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    New Rules of Gift Giving

    New Rules of Gift Giving

    FromWomen Rewriting the Rules

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    New Rules of Gift Giving

    FromWomen Rewriting the Rules

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    Length:
    23 minutes
    Released:
    Dec 13, 2022
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    Did you know that in 2020 the average consumer spent $850 on Christmas gifts? If you're earning the average women's salary of around $36000 per year, that's more than 2% of your annual salary on gifts for the Christmas season.For Ashley, this brings up feelings of guilt and obligation around gifting during the Christmas season. And she's alongside Sumi to unpack these feelings and explore ways in which women can rewrite the gifting rules this Christmas. There's practical advice on what to give children, when to make something yourself, and how to become more savvy with your finances when it comes to gift-buying over the festive season. Ashley and Sumi agree to disagree about Secret Santa, proving that everyone has their own unique approach to gifting at Christmas. And with this episode to listen to, you'll be sure to make smarter gifting purchases going forward!To celebrate the launch of the Women Rewriting the Rules podcast, we want to pamper you with the BEST holiday giveaway we could think of! Click here to join."I like Secret Santa (and/or White Elephant) if money is a concern for you. It's a great way to have fun with the experience..."  ~  Sumi KrishnanIn This Episode:- Looking at what's behind the meaning of giving someone a gift - Becoming more savvy with your finances- Making homemade cookies (with brown butter)- Setting up an investment account for nieces and nephews- Sending small gifts throughout the year to deepen your connection- Not feeling obligated to give in to gift-giving pressure- Exploring the adage 'Never show up to someone's house empty-handed'- What about Secret Santa? Is it about the laughs, or is it about the gifts?And so much more!Resources:The Sociology study Sumi mentions -  It Is My Turn Now: How and Why ‘Single’ Women Complain about Non-Reciprocal Gift-GivingConnect with Sumi Krishnan:- Instagram Connect with Ashley Baxter:- Website
    Released:
    Dec 13, 2022
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    Let’s be honest. Being a happy, fulfilled and successful modern woman requires a new set of skills and perspectives that more of us need to be talking about! We’re having babies later, partnering differently, and facing challenges our ancestors never had to deal with, all while looking to create financial independence and make our unique contribution to the world within a fragile social and political environment. This is the Women Rewriting the Rules podcast. The show that helps you navigate those challenges while re-wiring the social conditioning that has affected us all since birth! If you’re a modern woman who wants to feel supported as you build your ambitious life – whether you’re looking to create better relationships, take control of your finances and career, pursue a passion, or achieve what feels like an audacious goal… you’re in the right place. Your hosts, a USC professor and a Harvard grad, are both high-achievers who have faced their share of challenges. Personal challenges like imposter syndrome, fears & insecurities as well as cultural challenges like discrimination, structural inequalties, and the weight of societal and familial expectations, They’ve both navigated their way through much of the maze and have something to say about it! Ashley, born to a single mother in small town Texas, worked her way up the corporate ladder at Fortune 500 brands and eventually into academia as an adjunct professor and curriculum creator.. Sumi, the daughter of immigrants, was nudged down a traditional path by her parents, building her first multi-million dollar consulting firm by the age of 26. After more than a decade subconsciously living for the approval of her Dad, she finally gained the courage to re-write the rules and is now a recording artist in LA. Here's the thing - you're not living in a 90's rom-com where you'd be stuck playing the role of a funny sidekick. This is real life. You're the main character. Women Rewriting the Rules will help you take control of your story, figure out what’s holding you back and set you up to start fulfilling your widest (and most practical) dreams.