leaders is the go-to podcast for anyone who leads. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach and advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 100 companies. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and learn to lead with Less Ego, More Soul.Resource Links:Julia Boorstin's book When Women Lead: What They Achieve, Why They Succeed, and How We Can Learn from Them.Find McKinsey & Company's full 2022 Report on Women in the Workplace here.Learn more about Reshma Saujani's book Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work (and Why It's Different Than You Think) and the Marshall Plan for Moms here.Learn more about Eve Rodsky's book Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live).If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days. Check out my book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.  Connect with today's guest on LinkedIn: Julia BoorstinConnect with Janet Ioli:Website: janetioli.comLinkedin: Janet IoliInstagram: @janetioliJanet is the founder of Power Presence Academy. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and lead with Less Ego, More Soul.

Project: Mom Podcast
Advocating Motherhood In the Workplace with Andrea Bombino

Project: Mom Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 60:03


How do we become activists and advocate for ourselves in workplaces that were not created with working parents in mind? Andrea Bombino, owner of Made to Mother Co., is an incredible career coach who helps women align their career aspirations alongside motherhood. Her perspective on maternity leave and workplace culture is so refreshing! Instead of viewing motherhood as a professional setback, Andrea sees it as an opportunity to slow down, redefine our skills, and figure out what we really want out of life.In this episode, we talk in-depth about alllll the things motherhood can teach us on navigating this transition so we can get clear on what we want and GO GET IT! Resources & LinksCheck out Andrea Bombino's company, Made to Mother Co., and follow her on Instagram. Be sure to check out her upcoming group coaching program.Some of the books Andrea recommended include Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work by Reshma Saujani; Fair Play by Eva Rodsky; Mama Rising: Discovering the New You Through Motherhood by Amy Taylor-Kabbaz, (who also has a podcast called the Happy Mama Movement). She also recommends Nikki McCahon's Dear Mama Project podcast.Learn more about Project: Mom and follow us on Instagram at @projectmompodcast.Do you want to share your motherhood journey on the podcast? Email me at projectmompod@gmail.com. 

Katie Couric
Abortion: The Body Politic, Part 6

Katie Couric

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 67:40


Abortion: The Body Politic started on the ground, visiting two abortion clinics 15 minutes away from each other in two very different states: Missouri and Illinois. On this last episode, we check back in with someone who works in those two clinics to understand the immediate impact the Supreme Court decision had on their patients. Then we consider, what now? Katie interviews Rep. Jayapal (D-WA) who has been a legislative leader in the fight for reproductive rights to understand what lawmakers can do to protect abortion now and in the future. Finally, we hear from a new generation of activists, actors (like Busy Phlipps), musicians (like MILCK and Amanda Shires), and TikTokers about how they are using their platforms, social media and art to not only normalize abortion but also share information (when that information could be criminalized), and, perhaps, change hearts and mind one person at a time.  More information on this episode's guests and resources: Planned Parenthood National Advocates for Pregnant Women ReproAction Rep. Pramila Jayapal Paula Ávila-Guillén Gen-Z For Change @OliviaJulianna Busy Philipps MILCK Whole Woman's Health Action items: How to find, contact, and donate to your local abortion fund Learn about abortion laws in your state How to get abortion pills in any state How to share your abortion story [Also, We Testfy] Support reproductive justice organizations, like Sister Song and Latina Institute for Reproductive Rights Follow all the organizations and people featured in this podcast! Books and more: Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work (and Why It's Different Than You Think), by Reshma Saujani It's time for Republican women to speak up for reproductive rights, by Kathryn Kaufman, The Washington Post This Will Only Hurt A Little, by Busy Philipps Amanda Shires demands more artists stand up for abortion rights, Rolling Stone Take It Like A Man, by Amanda Shires We Won't Go Back, by MILCK, BIIANCO, & Autumn Roe (feat. Ani DiFranco) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

VS Voices
A rescue plan for working moms with activist and founder Reshma Saujani

VS Voices

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 29:02


Moms in America have always gotten a raw deal, but nothing showed it more than the pandemic. With no paid leave, the fight for flexible work, and discrimination in the workplace, it's no wonder 85% of Millenial women say being a mom is a struggle right now. But help is on the way—Reshma Saujani, the woman who founded Girls Who Code and the Marshall Plan for Moms, is here and she's on a mission. Her new book, Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work, is calling for private and public policies to completely reconfigure the workplace. “Cancel all the women's empowerment series that you have!” is her message for employers, “and focus your company on how you are going to change all your corporate policies to make it possible for women to work and have kids.” She's got ideas – and the track record to prove she can make them come to life. Is this the woman who's about to change everything for moms across America? Our host Amanda de Cadenet finds out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turnout with Katie Couric
Abortion: The Body Politic, Part 6

