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

#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.

 We...
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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

Bhakti...
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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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#21, A conversation with Raena Saddler, VP of People & Managing Director at Lean In at the Sheryl Sandberg & Dave Goldberg Family Foundation

August 13, 2020 • 50 mins
Programming Sponsors: Lean In of the Sheryl Sandberg and Dave Goldberg Foundation and Ingredion, Partners: National Organization for Women, United State of Women, Ms. Foundation for Women, Conservation International, Center for American Progress, Shriver Center on Poverty and Law, The Latinista, Speak Truth, The Impact Alliance NFP, The Enriched Mind, Synergetic Virtual HR Consulting LLC, Office of the City Clerk, Anna M. Valencia,...
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(#20) Pt 2 Interview with Elisa Charters, Founder of Lean In Latina Surge and Principal of EAC Business International

June 19, 2020 • 29 mins
Elisa is 9/11 survivor and her interview comes in good timing as we discuss how women of color can maintain resilience in a COVID-19 world, what it means to have good sponsors that have your back and even how to build confidence in girls.
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(#19) Pt I Interview with Elisa Charters, Founder of Lean In Latina Surge and Principal of EAC Business International

May 28, 2020 • 31 mins
Elisa is 9/11 survivor and her interview comes in good timing as we discuss how women of color can maintain resilience in a COVID-19 world, what it means to have good sponsors that have your back and even how to build confidence in girls.

Elisa Charters is a passionate advocate for Diversity and Inclusion (D&I), community and small business development. In 2008, Gov. Corzine appointed Elisa to the State of Jersey’s Minority and Wome...
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(#18) Interview with Cristina Pinzon, Pres. and Founder of Stateside Affairs

May 7, 2020 • 31 mins
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(#17) Interview with Paloma Delgadillo VP of Chapter Development at the IL NOW Chapter

April 23, 2020 • 29 mins
In an interview with Paloma Delgadillo, VP of Chapter Development at the Illinois State Chapter of the National Organization for Women, she discusses the need to affirm the importance of diversity and inclusion inside companies and normalizing parental and family leave across the workplace. Also, Delgadillo leaves those who are facing challenges throughout the COVID-19 quarantine with some critical advice. Tune in to listen to lear...
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(#16) Interview with Enna Jimenez, Senior IT and Business Professional, Widely Recognized Diversity Inclusion Leader

April 9, 2020 • 48 mins
In this interview with Enna Jimenez, she shares small things we can do in light of the most recent global COVID-19 pandemic, how to gain sponsorship at work successfully, and why it's just good business to pay people what they are worth. Thank you to our partners, ALPFA Boston and National Diversity Council.
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