Choppin' It Up

The Women of Journey, Women's History Month Edition

Episode Summary

In this special edition of Chopping It Up, the team at Journey discusses their career journeys as women in & out of the transportation industry in honor of Women's History Month. They share their experiences of being the only woman in the room, facing stereotypes and objectification, and the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated industry and the importance of female leaders who have supported and empowered them.

Episode Notes

SUMMARY:

Join the women of Journey for this special edition of Chopping It Up!

Erin Sweeney, Maya Quijada, Nicki Childers and Morgan MacDermaid discuss their career journeys as women in & out of the transportation industry in honor of Women's History Month. They share their experiences of being the only woman in the room, facing stereotypes and objectification, and the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated industry. They also talk about the importance of female leaders who have supported and empowered them, the need for transparency and allyship, and the triumphs they have achieved in their careers. The team emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself, taking risks, and creating opportunities for others.

TAKEAWAYS

• Being a woman in a male-dominated industry can be challenging, with experiences of being the only woman in the room and facing stereotypes and objectification.
• Having female leaders who support and empower women is crucial for success and growth in the industry.
• Transparency and allyship are important in creating a supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Triumphs in one's career can come from taking risks, being true to oneself, and creating opportunities for others.
• It is important to challenge stereotypes, stand up for oneself, and demand equal treatment and respect in the workplace.

CHAPTERS

• 00:00 Introduction and Team Introductions
• 09:04 Setting Boundaries and Challenging Stereotypes
• 29:26 Triumphs in Career and Taking Risks
• 36:09 Being True to Yourself and Creating Opportunities