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In this episode Tara Wilson is joined by Mita Mallick, a podcaster, LinkedIn Top Voice, and soon-to-be author. Mita shares her journey and discusses her role as the Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Carta, a fintech late-stage startup. Together, they explore the importance of spreading awareness and creating opportunities for others. Tune in for inspiration, tools, and community as they discuss confidence, career development, and financial intelligence.

Mita’s new book, “Reimagine Inclusion: Debunking 13 Myths So We Can Transform Your Workplace” is a resource for self-improvement and education. It’s full of personal stories and experiences and even has introspective exercises at the end of each chapter. Mita describes it as a comprehensive handbook and reference guide for anyone committed to driving change in the workplace, regardless of their position within the organization.

In the episode, Mita and Tara delve into the emotional toll and burden that women often experience in the workplace. They share examples illustrating how women feel compelled to downplay their achievements and conceal aspects of their lives to avoid unfair treatment or judgment. Women are under constant pressure and emotional strain while navigating their careers and striving to avoid disadvantages.

Mita also discussed how the biases held by decision-makers contribute to the gender pay gap. These biases influence decisions regarding promotions and salary increases, resulting in unequal treatment based on general and personal judgments. Overall, this episode sheds light on the emotional challenges and biases that women face in the workplace, further emphasizing the urgent need for change and inclusion. FOLLOW FIERCE LAB

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