Turnout with Katie Couric

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 67:40


Abortion: The Body Politic started on the ground, visiting two abortion clinics 15 minutes away from each other in two very different states: Missouri and Illinois. On this last episode, we check back in with someone who works in those two clinics to understand the immediate impact the Supreme Court decision had on their patients. Then we consider, what now? Katie interviews Rep. Jayapal (D-WA) who has been a legislative leader in the fight for reproductive rights to understand what lawmakers can do to protect abortion now and in the future. Finally, we hear from a new generation of activists, actors (like Busy Phlipps), musicians (like MILCK and Amanda Shires), and TikTokers about how they are using their platforms, social media and art to not only normalize abortion but also share information (when that information could be criminalized), and, perhaps, change hearts and mind one person at a time.  More information on this episode's guests and resources: Planned Parenthood National Advocates for Pregnant Women ReproAction Rep. Pramila Jayapal Paula Ávila-Guillén Gen-Z For Change @OliviaJulianna Busy Philipps MILCK Whole Woman's Health Action items: How to find, contact, and donate to your local abortion fund Learn about abortion laws in your state How to get abortion pills in any state How to share your abortion story [Also, We Testfy] Support reproductive justice organizations, like Sister Song and Latina Institute for Reproductive Rights Follow all the organizations and people featured in this podcast! Books and more: Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work (and Why It's Different Than You Think), by Reshma Saujani It's time for Republican women to speak up for reproductive rights, by Kathryn Kaufman, The Washington Post This Will Only Hurt A Little, by Busy Philipps Amanda Shires demands more artists stand up for abortion rights, Rolling Stone Take It Like A Man, by Amanda Shires We Won't Go Back, by MILCK, BIIANCO, & Autumn Roe (feat. Ani DiFranco) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Body Politic
Women of Color Leading the Charge Towards Workplace Equity

Our Body Politic

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 50:36


What does the movement for workplace equity and inclusion look like today? This week, Our Body Politic guest host and acclaimed radio journalist Celeste Headlee interviews Reshma Saujani, CEO of Girls Who Code on her new book PAY UP: The Future of Women and Work (and Why It's Different Than You Think) and how equal pay for moms is the next frontier. Then, Headlee speaks to author and Franklin Covey inclusion and bias thought leader, Pamela Fuller, on how unconscious bias continues to plague workplaces and what might be done about it.

Pitchfork Economics with Nick Hanauer
Marshall Plan for Moms (with Reshma Saujani)

Pitchfork Economics with Nick Hanauer

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 42:09


Millions of Americans lost their jobs because of the pandemic. While men have returned to their pre-pandemic level of employment, a million women are still missing from the workforce. Without access to paid maternity leave and affordable child care, women are choosing to stay home – or being forced to. It's time for a more inclusive economic recovery. Reshma Saujani, the Founder of Girls Who Code and the Marshall Plan for Moms, has a plan to get us there. Reshma Saujani is the founder of Girls Who Code and the Marshall Plan for Moms. She's also an author of several books, her latest is called Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work (and Why It's Different Than You Think) Twitter: @reshmasaujani McKinsey - Meeting the challenge of moms' ‘double double shift' at home and work: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/sustainable-inclusive-growth/future-of-america/meeting-the-challenge-of-moms-double-double-shift-at-home-and-work  The Business Case for Child Care: https://marshallplanformoms.com/childcare-report/  Marshall Plan for Moms https://marshallplanformoms.com  Pay Up https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Pay-Up/Reshma-Saujani/9781982191573  House Resolution 121 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-resolution/121   Website: http://pitchforkeconomics.com/ Twitter: @PitchforkEcon Instagram: @pitchforkeconomics Nick's twitter: @NickHanauer

The Jake Dunlap Show
Tackling The Gender Gap In Technology and Supporting Mothers, To Being the First Indian Woman To Run For U.S. Congress with Reshma Saujani

