Fresh Take: Rainesford Stauffer on Rethinking Ambition

Why do we as women get accused of too much or too little ambition, but never the right amount?

And why are mothers expected to let go of all nonfamilial ambitions once they become parents?

Rainesford Stauffer, author of the new book “All the Gold Stars: Reimagining Ambition and the Ways We Strive," started by completely reconsidering the role of ambition in her own life. In this book, she invites us to redefine ambition for ourselves. Going above and beyond doesn't have to the worthiest thing about us.

In this interview Rainesford and Amy discuss:

• How and when Rainesford changed her thoughts around her own ambition
• How parenting and ambition intersect
• How to define ambition for yourself

Here's where you can find Rainesford:

• www.rainesfordstauffer.com
• Twitter: @Rainesford
• Instagram: @rainesford_stauffer
• Buy Rainesford's book: https://bookshop.org/a/12099/9780306830334

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