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EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 10 MIN

No, women didn't ruin the workplace. And we're tired of taking the blame

from Careers Unchecked with Talent Career Coaching · host Talent Career Coaching

The New York Times published an article asking "Did Liberal Feminism Ruin the Workplace?" and I haven't been able to stop thinking about it since November.In this episode, I'm unpacking why this narrative keeps showing up, what it gets wrong about women in the workplace, and what we should actually be focusing on instead.We talk about:✅ Why conversations about women at work always circle back to our bodies✅ The difference between comfort-seeking and truth-seeking✅ Why "feminized fields" aren't the problem (systemic barriers are)✅ What happens when workplaces are designed around one type of person✅ The exhausting cycle of defending our presence instead of building better systems. I'm asking who benefits when we blame women instead of examining the structures that were never built for us in the first place. If you're a high-achieving woman navigating a workplace that feels misaligned, you're not alone. The modern workplace was designed for people with a partner at home handling everything else. That template doesn't fit most of us anymore. Feeling burned out or unsure if what you're experiencing is burnout or misalignment?Take my free burnout quiz: https://www.talentcareercoaching.com/isitburnoutIt's short, and it'll help you figure out whether you need rest or whether something about the work itself no longer fits. Those aren't always the same thing, and it matters which one it is. Want more grounded guidance on building a career that fits your real life?Join my newsletter: https://www.talentcareercoaching.com/newsletterReal talk about burnout, big decisions, and what it takes to build work that feels like yours. No spam, no hustle culture.New episodes of Careers Unchecked drop weekly. Subscribe so you don't miss one.

The New York Times published an article asking "Did Liberal Feminism Ruin the Workplace?" and I haven't been able to stop thinking about it since November.In this episode, I'm unpacking why this narrative keeps showing up, what it gets wrong about women in the workplace, and what we should actually be focusing on instead.We talk about:✅ Why conversations about women at work always circle back to our bodies✅ The difference between comfort-seeking and truth-seeking✅ Why "feminized fields" aren't the problem (systemic barriers are)✅ What happens when workplaces are designed around one type of person✅ The exhausting cycle of defending our presence instead of building better systems. I'm asking who benefits when we blame women instead of examining the structures that were never built for us in the first place. If you're a high-achieving woman navigating a workplace that feels misaligned, you're not alone. The modern workplace was designed for people with a partner at home handling everything else. That template doesn't fit most of us anymore. Feeling burned out or unsure if what you're experiencing is burnout or misalignment?Take my free burnout quiz: https://www.talentcareercoaching.com/isitburnoutIt's short, and it'll help you figure out whether you need rest or whether something about the work itself no longer fits. Those aren't always the same thing, and it matters which one it is. Want more grounded guidance on building a career that fits your real life?Join my newsletter: https://www.talentcareercoaching.com/newsletterReal talk about burnout, big decisions, and what it takes to build work that feels like yours. No spam, no hustle culture.New episodes of Careers Unchecked drop weekly. Subscribe so you don't miss one.

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