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S4E38 The Impossible Societal Expectations for Women in Business

Dr. Monikah Ogando and Amy Walker Season 4 Episode 38

Women in business face a number of unique challenges, but one of the most pervasive is the impossible societal expectations that are placed on them. From being expected to be perfect mothers and wives to being told that they can't have it all, women are constantly being judged and scrutinized for their choices. In this episode, Dr. Monikah and Amy  explore some of the most common societal expectations for women in business and discuss how they can impact women's careers and mental health.

1. Women are expected to work as if they  dont have a family and have a family as if they don't have work. 
2. Women are expected to be forever young.
3. Women are expected to start, run and grow their businesses without financial investment upfront.
4. Women are expected to be married or have children.
5. Women are expected to look a certain way in order to be considered professional.

Join Dr. Monikah and Amy as they discuss the impossible expectations faced by women in business and discover how we can create a more equitable and supportive environment for everyone to thrive. This is one episode you won't want to miss!

Connect with Amy and Dr. Monikah on Instagram: 

Amy: @amywalkercoach

Dr. Monikah: @monikahogando