132. Unjust Layoffs, Reclaiming Your Power, and Closing The Gender Equity Gap with Jennifer Hargreaves

CareersConfidence

May 14

#132: Jennifer was laid off from her job at four months pregnant. A cruel joke by her employer about her desire to start a family turned into a harsh reality, leaving her feeling powerless and in a state of confusion and doubt. But, after a few years, Jennifer created a new narrative about what was possible for her in her career and life.

Today, Jennifer Hargreaves is the Founder of tellent, a diversity recruitment and social impact organization on a mission to close the opportunity equity gap by connecting women’s limitless potential to the professional world.

Jennifer's Ebbs

Laid off at four months pregnant
Losing jobs
Feeling powerless
Stress of entrepreneurship

Jennifer's Glows

Learning to put her happiness first
Building a successful company
Closing the gender equity gap

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