Jul 30, 2017
This one is mostly for the
ladies, but guys, there’s lots for you to learn here, too. On this
episode Kari and Kelly are talking about some of the harsh truths
that they’ve come across while doing this whole intentional living
thing.
One of the harshest of these truths is that
what you look like actually does matter — and not just in some
abstract way. It actually affects every part of your life from how
you are perceived by others (do they think you are likeable,
trustworthy, and competent?) to how much you make in your lifetime
(attractive people make $250,000 more).
This
is not what two ladies who make a point to work from home in yoga
pants want to hear — especially because looking good requires a lot
of time and money. Kelly and Kari talk about the dollars and cents
of being an attractive lady including the cost of makeup, regular
mani/pedi’s, and hair maintenance. It really adds up! And that
doesn’t even include the time cost, which for for two busy,
ambitious ladies can be the hardest part.
Kari and Kelly also talk about how much ridiculous levels of alcohol consumption is normalized in our culture, and how people tend to be hesitant to talk to a friend when they see them taking things a little too far.
This episode wasn’t a fun one for the gringas, but it’s important. And if your gringas won’t tell you the truth, who will?
PRODUCTION NOTE: Traveling with audio equipment is challenging, and Kari’s mic cord seems to have been on the fritz during this episode. It’s still listen-able and this was too good of a conversation to not post, but if you’re wondering what’s up with the audio — well, that’s what’s up.
There are several articles and stats referenced in this episode. You can check them out for yourself here:
Here's What The Average Woman In The US Spends On Makeup — And It's A Lot: https://www.buzzfeed.com/juliegerstein/heres-what-the-average-american-woman-spends-on-makeup-and?utm_term=.nkeMypvlp5#.wwYvVne6nG
How much is too much?: https://www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/How-much-is-too-much/
This Chart Shows Hollywood's Glaring Gender Gap: http://time.com/4062700/hollywood-gender-gap/
Dataclysm: Who We Are (When We Think No One's Looking): https://www.amazon.com/Dataclysm-When-Think-Ones-Looking/dp/0385347375/ref=tmm_hrd_title_0
Beauty and Salary: How Does Employee Attractiveness Affect Lifetime Pay? [infographic]: http://www.payscale.com/career-news/2012/03/beauty-and-salary
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