Pink Tax Podcast
The Pink Tax Podcast explores the systemic financial challenges women face, from the gender wealth gap to the hidden costs of being a woman. Host Janine Rogan, a CPA, breaks down how the system keeps women from building wealth and offers practical advice to overcome these barriers. The podcast aims to empower women to take control of their finances and dismantle the structures that hold them back.
Episodes
Episode 58: Is a house a good investment?
In this solo episode of the Pink Tax podcast, Janine reflects on her recent experience purchasing a home in 2025, sharing insights and lessons learned throughout the process. She discusses the societal obsession with homeownership in Canada, comparing it to other countries and highlighting the emotional and financial implications of buying a home. Janine emphasizes the importance of understanding
Episode 57: Motherhood, Markets, and Misogyny with Allison Venditti
In this episode of the Pink Tax, I speak with Allison Venditti, founder of Moms at Work, about the challenges women face in the workplace, particularly mothers. We discuss the importance of networking, the impact of pregnancy on career progression, and the need for legislative changes to support parental leave. The conversation also touches on the emotional toll of COVID-19 on women, the rollback
Episode 56: From Disneyland to Dividends with Joelle Tomlinson
In this episode of The Pink Tax, I’m joined by journalist Joelle Tomlinson for a raw and refreshing look at what it actually takes to build wealth. Joelle pulls back the curtain on her own financial evolution, moving past professional accolades to explore the childhood lessons and personal 'aha' moments that redefined her relationship with money.About Joelle: Joelle Tomlinson is a journali
Episode 55: My 2026 Goals
In this episode of The Pink Tax Podcast, I look back at some of my old goals I found in 2013! It's so interesting looking back at past versions of ourselves to see just how far we've come and what was important to us at the time. Here's a peek at what I achieved in 2025 and what I'm hoping to achieve in 2026. Pink Tax Resources:Substack: https://janinerogan.substack.com/ Janine's TedX Talk: https:
Episode 54: Your humble resume is costing you with Robynn Storey
In this episode of the Pink Tax podcast, we chat with Robynn Storey, CEO and founder of Storyline Resumes. We discuss the evolution of the job market, the importance of assertive language in resumes, and the unique challenges women face in the workplace. Robynn shares her journey of starting her resume business, the significance of work-life balance, and how to navigate the complexities of job app
Episode 53: How do we actually close the wage gap?
In this episode of the Pink Tax podcast, we dive deep into the pressing issue of the wage gap, exploring its current state, the impact of intersectionality, and the societal perceptions of work value. We discuss the importance of salary transparency, the role of quotas, and the necessity of policy changes to address these disparities. There is a desperate need for open conversations about pay, the
Episode 52: Unraveling Financial Gender Norms with Knitatude
In this episode of the Pink Tax Podcast, Chantal of Knitatude shares her journey from learning to knit to building a successful business. She shares the challenges of pricing handmade goods, the importance of valuing your time, and the role of crafting in personal and financial independence. Chantal also discusses her supportive relationship with her husband, the influence of gender norms, and her
Episode 51: Gender and The Economy with Sarah Kaplan
In this episode of The Pink Tax Podcast, we speak with Sarah Kaplan, a leading expert in gender and the economy. We discuss the persistent issues of gender inequality, the challenges of proving the business case for diversity, and the backlash against DEI initiatives. We need more innovative solutions to promote gender equality, and we must recognize caregiving roles in leadership. We also dove de
Episode 50: The Hidden Cost of Being a Woman
In this episode, we are looking at exactly how much it costs to be a woman. We are diving into the importance of understanding the financial challenges women face and the need to demand worth and build wealth. If you enjoyed this episode please leave us a review and share what you loved on social media! TakeawaysUnderstanding the cost of being a woman is just the start.Now it's time to demand
Episode 49: Breaking Down Glass Walls with Amy Diehl
In this episode of the Pink Tax podcast, host Janine Rogan speaks with Amy Diehl, a leading gender equity researcher and author of 'Glass Walls.' They discuss the concept of glass walls versus glass ceilings, the invisible biases women face in the workplace, and the six primary barriers that hinder women's progress. In their conversation, they also touch on the impact of political clim
Episode 48: Empowering Women Through Negotiation with Fotini Iconomopoulos
In this episode of the Pink Tax podcast, Fotini Iconomopoulos shares her insights on negotiation, emphasizing that negotiation is a skill used in everyday life, not just in high-stakes situations. She discusses the importance of managing expectations, particularly for women, and how to navigate challenges in negotiation. Fotini highlights the significance of early salary negotiation and offers str
Episode 47: Welcome Back to The Pink Tax Podcast
Welcome back to the pink tax podcast! It's been 4 years since we've hit publish on one of these episodes, and I'm so excited to be back because we have so much to talk about! Tune in every Monday when a new episode drops! Resources Mentioned: The Wealthy(HER) Conference: https://www.thatswealthbuilding.com/herFinancial Fitness Checklist: https://www.thatswealthbuilding.com/checklistFinancial Femin
Pink Tax Teaser
We can't wait for you to hear what we've been working on! After a 4-year hiatus, The Pink Tax Podcast is back, and we've got a lot to say! Tune in wherever you watch or listen to your podcasts! Episode 1 will be live on November 3rd, with a new episode every Monday!
