In this episode of The Pink Tax Podcast, I look back at some of my old goals I found in 2013! It's so interesting looking back at past versions of ourselves to see just how far we've come and what was important to us at the time. Here's a peek at what I achieved in 2025 and what I'm hoping to achieve in 2026.

Pink Tax Resources:

• Substack: https://janinerogan.substack.com/
• Janine's TedX Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5xiy0-EOAk

• Mini Money Mastermind: https://next.waveapps.com/checkouts/e4a30524769d43bc9ab439f2eddcbbe7

• Your Richest Life Waitlist Link: https://janine-rogan.myflodesk.com/d7hbqmu3mr

• Life score: https://assessments.fullfocus.co/lifescore/

• Year Compass: https://yearcompass.com/

• The Wealthy(HER) Conference: https://www.thatswealthbuilding.com/her
• Financial Fitness Checklist: https://www.thatswealthbuilding.com/checklist
• Financial Feminism IQ Test: https://janinerogan.outgrow.us/janinerogan-5
• The Pink Tax Book: https://www.thatswealthbuilding.com/book- Template Vault: https://www.thatswealthbuilding.com/product-page/the-template-vault

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In this episode of the Pink Tax podcast, we chat with Robynn Storey, CEO and founder of Storyline Resumes. We discuss the evolution of the job market, the importance of assertive language in resumes, and the unique challenges women face in the workplace. Robynn shares her journey of starting her resume business, the significance of work-life balance, and how to navigate the complexities of job applications in the age of AI.

Key Takeaways:

• Women often face salary disparities compared to their male counterparts.
• Assertive language in resumes is crucial for women to showcase their skills.
• Returning to work after a break doesn't mean losing skills or intelligence.
• Networking and referrals are more effective than applying through job boards.
• Setting clear expectations during the interview process is essential.
• Unconscious bias can affect hiring decisions, especially for women.
• Building genuine connections can enhance career opportunities.
• It's important to be authentic and true to oneself in the job market.- Finding happiness in work is key to career satisfaction.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Career Advancement and Resumes

02:53 The Journey of Starting a Resume Business

05:54 Work-Life Balance and Remote Opportunities

09:08 Gender Disparities in the Job Market

11:54 The Importance of Assertive Language in Resumes

14:52 Returning to Work After a Career Break

18:03 Navigating the AI Job Application Landscape

20:58 Addressing Unconscious Bias in Hiring

23:54 Setting Expectations in the Interview Process

26:55 Building Meaningful Connections in Your Career

29:51 Advice for Career Transitions and Finding Happiness

About Robynn: Robynn Storey is the CEO and founder of Storeyline Resumes, a pioneering resume firm focused on advancing clients' careers. With over 25 years of visionary leadership, Robynn developed an innovative resume writing philosophy. Together with her team of professionals, she crafts unique, story-driven executive resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles that highlight each client's distinct strengths, skills, and value proposition.

Pink Tax Resources:

• The Wealthy(HER) Conference: https://www.thatswealthbuilding.com/her
• Financial Fitness Checklist: https://www.thatswealthbuilding.com/checklist
• Financial Feminism IQ Test: https://janinerogan.outgrow.us/janinerogan-5
• The Pink Tax Book: https://www.thatswealthbuilding.com/book- Template Vault: https://www.thatswealthbuilding.com/product-page/the-template-vault

Connect with The Pink Tax Podcast

IG: https://www.instagram.com/pinktaxshow

Connect with Robynn:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynnstorey/

Website: https://www.storeylineresumes.com/

Robynn's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Career-Confidence-Stories-Strategies-Finding/dp/1394219989

In this episode of the Pink Tax podcast, we dive deep into the pressing issue of the wage gap, exploring its current state, the impact of intersectionality, and the societal perceptions of work value. We discuss the importance of salary transparency, the role of quotas, and the necessity of policy changes to address these disparities. There is a desperate need for open conversations about pay, the significance of childcare and parental leave policies, and the impact of minimum wage on women's economic status. The episode is a call to action for listeners to engage in discussions about wage equality and advocate for systemic changes.

Takeaways

• The wage gap in the US has increased for the first time in 2025.

• Women earn 84 cents for every dollar earned by men in Canada.

• Intersectionality plays a significant role in wage disparities.

• As women dominate certain industries, their pay tends to decrease.

• Salary transparency is crucial for closing the wage gap.

• Quotas can help improve gender representation in leadership roles.

• Affordable childcare is essential for women's workforce participation.

• Negotiation skills are vital for women to advocate for fair pay.

• Open discussions about salaries can empower individuals to seek equitable compensation.

• Increasing the minimum wage is a necessary step towards economic justice.

Pink Tax Resources:

- The Wealthy(HER) Conference: https://www.thatswealthbuilding.com/her

- Financial Fitness Checklist: https://www.thatswealthbuilding.com/checklist

- Financial Feminism IQ Test: https://janinerogan.outgrow.us/janinerogan-5

- The Pink Tax Book: https://www.thatswealthbuilding.com/book

- Template Vault: https://www.thatswealthbuilding.com/product-page/the-template-vault

Connect with The Pink Tax Podcast

IG: https://www.instagram.com/pinktaxshow

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Wage Gap Discussion

01:13 Current State of the Wage Gap

04:56 Understanding Intersectionality in Wage Disparities

09:13 The Value of Work: Gendered Perspectives

12:42 The Role of Quotas and Salary Transparency

19:10 Policy Changes and Their Impact

25:29 Negotiation and Open Conversations About Pay

29:50 Childcare and Parental Leave Policies

32:45 Minimum Wage and Economic Justice