Episode 18
The New Imposter Syndrome, Jacinda Ardern Reveals Mum Guilt and the UN Women Gender Snapshot update
Join us for Episode 18 of Feminist Money as we discuss:
1. Feature: Our feature story looks at the new imposter syndrome, the ‘superwoman’ and her influence at work and beyond.
2. Research: Our research story examines the ‘tipping point’ for gender pay gaps and what it reveals about how companies approach pay rates for women.
3. International: For our international story, we’ll look at the latest UN Women Gender Snapshot report and learn when gender economic equity is predicted to be achieved.
4. Pop Culture: Our pop culture story focuses on former New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern’s experience of working Mum guilt.
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episode show notes
(1.25) Feature: The new imposter syndrome
Impostor syndrome: the cost of being ‘superwoman’ at work and beyond, The Conversation, 17 September 2025
(7.49) Research: The tipping point for gender pay gaps
Research: The Gender Wage Tipping Point, Harvard Business Review, July 2025
(11.20) International: The latest UN Women Gender Snapshot
Gender equality in 2025: Gains, gaps, and the $342T choice, UN Women, September 2025
(15.44) Pop Culture: Jacinda Ardern’s experience of Mum guilt
In her new children’s book, Jacinda Ardern explores working ‘mum guilt’ through her daughter’s eyes, The Conversation, September 2025
Recovering From 'Mom Guilt', Psychology Today, November 2022