This podcast episode emphasizes the transformative impact of women in the workforce, tracing the evolution of female labor participation and leadership over the last two decades, notably through the lens of Cathy Matsui's "Womenomics." Experts Sharon Bell and Asahi Pompey shed light on the rising participation rates in developed markets, the persistent gender pay gap, and the specific challenges faced by women entrepreneurs, particularly Black women, while advocating for policy changes and private sector involvement to create an environment that empowers women, ultimately signaling a hopeful future for gender equality in the economic landscape.
