So Money with Farnoosh Torabi 1852: The Upside of a Messy Career and the Myth of Having it All Together
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Jul 14, 2025 Maryam Banikarim, a dynamic C-suite executive with a rich background as Global CMO for Hyatt, Gannett, and Nextdoor, is now the host of The Messy Parts podcast. She dives into the untidy realities of building a career, discussing everything from career burnout to the emotional toll of job loss. Maryam emphasizes the importance of vulnerability, community, and taking pauses to foster growth. She believes that embracing the messiness of life is key to true connection and success, especially for those navigating complex career paths.
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Niche Focus for Podcast Success
- Start your podcast focusing on a niche to build a dedicated audience.
- Quality audience targeting can attract sponsors even with modest listener numbers.
Career Messiness Is Normal
- Career paths are often messy, non-linear, and involve failures.
- Being transparent about struggles helps others realize they are not alone in their challenges.
Sleeping Under Desks Experience
- Farnoosh experienced extreme work demands early in her career, including sleeping under desks.
- She refused to sacrifice personal boundaries even in intense corporate environments.