Episode 46: Janine + Tara are Socialists
In this weeks episode Janine and Tara take a look back over four seasons to see just how their views have changed since starting the podcast. What started as a podcast to educate women about money has turned into such a larger conversation around how political women and money are.Tune in to see just how socialistic Janine and Tara have become over the years and why the case for socialism in our wa
Episode 45: Reproductive Justice in Canada | Interview with Dr. Lexier
Episode 44: Cost of Child Birth for Indigenous Women in Canada | Interview with Michelle Robinson
This week Tara chatted with Michelle from Native Calgarian about birth alerts, the social and economic impacts of systemic racism in the medical and child “welfare” systems in Canada. We had several technical issues on Tara’s end and didn’t get to speak as long as we would have liked. If this episode is re-traumatizing for any listeners, please engage with Michelle’s book club, TRC.ca, www.mmiwg-f
Episode 43: Climate Change Hurts Women’s Finances
This week, Janine and Tara dive in to how climate change disproportionally hurts women’s bank accounts. With the wildfires and the heat dome top of mind summer 2021 has been record breaking. There is no doubt that climate change is a real issue we face as a generation and a planet - but what can we do?There are lots of ways we can help are planet and this episode breaks down different ways to look
Episode 42: Say Less, Get More | Interview with Fotini Iconomopoulos
Janine and Tara has the pleasure of interviewing Fotini Iconompoloulos this week, a negotiations expert. Fotini helps people get what they want, channeling her energy into her passion for the power of forward thinking. To share her strengths with more business leaders, Fotini occasionally return to the classroom as an instructor of MBA Negotiations at the Schulich School of Business at York Univer
Episode 41: Home Hoarders
This week Janine and Tara are talking about home ownership. Tara sold her home during the pandemic and Janine is just over 2 years into home ownership. We discuss the new mortgage rules and how they will affect new home owners as well the cost of living in many of Canada’s largest cities. Wealth inequality also drives the increase in home prices with 32% of Canadians owning no property at all, inc
Episode 40: Modern Monetary Theory with Dr. Stephanie Kelton
We are thrilled to share an interview with Dr. Stephanie Kelton, the author of The Deficit Myth and the leading expert of Modern Monetary Theory. Modern Monetary Theory is a new approach to economics that is taking the world by storm Dr. Kelton is considered one of the most important voices influencing the policy debate today.Janine and Tara spend the first 20 minutes of this week’s episode talkin
Episode 39: CryptoCurious
In this week’s episode Janine and Tara dive into cryptocurrency. Tara and Janine have very different opinions on crypto and what it could be used for.Questions we answer:Could it be used for a currency? Is it safe?Where can you buy it?Is Bitcoin a solution for our banking? What are the ecological impacts?Should you buy Dogecoin?
