Why is it such a big deal for a woman to look her age or older? Speaker and coach Andrea Owen has let her hair go gray, she’s done being obsessed with her looks, but she’s not yet feeling empowered by aging. This week, she talks with Erin about grieving youth while still navigating vanity and beauty standards. She also discusses how beauty continues to be currency in our society, the correlation between appearance and accolades, and how to embrace aging.

Learn more about Andrea at andreaowen.com and follow her on Instagram at @heyandreaowen. Her newest book is Make Some Noise: Speak Your Mind and Own Your Strength.

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