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Schmooze with Suze
Hi, I’m Suze. Here with your dose of culture, values and global citizenship- and where we tackle those topics others may consider off-limits.
A little about me, I’m a busy GenX mom who, quite frankly, wanted to grow up like the Brady Bunch… But ended up being raised in the shadow of Schindler’s List. So this means I’ve spent a lifetime navigating these mixed messages we get hit with daily. You know those conversations- where we wonder if it’s safe to speak our minds? Can we share our experiences? Voice our fears and concerns, or should we just keep our mouths shut?
Well, too bad. I need to know! But I’m no expert. So, I’m going to schmooze the experts and get their thoughts. Why? So when we engage with our kids, colleagues, or the countless committees we interact with, we can do it with competence, kindness, confidence, and maybe a bit of humor.
If this sounds like your cup of coffee- welcome to Schmooze with Suze!
Schmooze with Suze
Now That You Embraced Your Imperfections, Can You Add Captions and a Soundtrack? My Guest: Taylor Hayes, @ImperfectTaylor
I can remember the first person I blocked on social media.
She unabashedly took to my comments to give unsolicited feedback, judgment and suggestions. She wrote that I was sharing too much personal information and I would never find a husband if I kept this up. She complained that I should show a better version of myself online “like everyone else.”
And I remember calling my sister to complain about it.
“Mommy is being so mean to me.”
“You know you can block her,” said my much younger sister.
No, I hadn’t known.
So when did the generational divide stop affecting how we show up- in real life and online?
And that’s what we’re going to tackle today…
Ever had to hit the block button? On a family member? Yeah, me too.
When do well-meaning, and even mean-meaning, comments that clash with your self-expression. But it's all part of a larger conversation about generational divides in online communication, which we tackle head-on in this episode. And speaking of authenticity, 'Imperfect Taylor' joins us, shining a light on the beauty of embracing our personal flaws for the world to see.
Navigating the choppy waters of our online personas, this episode dives into how social media has evolved from a highlight reel to a platform for genuine self-expression. We look at how gender norms and societal expectations can skew our online behavior, and why breaking free from those constraints is liberating. Taylor's candid talk on money matters is a breath of fresh air, stressing the importance of financial literacy and transparency - something we could all benefit from.
Rounding out our chat, we discuss the delicate dance of juggling a day job with the pursuit of personal passions and the cultivation of an online brand. It's not all smooth sailing, but the lessons learned in authenticity and personal growth are invaluable.
Connect with Taylor directly at https://imperfecttaylor.myshopify.com/
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