Weekly Takeouts - 21 March

What the 2021 International Women’s Day theme “Women in Leadership” means for Mums in Business

Business-owning mothers are a vital but often overlooked part of our economy, and business does not provide working mothers with the framework and freedom they need. Women face workplace inflexibility, unequal pay, and increasing childcare costs. What shifts need to take place in society? What labels and language need to be overcome? What support needs to be put in place? https://bit.ly/3tn7cIv

The Greatest Stories of Female Entrepreneurs of the 21st Century

Ahead of International Women’s Day, Forbes shared the 21 most inspiring and enduring Forbes articles on the female entrepreneurs, executives and leaders who have defined the 21st century so far https://bit.ly/2Q9c8CE

Women's History Month

To understand how we got where we are today, it’s important to remember the women that paved the way. So to celebrate Women's History Month we've created a resource showcasing stories of women that have stepped forward for equality and broken down barriers for future generations, and continue to inspire, books and podcasts for women by women, quotes and business resources and the women who inspire us. Celebrate Women's History Month with us https://bit.ly/3renVxi

Books about Women by Women

March is Women’s History Month, a time when we can educate ourselves on historic moments women fought for and our progress thus far, along with celebrating women as a whole. And what better way to do that than reading a bunch of books about women by women? If you are looking for recommendations on biographies that will educate you, comedies that will make your belly ache or stories that encapsulate the unique challenges women face every day, take a look at our recommendations https://bit.ly/30oGK4X

Powerful Female Voices

There isn't any one "correct" way to celebrate Women's History Month. In fact, sometimes one of the most important things you can do is educate yourself. And if you don't know where to start, there are plenty of podcasts that'll teach you the women's history you didn't learn in school. Check out our Powerful Female Voice Resource https://bit.ly/3e7DSl2

Inspirational Women

To celebrate Women's History Month we've created a go-to resource over on our website. One resource which we love honours the many courageous women who stepped forward to fight inequality and to champion causes for the benefit of society. Their work to break down barriers has allowed future generations of women to pass through without (as much) resistance https://bit.ly/3renVxi

Business Resources for Women

Most women business owners agree that networking, training, and community are all keys to success. Although there are many general resources available to business owners, not all are specific to women and the unique issues that they face. Even though general resources can still be helpful, it’s important to have information that’s tailored specifically to women. Download your go-to list for NZ https://bit.ly/3ezMUYf

Women Who Inspire Us

We all find a way to get through the tough days, the rough patches, the I’m-not-doing-great-today days. And when we’re taking care of ourselves as we try to build the world we want to live in, we need something to ground us. For Women's History Month we’re reflecting as a team about the women who inspire us to keep going, try harder, and push through. Because that’s what we need, people who inspire us to be better than we are today, people who show us through their actions that not only can we make a difference, but that we can make this world a different and better place. Read more over on our Women's History Month Resource https://bit.ly/3rBRd95