04: Mastering Pushback: For Women Told They're "Aggressive" or "Too Quiet"

Your Working Mom Friends

In this episode, LR and MK dive into the essential skill of pushback — which they define as offering your unique insights or opinions to spark healthy debate —specifically for women who are often labeled as “too aggressive” or told to “find their voice.”
With opposite personalities, LR and MK share what they’ve learned over the years about pushing back strategically and effectively, highlighting approaches that work best for each personality type.

They also explore how age, experience, and unspoken expectations shape the feedback women receive about how they “should” show up at work.
In the Life segment, they discuss building momentum by breaking goals into manageable steps, and Leah shares a new “Hot Tip” of the week—a fun, random tidbit to brighten your day!