The corporate world is not exactly known for being fair to women. Even with significant progress made in recent decades, the wage gap still has women getting paid 16% less than their male counterparts (substantially worse for women of color), and women are often passed up for promotions or higher-level positions.

Remember this exchange from the Barbie movie during Ken’s visit to corporate America?

Ken: You guys aren't doing patriarchy very well.

Corporate Bro: We're actually doing patriarchy very well

[lowers voice]

Corporate Bro: ... we're just better at hiding it.

So when I discovered Sam DeMase through her book A Power Mood, I knew I had to invite her on the podcast. We had a fantastic conversation about the importance of self-advocacy for women in the workplace, and how they make make more strategic moves for career advancement.

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