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A woman can have it all | Amber-Rose Badrudin | TEDxWarwick Salon
TEDx Talksยท 2025-08-06 15:21
Gender Perception & Workplace Dynamics - A 2016 study suggests women wearing subtle makeup are perceived as more credible, while those with bold makeup are seen as less intelligent [2] - Women face a "beauty penalty," where they must constantly choose between beauty and competence, a problem prevalent in the workplace [9] - Assertive women are often labeled as mean, while men exhibiting the same behavior are considered strong leaders [3] - Women are frequently questioned about balancing family and career, unlike men [3][4] Leadership & Societal Expectations - The "double bind bias" reveals that a woman's likability decreases when she displays the same assertiveness as a man [11] - Society often judges ambitious women, assuming success in career equates to failure in family life [13][14] - Motherhood should be viewed as a strength, not a weakness, and a mother's accomplishments should be recognized independently of her maternal role [14][16] Entrepreneurship & Personal Evolution - The speaker's initial business content received positive feedback, but evolved to face criticism as she embraced her femininity [5][6][7][8] - Three years ago, the speaker co-founded her business at a low point in her life, focusing entirely on its success [5] - The speaker believes women should not have to downplay their femininity to be taken seriously [10] - The speaker advocates for women to pursue what feels right, whether it's career, business, content creation, or motherhood, without societal constraints [18][19]