Gen Z women are embracing a new trend of celebrating both personal and professional milestones. These achievement-focused celebrations highlight working women for their life accomplishments outside of marriage and motherhood. While becoming a bride or mother is a significant achievement, they’re not the only milestones women should be celebrating. With fewer Gen Zs prioritizing marriage or children due to the challenging dating landscape and high cost of child-rearing, ambitious women across the country are focused on achieving personal success and financial independence. However, their workplace successes rarely receive celebratory recognition. That's where the success shower comes in. Instead of traditional gifts, guests are asked to share a “gift of wisdom,” such as a valuable life or work lesson, and instead of playing games, celebrants take turns seeking career-related advice and support. “Celebrating a professional success doesn’t take away from someone having a bridal or baby shower,” said Amy Chan, an author who recently held her own success shower. As these celebrations continue to gain popularity, it's clear that women are finding new ways to honor their achievements and support one another.
Gen Z Women Are Throwing Themselves “Success Showers”
Gen Z women are embracing a new trend of celebrating both personal and professional milestones. These achievement-focused celebrations highlight working women for their life accomplishments outside of marriage and motherhood. While becoming a bride or mother is a significant achievement, they’re not the only milestones women should be celebrating. With fewer Gen Zs prioritizing marriage or children due to the challenging dating landscape and high cost of child-rearing, ambitious women across the country are focused on achieving personal success and financial independence. However, their workplace successes rarely receive celebratory recognition. That's where the success shower comes in. Instead of traditional gifts, guests are asked to share a “gift of wisdom,” such as a valuable life or work lesson, and instead of playing games, celebrants take turns seeking career-related advice and support. “Celebrating a professional success doesn’t take away from someone having a bridal or baby shower,” said Amy Chan, an author who recently held her own success shower. As these celebrations continue to gain popularity, it's clear that women are finding new ways to honor their achievements and support one another.