Female Founded Brands – Women’s Equality Day

August marks the worldwide celebration of Women’s Equality Day. A day in which women and men all over the world are reminded to stand up and continue fighting for equality of the sexes whilst also celebrating and recognising how far we’ve come since the 19th amendment was passed in America 122 years ago to the month. 

You Inspire Me with Brita Fernandez Schmidt

Cohorted’s host, Ruby Norris, sat down with Oenone Forbat to talk about the development of the Adulting Podcast, how she recognises her own privilege, as well as her journey into stand-up comedy and dealing with societal beauty standards.  

Show your colours: Learn about Pride

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]2019[/eltd_dropcaps] celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, an uprising in New York City that sparked the turning point for the gay liberation movement not just in the US, but around the world. That’s why, this year, we’re sharing the love on all things Pride. From what the flag means to how you can get involved; we’ve got all the details.

Equal Pay Day: How To Move On If Your Pay Rise is Refused

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]A[/eltd_dropcaps]s Equal Pay Day is coming up on April 15th, it’s time to discuss a topic that many people struggle with: having the confidence to ask for a pay rise. 

Let’s face it, asking for a rise isn’t an easy thing to prepare for. For most of us, it makes us feel awkward and scared. It’s a daunting task, almost like selling ourselves to those in superior positions. Putting ourselves on pedestals and having a strong backup case to support what we’re trying to put forward. 

How Financial Security Is A Radical Feminist Act

[eltd_dropcaps type=”normal” color=”” background_color=””]F[/eltd_dropcaps]inancial security is nice. It allows you to buy more things. It allows you to have more freedom, more security, more independence; less stress and fear. But it’s also so much more than that – especially when you’re a woman. Indirectly, pursuing and achieving financial security is a deeply feminist act. Let me tell you why: