This LIFE ADVICE Will Change Your View On EVERYTHING! | Jen Hatmaker & Lewis Howes

Shifting Roles

Jen Hatmaker and Lewis Howes explore the shifting roles of women in society. Jen emphasizes the importance of setting examples of sincerity, tenderness, and vulnerability, which she believes have a profound impact on communities 1. She acknowledges the significant progress made by previous generations and notes that today's young women are growing up unafraid and empowered 1.

They are absolutely not interested in joining the patriarchy as a co-conspirator. No, thank you. They'd rather be single.

--- Jen Hatmaker

Jen's daughters, for instance, are confident and believe in their equality with men, reflecting a broader societal shift.

   

Leadership

The conversation shifts to the importance of women in leadership positions. Jen highlights the progress made in representation, particularly for women of color, and the ongoing challenges such as pay disparity 2. She expresses excitement about the increasing number of women in government roles, which she believes will be a significant change agent.

Having women's voices at the table, particularly women of color's voices, is going to be an absolute change agent.

--- Jen Hatmaker

Jen is hopeful for the future, noting that her daughters and their peers are growing up without the limiting beliefs that held back previous generations.

   

Authenticity

Jen and Lewis discuss the importance of authenticity and the challenges of belonging. Lewis shares his experience of feeling the need to wear a mask to fit in, a sentiment Jen relates to, especially regarding gender and sexual identity 3. They both express hope that younger generations are moving away from these restrictive stereotypes.

You get to be who you are now, more or less. You get to kind of be who you are in your body.

--- Jen Hatmaker

Jen notes the positive impact of having more role models today, which helps young people feel more accepted and understood.