The Jake Dunlap Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 47:40


This week's guest was cruising the courtrooms as an Attorney before she surged onto the political stage as the first Indian-American Woman to run for U.S. Congress. Now she is tackling the gender gap in technology as well as advocating for policies to support mothers impacted by the Pandemic. Here is her unbelievable list of achievements:Fortune World's Greatest LeadersFortune 40 Under 40WSJ Magazine Innovator of the YearForbes Most Powerful Women Changing the WorldFast Company 100 Most Creative PeopleShe is the winner of the Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education.Her 2 Sons and husband The Master of Building Movements, and the Commander of GirlsWhoCode, Reshma Saujani is this week's guest on “The Jake Dunlap Show.” Reshma grew up in Schamburg, Illinois to parents who formerly lived in Uganda. She studied Political Science at the University of Illinois before obtaining her Master of Political Policy degree from Harvard, and later obtained her Juris Doctor from Yale Law School. She started her career as an Associate at Davis, Polk, and Wardwell to taking additional Attorney and Associate General Counsel roles. Later Reshma went on to become a Deputy COO and Former Deputy General Counsel. In 2009, she became the first Indian-American Woman to run for congress in New York's 14th District. Now, Reshma is the Founder/CEO of both Girls Who Code (A Non-profit working close the gender gap in technology and change the image of what a programmer looks like), as well as the Founder/CEO of Marshall Plan for Moms (which is a national movement to center mothers in our economic recovery and value their labor by advocating public and private sector policies that support moms. Enjoy this week's episode with Reshma Saujani. Achievements:Fortune World's Greatest LeadersFortune 40 Under 40WSJ Magazine Innovator of the YearForbes Most Powerful Women Changing the WorldFast Company 100 Most Creative PeopleHarold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education. Books:Women Who Don't Wait in Line: Break the Mold, Lead the Way (2013)Girls Who Code: Learn to Code and Change the World (2017)Brave, Not Perfect: Fear Less, Fail More, and Live Bolder (2018)Pay Up: The Future of Women and WOrk (and Why It's Different Than You Think (March 2022) Board Involvement:Board of Overseers for Harvard UniversityBoard of Trustees of the Economic Club of New YorkBoard of Directors for mParticle. Reshma's Social Media:Websites: https://girlswhocode.com/ , https://marshallplanformoms.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reshma-saujani/Twitter: https://twitter.com/reshmasaujani?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/reshmasaujani/?hl=en Jake Dunlap:Personal Site - http://jakedunlap.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakedunlap/Twitter - https://twitter.com/JakeTDunlapInstagram - http://instagram.com/jake_dunlap _Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JakeTDunlap/ Skaled:Website - https://skaled.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/skaled

The Talent Angle with Scott Engler
Rethinking Corporate Feminism with Reshma Saujani

The Talent Angle with Scott Engler

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 44:28


A historic number of women left their jobs in 2021, resulting in their lowest workforce participation since 1988. Author and activist Reshma Saujani confronts the “big lie” of corporate feminism in her book Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work (And Why It's Different Than You Think), and she presents a bold plan to address the systemic biases impacting working women. On this episode of the Gartner Talent Angle, Reshma explains how the cost of inaction ⁠— for families, the economy, and women themselves ⁠— is too great to ignore. To fuel this urgency, she shares strategies to create lasting change.

The Motherly Podcast
Reshma Saujani on rejecting the girl boss lie & a better future for working mothers

The Motherly Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 37:32


In this episode, Liz speaks with Reshma Saujani, the founder of two non-profits, Girls Who Code, which is one of the largest nonprofits in the country with the mission to close the gender gap in technology, and the Marshall Plan for Moms, a new initiative Reshma created dedicated to transforming workplaces and the government to better support mothers and families. Reshma is also the author of three books – and her most recent is Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work and Why It's Different Than You Think. In this conversation, Liz talks to Reshma about her own personal evolution during the pandemic, why she wants to create a workplace that's built for women, not just men, and her framework for change.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Signal Boost
Reshma Saujani!

Signal Boost

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 23:56


Founder of Girls Who Code and author of the book Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work, Reshma Saujani joins Zerlina on the show to talk about her new campaign, the Marshall Plan for Moms! Reshma Saujani is a leading activist and the founder of Girls Who Code and the Marshall Plan for Moms. She has spent more than a decade building movements to fight for women and girls' economic empowerment, working to close the gender gap in the tech sector, and most recently advocating for policies to support moms impacted by the pandemic.https://marshallplanformoms.com/Marshall Plan for Moms is calling attention to the burnout and exhaustion America's moms are facing in a new video that promises a “cure” for mom guilt.  But it's not some magic pill; it's affordable childcare, paid leave, and equal pay for moms. With a sense of humor and humility, the video is a spoof on a stereotypical pharmaceutical ad, highlighting the tell-tale symptoms of chronic mom guilt and even the likely side effects of the cure (think: joy, sleep, sex, and the pleasure of pooping private). America, it's time to stand up …for moms.  After the last two years of parenting through the pandemic, the message this Mother's Day is clear:  moms are exhausted and they need more help. Marshall Plan for Moms is a national movement led by Girls Who Code Founder, Reshma Saujani, to center women in our economic recovery and champion policies that support all moms to help them thrive and therefore help all of us thrive.  The organization's mission is to create  the sweeping cultural change America needs to value women's unseen and unpaid work and rebuild our broken system to make it possible for women to work and have kids while remaining true to who they are and the lives they want to lead. Together, they are galvanizing moms across the country to finish the fight for women's equality once and for all.https://reshmasaujani.com/

