Episode 02: Challenging the Gender Labels with Kimberley Dashiell

YOU CAN CALL ME "BOSSY" PODCAST

Episode 02:  Challenging the Gender Labels with Kimberley Dashiell

Welcome to a brand new episode of YOU CAN CALL ME "BOSSY"!

In my very first interview of the podcast,  we dive deep into the challenges and triumphs of women’s assertiveness in a discussion that strips back the layers of being labeled "bossy".

Joining me today is my friend and biggest inspiration and expander for me, Kimberley Dashiell who, at 61, is a beacon of resilience and example of what is possible!

I loved this conversation with Kimberley as she shared her exciting journey from the acting stages to becoming a fitness and health coaching guru.

After the pandemic dealt a harsh blow to her business, Kimberley emerged stronger, reinventing herself and her brand in the digital world—a world where her voice, once stifled both in her childhood and online, now resonates with clarity and purpose.

I loved how we dug into the complexities of self-expression for women across generations, from her feminist mother's lessons to fostering a world where girls can grow up assertive without being silenced by the "bossy" tag.

This episode is a powerful conversation about the strength of self-trust, the journey towards authentic communication, and the importance of challenging the perceptions that bind the true potential of women.

Key Takeaways:

• Learn about the power and pitfalls of being labeled bossy actually means. 
• Learn about the double edge sword of the word “Bossy”
• Learn about self assertion and how not to make things that people say mean anything about you. 

Key Timestamps

[6:20] – Refreshing the word bossy

[20:23] – Challenging the gender labels 

[26:46] – The perception of women in leadership 

[36:53] – The Stigma of “Bossy” in Social Perception 

[40:42] –  Balancing assertive and sensitivity 

Episode Quote

• “So if you’re keeping someone alive, you can call yourself bossy and that's self permission.” - Kimberley Dashiell

• “Strength is built in the body. If you try and build it in your brain it's going to be hard. So make things easy on yourself.”  - Kimberley Dashiell

Episode Resources

• For all things Kimberley Dashiell visit her website right here: https://www.kimberleydashiell.com/
• Connect with Kimberley Dashiell on her Instagram: @KimberlyDashiell

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