Free and Figuring It Out
#052 #girlboss; millennials, equality and female entrepreneurs
Charelle and Verity recently read an article called “Being a boss has nothing to do with having a vagina” and in particular it’s attack on the term #girlboss
A millennial term, it has gone from empowering to degrading and we discuss if it still has a place in 2019. As two marketeers we discuss its place as a niche, and the identity it has carried since its birth (hello rose gold!).
#girlboss now has a cult following but many female business owners are questioning it for two reasons. One, because it refers to girl, not woman. Two, because there is not an alternative for men - they are just a boss!
Does girl make you feel more youthful? Is it right to have women only business events? Do we need to change the spelling of femxle and wimmin to own our language again?
We chat about the difference between women and men when it comes to business and where are all the career men (aka that phrase is not needed!)? Generation Z aren’t big on gender but are we becoming too neutral and losing community spirit?
Trending #boybabe
Enjoy!
** This episode is sponsored by PropelHer's Book Club. PropelHer’s Book Club is a monthly book club for ambitious women who are committed to reading to support their personal development and professional success. You can find out more and book a ticket at www.propelher.co.uk/bookclub/ **
Resources mentioned in this episode
Nasty Gal https://www.nastygal.com/gb/
Book #girlboss https://www.amazon.co.uk/Girlboss-Sophia-Amoruso/dp/0241217938/ref=nodl_
Girl vs woman https://youtu.be/qHH3lhYwqcY
Sheryl Sandberg TED talk https://youtu.be/18uDutylDa4
Katy Prince post https://www.instagram.com/p/B3zNH9lHt7q/?igshid=6invxxovlabt
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Charelle Griffith, 31, is a marketing strategist for solopreneurs and founder of PropelHer, a personal development blog and book club. She lives in London, dates men and has been single for 4 years (except for a summer romance in 2018). Connect with Charelle https://www.instagram.com/charellegriffith/
Verity Brown, 33, helps female entrepreneurs reconnect with themselves and find happiness and currently lives in the North of England. She is bisexual and after 3.5 years single has recently found love with a woman. Connect with Verity https://www.instagram.com/theseasaltplan/