The Running for Real Podcast
Reshma Saujani: The Importance of Teaching Girls How to Successfully Fail - R4R 300

The Running for Real Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 62:48


Reshma Saujani says that her best thinking is done when she goes for a run. Those thoughts have led to her founding Girls Who Code and the Marshall Plan for Moms; writing the best-selling Brave, Not Perfect and her new book, Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work; becoming the first Indian-American woman to run for the U.S. Congress; and being included on the Fortune 40 Under 40 list. When Reshma ran a marathon, it was because she'd just had a “really bad breakup.“ It was very much about healing and it was amazing,” she recalls. It also made an impact on her far greater than recovering from a broken romance. It was “the beginning of my journey,” she says. “In many ways it was the first time I really stuck with it, and I started really building that resiliency.” Resiliency is something that girls need but aren't typically taught, just one of the issues that Reshma confronts in her fight for women, girls, and the most vulnerable in society, as she and Tina discuss in this episode. For complete show notes and links, visit our website at runningforreal.com/episode300. Thank you to Tracksmith, InsideTracker, and Athletic Greens for sponsoring this episode. Tracksmith is a Boston-based company that truly cares about the quality of their running clothes. Running can be demanding on our clothes; they definitely go through wear and tear to where we may be purchasing new clothes constantly. Tracksmith designers work with the finest materials and keep you in mind as a runner, with spots for your keys, phone, and fuel. You can go here to check out my favorites! Go here and use the code TINA15. You'll get free shipping and Tracksmith will donate 5%    of your purchase to Runners for Public Lands! Have you not been feeling yourself lately? Gone down a lot of avenues but haven't really found clear solutions? That is where InsideTracker can come in for you.  I have trusted this company for years to show me where I may be lacking and if I need a few tweaks here and there. I count on InsideTracker to help me decipher the science behind it all. Go here to get 25% off site wide. AG1 is a simple and easy way to get 75 vitamins, minerals, and whole food source ingredients to help strengthen your immune system. It's simple to make and it tastes good! Go here to get a FREE year's supply of Vitamin D and five FREE travel packs with your subscription. Thanks for listening! We know there are so many podcasts you could listen to, and we are honored you have chosen Running For Real.  If you appreciate the work that we do, here are a few things you can do to support us: Take a screenshot of the episode, and share it with your friends, family, and community on social media, especially if you feel that the topic will resonate with them.  Be sure to tag us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram If you are struggling through something a guest mentions, chances are others are too, and you will help them feel less alone.  Leave an honest review on iTunes or your favorite podcast player. Your ratings and reviews will really help us grow and reach new people. Not sure how to leave a review or subscribe?  You can find out here. "Thank you" to Reshma.  We look forward to hearing your thoughts on the show.

Nonfiction4Life
N4L 185: "The Epic Mentor Guide" by Illana Raia

Nonfiction4Life

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 26:49


As a Forbes Next 1000 entrepreneur and founder of the mentorship program Etre, Illana Raia connects girls directly to the leaders they want to meet and encourages them to ask the questions that are really on their minds. The result is The Epic Mentor Guide, a treasure trove of never-before-seen work/life advice from 180 boss women, each successful in her own sphere of influence. Raia's book includes advice from female astronauts, news anchors, CEOs, surgeons, engineers, Olympians, Wall Street wizards, world-renowned chefs, fashion designers, award-winning film directors, and more. QUOTES FROM RAIA "Sometimes it's better to know what's coming even before you start." " We define a mentor as someone who takes an active interest in your future, someone who invests her time and energy to bolster your confidence, challenge your assumptions, and inspire next steps." "Oh, these women. Role models, champions, and rock stars one and all." "Answering girls' questions about diversity and inclusion, raising hands, speaking up and standing out, The Epic Mentor Guide is [the] inside track to the workforce before you get there.” BUY The Epic Mentor Guide: Insider Advice for Girls Eyeing the Workforce from 180 Boss Women Who Know by Illana Raia RECOMMENDATION For a great companion book for women, read Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work (and Why It's Different Than You Think) by Reshma Saujani. Connect with us! Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube  Website Special thanks… Music Credit Sound Editing Credit

