Did you hear that season 2 of The Femails just ended?
In season 2, we explored female disruptors across all industries—from the shaving industry to startup funding.
From these 14 unique disruptors, we learned a ton. For example, did you know what the pink tax is—or that it affects women buying everything from razors to dry cleaning?
Just like we did with season one, we wanted to take a few moments to sum up our favorite takeaways from our second season. Then, scroll to the bottom to see our special announcement about our upcoming season. Hint: school is not out for summer this year!
Disrupting the Fitness Experience
Sadie Lincoln is the founder of barre3, a fitness-focused company that teaches people how to be balanced and find empowerment from within. We spoke with Lincoln about defining success, finding gratitude in the struggle, and mindfully growing a business.
Disrupting How Leaders Communicate
In our second week, we were joined by Caroline Turner. Turner is a workshop facilitator, speaker, consultant, and author of Difference Works—a book about leadership through inclusion. Listen to Turner's advice on becoming a "bilingual leader."
Disrupting Media
Ready to get a little Goopy? We spoke with Elise Loehnen, the CCO at goop, about how she is working to disrupt traditional methods around media and e-commerce. Learn how goop found success by disobeying traditional business rules.
Disrupting Female Friendship
Female friendship is crucial. On this episode, we speak with Erica Cerulo and Claire Mazur about their "work marriage," their book Work Wife, and women who are disrupting the power of female friendships.
Disrupting Imagination
Next, we spent some time speaking with Beth Comstock about imagination, changemakers, and making space for new methods in your own workplace. We also discuss her book, Imagine it Forward, in which she shares how she made her voice heard and how she wrote her own future at work.
International Women’s Day: Luck, Confidence, and Side Hustles
For our special International Women's Day episode, we were lucky to be joined by Liz Dolan. Dolan is the creator and host of the podcast Safe for Work. We discuss being your true self (no matter what,) navigating your career as the only woman in the room, and how to balance for better.
Disrupting the Pink Aisle
As women, we are all probably familiar with the pink aisle at the toy store. On this episode of The Femails, we speak with Debbie Sterling, the founder and CEO of GoldieBlox. GoldieBlox is a media and toy company that aims to tackle the gender gap in STEM for young women. This is a must-listen.
Disrupting Time Management
You have 168 hours in a week—are you using them to your advantage? On this episode, we talk to productivity expert Laura Vanderkam about time management, tackling to-do lists, and adopting healthy weekly habits—in order to get it all done.
Venture Capital 101
Let's learn the ABCs of venture capital, shall we? On this episode, we speak with the power duo Anu Duggal and Sutian Dong. Together, they are reshaping traditional capital venture with their own firm, Female Founders Fund.
"Get Money" This Equal Pay Day
Continuing with our money theme, we speak with the author of Get Money, Kristin Wong. On this year's Equal Pay Day, we discuss the psychology of money, share tips on determining your own market value, and also the personality traits that *might* be keeping you from making more money.
What's The Fifth Trimester?
Lauren Smith Brody coined The Fifth Trimester after having to return to work after giving birth. In this episode, we discuss the struggles of working motherhood and the actions we can take to change the painful status quo.
How Do You Become a Head of Inclusion + Diversity?
In this episode, we speak with Pinterest's first-ever Head of Inclusion and Diversity. We discuss the importance of inclusion and diversity—and not from a "recruitment-only" standpoint. Learn why both inclusion and diversity are integral to the modern workplace—from entry-level to C-level.
Disrupting the Pink Tax
If you're familiar with the shiny, disembodied legs that are omnipresent in traditional "female shaving" commercials, you have to listen to this episode. We are joined by Georgina Gooley, the co-founder of Billie. Learn what the pink tax is and how Billie is fighting to do away with it.
Disrupting Perfection with Reshma Saujani
Reshma Saujani, the author of Brave, Not Perfect, is no stranger to the perfection trap many women face. In this final episode of season 2, Saujani explains how she re-routed her ambitions so that perfection was no longer the goal. Listen and take your first step to become brave (not perfect.)
One More Thing...
We told you there was a special announcement and you didn't think we would forget, did you?
Starting on June 4th, the Career Contessa team and The Femails are all going back to school—summer school, that is. We know you all aced your school year, so this isn't a punishment. Let's use this summer to learn new skills, create new habits, and practice mindfulness. Join us for Summer School! Got a burning question for us—call up our hotline below! We will be answering your questions while summer school is in session.
