SHOW HOST: Julene Allen,
Founder of Women of Color in the Workplace
About Conversations for Equal Pay
Conversations for Equal Pay is a podcast and interview series dedicated to spotlighting the leaders, changemakers, and visionaries who are advancing economic justice and workplace equity.
We believe that equal pay is not just about the paycheck—it’s about a person’s right to thrive in a fair and inclusive society. Through in-depth conversations with policymakers, nonprofit executives, activists, and cultural influencers, we go beyond the numbers to explore how pay inequality intersects with race, gender, caregiving, healthcare, and education. Our mission is to amplify bold voices, ignite public awareness, and inspire change that ensures every worker is valued, respected, and paid equitably.
This season, we're exploring the gender pay gap through a wide-angle lens, spotlighting how it impacts women across all racial and ethnic groups while keeping intersectionality at the core of every conversation. We’ll continue to elevate the voices of Black women, Latinas, Asian American and Pacific Islander women, and Native women, while also exploring the challenges white women face in the fight for pay equity—because closing the gap for one group means closing it for all.
About The Host: Julene Allen
Julene Allen is the founder and host of Conversations for Equal Pay, a podcast she has been running since August 2019. A military veteran, former insurance professional, author, and founder of Women of Color in the Workplace®, Julene has dedicated her career to advocating for professional women and creating more equitable workplaces.
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As a former Lean In regional leader and founder of the global network, Lean In Women of Color, Julene has developed a unique and powerful perspective on the systemic barriers and collaborative solutions that can create a more just and equitable professional landscape.
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Through this podcast, Julene brings her passion for economic justice to a national stage, facilitating powerful conversations that uncover solutions and inspire action. She is dedicated to the mission of ensuring every worker is paid fairly, and her work continues to be a driving force in the movement for equal pay.