15. A Seat at the Table: Women in Diplomacy Around the World with Susan Sloan

Hosted by: Jenny Maenpaa

Jenny's guest today is Susan Sloan, author of the book "A Seat at the Table: Women, Diplomacy, and Lessons for the World.” She works for a global nonprofit advocacy organization in Washington, D.C., engaging with diplomats, government officials, community organizers, and international leaders. In this episode, we discuss her views on feminism, the world during the pandemic, and parental policies and gender equality around the globe.

👋 Meet Susan 01:18
👠 Women in diplomacy – their stories 02:07
☀ A look into the book: Monica Nashandi, Namibian Ambassador 03:22
👊 Pushing forward when you hear a “no” 04:35
🌟 Women in leadership and the Covid-19 pandemic 05:40
👸 Feminism in the US and around the globe: differences and common themes 07:58
🌍 From journalism to diplomacy 11:02
📆 2009 vs. 2020: Similarities and differences in government 14:05
😰 Surviving the lockdown: the impact on our bodies and our minds 16:34
🎉 The importance of celebrating your wins and successes 20:05
💪 Why more women need to run for office 21:59
👶 Parental leave policy in Scandinavian countries vs. US 23:19
📚 The importance of the profession of childcare 26:31
📖 A Seat at the Table: Women, Diplomacy, and Lessons for the World: https://amzn.to/2CxNoO8 28:41
🔗 Connect with Susan: https://www.susansloan.com and on Twitter: realSusanSloan