Sprakkar: an ancient Icelandish word that means "extraordinary women".Our guest today is the First Lady of Iceland, Eliza Reid. Not only is she the best-selling author of Secrets of the Sprakkar, but also a passionate advocate for gender equality, utilizing her platform to organize significant events like a gender equality strike in Iceland, fighting wage disparities and gender-based violence.But she doesn't just support gender equality in politics but also for everyday women, from self-care to unrealistic expectations of women "having it all."BTW, this isn't Jess's first interview with Eliza. Listen to how their initial chat helped Jess rediscover her identity after having a baby.(00:00:33) Influential Initiatives by Iceland's First Lady(00:01:26) Icelandic Gender Equality Strike to Address Inequalities(00:06:00) Breastfeeding during a meeting - and no one cared(00:11:15) How are you feeling about the next chapter?(00:19:14) Media's Gender Bias: Critical Disparities Unveiled(00:26:40) Embracing Life's Unexpected Chances and Growth---Rate Amplify on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leave a review for Jess Ekstrom.Amplify with Jess is produced by Earfluence, and brought to you by Mic Drop Workshop.