In this Feisty Fridays mini-sode, Rachel dives into the growing tension between two extremes of modern womanhood: the boss babe hustle and the tradwife trend. Both claim to empower women—but do they really offer freedom?

With the rise of right-wing female influencers and performative femininity on one side, and burnout culture on the other, Rachel calls for a new path—one where women reclaim their time, their voice, and their own damn lives.

She also shares a quick reflection on being featured in a recent Wall Street Journal article exploring how younger generations are redefining success—and why that redefinition matters now more than ever. Link to the article: https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/why-success-is-quieter-for-younger-americans-6979e048?st=MaAZkG&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

If you're tired of trying to be everything for everyone—or shrinking yourself to fit outdated expectations—this one's for you.

✨ It’s not about choosing a side. It’s about choosing yourself.

🔑 Keywords: modern womanhood, tradwives, boss babe burnout, right-wing influencers, Wall Street Journal, redefining success, feminism, solo journey, financial independence, Feisty Heroines, women’s empowerment