Say Hello to the Modern Gen X Woman

We’re proud to be Gen Xers. 

But we’re done being the forgotten generation and we’re over the Oprah article the New Mid-Life Crisis and the follow-up bestseller Why We Can’t Sleep.

It’s time to change the rules and the conversation around being a Gen X Women. 

We’ve been deeply connected with Gen X Women, heck we are Gen X women and we’ve decided to not contribute to the dismissive and depressing conversations around who we are. 

Instead, we’re here to shift the perspective around what it means to be a Gen X woman. 

Let us be clear. This isn’t lip service, it’s about creating a movement and it starts with you. We want Gen X women to recognize our value and demand their worth so the world takes notice. 

In this episode, we’re introducing you to the Modern Gen X Woman and all she embodies. Take a listen and you’ll soon realize it is the podcast you’ve known and loved — only amplified. 


Your professional biological clock is ticking, your time is now. 

If you’re finally saying to yourself: 

  • My business can no longer bring a trickle of money and I need to bring it to six-figures

  • I have what it takes to be an outstanding VP and it’s my time

  • Staying in my same corporate job isn’t fulfilling and I am ready for more

If this is you, reach out to Jackie to schedule a time to talk about how we can help you reach your professional goals.


In this episode, we point out the differences between a Gen X Woman and a Modern Gen X Woman. 

The Gen X Woman…

  • Is resilient but at the cost of burning out, the Modern Gen X Woman processes her emotions and then puts together a plan to deal with it.

  • Likes being a part of the forgotten generation as she can stay safe and blend into the background, while the Modern Gen X Woman wants to use her voice and get recognized for her contribution.

  • Has unrealistic expectations, she tries to do it all, perfectly and then is crushed when it doesn’t live up to her expectations. The Modern Gen X Woman bases her expectations against what she wants to do and then ruthlessly prioritizes against this in order to do it.

  • Wears her busyness as a badge of honor, the Modern Gen X Woman doesn’t do anything to impress anyone else or prove her worth.

  • Laughs at the generation wars, the Modern Gen X Woman knows she can use “middle child” perspective to bridge the divide.

  • Super independent, the Modern Gen X Woman knows she can’t do it all alone and gets the right support.

  • Wears all her identities as masks, the Modern Gen X Woman knows herself and her values first.

  • Loves learning but feels like she never knows enough, the Modern Gen X woman learns and applies it immediately.

Discussed in this episode: 

Four Signs Your Expectations Are Too High (article) 

Intake versus Activate (podcast)

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