This is not Spill the Tea. This is accountability.
In this special SHeCOMMERCE episode, Cristina and Jacqui step away from the usual banter to discuss the disturbing allegations surrounding the “Cornell 7” and the broader questions the case raises about consent, institutional responsibility, leadership, and what happens when systems designed to protect people appear to fail.
As the investigation continues, Cristina and Jacqui unpack why this story has resonated so deeply with women, why due process and taking allegations seriously can and must coexist, and why organizations cannot hide behind policies, procedures, or technical compliance when trust and safety are at stake.
They also examine the burden placed on women from an early age to protect themselves, from watching their drinks to sharing their locations, and ask a harder question: Why is so much of the conversation about teaching women how not to become victims instead of teaching men not to become perpetrators, enablers, or silent bystanders?
In this episode:
• The allegations and developments surrounding the Cornell case
• Why institutional process is not the same thing as institutional accountability
• The difference between compliance and leadership
• Consent, intoxication, and the dangerous assumptions that still persist
• Why women are responding so strongly to the story
• The role men must play in preventing sexual violence and challenging harmful behavior
• Why “believe women” and due process are not mutually exclusive
• What leaders should ask when their systems fail the people they are supposed to protect
When something goes wrong inside your organization, are you trying to understand what happened, or are you trying to understand your exposure?
Because culture is not what an organization says when everything is going well.
Culture is what it does when doing the right thing becomes uncomfortable.
This episode discusses allegations of sexual assault and may be difficult for some listeners. Please take care while listening.
These are options for you if you've been affected in the UK:
Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line: Call 0808 500 2222 (open 24/7) or visit Rape Crisis England & Wales.
Victim Support: Call 0808 16 89 111 or use their online chat at Victim Support.
The Survivors Trust: Call 08088 010818 for specialist network support.
Galop (LGBT+ Support): Call 0800 999 5428.
These are options for you if you've been affected in the US:
Immediate 24/7 National Hotlines
National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): Call 800-656-HOPE (4673) or chat online at rainn.org. You can also text "HOPE" to 64673.
Americans Overseas / Sexual Assault Support for Americans Abroad: Call 866-USWOMEN (toll-free). [1, 2, 3, 4]
Local and Specialized Resources
RAINN Local Help Locator: Search by your state or ZIP code on the RAINN Local Provider Directory to find community-based rape crisis centers, counseling, and hospital accompaniment.
National Sexual Assault Legal Hotline: Call 567-SHATTER (567-742-8837) for free legal information and options from victim-focused attorneys.
National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC): Browse state coalitions and local support directories at nsvrc.org.
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