Conversations for Equal Pay

Conversations for Equal Pay

Join us for Conversations for Equal Pay, a podcast dedicated to tackling the gender and racial pay gaps head-on. In candid discussions with top industry leaders, we'll uncover personal stories of success and struggle, and hear from powerful advocates who champion equal pay from positions of influence. Our guests provide frank insights into the systemic issues at play and share concrete strategies for companies to improve. We also explore how we can all work together to create a future where women and women of color are paid what they're worth..

Episodes

#8, Interview with Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, Exec Dir. of The Kairos Center for Religions, Rights, and Social Justice

February 12, 2026 • 35 mins
In this episode of Conversations for Equal Pay, we sit down with Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, Executive Director of the Kairos Center and Co-Chair of the Poor People’s Campaign.The struggle for equal pay is often framed as a simple math problem or an "unavoidable" economic reality. Rev. Dr. Theoharis challenges us to see it for what it truly is: a moral crisis and a violation of fundamental human rights.
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#7, Interview with Christina Baal-Owens, Executive Director at NAPAWF

January 29, 2026 • 31 mins
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Christina Baal-Owens, Executive Director of NAPAWF (National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum), to dismantle the "model minority" myth and expose the systemic barriers holding AAPI women back. Christina breaks down how this term was manufactured to pit communities of color against one another and why the "pull yourself up by your bootstraps" mentality is a dangerous fallacy.In this epi...
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#6, Interview with Karla Pineda, Executive Director at LCLAA

January 15, 2026 • 25 mins
Why is the wage gap for Latinas still so wide, even for those with Master’s degrees? This week, we sit down with Karla Pineda, Executive Director of the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA), to dismantle the myths surrounding pay equity.In this episode, we discuss:
  • The Education Paradox: Why higher education isn't shielding Latinas from earning less than their peers.
  • The Power of Unions: How union membership can i...
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#5, Interview with Kate Gallagher Robbins, Sr. Economic Justice Fellow at the NPWF

November 20, 2025 • 24 mins
Host Julene Allen sits down with Dr. Kate Gallagher Robbins, Sr. Economic Justice Fellow at the National Partnership for Women & Families, to confront the brutal truth: The current national environment is failing women of color and is neutralizing progress.Dr. Robbins brings over a decade of experience from organizations like TIME'S UP and the National Women's Law Center, focusing her current research on how policy impacts wome...
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#4, Interview with Kim Villanueva, President of NOW

November 6, 2025 • 13 mins
Join us for a powerful conversation with Kim Villanueva, the newly elected President of the National Organization for Women (NOW). As a bi-racial lesbian and the first Asian American woman to lead the organization, Kim shares how her passion for social justice fuels her fight for economic equity.In this episode, Kim unpacks NOW's bold "Kitchen Table Agenda," which directly addresses the pressing economic issues and systemic discrim...
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#3, Interview with Jennifer King, First Black Woman NFL Coach

October 23, 2025 • 12 mins
In this powerful interview, we sit down with Jennifer King, a pioneering coach who made history as the first Black woman coach in the entire NFL (with roles at the Bears, Commanders, and Panthers). Now serving as an offensive analyst at North Carolina Central University, Jennifer shares her essential blueprint for success in one of the most male-dominated fields imaginable.

Jennifer pulls back the curtain on the dedication required,...
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#2, Interview with Jenn Stowe, Exec. Director at the Nat'l Domestic Workers Alliance

October 9, 2025 • 25 mins
This episode features Jenn Stowe, the accomplished Executive Director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA), the leading national voice for dignity and fairness for domestic workers across the United States. As a seasoned progressive operative and strategic thinker, Jenn leads the charge to fix one of America's most enduring labor injustices.

Jenn makes a powerful case for why domestic workers—a workforce primarily compos...
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#1, Interview with Congresswoman Gwen Moore

September 25, 2025 • 27 mins
In this essential policy conversation, we sit down with Congresswoman Gwen Moore to discuss her legislative priorities for economic justice. The Congresswoman explains the crucial details of the Paycheck Fairness Act, specifically how it will prohibit employers from asking for or basing pay on a candidate's previous salary history—a practice that perpetuates wage discrimination and has disproportionately impacted women of color.

