EP 230: REPLAY - Challenging The Gender Labels With Kimberly Dashiell

Welcome to a reair episode of "You Can Call Me Bossy Podcast "! In this very first interview of the podcast Mary and her guest dive deep into the challenges and triumphs of women’s assertiveness in a discussion that strips back the layers of being labeled "bossy". Joining us today is Kimberly Dashiell who, at 61, is a beacon of resilience and inspiration. 

Kimberly shares her compelling journey from the acting stages to becoming a fitness and health coaching guru. After the pandemic dealt a harsh blow to her business, Kimberly 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.

She gets 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.” - Kimberly 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.”  - Kimberly Dashiell

Episode Resources

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

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