Successful Women Are Allowed to Want More
Rosanne Austin validates successful women's desire for fertility and motherhood, addressing the shame and isolation they often feel when others question why they want 'more' when they already have career success.
Teachings 2
High-performing women struggle to find community among people who don't understand their desire for both success and motherhood, leading to internalized shame
Women internalize judgment and 'make themselves wrong' which perpetuates shame, jealousy, and anger
Finding community with other successful women who understand the invisible burden allows women to finally exhale and receive validation for their desires
When around women who understand being successful yet not successful in fertility and feeling shame for wanting more, women can finally find acceptance
Perspectives 1
Successful women often face judgment and shame for wanting fertility and motherhood when they already have career achievements, but wanting 'it all' is completely valid
Example given of partner in law firm with great relationship being questioned 'Why would she want more? Can't she just be happy?'
Quotable Moments 1
“Well, we want it all. We want all the good shit. What's wrong with that?”
— Rosanne Austin
Questions This Video Answers
Why do successful women feel guilty about wanting children?
“People often look at your life from the outside and figure, oh, she's a partner in a law firm. She's got a great man in her life or whatever. Why would she want more? Can't she just be happy?”
— Rosanne Austin
Successful women often face judgment from others who think they should be satisfied with their career achievements and question why they want 'more.' This external judgment becomes internalized shame, especially when they can't find community among people who understand their desire for both professional success and motherhood.
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Key Points 3
Successful women often face judgment and shame for wanting fertility and motherhood when they already have career achievements, but wanting 'it all' is completely valid
High-performing women struggle to find community among people who don't understand their desire for both success and motherhood, leading to internalized shame
Finding community with other successful women who understand the invisible burden allows women to finally exhale and receive validation for their desires
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