Jeannie Yandel
Special Projects Editor
About
Jeannie Yandel is a special projects editor focusing on podcasts and broadcast shows. She created and co-hosted the KUOW podcast Battle Tactics For Your Sexist Workplace and ran and edited KUOW's podcast about local curiosity, SoundQs. She also co-created and co-hosted KUOW's YouTube interview series, Are We Going To Be OK?. Previously, she was senior producer for The Conversation and KUOW Presents, and was Executive Producer for The Record. She's won awards for her interviewing, editing, and reporting.
Location: Seattle
Languages: English
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Stories
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If you're a sexist internet troll, Celeste Ng might tell your mom
Many of us use social media in our personal and professional lives, but did you know that online harassment is increasing? *Cough* Random Internet guy. *cough*
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We’re so over women being dinged for showing emotion at work
When Serena Williams was penalized at the U.S. Open for throwing her racket and calling the umpire a thief, it got us thinking. There was something all-too familiar about the exchange: Once again, a woman was being penalized for showing anger at work.
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Don’t bring cupcakes to work if you’re a woman
We asked our Battle Tactics Facebook Group if they ever felt pressured to clean up after their coworkers, and it seemed like almost everyone had a story.
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She accused a Democratic darling of assault. Then her career dissolved
It could have been the recession, she said, but it could have also been that Clay Johnson told his own version of events to the leaders at the Sunlight Foundation. He had more power and access than Sarah. And, apparently, he had more credibility too.
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Mamas, raise your hand if you've pumped in a closet or bathroom stall
On this episode of Battle Tactics For Your Sexist Workplace, Eula and Jeannie start by talking with KUOW's Isolde Raftery about what it was like to be relegated to a closet to pump upon returning to work after her son was born.
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Battle tactics for your sexist tennis court
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Help! My coworkers don't take me seriously
We've covered a lot of ground so far on this podcast, from impostor syndrome to what men can do to change the game. We’ve also heard a lot of stories and questions from listeners about stuff they’re facing at work. So in this episode, we answer some of your questions.
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Men: You have more power than you realize. Here's how to use it
Our battle in this episode is figuring out what it takes to tackle workplace sexism and exactly what it means to truly be an ally at work.
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You got the job! So why do you feel like a loser?
Ever felt unqualified for a job — even after you were hired? Are you convinced one day everyone at work will discover you know NOTHING? Take a breath....
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Negotiating your salary? This simple question is polite and effective
Recently a KUOW editor received this text from a friend: "What’s the best way to negotiate salary for a new job?"