Episode 38: Monopoly Money & Monarchs
In this episode we reflect on the 215 lives that were lost at the Kamloops residential school. These children were discovered in a mass grave. In the time since this episode more unmarked graves have been discovered across Canada.We reflect with a 215 second silence to honor each child’s life that was lost and taken from their families. Tara and Janine dive into Canadian currency - and the history
Episode 37: There is no she-covery without childcare
Welcome back to season 4! We are so excited to be back for season 4, we have a ton planned, and some amazing guests lined up! This week we are talking about childcare and how insane the cost is. Janine is a new mom of a 6 month old looking at the insane cost she’ll have to add to her household budget as of November. $20,0000 a year is a big big to swallow; six figures by the time your child enters
Episode 36: What Are Your Mortgage Deferral Options and What Is MMT?
Tara and Janine chat about your options after you've deferred your mortgage or if you are looking to negotiate your current terms to get a better rate. Tara has a book recommendation and they both chat about what led them to think about MMT for post-pandemic government spending.
Episode 35: How Much Are We Paying To Maintain Poverty? | Interview with Lee Stevens
This week Janine and Tara are joined by Lee Stevens from Vibrant Communities Calgary to chat with us about a universal basic income guarantee and how our tax dollars could be put to better use.Lee busts some myths and defines some terms that we've heard recently like means-testing, the difference between a living wage and a minimum wage, and how the poverty line is determined. Here are links
Episode 34: How Does The Throne Speech Affect You?
Posted the episode a bit late! Janine and Tara discuss the throne speech and what the benefits discussed can mean for you, your business, or for your employer.
Episode 33: Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Women’s Rights
This week Janine and Tara discuss US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her legacy on women's rights in the United States. She lies In-State today at the US Capitol - the first for a woman. They also discuss intersectionality and the common themes between policy in the United States and Canada - particularly on abortion. High probability of hearing some swearing in this episode.If
Episode 32: Is It Expensive To Live In Canada’s North?
This week join two white ladies as we discover just how expensive it is to live in Northern Canada. We share some facts about the cost of living and income, broaden perspectives for us folks down South, and then say WTF a few times as we try to imagine how we would react if the same things were to happen in a southern city. Enjoy!
Episode 31: Back to School - Financial and Social Barriers
Janine and Tara talk about the barriers we face when going back to school, financial and otherwise. From first-year post-secondary to new grads, to mature students we talk about the challenges faced along the way.
Episode 30: What Is GLBI? | Interview with Leah Gazan
Today we are honoured to have MP Leah Gazan on the show and learn more about what a Guaranteed Living Basic Income and the motion she put forward to make it a reality in Canada. You can learn more about her motion, sign the petition, and be a part of the national day of action at https://www.leahgazan.ca/basicincomemotion Take a peek at the motion itself (pay attenti
Episode 29: Why Should We Care About Other Women’s Children?
Chatting about planning for parenthood, childcare, and universal access to care. We look at the life of the ‘average’ Canadian lady, as illustrated by Stats Can and CMHC data manages the ‘mommy tax’. We review how women are tied to romantic relationships, family units, and restricted employment due to inaccessible childcare and the devaluation of ‘women’s work’. We talk a bit about why you s
Episode 28: How Does Personal Finance Impact The LGBTQ2S+ Community | With Anna Murphy
Today Janine and Tara have an incredible conversation Anna Murphy, LGTBQ2S+ advocate, and future YYC city councilor. Anna shares her thoughts on creating an inclusive Calgary, barriers that she has faced, and how women who aren't in the LGBTQ2S+ can do more to uplift all women's voices. She's an absolute powerhouse and you can find her at @TheAnnaMurphy on Twitter and Instagram, @theRea
Episode 27: Economic Depressions and Personal Finance
Tara and Janine share some actionable tips for coping with job loss and reduced income. We also take a look at some parallels between government response today and the government response during the great depression. For more info on the Great Depression in Canada, check out the Canadian Encyclopedia.If you or someone you know needs help coping, this is a good list of men
Episode 26: Where Do Personal Finance and Social Justice Intersect
Janine and Tara are back! Today we go through a bit of a thought experiment about how personal finance and social activism are interconnected. We chat about how we can make the world a better place for the next generation of feminists and where we may have failed the feminists before us. Bonus content: some stupid f*cking ideas that are packaged as feminism but really aren't.
