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Female founders and execs talk about acts of 'micro-feminism' at work — and why they matter
- Female CEOs and founders discussed the concept of 'micro-feminism' and its impact on their careers.
- Micro-feminism involves small acts of support among women in the workplace.
- Examples of micro-feminism include sitting in on interviews with female candidates, asking supportive questions, and challenging biases.
- Female executives like Janine Pelosi and Irra Ariella Khi emphasized the importance of asserting oneself and supporting female colleagues.
- Promoting work-life balance and normalizing motherhood were highlighted by leaders like Victoria Trofimova and Sarah Paiji Yoo.
- Lucy Liu and Napala Pratini shared experiences of challenging gender biases and acknowledging women in professional settings.
- Pay equity and advocating for oneself in the workplace were highlighted by Emma Obanye and Rita Parker.
- Creating inclusive workplaces by attending interviews with female candidates, speaking up against bias, and supporting female-founded businesses were mentioned by Garima Kapoor, Shena Brien, and Pauline Paterson.
- Challenging stereotypes and implementing policies to support women's health, such as menstrual, menopause, and miscarriage leave, were actions taken by Mary Hekl, Kara Puccinelli, and Riannon Palmer.
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