• The Rise & Fall of the Girl Boss Era

  • Feb 19 2025
  • Length: 12 mins
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The Rise & Fall of the Girl Boss Era

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    The Collapse of the Girlboss Movement

    In this episode of the Bad Janny podcast, we explore the rise and fall of the Girlboss movement, examining why many of these businesses, like Nasty Gal, The Wing, Away, and Glossier, faced scandals, resignations, and PR disasters. The discussion emphasizes the importance of real leadership skills, sustainability over scalability, and mastering business fundamentals. We debunk the myth of the #GirlBoss aesthetic, advocating for genuine competence and effective entrepreneurship. Key takeaways include focusing on mastery, building a solid foundation, and finding your true genius beyond trendy slogans.


    00:24 The Rise and Fall of the Girlboss Movement
    02:11 Case Studies: The Wing and Away Luggage
    04:00 Case Study: The Glossier Saga
    06:31 Lessons from the Girlboss Failures
    08:20 Building Real Success
    09:33 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

    Music by Bex - "Wanna Be Bad" (source)

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    Music by Bex - "Wanna Be Bad" (source)
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