Get ready to punch the clock because the boys are back, and this time they’re bringing the data to the drama. In this episode of The Chad & Cheese Podcast, HR’s most dangerous duo sits down with Misty Heggeness, the powerhouse economist and author of Swiftynomics: How Women Mastermind and Redefine Our Economy.
They’re diving deep into the messy reality of gender dynamics, from the "recognition gap" that leaves women’s best ideas stranded in the boardroom to the strategic masterminding required to navigate a lopsided workforce.
Misty breaks down how women are effectively refining the economy—even when they’re working twice as hard for half the credit—and offers a no-BS roadmap for self-advocacy, networking, and why your personal story is the most lethal tool in your professional arsenal.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and Misty Heggeness's Background
02:02 - Family Lore and Early Life in Fargo
04:07 - Career at the US Census Bureau and Academic Role
05:35 - Inspiration Behind 'Swift Dynamics' and Taylor Swift
08:02 - Taylor Swift’s Impact on Women and Business Strategies
10:59 - Economic Impact of Taylor Swift’s Tours and Business Tactics
13:08 - Early Career and Nashville Country Music Scene
15:01 - Women’s Progress in the Workforce and Cultural Shifts
18:05 - Gender Dynamics in Economics and Leadership Styles
21:07 - Women Making Their Own Pyramids and Future Outlook
24:02 - Women’s Earnings, Education, and Top Leadership Barriers
28:04 - Taylor Swift’s Employee Bonuses and Local Economic Impact
31:59 - Pay Equity, Economic Growth, and Corporate Responsibility
36:03 - Where to Find the Book and Connect with Misty
Link to book: https://www.amazon.com/Swiftynomics-Women-Mastermind-Redefine-Economy/dp/0520403118
