Eve Rodsky is a Harvard-grad lawyer, Activist, and New York Times Best Selling Author. In Eve’s first book Fair Play, Eve uses her background in organizational management to ask the simple yet profound question: What would happen if we treated our homes as our most important organization? She created a step-by-step approach to help partners rebalance the work of running a home and reimagine their relationship, time, and purpose. She has been called the “Marie Kondo of Relationships” and her book has sparked a national conversation around how couples can more equitably share the work of running their lives.In her most recent book, Find Your Unicorn Space, Eve goes into much greater detail about one of the subjects from Fair Play which is our pursuit of joy… especially because so many are still missing this in their lives. Eve will teach you how to create time in your already-busy life to tap into your unique expression of creativity and find purpose that will allow you to live a happier, more fulfilled life.Eve’s work is backed by Hello Sunshine—Reese Witherspoon’s media company whose mission is to change the narrative for women through storytelling.In this episode, we cover everything from how to balance all the tasks that we as women shoulder in our homes and relationships to how to take back our time to thrive creatively. We also discuss in detail how you can reclaim your permission to have fun, manifest your own Unicorn Space in an already too-busy life, and unleash your special gifts and undiscovered talents into the world.In this episode, we’ll talk to Eve about:* Insight into Eve’s upbringing and what her mom taught her about decisions and feminism. [3:12]* Eve’s desire for an equal partner and the seminal moment that inspired her latest book. [6:23]* The value of time and how gender assumptions rob women of it. [10:08]* The toxic time messages we tell ourselves that make us complicit in our own oppression. [11:21]* Why the second most important question Eve has ever asked is “How did mustard get in your refrigerator?” [14:15]* The surprising responses from men to her book Fair Play and what’s in it for them. [20:16]* How LGBT+ couples relate to Eve’s concept of fair play in the home. [21:04]* Eve’s formula to broach conversations about fair play with your partner. [22:18].* The three ways people generally respond when they become resentful of the fact that things are unfair. [23:05]* The three things Eve did to protect her relationship with her partner: boundaries, systems, and communication. [24:10]* Why communication is the most important practice of our lives. [26:30]* What Eve means by ‘unicorn space’ and how it is a secret formula for thriving. [28:05]* The three elements of a unicorn space: curiosity, connection, completion. [29:16]* Advice for women struggling to rediscover their curiosity. [34:55]* Eve’s advice on how to maintain your unicorn space or build it into your life. [40:58]* The life-changing magic of long-term thinking to shape the values of those around you and avoid gender assumptions. [44:04]This episode is brought to you by beeya: * Learn more about beeya's seed cycling bundle at https://beeyawellness.com/free to find out how to tackle hormonal imbalances. * Get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10Follow Eve:* Website: https://www.everodsky.com/ * Find Your Unicorn Space Book: https://www.everodsky.com/unicorn-space* Fair Play Book: https://www.everodsky.com/fair-playFollow Yasmin: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/* Stay updated & subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.behindherempire.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.