Episode 25: COVID-19 Relief Options
We review a few relief options that we've heard about, we've noticed some gaps. Stay safe, wash your hands, and engage with your local, provincial, and federal government. Speak up for others in your community that have been left out of the relief policies.
Episode 24: Are Canadians Racist | Interview with Michelle Robinson
This week we interview Michelle Robinson of the Native Calgarian Podcast. We were honored to have her as a guest to discuss indigenous polices and share her story.We dove into how COVID-19 is affecting indigenous people, where Canada's systemic racism come from as well as resources you can leverage to educate yourself and steps you can take to practice cultural safety.Subscribe to our newsletter&n
Episode 23: What Is The Patriarchy Scared Of?
Which do you prefer? Taxes or Pitchforks? This week we're talking about how the millionaires and billionaires are scared that we are all going to come after them unless the globe handles the massive amounts of money that are hidden in off shore bank accounts. We switch gears half way through and discuss just how long women have been able to manage their own finances. Did you know we couldn't
Episode 22: Should Our Healthcare Be Publicly Funded?
This week we discussed if healthcare should be publicly funded. We discussed different surgeries that are no longer be funded in Alberta, who privately funded healthcare actually effects and the ethics of making these decisions.Tune in as we get heated about these topics that disproportionately effect women. Subscribe to our newsletter to get subscriber-only exclusive content!
Episode 21: Is Our Tax System Sexist? | Interview with Dr Lindsay Tedds
This week we are interviewing Dr. Lindsay Tedds a tax professor and researcher in the area of public policy. We cover everything from how user fees are taxed and whether or not that is sexist, maternity leave benefits and how those should be included in income and safe injection sites.Dr. Tedds shares some amazing policies and insights into how we as a society can continue to move f
Episode 20: What Do You Need To Know About Your Taxes?
A bit less political than our past and upcoming episodes, but a few key tax dates are quickly approaching. Brush up your knowledge to maximize your return or to ensure you receive your 2020 social assistance.
Episode 19: Interview with Tori Dunlap | Her First 100K
Pink Tax Rebate: Smash the patriarchy by sharing your financial know-how with other women.This week Janine interviews Tori Dunlap a feminist who is working to dismantle the patriarchy through financial education. Tori is a negotiation expert and we get her take on sharing salaries in the workplace, thoughts on investing, and learn how did she save $100k by the time she turned 25. We ho
Episode 18: Who Is The TFSA Actually Helping?
It's 2020 and that means that there is an addition $6,000 for you to contribute to you TFSA.This week Janine and Tara talk about what the benefits of the TFSA are and who the TFSA actually helps! Did you know billions of dollars in tax revenue end up missed because of the tax shelter the TFSA provides. Is this good or bad? Hard to say, tune in to hear what we think! Pink Tax Rebate: Open
Episode 17: What Are Your Financial Goals for 2020?
Welcome back to Season 2! We are so excited to be back in 2020! This week we are talking about what our financial goals are the year. Janine and Tara are planning on maxing out their TFSAs, completing a renovation, donating more, asking for a raise, and investing in equities aligned with their values. Talk about jam packed, what are you planning on achieving financially in 2020?Pink
Episode 16: How Do You Deal With Student Loans?
Thanks for sticking with us all season! We round everything off with student debt, the good, the bad and the ugly. We chat about the cost of school and ways to make it more affordable. Let us know how you have tackled student debt and join us next year for season 2! Pink Tax Rebate: Speak out about rising tuition tuition costs and get politically active
Episode 15: How Do You Ask For A Raise?
This week we discussed statistics around the gender wage gap. In our second last episode we looked at Indigenous women, racialized women, newcomers, and women with disabilities. Canada received a grade of B and ranked 10th when it comes to gender parity and the wage gap. That being said, Alberta received a grade of D, with the third highest gender wage gap!In the second half of this episode we dis
Episode 14: What Government Programs Are You Entitled To?
We give a broad overview of a few government programs like the TFSA, RRSP, RESP, etc. and how to avoid common pitfalls. To confirm a couple of things, we did record this before the election was announced and released it after, please don’t be confused by our comments on that. What year did the government give us $10,000 in contribution room was 2015 - yay for our memories. We touch on the co
Episode 13: What Is It Like Living Paycheque to Paycheque?
