“Kim K’s Controversial Advice Sparks Debate: Is Hard Work the Only Key to Success?”

Kim Kardashian addressed the backlash she received earlier this year for her comments on the supposed lack of work ethic among Americans in a recent interview with the Angie Martinez IRL Podcast. The media personality, who is also the founder of SKIMS, defended her remarks made during a Variety interview from March, where she expressed frustration with those who she felt weren’t willing to put in the effort to succeed. While the comments were criticized by many, Kim clarified that they stemmed from her own experiences with applicants hoping to work for her.

Damage control: Kim Kardashian, 42, defended her comments telling women in business to 'get your f***ing a** up and work' in her interview for the Angie Martinez IRL Pocast, released Monday

Kim Kardashian has responded to criticism over her recent comments on the Angie Martinez IRL Podcast, where she told women in business to “get your f***ing a** up and work.” Defending her remarks, Kim explained that she had been interviewing people for her office and had been surprised by the demands and requests made by applicants, which she claimed were something she wasn’t used to before becoming famous and wealthy. She maintained that she comes from a time when hard work and grinding were the keys to building a successful business, and that this is the approach she takes to her own career.

Outraged: In March, Kim complained in a Variety interview featuring her sisters and mother that 'It seems like nobody wants to work these days,' which was widely mocked and criticized; pictured for Variety

Kim expressed her frustration in a March interview with Variety, where she was joined by her siblings and mother. She complained that it appeared as if no one wanted to work anymore. Her statement was met with widespread ridicule and criticism, causing outrage.

IRL experience: Kim said she was only speaking about people who applied to work with her but had numerous hard-to-accommodate demands and requests

Kim shared her firsthand experience of dealing with job applicants who had difficult-to-meet demands and requests. She explained how her workaholic mindset from her younger days motivated her to tackle any task, even if it was not part of her job description. However, during recent interviews, she noticed that many people had specific provisions for their job that made it challenging to hire them. Kim clarified that her comments were not related to the COVID-19 labor shortage, but rather an observation based on her personal experience. She acknowledged that some individuals may want to work hard but don’t have the same opportunities as others. Therefore, she is sensitive to those situations and doesn’t generalize her experiences to everyone.

Conditions: 'Everyone had all of these¿

According to her statement, everyone had their own set of conditions. Some wanted specific working hours, some wanted Fridays off, and others refused to do certain tasks and would only perform certain duties.

Old school: 'I come from a time when we just grinded,' Kim continued, describing her 'workaholic mindset.' But she acknowledged that many people wanted to work but couldn't, while claiming her comments weren't directed at them

Kim reflected on her work ethic, stating that she comes from a time when hard work was the norm. However, she acknowledged that some people may want to work but are unable to do so, clarifying that her comments were not aimed at them. In a recent interview, Kim defended herself while also sharing glimpses of her holiday preparations through family portraits featuring her four children and niece Dream Kardashian. Notably absent from the photos was her ex-husband Kanye West, who has been publicly attacking her since their divorce. During the interview, Kim emotionally discussed the challenges of co-parenting with someone who has been harassing her online for months.

United front: Kim shared some of the adorable holiday photos she snapped with her children at her family's Christmas Eve bash on Monday

Kim Kardashian showcased some charming holiday snapshots with her kids at her family’s Christmas Eve celebration on Monday. The images reveal that the reality star was dressed glamorously in a silver sequined dress with an asymmetric neckline that accentuated her cleavage. The dress had one thick strap on the lower side while the higher side featured a modest strap. To complete the look, Kim opted for natural black locks that were parted down the middle and styled in thick waves running down her shoulders. Although the dress hid her footwear, it was evident that she looked stunning as always.

The whole gang: The reality star was joined by North, nine; Saint, seven; Chicago, four; and Psalm, three, along with her niece Dream Kardashian, six

Kim Kardashian was accompanied by her entire family, including her children North (9), Saint (7), Chicago (4), and Psalm (3), as well as her niece Dream Kardashian (6).

Low key: Saint (R) and Psalm (L) were dressed more casually in black and gray ensembles

In a laid-back fashion, Saint and Psalm were spotted wearing black and grey outfits, opting for a low-key look.

Accompanying her was her firstborn, North, who looked stylish in a reflective sequined dark gray suit with flared bottoms and donned thick Cuban link chains around her neck. Her hair was styled in thick box braids tinted with a reddish hue. The younger daughter, Chicago, sported a short sequined dress paired with tall black boots. The elder son, Saint, opted for a more relaxed look with a black Prada shirt, matching pants, and red-and-black sneakers. The younger son, Psalm, had similar braids as his sister and wore a gray button-up shirt with matching pants, also paired with sneakers. Dream, the daughter of Kim’s brother Rob Kardashian and his ex Blac Chyna, also joined in on some of the photoshoots. She looked adorable in a ruched gray-blue dress embellished with a fabric flower stitched over her shoulder.

