Voices Rising Beyond 50 with guest Wendy Garcarz
About this episode
Anne Leatherland and Wendy Garcarz discuss the challenges and opportunities for women over 50 in claiming visibility and impact in their careers.
In this episode of Be Truly Heard, Anne is joined by Wendy Garcarz to explore what it really means for women over 50 to claim visibility, autonomy and impact. They discuss the hidden gender bias in social media algorithms, the authority and voice gap that still holds women back, and how ageism continues to sideline talented, experienced professionals. Wendy shares her personal insights on silencing the inner critic, embracing lifelong learning, and seeing midlife not as a decline but as a bold new adventure. This conversation is a rallying call for women to speak up, share their ideas, and ensure their voices are truly heard. Key Takeaways Algorithmic bias is real and rising: women’s posts, especially those about women’s issues, are seeing sharp declines in reach and engagement, suggesting confirmation bias baked into platforms’ metadata and AI. Visibility + ageism: women 50+ are routinely sidelined, from funding barriers (even opening business accounts) to being overlooked for promotions and mentoring roles, despite vast transferable skills and resilience. Don’t shelve expertise: organisations are stronger and more sustainable when senior women are present; yet too many firms…
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