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 introductionFocus on economic blackouts, specifically February 28 eventWomen drive 70-80% of consumer purchasesEconomic force of united women can't be ignored by corporations💪 Power of Consumer Unity (02:14 - 05:25)February 28 nationwide economic blackout detailsGoal: Protest exploitative corporate practicesEncouraged abstaining from major retailers, gas stations, fast food chainsSignificance of unity in consumer actionExamples of successful boycotts in African American community💰 Women's Economic Impact (05:25 - 07:33)Women control $10 trillion in annual buying powerAfrican Americans: $1 trillion buying power in 2024Asian Americans: $1.6 trillion buying power in 2024Hispanic Americans: $2.3 trillion buying power, 87% growth in 10 yearsSubstantial impact of women and diverse communities on US economy🔄 Leveraging Collective Power (07:33 - 11:01)Importance of unity in influencing corporate practicesCritique of DEI and affirmative action effectivenessEncouragement to support companies that treat consumers wellJohn 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 choicesImportance of supporting ethical businessesEconomic blackouts as reminders of consumer powerWomen's potential to lead economic movementsEncouragement to educate peers and communitiesExample of supporting local, ethical businesses

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