Women seem to face a near-constant stream of scrutiny, whether it’s about the way we dress, the lifestyle choices we make, how we parent our children, or how we forge ahead in the corporate world. Even if you aren’t aware of it, nearly everyone is guilty at some point of tearing a woman down and, oftentimes, it’s other women who are the biggest critics, not necessarily men. Fortunately, figuring out how to stop making negative comments about women in your everyday life can be as simple as getting real with yourself about your behavior and examining how these microaggressions might be reflections of your own fears or insecurities. Tune in today to learn more!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Expectations of career women, who are seen as ‘full of themselves’, not confident.
• Why women should empower each other, not tear one another down.
• Microaggressions and bullying, which are likely rooted in resentment or insecurity.
• The importance of surrounding yourself with strong woman mentors and role models.
• Examining your motivations for making a negative comment about another woman.
• Conflating freedom of speech with feeling entitled to vilify others.
• Understanding that different people have different styles of communicating.
• The progress we have seen in society; but there’s still a lot that needs to change!
• Why women need to shift the conversation about other women, starting at home.
• Why living unapologetically doesn’t mean you never have to apologize.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Chatting With My Amigas Website 

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