Pink Tax Podcast
Episodes
Episode 58: Is a house a good investment?
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of the Pink Tax podcast, Janine reflects on her recent experience purchasing a home in 2025, sharing insights and lessons learned...
Episode 57: Motherhood, Markets, and Misogyny with Allison Venditti
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Pink Tax, I speak with Allison Venditti, founder of Moms at Work, about the challenges women face in the workplace, particularl...
Episode 56: From Disneyland to Dividends with Joelle Tomlinson
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Pink Tax, I’m joined by journalist Joelle Tomlinson for a raw and refreshing look at what it actually takes to build wealth. ...
Episode 55: My 2026 Goals
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Pink Tax Podcast, I look back at some of my old goals I found in 2013! It's so interesting looking back at past versions of our...
Episode 54: Your humble resume is costing you with Robynn Storey
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Pink Tax podcast, we chat with Robynn Storey, CEO and founder of Storyline Resumes. We discuss the evolution of the job market,...
Episode 53: How do we actually close the wage gap?
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Pink Tax podcast, we dive deep into the pressing issue of the wage gap, exploring its current state, the impact of intersection...
Episode 52: Unraveling Financial Gender Norms with Knitatude
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Pink Tax Podcast, Chantal of Knitatude shares her journey from learning to knit to building a successful business. She shares t...
Episode 51: Gender and The Economy
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Pink Tax Podcast, we speak with Sarah Kaplan, a leading expert in gender and the economy. We discuss the persistent issues of g...
Episode 50: The Hidden Cost of Being a Woman
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are looking at exactly how much it costs to be a woman. We are diving into the importance of understanding the financial challenge...
Episode 49: Breaking Down Glass Walls with Amy Diehl
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Pink Tax podcast, host Janine Rogan speaks with Amy Diehl, a leading gender equity researcher and author of 'Glass Walls.&#...
Episode 48: Empowering Women Through Negotiation
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Pink Tax podcast, Fotini Iconomopoulos shares her insights on negotiation, emphasizing that negotiation is a skill used in ever...
Episode 47: Welcome Back to The Pink Tax Podcast
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the pink tax podcast! It's been 4 years since we've hit publish on one of these episodes, and I'm so excited to be back because we hav...
Pink Tax Teaser
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We can't wait for you to hear what we've been working on! After a 4-year hiatus, The Pink Tax Podcast is back, and we've got a lot to say!...
Episode 46: Janine + Tara are Socialists
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode Janine and Tara take a look back over four seasons to see just how their views have changed since starting the podcast. What sta...
Episode 45: Reproductive Justice in Canada | Interview with Dr. Lexier
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 44: Cost of Child Birth for Indigenous Women in Canada | Interview with Michelle Robinson
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Tara chatted with Michelle from Native Calgarian about birth alerts, the social and economic impacts of systemic racism in the medical and c...
Episode 43: Climate Change Hurts Women’s Finances
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Janine and Tara dive in to how climate change disproportionally hurts women’s bank accounts. With the wildfires and the heat dome top of ...
Episode 42: Say Less, Get More | Interview with Fotini Iconomopoulos
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Janine and Tara has the pleasure of interviewing Fotini Iconompoloulos this week, a negotiations expert. Fotini helps people get what they want, chann...
Episode 41: Home Hoarders
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Janine and Tara are talking about home ownership. Tara sold her home during the pandemic and Janine is just over 2 years into home ownership...
Episode 40: Modern Monetary Theory with Dr. Stephanie Kelton
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are thrilled to share an interview with Dr. Stephanie Kelton, the author of The Deficit Myth and the leading expert of Modern Monetary Theory. Mode...
Episode 39: CryptoCurious
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode Janine and Tara dive into cryptocurrency. Tara and Janine have very different opinions on crypto and what it could be used fo...
Episode 38: Monopoly Money & Monarchs
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we reflect on the 215 lives that were lost at the Kamloops residential school. These children were discovered in a mass grave. In the ...
Episode 37: There is no she-covery without childcare
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to season 4! We are so excited to be back for season 4, we have a ton planned, and some amazing guests lined up! This week we are talking...
Episode 36: What Are Your Mortgage Deferral Options and What Is MMT?
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tara and Janine chat about your options after you've deferred your mortgage or if you are looking to negotiate your current terms to get a better rate...
Episode 35: How Much Are We Paying To Maintain Poverty? | Interview with Lee Stevens
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Janine and Tara are joined by Lee Stevens from Vibrant Communities Calgary to chat with us about a universal basic income guarantee and how ...
Episode 34: How Does The Throne Speech Affect You?
04 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Posted the episode a bit late! Janine and Tara discuss the throne speech and what the benefits discussed can mean for you, your business, or for your ...
Episode 33: Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Women’s Rights
26 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Janine and Tara discuss US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her legacy on women's rights in the United States. She lies In-Stat...
Episode 32: Is It Expensive To Live In Canada’s North?
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week join two white ladies as we discover just how expensive it is to live in Northern Canada. We share some facts about the cost of living and i...
Episode 31: Back to School - Financial and Social Barriers
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Janine and Tara talk about the barriers we face when going back to school, financial and otherwise. From first-year post-secondary to new grads, to ma...