Imposters
Reshma Saujani Wants Us to Rethink the Culture of Work

Imposters

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 42:50


Activist, author, and founder Reshma Saujani knows what it's like to struggle. From experiencing racism in her childhood to going through two very public congressional race losses, she's had her fair share of lows. Reshma tells all and tells us that these failures have allowed her to find new paths towards achieving what's most important to her—a meaningful impact on society. First, it was with Girls Who Code, which she founded and led for over 10 years, and now with the Marshall Plan for Moms.  Click here to buy Reshma's new book, Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work (and Why It's Different Than You Think) Click here to listen to the full episode of The Double-Edged Sword of Being a Perfectionist from Founder's Journal. For more info on our presenting sponsor, check out https://projecthealthyminds.com. Full transcripts for all Imposters episodes available at https://imposters.morningbrew.com

The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan
Reshma Saujani: Being Brave, Not Perfect & Building a Marshall Plan for Moms in the Workplace

The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 48:21


Welcome back, Brave Table fam. I'm so excited to share with you today this powerful conversation with Reshma Saujani, Founder of the Marshall Plan for Moms, Girls Who Code, and Author of Brave, Not Perfect. She also just dropped her latest book,' Pay Up: The Future of Women in Work, And Why It's Not What You Think'. 'Pay Up...' is about the big lie we've been told about corporate feminism, why we need to ditch ‘Lean In' culture, and fiercely and actively champion gender equality in the workplace.    Reshma has spent more than a decade fighting for women and girls' economic empowerment. She also ran for Congress back in the day, where she learned about how the system is rigged against women from the top down. But it was when she became a mom herself and covid hit that things really started to shift for her, as she saw all the working mamas around her (herself included) burn out.   As Reshma says, “Moms don't break, but moms right now feel like they're broken.” The workplace hasn't traditionally been empathetic towards women and mothers, and there's no doubting that this has been heightened over the past two years.    Being a mom is something a lot of us feel unconscious shame around—announcing our pregnancy at the last possible minute so we don't mess up promotion opportunities, apologizing for our kids yelling in the background on Zoom, and basically ‘hiding our motherhood'.    But mamas and ladies, there is hope for a better future. Reshma says that right now, we have the opportunity to make women and moms feel like they matter. The US is seeing one of the biggest job booms in recent history, and CEOs are desperate. You have the chance to say “I'll do this on my terms” and create lasting change in the workforce that doesn't require you to choose between motherhood and your career.    To change the narrative, we have to change the patriarchal structures currently in place at the top. For example, how many of you have a paid leave structure and childcare, or as a business owner, do you have this for your team members?    If you're lucky enough to feel well-supported in these areas, then I invite you to think of the moms and women in your life, your fellow sisters, who might be struggling. Share this conversation with them as your way of saying “I see you” and inspire hope in them that real change is happening.     Some of the juicy nuggets you'll get out of this episode:    - What is the Marshall Plan for moms and how to start investing in economic recovery and empowerment for women - How to build the muscle of asking for what you need in order to thrive - Why it's not your job to fix or mother your partner, but rather to figure out what you need for you  - Coping with guilt and shame surrounding what we see about motherhood on social media  - How building the workplace for the most vulnerable ends up building it in the most supportive way for everybody - Looking at toxic masculinity, changing our preconceived ideas around gender roles, and encouraging corporate policies that encourage men to take paid leave - The 4 forces of change, and the practical tips they offer that you can apply today - How to bring up the gender gap with your partner and set tangible boundaries around co-parenting - Releasing perfection as moms and learning how to “mother out loud” and mother authentically   If you loved this episode, make sure you check out…    - Reshma's website https://reshmasaujani.com/, where you can grab your copies of Pay Up and Brave, Not Perfect https://reshmasaujani.com/books/  - Her work on the Marshall Plan for Moms at https://marshallplanformoms.com/  - Find her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/reshmasaujani/ and follow Girls Who Code here https://www.instagram.com/girlswhocode/  - Listen to my journey with motherhood here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/being-brave-in-reinventing-yourself/id1608226580?i=1000551014551  - My conversation with Ajit on fatherhood https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ajit-nawalkha-part-2-on-parenthood-and-being-a-father/id1608226580?i=1000551026806  I hope this conversation empowered you to be an agent of change for what's happening to women in the workplace and the gender gap in our society. And if it did, I would be so grateful if you could leave a 5-star review. After you do, send a screenshot to support@globalgrit.co to receive my FREE course on Emotional Mastery as my gift to you. Thank you again for being here, and see you next time!

