Post by sadiaafruj958 on Sept 4, 2023 3:37:53 GMT -5
bounder & Strategy Director at Let'sTalk Strategy
Jenna Tiffany, the multi-award-winning marketer and author, has been recognized as one of the top 50 marketers to follow in the world. Jenna has consulted with brands such as Shell, Hilton, and World Duty-Free, to name a few, on marketing strategy.
S: Were there any challenges you've faced as a woman throughout your career? And how did you overcome them?
My most recent challenge as a woman Phone Number List was when I was pregnant with my son. Running your own business is very rewarding but can also be tough, and I distinctly remember being on a call with a new potential client. We were finalizing the proposal, and my pregnancy came up in conversation as I had a check-up and couldn’t make the suggested date for the next call.
The prospect (a man) commented about morning sickness and needing to be available or in the right headspace for the project. I have yet to hear back from the prospect. From then on, I didn't mention my pregnancy, which is easier to do in a virtual world. I found the different reactions I received when the topic came up very eye-opening. I was incredibly disappointed in this day and age that I had to hide my pregnancy not to lose opportunities.
This was a reflection point for me on the types of people and clients we work with at Let’sTalk Strategy. If I felt I couldn’t share this piece of information, then I knew there and then that it wasn’t the best fit for my agency.
Senior Email Developer, Host of Email on Acid's Notes from the Dev
Megan Boshuyzen is the senior email developer at Synch Email, overseeing email development for Synch's Malign, Mailed, Email on Acid, and InboxReady
products.
S: Were there any challenges you've faced as a woman throughout your career? And how did you overcome them?
There are definitely challenges I faced as a woman throughout my career. Two major milestones — getting married and having children — caused me to pivot my career in unexpected ways that I don't think would have affected a man.
I worked in a retail store for a large tech company when I got married, and I had expressed interest in an open position. When I returned from my wedding and honeymoon, I discovered that not one but two men were hired into the position management knew I wanted. I fought hard to get onto that team. I was the only woman, and while my coworkers were great, I faced a lot of sexist comments from customers. I ultimately left that job for a better opportunity.
After my daughter was born in the summer of 2016, I was informed a week before returning to work that my job would be eliminated at the end of the year. The company I worked for had put no thought into my return, apparently assuming I would no longer want to work, which couldn't be further from the truth! Becoming a mother did not detract from my desire for a fulfilling career. In fact, I became even more sure in my desire for a career to show my daughter that women belong in this field.
I often joke that I grew up on 1990s girl power and USA women's soccer, and I'm lucky I have parents that encouraged me to reach my goals and never give up. Without that drive (and lots of help from others), I would not be where I am today. I've learned that you can often find another opening when one door slams shut.
S: Is there any gender inequity in the marketing industry today?
Yes, absolutely. I hear stories from other women all the time about the sexist comments and situations they endure. Sadly, sometimes I experience condescending comments, and I let it roll off my back because I know it's an issue with the other person, not me. I don't have to prove myself to anyone.
Many email developers I talk to are real champions of women in the email field, and I'm forever grateful for their friendship. Organizations like Women of Email have done a lot to ensure women are more visible in the email space. It's so important to support initiatives like Women of Email and lift each other because there's space for everyone, of all genders, in this space.
Jenna Tiffany, the multi-award-winning marketer and author, has been recognized as one of the top 50 marketers to follow in the world. Jenna has consulted with brands such as Shell, Hilton, and World Duty-Free, to name a few, on marketing strategy.
S: Were there any challenges you've faced as a woman throughout your career? And how did you overcome them?
My most recent challenge as a woman Phone Number List was when I was pregnant with my son. Running your own business is very rewarding but can also be tough, and I distinctly remember being on a call with a new potential client. We were finalizing the proposal, and my pregnancy came up in conversation as I had a check-up and couldn’t make the suggested date for the next call.
The prospect (a man) commented about morning sickness and needing to be available or in the right headspace for the project. I have yet to hear back from the prospect. From then on, I didn't mention my pregnancy, which is easier to do in a virtual world. I found the different reactions I received when the topic came up very eye-opening. I was incredibly disappointed in this day and age that I had to hide my pregnancy not to lose opportunities.
This was a reflection point for me on the types of people and clients we work with at Let’sTalk Strategy. If I felt I couldn’t share this piece of information, then I knew there and then that it wasn’t the best fit for my agency.
Senior Email Developer, Host of Email on Acid's Notes from the Dev
Megan Boshuyzen is the senior email developer at Synch Email, overseeing email development for Synch's Malign, Mailed, Email on Acid, and InboxReady
products.
S: Were there any challenges you've faced as a woman throughout your career? And how did you overcome them?
There are definitely challenges I faced as a woman throughout my career. Two major milestones — getting married and having children — caused me to pivot my career in unexpected ways that I don't think would have affected a man.
I worked in a retail store for a large tech company when I got married, and I had expressed interest in an open position. When I returned from my wedding and honeymoon, I discovered that not one but two men were hired into the position management knew I wanted. I fought hard to get onto that team. I was the only woman, and while my coworkers were great, I faced a lot of sexist comments from customers. I ultimately left that job for a better opportunity.
After my daughter was born in the summer of 2016, I was informed a week before returning to work that my job would be eliminated at the end of the year. The company I worked for had put no thought into my return, apparently assuming I would no longer want to work, which couldn't be further from the truth! Becoming a mother did not detract from my desire for a fulfilling career. In fact, I became even more sure in my desire for a career to show my daughter that women belong in this field.
I often joke that I grew up on 1990s girl power and USA women's soccer, and I'm lucky I have parents that encouraged me to reach my goals and never give up. Without that drive (and lots of help from others), I would not be where I am today. I've learned that you can often find another opening when one door slams shut.
S: Is there any gender inequity in the marketing industry today?
Yes, absolutely. I hear stories from other women all the time about the sexist comments and situations they endure. Sadly, sometimes I experience condescending comments, and I let it roll off my back because I know it's an issue with the other person, not me. I don't have to prove myself to anyone.
Many email developers I talk to are real champions of women in the email field, and I'm forever grateful for their friendship. Organizations like Women of Email have done a lot to ensure women are more visible in the email space. It's so important to support initiatives like Women of Email and lift each other because there's space for everyone, of all genders, in this space.