Women for the WIN! TJD November Newsletter

Welcome to the?November newsletter for The Justice Dept, a space where we share business opportunities and news about how our clients and friends are building a system that works for us. We like to call it “The Matriarchy. Scroll down to read about women doing just that!

Midterms are finally over and we want to congratulate all the new Lady Governors! Women for the Win - it’s more than about f#*%ing time. Let’s let the ladies lead already! Congrats to Kathy Hochul and the?record 12 women?who will simultaneously serve as governors in 2023 - a record-breaking number for female governors.

Loving these monthly check-ins and want more? Stay in touch with The Justice Dept. day to day on?TikTok?and?Instagram.

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“Whatever you think you’re worth.. add like 30%” — Jennifer Justice        

Salt-N-Pepa Received Their Long Deserved Star

Here they go again!

Huge congrats to Salt-N-Pepa for receiving their much-deserved star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

"It was a No. 1 question, will hip-hop last," said Pepa to?People?"And I was like, 'Yo, they love us all over this world.' And look at that. Hip-hop has lasted for the women. We gotta keep empowering each other like we do, lifting each other up, pass the torch. And I'm telling you, this is our time as well. And it goes to show you that Salt-N-Pepa got a stamp on the Earth."

Stay up to date with all of the goodness they’re up to on?Instagram?too. We are so proud of you —?Congratulations!

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west~bourne Finished a Successful Round of Funding!

In 2021,?women founders received only 2% of venture capital in the United States —a statistic that drives The Justice Dept. wild and motivates us to help women make the money they deserve.

Now, female entrepreneurs like?Camilla Marcus?of west~bourne are working tirelessly to change that statistic. Congrats on finishing your funding round!

Keep an eye on this company, they are doing great things! And for now, their planet-conscious pantry goods are the perfect holiday gift for the hosts and kitchen lovers in your life. journey to transform the food system through the regenerative agriculture revolution.

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Speak Out Act Passed The House! Next Stop: The President’s Desk

“The U.S. House took a groundbreaking, bipartisan step this week to limit the use of non-disclosure and non-disparagement agreements to silence survivors of workplace sexual misconduct.”

Our friend Gretchen Carlson has been spearheading this case, and updating us along the way on her social media. Catch up on why this is such an important bill on her?Instagram.

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Become Your Own Superhero: I Was On The Second Shift Podcast

Discussing all things women, work and well-being with The Second Shift co-founder, Jenny Galluzzo.

“Jennifer Justice is a former entertainment executive and lawyer who saw how unfair the business world is for women and how much money women were losing out on because of it. So she decided to fix it by starting her own strategic advisory firm called the Justice Dept. In this episode she shares her tips on how to negotiate, how women should be helping each other and, ultimately, how to make more money.”

Thanks for having me on the podcast, Jenny! Listen Now.

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The Kara Goldin Show

We loved having Kara on?Takin’ Care of Lady Business?— so of course JJ had to guest on her podcast as well

They chat about negotiation, what women in business are doing wrong, and how The Justice Dept. is helping women make money. Listen Now!

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What I've Been Reading:

“‘It’s a disastrous situation’: Women leaders are leaving companies at the highest rate ever”

Lean In’s latest?“Women in the Workplace”?report finds that companies are losing young women and female leaders in?unprecedented numbers.

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LATELY ON THE TAKING CARE OF LADY BUSINE$$ PODCAST!

EPISODE 54 FT. Camilla Marcus

Camilla Marcus is the founder of the innovative company, Westbourne, the climate change-focused and sustainable food brand with its minimalist, intentional approa

ch to food, lifestyle, and gathering. She is a chef, entrepreneur, and activist trailblazing what it means to be a good steward for our planet, people, and future through the lens of food. The ultimate generalist, she has a JD/MBA. She is a mindful, notable chef considered a leader in plant-based, climate-centered cooking and who’s collaborated with brands such as Nike, Allbirds, Tanya Taylor, and Vogue. She’s recently gained national recognition for her philanthropic leadership as a co-founder of ROAR (Restaurants Organizing Advocating Rebuilding) and a founding member of the IRC (Independent Restaurant Coalition) to establish critical support for the restaurant industry and its 11 million workers during the pandemic.

Listen to this Takin’ Care of Lady Business episode with Camilla Marcus about her food company, Westbourne, their goals for making better use of the environment, and Camila’s journey as a female-led entrepreneur in the restaurant industry.

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EPISODE 55 FT. Regan Robinson

Regan Robinson is a futurist, advisor, and investor building an Imaginarium to empower visionaries to create new possibilities for themselves, their companies, and communities by exploring what could be. She’s the creator of the Sketching The Future Series,? a portfolio of done-with-you-experiences specially calibrated for busy female founders and C-Suite executives to elevate their brilliance.

Listen to this Takin’ Care of Lady Business episode with Regan Robinson about futurism, business transformation strategies, and data analysis in terms of helping build a more sustainable world.

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EPISODE 56 FT. Michelle Cordeiro Grant

Michelle Cordeiro Grant is a serial entrepreneur, brand builder, and innovator. In 2016, she founded LIVELY, a Leisurée brand inspiring women to live passionately, purposefully, and confidently. In just six years, she grew the brand from its concept stage to a 165,000-person ambassador community, 5 stores, and a $105M acquisition.

Currently, Michelle is working on a soon-to-launch wellness brand (coming January 2023), and hosts the Web3 with MCG Podcast, a space diving into the world of Web3 and breaking down the essentials in an easy-to-understand, approachable way.

Listen to this Takin’ Care of Lady Business episode with Michelle Cordeiro Grant about Web3 foundations, Lively, and breaking brand stereotypes.

“Women leaders are twice as likely as men leaders to be mistaken for someone more junior — and 37% of women leaders have had a co-worker receive credit for their idea, compared to 27% of men leaders.”?— CNBC