SEASON TWO: EPISODE five
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Every year, International Women’s Day (IWD) gives us the opportunity to reflect on the progress made toward gender equality and the work still left to do. For IWD 2025, the theme is powerful: #AccelerateAction. But what does that really mean?
According to data from the World Economic Forum, at the current pace of progress, it will take 134 years—that’s five generations—to reach full gender parity. This timeline, stretching all the way to the year 2158, is simply unacceptable. While we’ve made some strides, there’s still much more to be done to create a world where women and men truly have equal opportunities.
So, how do we change that? We need to act now, not wait for future generations to carry the burden of progress. This is where each of us can make a difference, whether as individuals, leaders, or allies.
The good news is that change is possible, but it requires collective action. As part of my commitment to helping accelerate change, I’ve created free resources designed to empower and equip you with the tools to drive real, lasting progress in your life, career, and community.
From actionable strategies to insightful tools, these resources are crafted to help you move forward—faster—toward a future of equality.
So, let’s join hands and accelerate action today. Let’s work together to create a world where gender equality isn’t just a dream but a reality.
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RESOURCES
For the next 40 days, we will be using our voice to vote with our wallet. While we protest companies that are stepping away from equitable work environments, we want to drive that energy to focus on women-led companies doing great things in the world. Change starts with each and everyone of us. Follow us onInstagram @eliminate_girl_hate for #40daysofwomenownedbusinesses and get introduced to some powerful women doing big things and a more equitable way to spend our dollars.
3 ways to get involved and make change now
shop women owned businesses
40% of all small businesses are run by women, generating $2.7T in annual revenue, and employing 12.2M people. Choose this month to invest in businesses that are solving the needs you have and making the world a better place in the process.
NOTE: EGH is committed to shining a light on these business and will feature 40+ women-owned businesses throughout the month.
2. join & DONATE TO ORGS supporting women & girls
Did you know that only 3.3% of nonprofits in the United States are dedicated to helping women and girls. representing a mere 1.6% of charitable giving.
WAIT. HOLD UP… WHAT?
There are all sorts of ways to give. Volunteer, join a board, fundraise, donate, etc. The key here is to get involved. Here are a few of our favorite non-profits focused on empowering all who identify as girl. We will work to provide more resources during this month and post to our Instagram. Make sure and follow to stay up to date.
Bras for Girls - Fun fact, a portion of all EGH merchandise sales goes to Bras for Girls, so get some swag HERE
Girls Inc. - We have a special fondness for our local chapter Girls Inc. PNW
Women’s Foundation of Oregon - Donate here or find your own local chapter
3. GET INVOLVED IN LOCAL POLITICS
In addition, we know that one of the best ways to make change is to get involved in local politics. There are so many ways to do this.
Join a board or commission in your home town
Volunteer for a local candidates campaign
Attend a city council meeting
RUN FOR OFFICE YOURSELF
To learn more about how to actually go about doing these we have two great organizations for you to check out.
Host: Dawne Hanks | IG: @dawnehanks & @eliminate_girl_hate & @wait.holdup.what
Sound Editing & Mixing: Epiphany Recording Studio | IG: @epiphany_recording_studio
