elizabeth holmes

I remember at some point growing up, I saw Elizabeth Holmes on magazine covers and spread across the internet as the "new Steve Jobs". I was fascinated to finally see a woman in that position; I think the #girlboss era wasn't quite there yet, and I welcomed a role model in spaces that were usually male-dominated. I kinda liked that she seemed very focused on her craft and the tech, while dressing in a more understated, but professional way. Instead of coming across like other "successful" women who always seemed to be overshadowed by a more successful husband, propped up by generational wealth, and visibly wanting to spread the message "Yes, I am a business woman, but I am still a very feminine, fuckable trophy wife!" I could see myself in Elizabeth, because I also had a lower voice (but not as low, and not cartoonishly faked) and wore black turtlenecks. When it came out that Theranos was a huge scam, I was shocked, but also very intrigued. How can people lie that long, and involve so…