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Cristen Conger (L) and Caroline Ervin unpack what it means to be unladylike in their newest podcast.
The word “unladylike” is often pejorative. But Cristen Conger and Caroline Ervin want to change that. On their podcast, Unladylike,they showcase stories from “rule-breakin’ ladies” about everything from how to confidently riding a bike to how to have successful, meaningful, mutually beneficial lady friendships.
Previously, the pair hosted Stuff Mom Never Told You, where they faced down the challenges of womanhood together, Like understanding how estrogen works and unpacking the history of the female power suit. Unladylike is the evolution of that.
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