KnowThyBrand - Championing gender inclusion in business

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KnowThyBrand - Championing gender inclusion in business

Discover the facts behind gender inclusion, listen to incredible guests as they share their unique stories and expertise about the challenges that women face, and learn what we can all do to foster gender equality.

  1. DEC 12

    Girl Power Uganda: On a Mission to Tackle Menstrual Poverty with Robin Köhler

    In this inspiring episode, we welcome Robin, the co-founder of Girl Power Uganda, an organization dedicated to empowering women through education and tackling menstrual poverty.In Uganda, where systemic challenges often limit opportunities for women and girls, two sisters turned their passion for change into a mission. Robin and Amanda, athletes and advocates, founded Girl Power Uganda to address the declining school attendance among girls and empower communities through education and opportu...

    39 min

  2. NOV 5

    Breaking the Silence: Advocating for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence

    In this impactful episode, we dive into the critical issue of sexual and gender-based violence, featuring special guests Maria Grazia Surace and Stéphanie Makoumbou from LA VOIX DES SURVIVANT(E)S, an advocacy association supporting survivors of violence. Founded by survivor Ana Pinto, the organization is committed to assisting victims and amplifying their voices in society and within the legislative process in Luxembourg. Maria and Stéphanie, both lawyers, share their personal motivations for...

    1 hr

  3. OCT 8

    The Gender Inclusion Challenge: When myths and perceptions meet facts and data

    Today’s guest on KnowThyBrand Podcast is the CEO of HSBC, Emanuele Vignoli. HSBC and KnowThyBrand have worked together on several projects, and in this episode, Emanuele talks about HSBC's active role in gender finance and discusses the upcoming event organized by HSBC and KnowThyBrand: The Gender Inclusion Challenge: When Myths and Perceptions Meet Facts and Data. This event will bring together representatives from different companies to challenge preconceptions around gender equality and pr...

    22 min

  4. SEP 12

    Gendered Innovations: The Role of Gender in Shaping Research and Innovation

    What is gendered innovations? Gendered innovations refer to the creative and transformative processes that integrate sex and gender analysis into research and design. Rather than treating gender as an afterthought or a mere demographic concern, gendered innovations actively incorporate it as a critical variable that can influence the direction and outcomes of research. In this episode of KnowThyBrand Podcast, prof. Londa Schiebinger, from Stanford University, explains how accounting for sex a...

    33 min

  5. JUL 16

    Diversity in VC: The Importance of Investing in Female Founders

    In the dynamic world of startups, securing venture capital is often a critical step towards scaling a business. However, for female founders, this journey can be fraught with additional challenges due to biases and stereotypes.Our guests in this episode are Tülin Tokatli and Hale Yildiz from Pitch Me First and they discussed the challenges faced by female founders in the venture capital industry. They highlighted the low percentage of funding received by female-led startups and the biases and...

    44 min

  6. JUL 2

    Overcoming Self-Limiting Beliefs Through Neuroplasticity

    Have you ever felt held back from pursuing your dreams or potential due to beliefs about your own abilities? You're not alone. In today’s episode, psychologist Carolina Nikaedo explains how we form self-limiting beliefs from a young age and shares strategies to overcome them. She also dives deep into neuroplasticity - the brain's ability to form new connections. Through a focused effort to bring beliefs to consciousness, to take space and engage rational thinking, and to intentionally replace...

    41 min

  7. JUN 18

    Breaking Gender and Age Barriers in the Workplace

    Ageism, the discrimination or prejudice against individuals based on their age, remains a pervasive issue in today's workplaces. Recent studies reveal that nearly 65% of workers have experienced age-based discrimination at some point in their careers.In today’s episode Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, a thought leader in gender and generational balance and a CEO of 20-first, discusses the four phases of women’s careers and the overlaps between gender and age. Avivah also highlights the need for compani...

    35 min

  8. JUN 4

    Authenticity in Business and Dealing with Imposter Syndrome with Sophie Mathur

    Authenticity isn't just a buzzword—it's the cornerstone of building meaningful professional relationships, nurturing a strong brand reputation, and ultimately achieving lasting success. In a world where polished LinkedIn profiles and perfectly curated Instagram feeds can sometimes overshadow genuine connections, join us in this episode to discover the importance of staying true to yourself in every business interaction.At the same time, no matter how many accolades we add to our resumes or Li...

    37 min
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Discover the facts behind gender inclusion, listen to incredible guests as they share their unique stories and expertise about the challenges that women face, and learn what we can all do to foster gender equality.

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