The “better not reflex” is a common response to societal and workplace pressures, leading to a loss of self and burnout. It’s a typical response to societal and workplace pressures that leads to a loss of self and burnout. It refers to the tendency for women to hold back their authentic selves and conform to societal expectations, particularly in the workplace. This reflex can stifle creativity and innovation and contribute to feelings of burnout and dissatisfaction.

I am talking to Dani Strang about her journey with burnout and the importance of women’s authentic expression in the workplace. Dani is currently the Co-Founder of Maggie: A budding EdTech/Social Impact platform where all women (cis, trans & non-binary) re-connect to their authentic expression using magazine content as a catalyst. Using her own burnout experience as a catalyst, Dani launched into an entrepreneurial journey to have a bigger impact on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Key takeaways:

• “Maggie” teaches women to rekindle their authentic expression in conversations
• Women often shape-shift and suppress their authentic selves to fit in and achieve success
• Women experience trauma and difficulty with expressing their ideas, perspectives, and opinions in critical conversations
• Innovation and creativity are stifled when women do not express their authentic selves
• Women need to be believed when speaking about their experiences, whether regarding reproductive rights or sexual assault
• Pregnancy can affect one’s position in the workplace and the decision to transition out of a job
• Women need to support and advocate for each other, especially those with intersectional identities
• Access to medical abortion is critical for women’s health and autonomy

All this and more, on this week’s episode of boundariesbusinessandboobs.com

Stay tuned next week when I talk with Nicole Spencer about making everyday choices count. So, don’t forget to subscribe to the show to get that episode as soon it gets released. Until then, make your boundaries work for you.

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