Summary: The topic of this episode the Early Accountability Podcast is International Women’s Day. Kimi discusses what it looks like to capture the essence of the day and confront the biases that exist in our own minds and in the world at large. While we should be challenging stereotypes and celebrating the achievements of women every day, this day is a great opportunity to pause and have discussions with those around us about the fair and unfair perceptions of women. Kimi recommends these four specific actions surrounding International Women’s Day: 1. Learn – Educate yourself and become more aware of gender issues and inequalities. Read books, visit museums, attend events, and have tough conversations with your kids to engage them in the narrative as well. 2. Discuss – Talking about the disparities you are seeing such as discrimination, the gender pay gap, and the injustice of harassment and assaults occurring to women is the best way to grow. 3. Be open to change – Recognize that the thoughts and paradigms you grew up with might not be the best ones for you to hold on to moving forward. It is ok to graduate from what your parents, educational institutions, and other leaders taught you before you experienced what you have of the world now. 4. Promote and support – Ask how you can support women in business, listen to podcasts that are having this conversation, attend events that are championing women’s rights, or start a conversation with your organizational leadership about pay disparities. Engage yourself in the process and make it your aim to make a difference! Topics Covered in this Episode: • International Women’s Day • Challenging stereotypes • Broadening perceptions • Fighting through biases Connect with Kimi: http://www.kimiwalker.com/ https://web.facebook.com/kimiwalker https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimiwalker https://www.youtube.com/user/KimiFitWell
