In this episode of the Pink Tax, I speak with Allison Venditti, founder of Moms at Work, about the challenges women face in the workplace, particularly mothers. We discuss the importance of networking, the impact of pregnancy on career progression, and the need for legislative changes to support parental leave.

The conversation also touches on the emotional toll of COVID-19 on women, the rollback of DEI policies, and the power of consumer advocacy. Allison emphasizes the need for women to channel their anger into action and highlights the importance of accountability in leadership.

Takeaways:

• Networking is crucial for women to advance in their careers.
• Many women face discrimination and are denied promotions after returning from maternity leave.
• The motherhood penalty affects women's salaries and career progression.
• Employers often fail to implement supportive policies for returning parents.
• Legislative changes are needed to improve parental leave and employment insurance.
• Consumer advocacy can drive change in corporate policies.
• COVID-19 has had a significant emotional impact on women, especially mothers.
• DEI policies are being rolled back in many companies, which negatively affects women and minorities.
• Women have the power to influence the market through their spending choices.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Moms at Work

02:54 The Journey to Founding Moms at Work

05:55 Networking and Career Advancement for Women

09:01 The Impact of Pregnancy on Career Progression

11:56 Legislative Changes Needed for Parental Leave

14:50 Reforming Employment Insurance (EI)

17:40 The Return to Office Debate

20:47 The Role of Companies in Supporting Parents

23:47 The Importance of Accountability in Leadership

26:36 Consumer Power and Advocacy

28:05 The Emotional Toll of COVID-19 on Women

31:07 The Rollback of DEI Policies

Episode Resources:

• Want More Babies, Fix Parental Leave (Macleans) https://macleans.ca/society/want-more-babies-fix-parental-leave/
• This is Mom's At Work: https://thisismomsatwork.com/
• Allison's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonvenditti/

Pink Tax Resources:

• Substack: https://janinerogan.substack.com/

• 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, I’m joined by journalist Joelle Tomlinson for a raw and refreshing look at what it actually takes to build wealth. Joelle pulls back the curtain on her own financial evolution, moving past professional accolades to explore the childhood lessons and personal 'aha' moments that redefined her relationship with money.

About Joelle: Joelle Tomlinson is a journalist, emcee, and speaker known for her warmth, authenticity, and ability to connect with audiences. Over the past 15 years, she’s built a trusted voice in Western Canada - from reporting in Saskatoon to anchoring CTV Morning Live Calgary and now co-hosting and forecasting on Global News.As one of the youngest Black female anchors in Canadian morning television history, Joelle has broken barriers while amplifying underrepresented voices. She’s spoken on stages across North America, bringing clarity and purpose to panels, conferences, and live events with audiences in the tens of thousands.Joelle shares her own story with honesty - growing up in open adoption, navigating grief after losing her brother to the opioid crisis, and finding resilience through running, nature, and community. Whether behind a news desk or on stage, she believes real connection can spark lasting change.

Connect with Joelle:

IG: @joelle_t

Website: joelletomlinson.ca

Email: info@joelletomlinson.ca

Pink Tax Resources:

• Substack: https://janinerogan.substack.com/

• 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, 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

Connect with The Pink Tax Podcast

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