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Podcast: Slate Gender and Society
Episode: Money Talks: What Does “Making It” Really Mean?
Description: For this Money Talks, former Teen Vogue executive editor Samhita Mukhopadhyay speaks with host Emily Peck about the false promise of the “girl boss” myth. In her book “The Myth of Making It,” Samhita recounts her own grueling climb to the top — a road paved with double standards and toxicity for women — and why she left it all behind. In her conversation with Emily, she discusses enduring hurdles facing career-driven and how we can begin to fix work culture for everyone.If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free e...