Pod Save the People
Keep it in the Chat (with Reshma Saujani)

Pod Save the People

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 84:10


DeRay, Kaya, Myles and De'Ara cover the underreported news of the week— including home appraisal racial bias, mild COVID linked with brain damage, two Black brothers exonerated from a murder charge, and an interactive Prince exhibit in Chicago. DeRay interviews author and activist Reshma Saujani about her new book Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work (and Why It's Different Than You Think).   News: Kaya https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/long-covid-even-mild-covid-linked-damage-brain-months-infection-rcna18959 DeRay https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/23/us/michigan-brothers-exonerated-murder.html Myles https://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/55767/1/lets-go-crazy-in-the-new-interactive-prince-exhibition-chicago-superfly De'Ara https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/03/23/home-appraisal-racial-bias/   For a transcript, please visit crooked.com/podsavethepeople   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Masters of Scale
Rapid Response: Putting an end to hustle culture w/Reshma Saujani, author of Pay Up

Masters of Scale

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 32:10


“It's not about fixing women. It's about fixing the system,” says Reshma Saujani, the founder of Girls Who Code and Marshall Plan for Moms. As the author of the new book Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work, Reshma calls out corporate feminism and society's assumption that women have to solve the problems of workplace achievement on their own. She argues that childcare is an economic issue that should be subsidized by employers, and that the discourse around the “future of work” needs to move beyond employees' return to the workplace. Reshma also takes Silicon Valley to task for not diversifying their tech force.Read a transcript of this episode: https://mastersofscale.comSubscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/dlirtXSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Masters of Scale: Rapid Response
Putting an end to hustle culture w/Reshma Saujani, author of Pay Up

Masters of Scale: Rapid Response

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 32:10


“It's not about fixing women. It's about fixing the system,” says Reshma Saujani, the founder of Girls Who Code and Marshall Plan for Moms. As the author of the new book Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work, Reshma calls out corporate feminism and society's assumption that women have to solve the problems of workplace achievement on their own. She argues that childcare is an economic issue that should be subsidized by employers, and that the discourse around the “future of work” needs to move beyond employees' return to the workplace. Reshma also takes Silicon Valley to task for not diversifying their tech force.Read a transcript of this episode: https://mastersofscale.comSubscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/dlirtXSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Commonwealth Club of California Podcast
Reshma Saujani: Confronting the "Big Lie" of Corporate Feminism

Commonwealth Club of California Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 65:46


Women have been sold a mistruth—roll up your sleeves, smash the glass ceiling, and you too can have it all. Critics say the unspoken realities in this agreement are that many women must also do the majority of household work, childcare, and bear the burden of keeping this endless task list running in their minds. However, the inequity in unpaid work isn't news to anyone. It is well-rooted and widespread, benefiting a system that has always been designed for the benefit of men. Flash to 2021, when women left or were pushed out of the workforce en masse resulting in the lowest proportion of women in the labor force since the late 1980s. This downturn was matched by a decline in women's mental health and financial independence. Author, activist and lawyer Reshma Saujani is calling on corporations and their leaders to make vital changes to this toxic and worsening situation. Her rallying call: It's time to pay up. Her forthcoming book Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work outlines her four-step action plan to realize this change and serves as a field guide for women, empowering them to demand what they deserve. Join us at INFORUM welcoming Saujani as she paints a picture of the future she sees for women. This program contains EXPLICIT language SPEAKERS Reshma Saujani Founder, Girls Who Code and the Marshall Plan for Mom; Author, Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work (and Why It's Different Than You Think) Ina Fried Chief Technology Correspondent, Axios—Moderator In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded via video conference on March 22nd, 2022 by the Commonwealth Club of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good Inside with Dr. Becky
You Shouldn't Have to Choose Between Work and Motherhood with Reshma Saujani

Good Inside with Dr. Becky

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 43:49


Working moms are burnt out. And it's not our fault. After two years of juggling Zoom calls, homeschooling, childcare, household chores, and chronic stress, it's never been more clear that our system just wasn't built to support caregivers. Reshma Saujani is ready to change that. This week, Reshma—mom of two, CEO and founder of GirlsWhoCode, activist, and author—joins Dr. Becky to talk about what recovery from a pandemic really looks like for families and why it's on employers to “pay up.” The two not only get vulnerable about their own struggles as working moms, but also discuss practical calls-to-action for companies. Their conversation is an ultimate two-things-are-true moment: You can have a family and a career. Let's fight for a system that makes room for both parts of us. For more, check out Reshma's latest book, “Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work (and Why It's Different Than You Think)”. Follow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinside/ Subscribe for weekly strategies and scripts:https://goodinside.com/newsletter/ Learn more with Dr. Becky's workshops: https://learning.goodinside.com/ Today's episode is sponsored by: Magna-tiles are the OG brand of magnetic construction toys facilitating open-ended play and creativity while encouraging our kids to use flexible thinking and develop frustration tolerance. Start building your collection at www.magnatiles.com and use code DRBECKY for 15% off any purchase.

