Career or Family? Alexis Lange on Why Women Don’t Have to Choose

Can young women build meaningful careers without sacrificing faith, family, or motherhood? Alexis Lange believes the answer is yes—and she grew up watching it happen.In this episode of Gen Z Unplugged, 2026 Luce Center summer intern Alexis Lange shares how her patriotic upbringing, Benedictine College education, and strong female mentors shaped her understanding of leadership, work, and womanhood. From her mother balancing a legal career while raising eight children to the lessons Alexis has learned about citizenship, the pro-life movement, mentorship, and the dignity of work, this conversation offers a hopeful vision for Gen Z women entering adulthood.Plus, Alexis explains why her time in Washington, D.C. has made her more optimistic about the future of Gen Z—and the country.00:33 – Meet Alexis Lange: Faith, Patriotism & Washington, D.C.01:57 – How a Liberal Arts Education Shaped Her Politics05:17 – A Family Legacy of Patriotism and Pro-Life Advocacy08:16 – Why Young Women Need Strong Female Mentors10:43 – Learning Leadership by Doing, Not Being Spoon-Fed10:49 – How Her Mom Balanced Law, Motherhood & Eight Kids13:17 – Career or Family? Why Women Don’t Have to Choose14:51 – Finding Dignity and Purpose in Your Work16:47 – Why Gen Z Gives Her Hope for America17:50 – Loneliness, Technology & Gen Z’s Crisis of MeaningGenZ Unplugged is the official podcast for the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women. Rotating hosts are Lauren Husmann, Anastasia Leffas, and Rachel Hurley. Producer is Sandra Scarlatoiu. Listen, rate, and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform! ACAST - Apple Podcasts - Spotify - Google Podcasts - YouTube - Rumble Send us your thoughts on this episode @realgenzunplugged!  X - Instagram - Facebook - Truth Social SFX Credits: neon sign buzz hum stereo close lowcut to taste6.flac by kyles -- https://freesound.org/s/453493/ -- License: Creative Commons 0swipes and whooshes plastic umbrella fast and short swings stereo ORTF 8040.wav by Soundholder -- https://freesound.org/s/425853/ -- License: Attribution 3.0Power Cord Unplug 1_2 by Joao_Janz -- https://freesound.org/s/477641/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Abstract Glitch Effects_015 by jalastram -- https://freesound.org/s/412303/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.