Episode 30: What Is GLBI? | Interview with Leah Gazan
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are honoured to have MP Leah Gazan on the show and learn more about what a Guaranteed Living Basic Income and the motion she put forward to m...
Episode 29: Why Should We Care About Other Women’s Children?
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chatting about planning for parenthood, childcare, and universal access to care. We look at the life of the ‘average’ Canadian lady, as illu...
Episode 28: How Does Personal Finance Impact The LGBTQ2S+ Community | With Anna Murphy
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today Janine and Tara have an incredible conversation Anna Murphy, LGTBQ2S+ advocate, and future YYC city councilor. Anna shares her thoughts on...
Episode 27: Economic Depressions and Personal Finance
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tara and Janine share some actionable tips for coping with job loss and reduced income. We also take a look at some parallels between government...
Episode 26: Where Do Personal Finance and Social Justice Intersect
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Janine and Tara are back! Today we go through a bit of a thought experiment about how personal finance and social activism are interconnected. We chat...
Episode 25: COVID-19 Relief Options
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We review a few relief options that we've heard about, we've noticed some gaps. Stay safe, wash your hands, and engage with your local, provincial, an...
Episode 24: Are Canadians Racist | Interview with Michelle Robinson
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we interview Michelle Robinson of the Native Calgarian Podcast. We were honored to have her as a guest to discuss indigenous polices and sha...
Episode 23: What Is The Patriarchy Scared Of?
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Which do you prefer? Taxes or Pitchforks? This week we're talking about how the millionaires and billionaires are scared that we are all going to come...
Episode 22: Should Our Healthcare Be Publicly Funded?
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discussed if healthcare should be publicly funded. We discussed different surgeries that are no longer be funded in Alberta, who privatel...
Episode 21: Is Our Tax System Sexist? | Interview with Dr Lindsay Tedds
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are interviewing Dr. Lindsay Tedds a tax professor and researcher in the area of public policy. We cover everything from h...
Episode 20: What Do You Need To Know About Your Taxes?
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A bit less political than our past and upcoming episodes, but a few key tax dates are quickly approaching. Brush up your knowledge to maximize your re...
Episode 19: Interview with Tori Dunlap | Her First 100K
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pink Tax Rebate: Smash the patriarchy by sharing your financial know-how with other women.This week Janine interviews Tori Dunlap a feminist who is wo...
Episode 18: Who Is The TFSA Actually Helping?
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's 2020 and that means that there is an addition $6,000 for you to contribute to you TFSA.This week Janine and Tara talk about what the benefits of ...
Episode 17: What Are Your Financial Goals for 2020?
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Season 2! We are so excited to be back in 2020! This week we are talking about what our financial goals are the year. Janine...
Episode 16: How Do You Deal With Student Loans?
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for sticking with us all season! We round everything off with student debt, the good, the bad and the ugly. We chat about the cost of school an...
Episode 15: How Do You Ask For A Raise?
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discussed statistics around the gender wage gap. In our second last episode we looked at Indigenous women, racialized women, newcomers, a...
Episode 14: What Government Programs Are You Entitled To?
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We give a broad overview of a few government programs like the TFSA, RRSP, RESP, etc. and how to avoid common pitfalls. To confirm a couple of things,...
Episode 13: What Is It Like Living Paycheque to Paycheque?
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There is a staggering number of Canadians living paycheque to paycheque and without the resources to use savings for an unexpected expense. We chat ab...
Episode 12: Does Being a Millennial Affect Your Finances?
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
All things millennial money. Housing affordability, wage stagnation, tuition increases, and student debt. We took a quick peek at this infographi...
Episode 11: Do You Have a Money Disorder?
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we chat a little bit about money disorders and how we can see a little bit of these disorders in ourselves. We chat about how our fam...
Episode 10: LGBTQ2S+ Investing
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Update: There’s a little bit of (American) data on the LGBTQ+ and investing. We found an index that rates public companies on their LGBTQ+ policies,...
Episode 09: What’s Stopping You From Investing (Part 2)
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
*This is the second part of a two part series on investing! Investments - Part 2! We hope you enjoyed our intro to investing in part one.&n...
Episode 08: What’s Stopping You From Investing? (Part 1)
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
*This is a 2 part series on investing! In this weeks episode (part 1) we talk about investment options you have as well as risk. Tara and I ...
Episode 07: Can You Divorce-Proof Your Relationship?
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Divorce. What does a relationship split mean for a woman's financial future? Statistically women are financially worse off and worse off if they divor...
Episode 06: How Affordable Is Home Ownership?
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We missed addressing some systemic issues when it comes to housing affordability in Canadian markets. Check out this housing update to talk about the ...
Episode 05: So You Want To Buy A Home?
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Home ownership. Will you or won't you?This week we chat about everything home ownership. Our own personal experiences and the costs associated with ow...
Episode 04: What’s Hurting Your Credit?
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 03: What’s Stopping You From Saving?
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we dug into what holds us back from saving the money that we earn. We touched on the different relationships a person can have with mo...
Episode 02: What Is The Pink Tax?
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you so much for all of the amazing support in our first week of the podcast being live! Over 100 of you tuned in across a variety of platforms a...
Episode 01: Money Myths
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we chatted about some common money myths and why talking about money is taboo. Talking to others about your money can make you feel vulnera...