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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 Costing You:

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 Wage Gap in 2026

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

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 or

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 it

Financial abuse, a sinister form of domestic abuse, often remains hidden beneath layers of shame and silence. Victims may feel trapped and powerless, unaware that their partner's control over money is a form of abuse. This blog post sheds light on the subtle signs of financial abuse, empowering individuals to break free from this toxic cycle. What is Financial Abuse? Financial abuse involves using money and resources to exert control and power over a partner. This form of abu

The tech industry is a powerhouse of innovation, constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. But when it comes to gender equality, the progress has been slow and uneven. Our latest State of Gender Equity in Tech report, based on a survey of 483 women in tech globally, sheds light on the current state of affairs. Experiences of Sexism and the Need for Action More than half of the women surveyed reported experiencing sexism at work in the past year. This is a disheart

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 study by the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA). This "pink tax" adds up over time, costing women tens of thousands of dollars throughout their lives. We know that the pink tax prevents women from building their wealth–combined with the wage gap and we are continuously falling behind our male counterparts. Still not convinced that the pink

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 the greatest obstacle that women face on the path to senior leadership. In corporate environments, there are multiple areas where this is rampant. Women are less likely to be paired with a mentor, and more likely to be given lower impact humanity based projects. Men are typically given the large capital projects that give them a lot more ex