In celebration of Women’s Month, TBG Cast presents the episode Female Leadership: What No One Tells You About Socialization and Careers. Featuring Fabiana Alves of TBG and Professor Maria Carolina Medeiros of the FGV School of Communication, Media and Information, the program explores how social factors influence women’s professional paths, while also addressing gender stereotypes, the challenges of female leadership in the energy sector and the role of companies in promoting more inclusive environments.

The conversation also covers topics such as visible representation, women’s presence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), and corporate responsibility in tackling violence against women.

Watch the full episode on YouTube and follow TBG Cast on a major streaming platform such as Spotify or Amazon Music.

About TBG’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee:

TBG’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee works to promote a more ethical, respectful and inclusive organizational environment. Its initiatives focus on diversity education, valuing differences and strengthening a culture centered on respect for people.

The committee strategically aligns its actions with business drivers, the ESG agenda and corporate values. In 2026, gender equity is one of its priorities, with a focus on topics such as female leadership, unconscious bias, preventing and addressing harassment, and strengthening internal support networks.

You can email the committee at diversidade.inclusao@tbg.com.br.

About Professor Maria Carolina Medeiros:

Maria Carolina Medeiros has a bachelor’s degree in advertising, as well as a master’s and PhD in communication. In addition to working as a professor, she serves as an advisor to the Rio de Janeiro State Women’s Secretariat and the Nova Iguaçu Municipal Women’s Secretariat. She is the creator of the “Não te empodero” podcast, which has more than 90 episodes, and also works as a consultant, speaker and researcher, focusing on narratives about women and female socialization. Her work seeks to translate academic research into the language of organizations and everyday life, expanding the reach and impact of these discussions.

To learn more about Maria Carolina Medeiros’ work, visit the “Não te empodero” podcast, available on Spotify, and follow her on Instagram (@mariacarolmedeiros).