The Everyday Feminist: The Key Drivers Of Social Impact With Latanya Mapp Frett

Do you believe you are a feminist?Does the word “feminist” have a bad connotation to you?Here’s the definition of feminist:“Of relating to, supporting, or compatible with feminism. feminist theory. the feminist movement. The act of speaking is a way women come to power, telling our stories, sharing history, engaging in feminist discussion.”This may sound funny, but even though I run this podcast and am a leadership and career coach for women, I didn’t self-identify as a feminist. Why? I have no idea. Maybe I didn’t think what I was doing was “big” enough. “Important” enough. Not a “big” enough platform.My guest today, Latanya Mapp Frett, the President and CEO of the Global Fund for Women, set me straight. She told me during our conversation that I am absolutely a feminist. In fact, I fit her definition of an everyday feminist.And why is this important? Because after all the recent struggles during COVID-19, with the millions of women deciding to or being forced from their jobs because of childcare or care for a sick or elderly family member, because there are still so many employers that don’t give a hoot about flexibility and other important benefits. This is why it is critical that we all stand up and do our part as everyday feminists.I believe that by taking this stand, we will improve our work environments. We will help our sons and daughters. And we will be acting in the very definition of what it means to be a brave woman at work.During our discussion, Latanya discussed:What motivated Latanya to write her book, The Everyday Feminist: The Key to Sustainable Social Impact- Driving Movements We Need More Than Ever.What an everyday feminist is and why you or many women you know could fit into that category.Why Latanya believes that feminists are the key to driving social impact.Examples of movements we need movement in more than ever.If being an everyday feminist is a young professional woman’s game, or if you can be an everyday feminist in middle or even late career.And how we can support the work of other everyday feminists.