GenX Stories

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What was it like to begin a career in the early 1990s and what’s it like to be middle-aged now in the workplace? Eve and Sacha talk about what they wanted to be when they grew up, what they thought they’d be, and what actually happened. 

In this episode: 

• GenX’s entrepreneurial spirit
• How the recession of the early 1990s impacted Sacha and Eve's career trajectories
• The impact of the Internet on GenX
• Ageism in the workplace
• The value of experience
• Why Eve and Sacha both ended up running their own businesses. 

Plus, advice for surviving and thriving professionally no matter your age.

Resources

Ageist

What Would Virginia Woolf Do

Dear Grown Ass Women

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On today’s episode Eve and Sacha discuss what it was like growing up as “two chubby Jewish girls” in a land of skinny, (mostly) blond shiksas.

• Sacha tried to fit into the standards of beauty while Eve rebelled against it.
• Sacha talks about being a makeup junkie since age 3, while Eve never really learned about makeup.
• The impact that musicians like Madonna and Cyndi Lauper had on Eve and Sacha growing up. 
• What’s up with YouTube make-up tutorials? 
• How has the idea of self care changed over the years and what it means now to us.
• What we do now to take care of ourselves. 

Connect with Us!

Visit GenXStories.com for more GenX stories and information 

Subscribe in your favorite podcast app such as Spotify or Apple iTunes.

Follow along on Instagram

Send us an email at [email protected]

Learn more about Eve here

Learn more about Sacha here

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GenX Stories is a podcast about how the so-called “Lost Generation” found itself. Join hosts Eve Simon and Sacha Cohen every other Wednesday as they dive into all of the things that matter the most to our generation, from culture and style to relationships and the workplace. GenX Stories will also feature interviews with GenX authors, entrepreneurs, and creatives who have made an impact on our world.

To learn more, visit https://www.genxstories.com/ and don’t forget to follow us on Instagram. 

We’d love to hear from you as well! Suggestions for upcoming episode ideas, guests, and more are welcome. Email us at [email protected]