In this episode of the Women with Vision Podcast, the hosts discuss the significant economic influence of women, particularly through the lens of the nationwide economic blackout that was held on February 28. Highlighting that women drive 70-80% of consumer purchases and control a staggering $10 trillion in annual buying power, the episode emphasizes the importance of consumer unity to protest exploitative corporate practices. Listeners are urged to abstain from major retailers, gas stations, and fast food chains as a collective action for economic impact, drawing parallels to successful boycotts within the African American community. The discussion includes insights into the economic power of diverse communities and critiques the effectiveness of corporate DEI initiatives, encouraging support for ethical businesses. The episode concludes with a call to educate peers and make conscious spending choices that influence the market and empower women to lead economic movements.

Notes

📢 Introduction and Economic Blackout Concept (00:01 - 02:14)

Women with Vision Podcast introduction

Focus on economic blackouts, specifically February 28 event

Women drive 70-80% of consumer purchases

Economic force of united women can't be ignored by corporations

💪 Power of Consumer Unity (02:14 - 05:25)

February 28 nationwide economic blackout details

Goal: Protest exploitative corporate practices

Encouraged abstaining from major retailers, gas stations, fast food chains

Significance of unity in consumer action

Examples of successful boycotts in African American community

💰 Women's Economic Impact (05:25 - 07:33)

Women control $10 trillion in annual buying power

African Americans: $1 trillion buying power in 2024

Asian Americans: $1.6 trillion buying power in 2024

Hispanic Americans: $2.3 trillion buying power, 87% growth in 10 years

Substantial impact of women and diverse communities on US economy

🔄 Leveraging Collective Power (07:33 - 11:01)

Importance of unity in influencing corporate practices

Critique of DEI and affirmative action effectiveness

Encouragement to support companies that treat consumers well

John Hope Ryan clip on the importance of unity for America's future

🌟 Consumer Power and Economic Change (11:01 - 14:30)

Consumers' ability to shape the market through spending choices

Importance of supporting ethical businesses

Economic blackouts as reminders of consumer power

Women's potential to lead economic movements

Encouragement to educate peers and communities

Example of supporting local, ethical businesses