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We’re proud to be Gen Xers. But we’re done being the forgotten generation and we’re over the Oprah article the New Mid-Life Crisis and the follow-up bestseller Why We Can’t Sleep.It’s time to change the rules and the conversation around being a Gen X Women. We’ve been deeply connected with Gen X Women, heck we are Gen X women and we’ve decided to not contribute to the dismissive and depressing conversations around who we are. Instead, we’re here to shift the perspective around what it means to be a Gen X woman. Let us be clear. This isn’t lip service, it’s about creating a movement and it starts with you. We want Gen X women to recognize value and demand their worth so the world takes notice. In this episode, we’re introducing you to the Modern Gen X Woman and all she embodies. Take a listen and you’ll soon realize it is the podcast you’ve known and loved — only amplified. Are you a Modern Gen X Woman? Get the manifesto! Get your copy here. In this episode, we point out the differences between a Gen X Woman and a Modern Gen X Woman. The Gen X Woman… Is resilient but at the cost of burning out, the Modern Gen X Woman processes her emotions and then puts together a plan to deal with it. Likes being a part of the forgotten generation as she can stay safe and blend into the background, while the Modern Gen X Woman wants to use her voice and get recognized for her contribution. Has unrealistic expectations, she tries to do it all, perfectly and then is crushed when it doesn’t live up to her expectations. The Modern Gen X Woman bases her expectations against what she wants to do and then ruthlessly prioritizes against this in order to do it. Wears her busyness as a badge of honor, the Modern Gen X Woman doesn’t do anything to impress anyone else or prove her worth. Laughs at the generation wars, the Modern Gen X Woman knows she can use “middle child” perspective to bridge the divide. Super independent, the Modern Gen X Woman knows she can’t do it all alone and gets the right support.Wears all her identities as masks, the Modern Gen X Woman knows herself and her values first. Loves learning but feels like she never knows enough, the Modern Gen X woman learns and applies it immediately. Mentioned in this episode: Four Signs Your Expectations Are Too High (article) Get clear on articulating your value and owning your worth, schedule a no-obligation discovery call with Jackie to learn more. Are you part of the Modern Gen X Woman Facebook Community?Join the amazing group of amazing Gen X women, just like you, where we’re talking business, career and life. Click here to join. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcast / Sticher“Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com“