Like mother, like daughter: Kim stunned in a silver sequined dress, while North complemented her in a reflective gray suit with flared slacks

In a matching mother-daughter moment, Kim looked absolutely stunning in a glitzy silver sequin dress. Her daughter North was no less impressive with her reflective grey suit and flared slacks.

Just the two: The two held hands while looking somber in one solo photo

Only the Pair: In a single snapshot, the duo appeared pensive as they clasped hands.

Having a blast: But Kim flashed a peace sign and North mugged for the camera in a playful follow-up

Having a great time: However, Kim made a peace sign and North displayed a playful pose for the camera in a fun-filled subsequent shot.

Spitting image: Chicago was dressed in a silver sequined mini dress like her mother

Chicago looked just like her mom as she sported a stunning silver sequined mini dress.

Out of the picture: Missing from the family photos was Kim's ex Kanye West. She opened up about the difficulties of co-parenting with him on a podcast posted Monday; seen in 2020

Kim Kardashian’s ex-husband, Kanye West, was noticeably absent in their family photos. In a recent podcast, Kim talked about the challenges of co-parenting with Kanye. However, Kim didn’t let that get her down and shared some fun pictures on her post, including one where she flashed a peace sign with her daughter North. The rest of the girls also joined in on the fun and took a photo without Kim. Later on, Kim and North posted a playful TikTok video on their joint account. Kim looked stylish in an all-black outfit with chunky sunglasses, while North rocked a cool black trucker hat and lip-synced to Peezy’s song 2 Million Up.

Having fun: Kim and North rounded out Monday with a playful post to the TikTok account that they jointly run

Enjoying themselves: Kim and her daughter North ended their Monday on a cheerful note by sharing a delightful video on their shared TikTok account.

Nailed it: The two posed while Kim pointed at her daughter, before North took the lead and lip synced to a brief segment of Peezy's song 2 Million Up

Kim and her daughter North posed for a photo where North showcased her lip-syncing skills to a snippet of Peezy’s song 2 Million Up. Earlier, Kim got emotional during an interview where she discussed co-parenting with her ex-husband Kanye West. She appeared on the Angie Martinez IRL Podcast and shared that she tries to protect their four children from the public scrutiny they face. However, she couldn’t help but cry as she compared her upbringing by her late father Robert Kardashian to the lives of her own children. Recently, Kim also shared an adorable throwback picture featuring her mom Kris Jenner and sisters.

Sad: Kim Kardashian broke down into tears as she discussed what it has been like co-parenting with her ex-husband Kanye West during an emotional interview

Emotional: During her appearance on the Angie Martinez IRL Podcast on Monday, Kim couldn’t hold back her tears as she opened up about her experience of co-parenting with her former partner Kanye West.

Candid: The shapewear mogul ¿ who recently shared a sweet throwback snap featuring mom Kris Jenner and her sisters ¿ appeared on the Angie Martinez IRL Podcast on Monday where she was overcome with emotion as she talked about sharing four children with the 45-year-old rapper

Informal: The CEO of a shapewear company, who had earlier posted a nostalgic picture with her mum and siblings on social media, spoke about her emotional experience of raising four children with her partner, the well-known rapper, during her appearance on the Angie Martinez IRL Podcast on Monday.

Memory lane: She explained that she has tried to shield the kids from the public trials and tribulations the former power couple have endured but began to tear up as she compared the lives of her children to hers being raised by late attorney Robert Kardashian, they are seen in a throwback image with Kim's sisters Khloe and Kourtney

In a recent interview, Kim Kardashian expressed her desire to protect her children from the trials and tribulations of her public life. She shared how she had tried her best to shield her kids from any negative energy and events surrounding her and her former partner. Reflecting on her own childhood, she teared up as she compared the lives of her children to hers being raised by her late father, Robert Kardashian.

Kim spoke emotionally about how she had the greatest experience and memories with her dad, and that was all she wanted for her kids. She acknowledged that co-parenting can be challenging, especially when you’re not dealing with the quietest, easiest partner. However, despite any difficulties, she is determined to keep her children’s lives as normal and positive as possible. She believes that they don’t need to know about the negative things happening in the world until they are ready to deal with them. In the meantime, she will do everything she can to make sure they have the best childhood experiences and memories, just like she did.

