Category: Allies at Work
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Want to improve workplaces for mothers? Take your parental leave.
This article was originally published as an opinion piece in The Salt Lake Tribune on September 12, 2025. This summer, hundreds of U.K. dads took to the streets to protest with their children for better paid leave. They held signs saying things like, “The worst dad joke: two weeks paternity leave!” Meanwhile, the United States is still the…
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What is the wheel of privilege?
The “Wheel of Power and Privilege” is a visual that helps us to name advantages we have experienced in life—both those that we have earned and those that we were born with. (Yes, I used the word “privilege.” Please don’t stop reading. Privilege does not make you a bad person and it is not an…
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The intersection of spirituality and allyship
Hear from Rayner Jae Liu and Amanda Reill, an expert in Greek mythology and a former female pastor, about the intersection of spirituality and allyship in this episode of the Allies at Work podcast.
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27 books about women that male allies will love reading
A male ally recently asked me for fiction book recommendations with female protagonists. Here are 27 great reads about women.
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How allies can confront gender-based violence
Hear from Suzie Greco and Sharmin Prince on the topic of Gender Based Violence. These two experts share a voice of hope in this episode of the Allies at Work podcast.
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Unpacking traditional gender roles as working parents
Hear from Matthew Lindow and Marly Davis about unpacking traditional roles. These two working parents share their journeys in this episode of the Allies at Work podcast.
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What’s the deal with the gender pay gap?
Let’s break down the gender pay gap together. Is it a myth? If not, how should we address it? Answers to these questions and more in S1E5 of Allies at Work.
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The language of allyship
Hear from Velshay Stokes and Daniele Fiandaca about the impact of language in allyship. These definitions will help you overcome your defensiveness. It’s all in this episode of the Allies at Work podcast.
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How to be a better ally in marriage and relationships
Hear from Danica Holdaway and Nate Bagley about creating balance and advocacy in partnerships and marriage. It’s all in this episode of the Allies at Work podcast.
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What men can do to create gender inclusive workplaces
Hear from Michael Harrington about being a male ally in the office. From joining your women’s ERG, to calling in other men, to finding reverse mentors—Michael shares it all in S1E2 of the Allies at Work Podcast.
Rachel Cottam 