In this episode of the Full of Ourselves podcast, Anna Campbell and Heidi Hinda Chadwick explore the concept of 'ladylike' including the cultural expectations surrounding femininity, the impact of social media on self-presentation, and the challenges women face in professional environments. Anna and Heidi Hinda invite us to reclaim the term 'ladylike' to encompass empowerment, authenticity, and the ability to express our true self without societal constraints.

Takeaways

The definition of 'ladylike' is often limiting and needs to be redefined.

Cultural expectations can overshadow personal identity and authenticity.

Social media plays a significant role in how we present ourselves.

Women often face challenges in professional spaces due to societal norms.

Reclaiming 'ladylike' means embracing empowerment and authenticity.

Politeness can hinder women from asserting themselves in professional settings.

It's important to prioritize self-care and boundaries in business.

Leading from the heart can enhance decision-making and connection.

Finding pleasure in work is essential for fulfillment.

Women are increasingly challenging traditional definitions of femininity.

Welcome to the very first episode of the Full of Ourselves Podcast.

In this episode, Anna Campbell and Heidi Hinda Chadwick introduce their new podcast, ‘Full of Ourselves’, and discuss the importance of being full of oneself as a woman in business. Challenging the societal expectations for women to be modest, quiet, and not take up too much space, they emphasize the need for women to step into their power, be confident, and unapologetically themselves.

Anna and Heidi Hinda share their own experiences and (ongoing) journeys towards embracing this for themselves, which of course includes the importance of collaboration, community, and vulnerability in business.

Sound Bites

"Why have we called it full of ourselves?"

"It is time for us as women to step up and take our places as pioneers, as entrepreneurs, as inventors, as leaders, as thought-provokers, as visionaries in the field of business."

"We need to take up our own space. We don't want to shy away. We want to be full of ourselves."

Takeaways

• Being full of oneself as a woman in business means embracing and owning who you are, being confident, and unapologetically showing up as your authentic self.
• Societal expectations for women to be modest and not take up too much space have limited their ability to fully step into their power and leadership roles.
• Collaboration and community are essential for women in business to support and learn from each other, and to combat the loneliness and challenges of entrepreneurship.
• Vulnerability is a strength that allows women to be real, make mistakes, and learn and grow from them.
• Confidence comes from trusting in oneself, having faith in one's abilities, and being willing to take risks and learn from failures.