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

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.
In this episode, we dive deep int...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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

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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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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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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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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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