Startup Life Uncensored: Episode 5 - The Generational Evolution of the Badass Working Woman

Holy wow... Times have changed at warp speed for working women in the last 50 years. We've gone from secretary to CEO, teacher to founder, and housewife to boss mom. But what was it like to already be that badass in an older generation when it wasn't the norm? On this episode of SLU, we'll get a chance to hear from Sheri Hirschfeld (aka my mom!) about what it was like to be the full-time working mom and breadwinner before it was cool.

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1:02 Quick background on your experience, including your educational background
5:14 Your mother didn't work. You were that first generation of moms who "did it all". What was that like? Especially in most male-dominated industries?
6:07 What was it like to be a working mom and having the expectation of "doing it all"?
11:12 What are some of your memories you had with your kids when you were a working mom?
12:54 What did a typical day look like for you?
14:21 When did you find your voice?
16:14 What was the transition like of going from a structured company to building your own business?
17:21 Do you have regrets about your career?
18:23 How can you strategize when communicating?
20:32 What type of support did you receive or not receive?
21:58 What was it like being in a relationship where you were the breadwinner?
25:10 Both of your kids are entrepreneurs. How was our approach different than yours?
26:51 What's the difference between our generations when it comes to tenure?
31:37 Talk about imposter syndrome, and how that's changed throughout your career.
35:03 How has your age impacted your business decisions?
37:09 What type of boss are you to yourself? And what lessons from your corporate experience did you take into your business?
38:30 How do you turn off work mode when you work for yourself?
39:45 How would your life have been different if the current working conditions/expectations were put in place when you were younger?
41:08 What are some of the biggest differences you've seen in the evolution of the badass working woman throughout your career?
42:41 What advice do you have for aspiring badass working women?