There is a staggering number of Canadians living paycheque to paycheque and without the resources to use savings for an unexpected expense. We chat about our own experiences and the emotions we went through while living off of savings and earning variable pay as well as some emotions we might feel when making choices between different basic needs when times are tough. Janine came up with a f
Episode 12: Does Being a Millennial Affect Your Finances?
All things millennial money. Housing affordability, wage stagnation, tuition increases, and student debt. We took a quick peek at this infographic from stats Canada on how millennials are doing in terms of numbers. The income distribution is worrying to say the least, so is this chart comparing income to housing affordability. Speaking of disparity, the top ten percent of
Episode 11: Do You Have a Money Disorder?
This week we chat a little bit about money disorders and how we can see a little bit of these disorders in ourselves. We chat about how our families can influence how we understand and use money in our adulthoods, changing mindsets, and being kind to yourself when you just don't have enough. It's a little bit of a therapy session for us and we hope you have one with your money friends
Episode 10: LGBTQ2S+ Investing
Update: There’s a little bit of (American) data on the LGBTQ+ and investing. We found an index that rates public companies on their LGBTQ+ policies, this could help direct you invest in companies that are LGBTQ+ friendly. We think that all companies should be LGBTQ+ friendly in 2019/2020 but the reality is they’re not. We learned some shocking facts about LGBTQ+ benefits that can also affect any w
Episode 09: What’s Stopping You From Investing (Part 2)
*This is the second part of a two part series on investing! Investments - Part 2! We hope you enjoyed our intro to investing in part one. This next part we chat about higher-risk options that you may have heard about, how investing can be intimidating and the invisible women when we went looking for studies on gender and investing. We’re looking for your feedback, do you find
Episode 08: What’s Stopping You From Investing? (Part 1)
*This is a 2 part series on investing! In this weeks episode (part 1) we talk about investment options you have as well as risk. Tara and I discuss how we got into investing and our journey investing to date. We talk about the investment gap for women, and how investing means you have to save less money.Should you invest in your TFSA, RRSP, or an unregistered account and when should
Episode 07: Can You Divorce-Proof Your Relationship?
Divorce. What does a relationship split mean for a woman's financial future? Statistically women are financially worse off and worse off if they divorce earlier. The studies split by gender but a lot of this has to do with the lower income earning partner, and the cost of childcare both in dollars spent and career impact of being the primary caregiver. All studies we found seemed to have a cis-het
Episode 06: How Affordable Is Home Ownership?
We missed addressing some systemic issues when it comes to housing affordability in Canadian markets. Check out this housing update to talk about the barriers Canadians face when saving for a home, making ends meet, and the generational differences when it comes to home ownership. We touch on the future of home ownership being female, women are the largest upcoming group of homeowners, and these w
Episode 05: So You Want To Buy A Home?
Home ownership. Will you or won't you?This week we chat about everything home ownership. Our own personal experiences and the costs associated with owning a home. We talk about the nitty gritty so you can decide if home ownership is a goal that you even want to have. We talk about the lack of choice on the rental market, especially if you have a family and work near a city centre. TFSA or RRS
Episode 04: What’s Hurting Your Credit?
Episode 03: What’s Stopping You From Saving?
This week we dug into what holds us back from saving the money that we earn. We touched on the different relationships a person can have with money, whether they associate it more with security or status and the importance of saving overall. Our conversation centered around the wage gap and pink tax and how we can work to overcome those barriers to create a sense of financial security.
Episode 02: What Is The Pink Tax?
Thank you so much for all of the amazing support in our first week of the podcast being live! Over 100 of you tuned in across a variety of platforms and were patient with us when we had a few technical glitches along the way. Yesterday we recorded a mini episode to address a couple of burning questions including What Is The Pink Tax?Tune in to this 13 minute episode where we discuss what
Episode 01: Money Myths
This week we chatted about some common money myths and why talking about money is taboo. Talking to others about your money can make you feel vulnerable and judged. We think that the short term awkwardness is worth the potential long term gains in evening out the gender pay gap and investment and saving differences.
