Modern Arizona
Life Take 2: When Divorce happens to a “Trad Wife” Influencer
In this powerful episode, Modern Divorce Host and Attorney Billie Tarascio interviews Jennie Gage, who found herself divorced and broke after adhering to traditional wife
roles dictated by her Mormon faith. Jennie recounts her journey from being a stay-at-home mom to a domestic violence advocate and social media influencer.
She emphasizes the importance of self-sufficiency and shares how she rebuilt
her life through side hustles, including furniture flipping and social media, and her recent work with a law firm helping victims of child sex abuse in the Mormon Church.
Jennie’s story serves as a cautionary tale for women who rely solely on traditional roles without safeguarding their futures. She discusses the pressures she faced to conform to her religious community's expectations and the devastating financial and emotional impacts following her divorce. Billie provides practical legal advice on the importance of post-nuptial agreements and maintaining relevant skills, even for stay-at-home moms, to ensure financial independence.
This episode highlights the need for ongoing self-reliance and preparation for unexpected life changes. Jennie’s advocacy work and her partnership with attorney Andrew Van Arsdale aim to support victims and bring about institutional change. Billie and Jennie conclude with insights into how women can better protect themselves and their children.
In this powerful episode, Modern Divorce Host and Attorney Billie Tarascio interviews Jennie Gage, who found herself divorced and broke after adhering to traditional wife
roles dictated by her Mormon faith. Jennie recounts her journey from being a stay-at-home mom to a domestic violence advocate and social media influencer.
She emphasizes the importance of self-sufficiency and shares how she rebuilt
her life through side hustles, including furniture flipping and social media, and her recent work with a law firm helping victims of child sex abuse in the Mormon Church.
Jennie’s story serves as a cautionary tale for women who rely solely on traditional roles without safeguarding their futures. She discusses the pressures she faced to conform to her religious community's expectations and the devastating financial and emotional impacts following her divorce. Billie provides practical legal advice on the importance of post-nuptial agreements and maintaining relevant skills, even for stay-at-home moms, to ensure financial independence.
This episode highlights the need for ongoing self-reliance and preparation for unexpected life changes. Jennie’s advocacy work and her partnership with attorney Andrew Van Arsdale aim to support victims and bring about institutional change. Billie and Jennie conclude with insights into how women can better protect themselves and their children.