From Starbucks to Struggles: What’s Holding Gen Z Back? |The REAL Story with Dr. Phil

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Dr. Phil McGraw

Mental Health, Self-improvement, Society & Culture, Education, Health & Fitness

4.4 • 13.2K Ratings

🗓️ 16 May 2025

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of The Real Story, Dr. Phil examines the deeper issues behind Gen Z’s growing frustration—from outrage over Starbucks uniforms to struggles with resilience, discipline, and independence. Are we failing the next generation, or are they being set up to fail? Dr. Phil delivers a powerful reality check about what it takes to thrive in today’s world.

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0:00.0	Well, Gen Z is fighting mad again.
0:03.2	Surprise, surprise.
0:04.7	This time over new Starbucks uniforms.
0:08.3	Well, that is the real story.
0:11.2	That is what they're upset about this time.
0:13.6	Starbucks' new dress code will require baristas to wear certain colors with a green apron.
0:20.7	Trauma.
0:21.6	How did that make you feel?
0:22.6	I know my truth.
0:23.6	Excuse me?
0:24.6	I know my truth.
0:25.6	Trauma.
0:26.6	There's a dress code at work.
0:28.6	Gen Z Starbucks baristas revolt
0:31.6	over BS new dress code.
0:34.6	Starbucks entitled Gen Z workers revolt after being told they can't wear sweatpants.
0:41.5	Per Starbucks, starting on May 12th, baristas must wear a solid black top.
0:46.5	It can be crew neck, collared, button up, whatever.
0:50.3	Their bottoms must be a shade of black, khaki or blue denim.
0:54.2	Starbucks says, quote, this is to create a warm, welcoming environment that invites customers in,
0:59.5	showcases our great coffee and provides a comfortable place to sit and stay.
1:05.0	Starbucks calls its baristas, quote, green apron retail partners,
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