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Episode 54: Your humble resume is costing you with Robynn Storey
In this episode of the Pink Tax Podcast , host Janine Rogan welcomes Robynn Storey , the CEO and founder of Storyline Résumés . With 25 years of experience and over 400,000 clients helped, Robynn is a powerhouse in the world of executive career advancement. If you feel like your resume is underselling your value or you're tired of being ghosted by recruiters, this conversation is packed with "no-BS" advice to help you reclaim your career power. Your Humble Resume is Costin

Janine Rogan
Dec 22, 20253 min read
Episode 53: Closing The Wage Gap - A Call To Action
In the latest episode of the Pink Tax Podcast , Janine tackles one of the most persistent and frustrating issues in the modern economy: the gender wage gap. With new data showing that the wage gap actually increased in the US in 2025 for the first time in years, Janine dives deep into the statistics, the myths, and the concrete policy changes that could finally move the needle. Breaking the 169-Year Wait: How Do We Actually Close the Wage Gap? The State of the Gap in 2026

Janine Rogan
Dec 15, 20253 min read
Episode 52: Unraveling Financial Gender Norms with Knitatude
The friendship between Janine and Chantal actually traces back to a 2016 tax workshop where Chantal found herself overwhelmed by the complexities of small business finances [04:45]. Fast forward to 2025, and Chantal has transitioned from a full-time advertising career to running a thriving six-figure knitwear empire. Her journey underscores a vital lesson: you don’t have to be a "numbers person" to build a financially stable business—you just need the right tools and the cour

Janine Rogan
Dec 8, 20252 min read


Episode 51: Navigating Gender and the Economy
In this episode of the Pink Tax Podcast , Janine speaks with Sarah Kaplan , a professor at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management and the founding director of the Institute for Gender and the Economy (GATE). Sarah brings decades of research to the table to explain why many of our common assumptions about women in the workplace are not only tired tropes but scientifically inaccurate. Here are the key takeaways from their deep dive into systemic inequality and

Janine Rogan
Dec 1, 20253 min read


Episode 50: Breaking Down the Lifetime Cost of Being a Woman
In the milestone 50th episode of the Pink Tax Podcast , host Janine Rogan dives deep into a staggering figure: it costs the average woman roughly $2 million more than a man just to exist and retire over the course of her lifetime. If that number feels heavy, it is because it represents a combination of lost earnings and higher expenses that systemic inequality has "baked into" the female experience. Here is the breakdown of where that money goes and how we can start clawing

Janine Rogan
Nov 24, 20253 min read


Episode 49: Shattering the Invisible Barriers Holding Women Back
In the most recent episode of the Pink Tax Podcast , Janine sits down with Dr. Amy Diehl, an award winning information technology leader and gender equity researcher. Together they moved past the common "glass ceiling" metaphor to discuss a much more pervasive reality: Glass Walls . If you have ever felt like your career is being hemmed in by invisible but impenetrable boundaries, this conversation is for you. Why "Glass Walls" instead of a "Glass Ceiling"? The glass ceiling

Janine Rogan
Nov 17, 20253 min read


Episode 48: Say Less, Get More: Empowering Women Through Negotiation
In the latest episode of the Pink Tax Podcast , host Janine Rogan sits down with negotiation expert and author Fotini Iconomopoulos to dismantle the myths surrounding negotiation and provide actionable strategies for women to close the wealth gap. Negotiation is Everywhere Negotiation isn't just for job offers or boardroom deals. Fotini explains that any time you are in conflict or someone isn't 100% on board with your ideas, you are negotiating [ 01:50 ]. This includes: Lea

Janine Rogan
Nov 10, 20252 min read


Episode 47: Welcome Back to The Pink Tax Podcast
We are thrilled to announce that The Pink Tax Podcast , hosted by the financial literacy advocate and best-selling author Janine Rogan , is officially back to tackle the unfair economic burdens placed on women—and show us all how to build real wealth. If you’re ready to stop paying the hidden price for being a woman and start commanding your financial future, this is the podcast you’ve been waiting for. What Is The Pink Tax Podcast? The Pink Tax Podcast is much more than just

Janine Rogan
Nov 3, 20252 min read


The Uncommon Sense Podcast feat. Janine Rogan
CPA Alberta has released their new podcast Uncommon Sense and I had the pleasure of chatting with Gordon Turtle about The Pink Tax and Women

Janine Rogan
Sep 11, 20241 min read


Unveiling Financial Abuse: Recognizing the Red Flags and Taking Back Control
Financial abuse, a sinister form of domestic abuse, often remains hidden beneath layers of shame and silence. Victims may feel trapped...

Janine Rogan
Aug 14, 20242 min read


Sustainable Bond ETFs in Canada
A Guide for Investors Sustainable bond ETFs are a type of investment that allows investors to invest in a basket of bonds that have been...

Janine Rogan
Aug 1, 20242 min read


Bridging the Gap: Progress and Challenges for Women in Tech
The tech industry is a powerhouse of innovation, constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. But when it comes to gender...

Janine Rogan
May 17, 20242 min read


Moolala: Money Made Simple Podcast feat. Janine Rogan
One of the best ways to advocate for financial equality and improve women’s status is by better voting. We are joined by Janine Rogan,...

Janine Rogan
May 8, 20241 min read


Navigating the Temptations of Spending: Insights for Financial Health.
Have you ever found yourself surprised by the balance on your credit card statement at the end of the month? Many of us face the...

Janine Rogan
May 2, 20243 min read


NYC Study Shows Women Pay More for Everyday Items
Did you know that in New York City, women's products cost an average of 7% more than similar products for men? That's according to a new...

Janine Rogan
Apr 28, 20243 min read


Women In The Workplace
We’ve all heard for the longest time that the glass ceiling is the biggest barrier to women’s advancement. In reality, the broken rung is...

Janine Rogan
Apr 12, 20243 min read


Episode 46: Janine + Tara are Socialists
In this weeks episode Janine and Tara take a look back over four seasons to see just how their views have changed since starting the...
The Pink Tax Podcast
Aug 31, 20211 min read


Episode 45: Reproductive Justice in Canada | Interview with Dr. Lexier
This week Tara and Janine sat down with Dr. Roberta Lexier to discuss reproductive justice in Canada. We talked through the history of...
The Pink Tax Podcast
Aug 17, 20211 min read


Episode 44: Cost of Child Birth for Indigenous Women in Canada | Interview with Michelle Robinson
This week Tara chatted with Michelle from Native Calgarian about birth alerts, the social and economic impacts of systemic racism in the...
The Pink Tax Podcast
Aug 10, 20211 min read


Episode 43: Climate Change Hurts Women’s Finances
This week, Janine and Tara dive in to how climate change disproportionally hurts women’s bank accounts. With the wildfires and the heat...
The Pink Tax Podcast
Jul 27, 20211 min read
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