Mar 8 / Richa Bansal

Women’s Day Is Not a PR Campaign—It’s a Call for Change

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Every year on March 8th, companies flood LinkedIn with Women’s Day posts.

They change their logos to pink.

Host panels on gender diversity.

Post inspiring quotes about women in leadership.

It’s good to acknowledge women for their contributions, but behind the cupcakes and social media campaigns, what actually changes?

After coaching hundreds of women, I see a different reality.

- Women still earn $0.82 for every $1 a man makes.
- They are still passed over for leadership roles they’re more than qualified for.
- They are still asked to “prove themselves,” while less experienced men get promoted.

Companies will post about empowering women today.

But will they promote more women tomorrow?

They’ll talk about closing the pay gap.

But will they audit their payroll and make it happen?

They’ll celebrate women in leadership.

But will they challenge the bias that keeps them out of the C-suite?

I work with women every day who are breaking out of this cycle - learning how to own their worth, demand what they deserve, and take control of their careers.

Women don’t need a one-day celebration.

They need real opportunities, real pay equity, and real leadership representation.

So this Women’s Day, let’s ask the real question:

Are we being valued for our work - or just used for PR?
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Women don’t need a one-day celebration—they need real opportunities, real pay equity, and real leadership representation. 

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