Kim began crying as she said: 'I had the best dad. I don't want to get emotional. It has just been a day for me. It's hard. S*** like co-parenting it's really f***ing hard you know'

Tears streamed down Kim’s face as she spoke about her father, expressing that he was the greatest dad she could have ever asked for. Despite her emotional state, she tried to compose herself and mentioned that it had been a tough day for her. She acknowledged that co-parenting can be extremely challenging.

Points have been made: Angie, 51, said that Kim was not co-parenting with the 'quietest, easiest' former partner

Angie, who is 51 years old, mentioned that Kim was not co-parenting properly with her previous partner, who was very calm and cooperative.

Kim said: 'Yeah, but I had the best dad and I had the best memories and the greatest experience and that's all I want for my kids. As long as they can have that, that's what I would want for them, you know,' she is seen in a throwback image from the 1990s with Robert

In a nostalgic throwback photo from the 90s with her father Robert, Kim expressed her gratitude for having had the best dad with the greatest memories and experience. She hopes to provide the same for her four children, keeping them shielded from any drama between their celebrity parents. Kim has made sure to protect her children from external influences, and she plans to continue doing so as long as she can. She values her family’s privacy and intends to preserve it to the best of her ability.

Kim continued by saying: 'So like if they don't know things that are being said or what's happening in the world like why would I ever bring that energy to them. You know, that's like real heavy, heavy grown up s***. That they are not ready to, like, deal with'

According to Kim, it’s not worth bringing up certain topics with people who are unaware of current events or important information. She believes it’s too much for them to handle at their current level of understanding.

'And when they are we will have those conversations and I'll be so prepared but until then I will do anything to keep their life as normal as possible'

Kim is determined to shield her children from the drama, and she is always ready to have difficult conversations with them when they are older. For now, she works tirelessly to maintain a sense of normalcy in their lives, treating the teachers at their school as her closest allies and keeping tabs on the TV shows and media they consume. Though it can be a full-time job, Kim believes that it’s worth it to preserve a sense of happiness and positivity in her home. Even when things are tough, she puts on a brave face and sings along to her ex-husband’s music with her kids on the way to school. Once they’re dropped off, she allows herself the space to feel and process her emotions.

Kim talked about how she has shielded her four children from the drama ¿ both publicly and privately ¿ between the two A-list parents as she explained: 'I definitely protected him and I still will. In the eyes of my kids ¿ for my kids'

Kim shared how she has safeguarded her four kids from the commotion between the two famous parents, both in public and in private. She emphasized her protective nature by stating that she has always been shielding her ex-partner for the sake of their children. Kim’s main priority is to keep her children away from any negativity and to make sure they see their parents in a positive light.

She said: ''So in my home, my kids don¿t anything that goes on in the outside world and I¿ve managed to- I¿m holding on by a thread and I know I¿m so close to that not happening, but while it¿s still that way, I will protect that to the end of the Earth as long as I can'

According to her, she shields her children from the outside world in order to maintain their innocence and safety. Despite the fact that she is barely holding on to this way of life, she vows to protect it as long as she can. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West finally reached a divorce settlement last month after a lengthy and contentious legal dispute. The former couple has agreed on custody arrangements, parenting schedules, and the division of their vast real estate holdings. According to TMZ, Kardashian will receive $200,000 per month in child support, and the couple will share joint custody, with equal access to their four children.

'None of the [other] kids have ever said anything to my kids': Kim has truly done all that she can to keep her children away from the drama and even calls her 'best friends' the teachers at their school who keep her in the loop of what the kids are talking about

Kim has taken great pains to keep her children away from any drama and relies on the teachers at their school, whom she considers her best friends, to keep her up to date with what the kids are talking about. TMZ sources suggest that Kardashian will primarily have custody of the children, while West will be responsible for 50% of educational and security expenses. The former couple has agreed to attend mediation in the event of a parenting disagreement, and if one parent fails to show up, the other parent will have the final say. Kim and Kanye tied the knot in Florence, Italy, in 2014 and welcomed four children into the world. However, in February of this year, Kim filed for divorce.

Moving on: Last month, Kim and Kanye finally settled their divorce after an ugly public battle that raged on for almost two years since they split

Moving Forward: Kim and Kanye’s divorce has finally been settled after a long and tumultuous public feud that lasted nearly two years since their separation.

Better days: Kim married Kanye in Florence, Italy in 2014, and welcomed four children with him. She ultimately filed to end the marriage in February 2021

Kim and Kanye tied the knot in a romantic ceremony in Florence, Italy back in 2014. Together, they welcomed four children into their lives. However, things eventually took a turn for the worse and Kim filed for divorce in February of 2021.

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