You Can't Have It All

The Basic B*tch Guide to Taking the Pressure Off

By: Stassi Schroeder

Narrated by: Stassi Schroeder

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

From New York Times bestselling author, OG Vanderpump Rules star, and host of the successful podcast Stassi, a “raw, relatable…brutally funny” (Bustle) guide to rethinking the girlboss life, taking the pressure off, and the lessons Stassi Schroeder’s learned since becoming a mom of two.

Before she wrote Off with My Head, a book about hitting what felt like rock bottom, Stassi Schroeder was writing an entirely different story: a basic bitch’s guide on how to be a—wait for it—“girlboss.” But then 2020 came along and after a global pandemic, losing her job, becoming a mom, and getting married, suddenly, being a girlboss wasn’t the vibe. Instead of giving up, Stassi grew and learned from her mistakes (you know, just standard evolution).

After two and a half years in limbo, Stassi was ready to launch her career again. She’d come a long way from that temperamental “Season One Stassi.” She’d gained a new perspective on what she wants out of life: to carve a path for herself, on her terms. The thing is, all this pressure to “have it all” while girlbossing it up…it’s exhausting, and Stassi isn’t sure it’s the ticket to happiness that we all thought it was.

That’s truly what this book is about: the desire for joy, and accepting that you may not be the “perfect” parent/partner/friend/human—and that’s okay! Instead of letting mom guilt or work guilt get her down, Stassi encourages us all to take the pressure off, give ourselves grace, and lean into the things that bring us happiness. And if you need a little sauvignon blanc or Aperol spritz to get you through the tough days…cheers!

Something Different — Well Worth It!

I bought this book as a follow up to Staci’s other two books. I read/listen to her for a unique perspective and she came across really helpful humble in this book. No superficial empowerment BS, or your typical white girl tokenism in this genre.

I believe Staci speaks for many women in their mid to late thirties who are navigating life’s labyrinth of relentless feminist/girlboss propaganda to find a life of authentic fulfillment. You Can’t Have It All is a very refreshing read for millennial and Gen Z women. She discusses the challenges of motherhood and work at length. Her advice is tailored to professional women struggling with life’s challenges and the gems she gives is well worth the price of the book. Would recommend to men too for a different perspective.

Don’t have kids but can still relate! Loved this book

Even though i don’t have kids so am not in this phase of my life, i do tend to girl boss too hard. I love the way stassi writes and tells stories. I have been a fan since day one and will always be! You are goals just as you are!

So good!

Very relatable. Highly recommend to any millennial mom. Listen to It on air pods while you’re doing mom things!

Relatable

The amount of times I stopped and asked myself “is she in my brain?!” while reading this was insane. Everything about this book is insanely relatable and it needed to be said.

The story

Loved it another great book from her loved her opening up more and talking about motherhood for her