Athena Talks

A hub of conversation to help young women mature, promising professionals become leaders and leaders become advocates for equality.

Gender Equality

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“Social media’s a catalyst for the advancement of everyone’s rights. It’s where we’re reminded that we’re all human and all equal. It’s where people can find and fight for a cause, global or local, popular or…

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OctaviaFaith.5 days ago5 min read

Why Being Called a #GirlBoss Isn’t a Compliment

I’m not ignorant to the fact that society operates on…

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ToshitaMar 303 min read

I’m a human being..!!

As I stepped out of the house, my legs trembled again. I kept walking and praying to God in my murmurs to keep me safe…

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Heather YanApr 23 min read

Navigating Gender Politics in the Workplace

“I don’t know why she doesn’t like me. I think it’s because I get along better than she does with our male manager.”

Explaining the dynamics of her workplace, my friend Janet felt that there was no question that she was doing…

Lina VourgidouMar 292 min read

Modern feminism issues: Has the definition of success evolved over the years?

The motto of this year’s International Women’s Day was “a call for parity”. In 2016, equality within the workplace is a bigger topic than ever before. The good news is that now the conversation is…