What if equity wasn’t just the right thing to do—but also one of the smartest business moves a company could make?
In this episode of the Leadership Lab Podcast, I sit down with Katica Roy—award-winning gender economist, former Global 500 executive, and CEO of Pipeline—to unpack what the data tells us about gender equity and why it’s an economic opportunity we can’t afford to ignore.
Katica’s research reveals powerful truths:
- Between February and July 2025, 300,000 Black women were pushed out of the U.S. labor force, resulting in a staggering $37.2 billion GDP loss.
- Companies that improve intersectional gender equity by just 10% see a 1–2% increase in revenue.
- Organizations that double down on equity during economic uncertainty outperform others by up to 50 percentage points.
Together, we also discuss the human side of the numbers—why equitable systems drive innovation, how to negotiate from a place of confidence, and how each of us can take small, tangible steps to create a fairer workplace.
“Obstacles are nothing more than opportunities to move in a different direction.” — Katica Roy
🎧 Listen to the full episode: How Intersectional Data Drives True Gender Equity in the Workplace
Let’s keep experimenting, keep growing, and lead with both data and heart—because progress, not perfection, is what moves us forward.
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