Career or Family? Alexis Lange on Why Women Don’t Have to Choose

Can young women build meaningful careers without sacrificing faith, family, or motherhood? Alexis Lange believes the answer is yes—and she grew up watching it happen.

In this episode of Gen Z Unplugged, 2026 Luce Center summer intern Alexis Lange shares how her patriotic upbringing, Benedictine College education, and strong female mentors shaped her understanding of leadership, work, and womanhood. From her mother balancing a legal career while raising eight children to the lessons Alexis has learned about citizenship, the pro-life movement, mentorship, and the dignity of work, this conversation offers a hopeful vision for Gen Z women entering adulthood.

Plus, Alexis explains why her time in Washington, D.C. has made her more optimistic about the future of Gen Z—and the country.

00:33 – Meet Alexis Lange: Faith, Patriotism & Washington, D.C.

01:57 – How a Liberal Arts Education Shaped Her Politics

05:17 – A Family Legacy of Patriotism and Pro-Life Advocacy

08:16 – Why Young Women Need Strong Female Mentors

10:43 – Learning Leadership by Doing, Not Being Spoon-Fed

10:49 – How Her Mom Balanced Law, Motherhood & Eight Kids

13:17 – Career or Family? Why Women Don’t Have to Choose

14:51 – Finding Dignity and Purpose in Your Work

16:47 – Why Gen Z Gives Her Hope for America