The US election underlines that, when racism and sexism combine, women in leadership simply cannot win.

The collective experience of women returning from maternity leave is an act of corporate negligence, with devastating impacts on women’s careers and the media industry.

If we want to drive real equality in media, we must call time on lip-service feminism and self-interested silence.

The tide of racism and misplaced hatred across the UK underlines that the media’s silent majority must speak up. It’s no longer enough to not be able to find the right words.

We must stop pretending that leaders advocating for four days a week or more in the office care about inclusion.

The criticism of Nicola Coughlan once again shows society’s judgement reflex and how women are socialised to tear each other down. As an industry, we need to say enough is enough.

Nicola Kemp calls for an end to companies contributing to “crushing standards” leading to women being overworked, overwhelmed and underpaid.

The hounding of Kate Middleton underlines there is no understanding of AI without DEI. 

As the honest truth of women’s lived experiences keeps being swept aside, the media industry risks confusing talking about change with actual change.

Women in media, could you possibly share your opinion? But only if you have time, sorry to bother you, no worries if not, thanks so much in advance.