Women and Work
The workplace can feel very different for women than for men. Women often feel they have to prove themselves, that they’re evaluated by how they look, or that their opinions are not respected. They feel Mom Guilt for leaving their kids while they pursue a career and worry about taking a job that fuels their passion instead of their pocketbook. We examine these real life challenges of women who are climbing the corporate ladder, growing their own business, and navigating the complex juggle of work and family. We explore how women like you can make work fit your life, not the other way around.
Women and Work
Women and Work: Michelle Fadeley
Michelle Fadeley, a marketing executive, community advocate, and longtime feminist leader, shares her path from navigating male-dominated industries to helping ratify the Equal Rights Amendment in Illinois—in our Women and Work podcast.
After more than a decade balancing a full-time career with volunteer leadership in the National Organization for Women, Michelle opens up about what it means to lead with purpose, face systemic barriers, and push through imposter syndrome—all while redefining what ambition looks like.
She talks about building coalitions for gender equality, stepping into high-stakes public service by running for state representative, and how personal choices like marriage and deciding not to have children shaped her ability to lead boldly and unapologetically.
From marketing analytics to advocacy, Michelle’s story is a masterclass in creating impact beyond the 9-to-5—especially when you choose to live a life “bigger than yourself.”
What would you fight for, even if no one was paying you to do it?
Diane Moca, founder and CEO of @MomSub, talks with leaders like this every week—follow her for more.
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