We're Momming Today! w/Lauren Simonetti
Founder of “Girls Who Code” Says Girl Boss Culture is Dead: The New Way to Get to the Corner Office

We're Momming Today! w/Lauren Simonetti

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2022 24:22


“We're Momming Today” with Reshma Saujani, author of “Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work,” about working moms' specific corporate needs and how to get them, fast. It starts with parenting out loud and asking for help. That includes company subsidized childcare and paid parental leave. But it doesn't end there… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katie Couric
Reshma Saujani on why there's no better time to redesign the workplace for women

Katie Couric

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 54:13


When Reshma Saujani started Girls Who Code in 2012, she was on a mission to close the gender gap in technology. Now, she's on a new mission: to bridge the support gap for women and bring more moms back to the workforce. “Women are in crisis. And I think we realized that no one is coming to save us,” Reshma says. On this episode of Next Question with Katie Couric, Reshma Soujani talks about her new book, “Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work and Why It's Different Than You Think.” They talk about the origin story of the book, the state of women's professional progress, the impact the pandemic has had on their careers, mental health, and lives, and why there's no time like the present to redesign the workplace. “Never waste a good crisis,” Reshma says.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KERA's Think
Women shouldn't have to lean in more than men

KERA's Think

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 25:59


The pandemic has seen a rise in female unemployment, up to almost 15 percent. Reshma Saujani, activist and founder of Girls Who Code and the Marshall Plan for Moms, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss why women cannot just “lean in” to inequality in the workplace – and why she says it's time for a paradigm shift in corporate policy. Her book is called “Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work (and Why It's Different Than You Think).”

HerMoney with Jean Chatzky
Ep 310: Pay Up: The Change Women Need Now

HerMoney with Jean Chatzky

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 43:53


What do women actually need, now, in 2022, to get back into the workforce and have fruitful and meaningful careers and lives? Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code and author of the new book, “Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work” joins us to discuss. (No, we don't just need to break the glass ceiling — we need to rebuild the foundation of work itself.) In Mailbag, we tackle annuities, and getting a will and trust. And in Thrive, the top financial scams of 2022, and how to avoid them.

Alyssa Milano: Sorry Not Sorry
The Marshall Plan for Moms with Reshma Soujani

Alyssa Milano: Sorry Not Sorry

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 45:31


The pandemic has been devastating for everyone in America, but especially for women. We've seen our economic power set back years—maybe decades—by the changes to the labor market since the start of COVID. To discuss, we've invited Reshma Saujani on the show. Reshma is an attorney and activist who founded Girls who Code and the Marshall Plan for Moms. She's also the author of the soon to be released book “Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work and Why It's Different Than You Think.” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alyssa-milano-sorry-not-sorry/message

Holistic Wealth With Keisha Blair
PayUp: The Future of Women and Work with Reshma Saujani, Founder of Girls Who Code and Marshall Plan for Moms

Holistic Wealth With Keisha Blair

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 25:57


For Women's History Month we are featuring some amazing women on the Holistic Wealth podcast. In this exciting episode of the Holistic Wealth podcast our special guest is Reshma Saujani, Founder of Girls Who Code and Marshall Plan for Moms founder and author of a new book, “Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work (And Why It's Different Than You Think.” In this interview Reshma outlines how feminism hasn't attained the protections and support women need, and that we need a new definition of working motherhood in America (around the globe). Reshma took on around $300,000 of student-loan debt to attend Yale Law School, but felt stuck in a private-sector role because it allowed her to make enough money to pay off part of her loans. Her job in finance made her miserable and depressed, but it also made it possible for her to help her family pay their mortgage. Reshma has spent more than a decade advocating for women's and girls' economic empowerment, working to close the gender gap in the tech sector, and, most recently, championing policies to support mothers impacted by the pandemic. Saujani is also the author of the international bestseller Brave, Not Perfect, and her influential TED talk, “Teach Girls Bravery, Not Perfection,” has more than five million views. In the interview we also discussed the recent news of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, the Duchess and Duke of Sussex, unveiling a series of donations in a holiday card released in December 2021, included in that list was the Marshall Plan for Moms. Tune in to listen to this amazing episode of the Holistic Wealth podcast with special guest Reshma Saujani. Resources Used In This Episode (Get a Copy of Both Books): Holistic Wealth (Expanded and Updated): 36 Life Lessons To Help You Recover From Disruption, Find Your Life Purpose and Achieve Financial Freedom Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work (And Why It's Different Than You Think What You'll Learn in This Episode: • Reshma Saujani's amazing new book, the importance of discourse on themes such as corporate feminism, workplace and gender equity, • Reshma's experience with being the daughter of immigrant parents, her childhood and how it influenced her personal financial identity. • Reshma's perspective on the wealth gap and the way forward, in fighting gender inequality. • Reshma's reaction to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, the Duchess and Duke of Sussex, unveiling a series of donations that included the Marshall Plan for Moms. • Reshma's personal financial identity and how it has shaped her life as an entrepreneur and mom (based on the Personal Financial Identity Quiz developed by Keisha Blair). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/keisha-blair/support

