Here’s the amazing thing about Gen Z: this generation doesn’t just talk about social change. They make it. When college students Pilar McDonald and Lola McAllister saw that millions of working mothers were being forced out of the workforce because of a lack of childcare during the Covid-19 pandemic, they – like so many of us – were appalled. Sitting back and doing nothing wasn't an option. So, they got to work. Pilar and Lola are the co-founders of Project Matriarchs, an all-virtual tutoring, mentoring, child care service on a mission to create gender equity at home and at work. Project Matriarchs matches college and graduate student tutors with families based on their specific needs, giving mothers time – even if it’s just for one precious hour a day – to do the work and activities they want to do. Hear from two inspiring young women on the front lines advocating for gender equality and a more just future of work, family, and care.

Listen to this episode to learn:-The inspiration and mission behind Project Matriarchs, and the incredible bond kids and college students are forming across the nation-What Gen Z values (and expects) when it comes to the culture, benefits, and policies of their future employers -What Gen Z won’t tolerate from employers (sorry, companies, but “value signalling” won’t cut it!)-Why family-friendly, inclusive, and gender-neutral employee benefits are key to attracting and retaining the next generation of workers-Information on The Pledge, an advocacy initiative by Project Matriarchs that seeks to gain consensus from Gen Z regarding gender equity at work-How you can get involved with and support Project Matriarchs and The Pledge

For more information, visit https://www.projectmatriarchs.com/