¤ Field Notes for Feminists in Business
Christina Zeidler, a filmmaker turned hotel developer didn’t check her feminist values at the door but made them key to her business model and brand. It wasn’t quick. Or easy. Find out how Zeidler and her team did it-and what happened next.
“Change doesn’t just happen through protest. It doesn’t just happen – for regular people anyway”–Rivera Sun
Its not only a justice-based imperative. There is also a strong business case behind the idea that The Feminist City would produce incredible economic development opportunities – and improve quality of life for all. So why aren’t all cities rushing to become one?
This time, the money will go directly to women founders looking to grow their enterprise. And look Mom! It’s not just for tech!
As I reflected on defining moments in my life, I was astonished by how often I drew on the work of feminists to navigate through challenging times.
Currently, the majority of incubator and accelerator environments that receive government funding to attract women act more like “re-education centres.”–PK Mutch
When the red light goes on, the door of the aircraft opens. This is still one of my favourite moments of any skydive. No turning back. Take everything you’ve rehearsed and trust yourself. Trust your teammates. Breathe.
What if there was a place where young feminists preparing to enter the workforce could meet and chat with people practicing feminism in their jobs?
Change requires action, no matter how small. We must move beyond talk, beyond calling ourselves allies, towards taking action—with courage and heart.
Ever heard of a program that measures an entrepreneur’s success by how much they achieve, not by much money they make?
