Episode 18: You Can't Have It All, And That's Okay

About this episode

Joy Taylor discusses the pressures women face regarding ambition and the myth of having it all.

Joy Taylor tackles the ongoing debate around "girlboss" culture and the pressure women face to excel in every area of life. She discusses ambition, workplace expectations, feminism, motherhood, sacrifice, and why the idea of having it all at the same time may be one of the biggest myths women are sold. Plus, a Never Two Personal question about navigating comparison and respect in a relationship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Joy Taylor

Topics covered

• girlboss culture
• women's ambition
• workplace expectations
• feminism
• motherhood
• sacrifice
• comparison in relationships

Keywords

• girlboss
• women's rights
• career
• life balance
• relationship advice
• feminism
• motherhood
• sacrifice
• comparison

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