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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


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


Episode 42: Say Less, Get More | Interview with Fotini Iconomopoulos
Janine and Tara has the pleasure of interviewing Fotini Iconompoloulos this week, a negotiations expert. Fotini helps people get what...
The Pink Tax Podcast
Jul 20, 20211 min read


Episode 41: Home Hoarders
This week Janine and Tara are talking about home ownership. Tara sold her home during the pandemic and Janine is just over 2 years into...
The Pink Tax Podcast
Jul 6, 20211 min read


Episode 40: Modern Monetary Theory with Dr. Stephanie Kelton
We are thrilled to share an interview with Dr. Stephanie Kelton, the author of The Deficit Myth and the leading expert of Modern Monetary...
The Pink Tax Podcast
Jun 29, 20211 min read


Episode 39: Crypto-Curious
In this week’s episode Janine and Tara dive into cryptocurrency. Tara and Janine have very different opinions on crypto and what it could...
The Pink Tax Podcast
Jun 22, 20211 min read


Episode 36: What Are Your Mortgage Deferral Options and What Is MMT?
Tara and Janine chat about your options after you've deferred your mortgage or if you are looking to negotiate your current terms to get...
The Pink Tax Podcast
Jun 15, 20211 min read


Episode 38: Monopoly Money & Monarchs
In this episode we reflect on the 215 lives that were lost at the Kamloops residential school. These children were discovered in a mass...
The Pink Tax Podcast
Jun 15, 20211 min read


Episode 37: There is no she-covery without childcare
Welcome back to season 4! We are so excited to be back for season 4, we have a ton planned, and some amazing guests lined up! This week...
The Pink Tax Podcast
Jun 8, 20211 min read


Episode 35: How Much Are We Paying To Maintain Poverty? | Interview with Lee Stevens
This week Janine and Tara are joined by Lee Stevens from Vibrant Communities Calgary to chat with us about a universal basic income...
The Pink Tax Podcast
Oct 9, 20201 min read
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