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 the goop podcast Ambition and the Future of Work (with author Samhita Mukhopadhyay)
 Jun 25, 2024 
 Samhita Mukhopadhyay, a former executive editor of Teen Vogue and author, dives into the complexities of workplace culture and feminism. She reflects on the rise and fall of girlboss culture, critiques its ties to capitalism, and discusses the importance of values-based leadership. Samhita also shares her transformative journey as a feminist activist, emphasizing the need for youth voices in politics. The conversation touches on the fatigue from ongoing global crises and the challenges of balancing ambition and personal identity in modern workplaces. 
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 Intro 
 00:00 • 3min 
 From Isolation to Empowerment: A Feminist Journey 
 03:24 • 26min 
 Navigating Modern Work Dynamics 
 29:48 • 13min 
 Youth Voices in Politics 
 42:44 • 4min 
 Navigating Fatigue: The Impact of Political and Personal Pressures 
 47:04 • 2min 
 Exploring Ambition and Political Engagement in Young Leaders 
 48:44 • 3min 
