Boundaries, boundaries, and more boundaries. It is one of the most important gifts you can give yourself, especially as a woman over 40 when our entire lives could easily be spent in reaction to the needs of everything and everyone else.

So why didn’t we call this episode boundaries? Because if we want to take back control of our lives, boundaries aren’t enough. We need to learn how to construct fences around everything. Fences are unmoving. Yet we get to consciously decide the kind of fence we want to use as a border and where to put a gate to move through.  Plus, fences give us parameters around possibilities so we aren’t overwhelmed. 

Join our conversation this week around where and how you should be constructing fences to advance your success, lower your stress and feel better in every aspect of life.

No one likes to be rejected. It’s the absolute worst. It doesn’t matter in what context either.

If you’re interviewing for a new job, selling to clients, or dating, every single time we put ourselves out there, we risk being rejected. 

In this week’s episode, we’re going to dig into rejection, help you understand why rejection makes you feel a certain way, and give you specifics on how to manage rejection so it doesn’t keep you from taking the risks necessary to succeed.

We believe we are in control of our own destiny. What if I told you you aren’t in control as much as you believe you are?

The thoughts we have, the steps we take, the moves we make are actually nothing more than repeated automated patterns from our past.

This thought can be frightening. Our inner child can do a number on us and sabotage our success.

In this episode, we’re discussing our inner children and how to keep them from running amuck.

In this episode, we’re talking about why we’ve lost ourselves in our work and how to find our way back.

No matter how much time goes by there are still things about the 1980s that feel like yesterday, make us laugh, and are worth remembering.

In this episode, we’re going to have a little fun and go back in time… way back in time.

The shortage in the labor force is apparent and it isn’t getting better anytime soon, in fact, studies show the gap is going to continue to widen. This means employers have to do a whole heck of a lot more to get employees in their doors and even more to keep them.

In this episode, we dig into what this means for you and how you, amazing Generation X women, can capitalize on this moment in time to get hired, get promoted, GET PAID.

In this episode, we’re going to explore the minds of CEOs, how they think and process differently, and how you can apply their way of thinking into your everyday life.

Regardless if you are in corporate America or if you’re an entrepreneur, being the workhorse doesn’t actually give you the professional growth you think it does.

In this episode, we’re talking all about how by putting the workhorse out to pasture, you’ll actually become more successful.

In this episode, we’re examining what midlife looks like through the eyes of Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda, and yes, Samantha and what it must be like to walk in their Jimmy Choos.

A thought-leader is someone who is seen as an authority in their field. They are the person who’s ideas and concepts you look forward to consuming.

Whether you’re a career woman or an entrepreneur, positioning yourself as an authority is one of the most important aspects propelling your professional success.

In this episode, we’re helping you reformulate how you develop your perspective and authoritative voice in your market segment.

Leaving the 9-5, it’s a dream for so many and may be your #1 one goal this upcoming year.

We get it. We left our 9-5s too.

In this episode, we’re talking about something you rarely hear about business building and something you can’t afford to miss.

Overthinking, overtalking, and overcompensating, we all do it from time to time but if you find you’re doing this on the regular you’re selling yourself very short.

In this episode, we’re going to get to the bottom of what’s really going on when we go over.

Generation X Women struggle with talking about themselves and it has been hurting us both in our careers and as entrepreneurs.

This week, we’re talking about the psychology behind this question and telling you how to better prepare for the question, “tell me about yourself.”

If you’ve been part of our relaunch and our personal journey as a Modern Gen X Woman, you know how much we believe in a North Star, a guide, a flashlight in times of darkness. It’s why we created our Manifesto which is getting a ton of incredible feedback and it’s because it is empowering and a guide of how to show up in the world.

Your Word of the Year can be just that.

Mimi and I have become very good about setting intentions every day when we work together, or before interviewing a guest on our podcast. This simple daily practice pinpoints our energy and radiates it towards the outcome we are looking to project.

You can’t be a woman in business and not have heard people talking about the side hustle. This term ranges from the woman who has a creative side business on Etsy to a freelancing service business, or those selling MLM products, side hustle is all everyone is talking about.

In this week’s episode, we’re talking all about the side hustle and why I personally hate the term. 

We’ve all been scouring websites for inspiration on the perfect gifts for those amazing people in our lives. Sometimes the process is enjoyable while other times it can become downright frustrating.

In this episode, we’re going to share our last-minute gift ideas for those amazing people in your lives.

Being positive, upbeat and inspirational. Knowing your value and owning your worth. Using tenacity, fearlessness, resilience. Having an influence and impact on others. These are the qualities of the Modern Gen X Woman.

So when we considered who met the criteria for the 2021 Modern Gen X Woman of the Year Tiffany Dufu immediately came to mind.

In this week’s episode, Jackie and I are delighted to bring to you Tiffany Dufu, the Modern Gen X Woman of the Year.

Whether it’s at work, as an entrepreneur, or in your personal life, nothing stays the same, and being able to navigate the stress and panic that rides along with change is a critical skill for success.

In this episode, we’re going to explore the science of change and how to cope in order to stay sane.

As the forgotten generation, we’ve become extremely comfortable fading into the background, being the background singer, operating as the number two. There are times when quiet confidence is the absolute right play. However, it can’t become the default mechanism if you want to become a professional thought-leader and a game-changer.

In this episode, we’re discussing the importance of stepping forward, out of the shadows and into the spotlight because now is the time to make the impact you’ve always wanted to.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to deal with the biggest Thanksgiving pickles !