Conversation so far:
How did the “girl power” with the Spice Girls become popular?
However, it was not until the emergence of the Spice Girls in 1996 with Wannabe, that the concept of girl power exploded onto the common consciousness.
Were there any songs by the Spice Girls related to girl power?
The song Wannabe has been hailed as an iconic girl power anthem.
What other celebrities besides the Spice Girls used the term girl power?
It was the name of British pop duo Shampoo's 1996 single and album, later credited by Halliwell as the inspiration for the Spice Girls' mantra.
Did spice girls girl power empowered girls-women?
Its message of empowerment appealed to young girls, adolescents and adult women, and it emphasised the importance of strong and loyal friendship among females.
Did the Spice Girl phrase 'Girl Power' continue in the 2000's and beyond?
In 2016, United Nations' Global Goals #WhatIReallyReallyWant campaign filmed a global remake of the original music video for Wannabe to highlight gender inequality issues faced by women across the world.

Question: Was it always positive or were there mixed feelings?
Self-contained rewrite: Was it always positive or were there mixed feelings for the Spice Girl’s girl power?