Femmefluence Radio

The message to “be the best you can be” for young girls can be a huge smack in the face as we grow older - because even though many strides have happened over the years, this message has limitations based on gender. In today’s episode I unpack the topic of ambition for women and the cultural stigma we need to overcome in order to be supported and respected for our pursuits of purpose. Your episode worksheet: Femmefluence.com/ep7   Key Points from this Episode Many women (me included) were taught at a young age that it is commendable to be ambitious and to be the best you can be.  I got that message growing up. I also got the message to expect to have to have a tidy household, to make sure my husband felt manly and to be more feminine, and to not trust anyone outside of my family. Talk about confusing! Ambitious men are supported, encouraged, and recognized for their achievements. Ambitious women are often viewed negatively; their right to reach advanced status is sometimes denied, and their motives are ofte