ep. 80: How to Work the Gig Economy
How can women advocate for workplace equality when they don't have a salaried 9-to-5 with benefits? With help from Freelancers Union founder Sara Horowitz, Cristen and Caroline troubleshoot sexism for the self-employed, contractors and tip earners.
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