PRETTYSMART
The Lie Women Have Been Sold: with Reshma Saujani

PRETTYSMART

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 53:08


Reshma Saujani is a leading activist and the founder of Girls Who Code + the Marshall Plan for Moms. She has spent more than a decade building movements to fight for women and girls' economic empowerment, working to close the gender gap in the tech sector, and most recently advocating for policies to support moms impacted by the pandemic. Reshma is also the author of the international bestseller Brave, Not Perfect, and her influential TED talk, “Teach girls, bravery not perfection” has more than five million views globally. She's here today to talk about her newest book, Pay Up - The Future of Women and Work (Out March 15th) and she's sharing: The “big lie” of corporate feminism. How each generation of women has been sold a different “brand” and how that has harmed us.  Why there's no such thing as “Work/Life Balance” and why we need to throw out the term. The burnout and inequity harming America's working women today and what we need to do about it. Why paid family leave is a must for all parents regardless of job type or gender.  Why men also need to stand-up to corporate America and take family leave. Why paid family leave is also a racial justice issue. What her biggest failure taught her. Buy Reshma's New Book Pay Up: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Pay-Up/Reshma-Saujani/9781982191573 Follow Reshma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reshmasaujani/

Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders Video Series
Reshma Saujani (Girls Who Code) - Fixing Tech's Gender Gap

Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders Video Series

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 59:22


Reshma Saujani is the founder of Girls Who Code and the Marshall Plan for Moms, and is the author of the forthcoming book Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work (and Why It's Different Than You Think). She has spent more than a decade building movements to fight for women and girls' economic empowerment, working to close the gender gap in the tech sector, and most recently advocating for policies to support moms impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this conversation with Stanford adjunct lecturer Ravi Belani, Saujani discusses the root causes of the gender gap in tech and explores what companies and individuals still need to do to make the field more fair and equitable.

Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders
Reshma Saujani (Girls Who Code) - Fixing Tech's Gender Gap

Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 59:52


Reshma Saujani is the founder of Girls Who Code and the Marshall Plan for Moms, and is the author of the forthcoming book Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work (and Why It's Different Than You Think). She has spent more than a decade building movements to fight for women and girls' economic empowerment, working to close the gender gap in the tech sector, and most recently advocating for policies to support moms impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this conversation with Stanford adjunct lecturer Ravi Belani, Saujani discusses the root causes of the gender gap in tech and explores what companies and individuals still need to do to make the field more fair and equitable.

South Asian Trailblazers
Reshma Saujani, Founder @ Girls Who Code

South Asian Trailblazers

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 22:00


Simi sits down with Reshma Saujani — Founder of Girls Who Code. Reshma is also an international bestselling author, attorney, and activist. The daughter of Indian refugees, Reshma studied political science and eventually went on to pursue her Masters in Public Policy and J.D.After graduating from Yale Law, Reshma worked as a corporate attorney on Wall Street. But soon, she pivoted to politics. She founded South Asians for Kerry, during John Kerry's 2004 presidential election run. She also served on the Hillary Clinton's National Finance Board during her 2008 campaign. In 2010, she herself became the first Indian-American woman to run for congress. Though her was bid was unsuccessful, her time on the campaign trail laid the groundwork for Girls Who Code. Reshma's visits to K-12 schools made her increasingly aware of gender disparities in STEM classrooms. So in 2012, she founded the nonprofit in an effort to close the gender gap in tech. To date, they've served over 450,000 girls around the world. Since retiring as CEO of the organization, Reshma has embarked on a new mission: the Marshall Plan for Moms — her vision to revitalize women in the workforce and to compensate them for their unpaid labor. Her book on the subject, Pay Up: The Future of Women and Work is due for release in March 2022. Listen in for key insights into Reshma's successes in law, politics, and tech.For more episodes, visit southasiantrailblazers.com. Subscribe to our newsletter to get new episodes in your inbox. Follow us @southasiantrailblazers on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.