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#33, Interview with Jonaed Iqbal, CEO of NoDegree.com

January 19, 2022 • 24 mins
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#32, Interview with Karl Riley, VP of Small Business Community Lending, Fifth Third Bank

December 8, 2021 • 42 mins
For the fourth season of Conversations for Equal Pay, Women of Color in the Workplace presents Men of Color for Equal Pay. The series features male leaders who support equal pay for equal work.

In this interview with Karl F.D. Riley II, VP of Small Business Community Lending of Fifth Third Bank, we learn why it's critical to invest in marginalized communities.
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#31, Latinas Equal Pay Day: Be Unapologetic About Heritage, Language & Legacy

November 5, 2021 • 58 mins
On average, Latinx women suffer from a 47 percent pay gap. Studies state that Latinas lose over $1 million dollars in a lifetime which impacts their day to day spending and savings. Tune into a discussion about the experiences of Latinas at work and what we can do as women of color, allies, leaders, and companies to close the pay gap ONCE AND FOR ALL.

In partnership with The Latinista

MODERATOR
Crystabel Rangel

PANELISTS
Elaine Montill...
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#30, Interview with Patrick Kabanda, International Consultant & Author of The Creative Wealth of Nations

October 27, 2021 • 31 mins
For the fourth season of Conversations for Equal Pay, Women of Color in the Workplace presents Men of Color for Equal Pay. The series features male leaders who support equal pay for equal work.
Featured Guest: Patrick Kabanda, International Consultant and Author of The Creative Wealth of Nations
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#29, Native Women's Equal Pay Day: Be Unapologetic About Land, Language & Legacy

September 23, 2021 • 55 mins
On average Native women are paid just 60 cents in comparison to the dollar a non-hispanic white man makes. Native American women are a complex group, facing a myriad of barriers. To only address a singular issue does not tell the complete story. On September 8th, we are joined by moderator, Julene Allen, CEO of Women of Color in the Workplace and

Panelists:
Hannah Cirelli, Assoc. Exec Directive of American Indigenous Business Leaders

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#28, Black Women's Equal Pay Day: Be Unapologetic About Money, Worth & Wealth

August 17, 2021 • 53 mins
There's no secret that black women are undergoing a different experience in our society. On August 3rd, Black Women's Equal payday, we discussed the socio-economic barriers facing black women today. Learn from our panel of experts. Tune into a discussion with Moderator: Financial Expert, Dr. Sherri Reese

Panelists:

Julene Allen, CEO, Women of Color in the Workplace

Emily R. Williams, DEI and Organizational Development Strategist

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#27, Amanda Guzmán at Sheryl Sandberg & Dave Goldberg Family Foundation and Mónica Cucalón at LAA

December 17, 2020 • 52 mins
Please tune in to listen to conversations with Amanda Guzmán and Monica Cucalón on the pay gap impacting Latinas and their families. As a former corporate attorney, Amanda discusses the myth about Latinas and their progress and success. Monica stresses the importance of doing your research on which organizations work to be more diverse and inclusive.
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#26, Patrice H. Kunesh, Major Gifts Officer, Native American Rights Fund

November 23, 2020 • 54 mins
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#25, Conversation with Jackie Glass, Ambass. for the United State of Women & Umi Grigsby, Chief of Policy & Advoc. for Office of City Clerk

October 13, 2020 • 57 mins
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#24, A Conversation with Michelle, Glover, Chief Executive Officer of Journey Unlimited and Alexis White, Chief Administration and Finance

September 27, 2020 • 59 mins
Tune into to a conversation with powerhouses, Michelle, Glover, Chief Executive Officer of Journey Unlimited, and Alexis White, Chief Administration and Finance Officer for the City of Chicago-Office of the City Clerk
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#23, A Conversation with CDO, Maybelyn Plecic, CEO Julene Allen and COO, Jame Geathers

September 14, 2020 • 51 mins
Tune into a rare discussion with the Women of Color in the Workplace Team featuring CDO, Maybelyn Plecic, CEO Julene Allen, and COO, Jame Geathers on Estimating Your Worth
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#22, A conversation with Teresa Younger, President, and CEO of Ms. Foundation for Women

August 27, 2020 • 47 mins
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