
Nat: I’ve been incredibly lucky to have female mentors growing up, but I’ve still faced gender bias, particularly early on in my career. It was mainly micro-aggressions, such as having my ideas ignored or sidelined and receiving inappropriate comments about my age or appearance. While addressing the issue calmly and explaining the harm caused by such actions was important to address, also reminding myself of my worth and inner strength as a woman proved to be a powerful tool.