Wendy Rhoades

Wendy Rhoades

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Character Analysis

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Living… with her husband Chuck Rhoades and two children in their Brooklyn townhouse. Chuck has an impressive job as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, but it doesn’t pay as well as her job. Wendy makes eight times what Chuck makes. 

Profession… performance coach of Axe Capital, one of the most successful hedge funds that manages billions. Wendy has worked with CEO Bobby “Axe” Axelrod a long time, and she helped him build his hedge fund from the ground up after the 9/11 attacks killed nearly the entire firm that was located at the World Trade Center. As a psychiatrist, Wendy has a deep understanding of human nature, and she helps Axe Capital’s employees deal with the stress that goes along with their high-pressure jobs. They call her “Doctor Mojo.” 

Relationship… married. Wendy will do a lot for her husband, including dutifully fulfilling his sexual desires. Chuck has a fetish for sadomasochism, and he gets aroused when Wendy acts as a dominatrix. Wendy orders Chuck around in the bedroom—as well in the New York sex dungeons they visit together. 

Challenge… separating her personal and professional life. Chuck has taken on fraud case against Axe Capital, and Wendy is caught in the middle between her husband and her boss who is also a friend. Chuck is concerned about the conflict of interest and wants her to quit her job, but Wendy refuses. Not only does Wendy enjoy her work, but she also thinks quitting would make her a terrible role model for her daughter. Wendy is determined to have it all: a loving family and a successful career. 

Personality… soft-spoken, loyal, and strong-willed. That being said, Wendy also has the ability to subtly manipulate others, and she isn’t afraid to go after what she wants. In her world filled with alpha males, she holds her own with her confidence and sass. 

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