2021 Modern Gen X Woman of the Year: Tiffany Dufu

Being positive, upbeat and inspirational.  Knowing your value and owning your worth. Using tenacity, fearlessness, resilience. Having an influence and impact on others.  These are the qualities of the Modern Gen X Woman. 

So when we considered who met the criteria for the 2021 Modern Gen X Woman of the Year Tiffany Dufu immediately came to mind. 

In this week’s episode, Jackie and I are delighted to bring to you Tiffany Dufu, the Modern Gen X Woman of the Year. 

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In this episode, you’ll learn: 

How Tiffany, who looks like fearlessness in action, pushes through the fear What practices have helped Tiffany own her worth How to stay resilient, especially in the face of so many “nos” How to use your own personal journey to bolster you when you question your worth That by leaning into conflict is what will ultimately lift you up Remembering that “If you want something you have never had, you must be willing to do something you have never done”

“It’s not easy when it is worth it.”—Tiffany Dufu  

Tiffany Dufu is founder and CEO of The Cru. Their algorithm matches circles of women who collaborate to meet their personal and professional goals. She’s also the author of the bestselling book Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less. According to foreword contributor Gloria Steinem, Drop the Ball is “important, path-breaking, intimate and brave.”

Named to Entrepreneur's 100 Powerful Women and Fast Company’s League of Extraordinary Women, Tiffany has raised nearly $20 million toward the cause of women and girls. 

Prior to that, Tiffany served as President of The White House Project, as a Major Gifts Officer at Simmons University, and as Associate Director of Development at Seattle Girls’ School.

Mentioned in the Episode 

The Cru 

Drop the Ball, Achieving More by Doing Less by Tiffany Dufu (book) 

You Deserve the Truth by Erica Williams (book) 

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