
Work with Erika Ayers Badan
Most everybody has to work. Most everything has changed about work. Join Erika Badan -- CEO of Food52, former CEO of Barstool Sports and author of Nobody Cares About Your Career -- as she candidly navigates what’s great about work, what’s terrible at work, and what you need to know to make work, work for you.
Latest episodes

Apr 4, 2023 • 19min
Loving Your Job Vs. Job Security
On today's episode Erika gives us an inside look at her week at Barstool. She discusses hiring new people, lay-off happening at other companies, WWE being sold, and the NCAA women's championship game. Plus as always we answer your questions including getting a raise, job security in this economy, telling your manager you don't want to be promoted and companies changing. Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 30, 2023 • 43min
How Chris Appleton Became Just As Famous As His Hollywood Clients
On today's episode we're joined by celebrity hair stylist, Chris Appleton. Chris is from Leicester, England and got his start in hair styling when he was 16 years old. He has worked with clients including Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian West, Ariana Grande, Katy Perry and many more. He currently has a modeling contract with IMG Models and a new smoothie available at Erewhon. Chris and Erika talk about how he got his start, working in Hollywood, his favorite era of his life, hair styles and much more. Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 28, 2023 • 16min
How To Catch Red Flags From Your Manager
On today's episode Erika gives us a a Barstool/Penn Entertainment update, plus reminisces about the old Barstool days in lieu of the drama happening in the office. As always we answer your questions including setting expectations at work, leaving a job with a great boss, encouraging employees without dampening their spirits and catching red flags. Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 23, 2023 • 36min
How Ally Love Became A Peloton Instructor With No Fitness Experience
On today's episode Erika is joined by Peloton instructor and CEO of Love Squad, Ally Love. Ally was born and raised in Miami, Florida and moved to New York when she moved for college to attend Fordham College. She currently works as a Peloton instructor, an in arena reporter for the Brooklyn Nets and she is the CEO of her own brand, Love Squad, Fitness and lifestyle website meant to empower women in business, fitness, and life. Erika and Ally discuss her dance career, how she got her start at Peloton, hustle culture, Ally's modeling career, being a CEO & creating your own company and much more. Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 21, 2023 • 11min
Overcoming Rejection From a Job Interview
On today's episode Erika gives a little of what she's been thinking and reading about and always we answer your Q&A's including, not getting rewarded at work, getting advice about the future of your career and getting rejected for a job.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 16, 2023 • 23min
Paula Faris Tells Us How To Ditch Your Working Mom Guilt
On today’s episode we’re joined by award winning journalist and author, Paula Faris. Faris formally worked on in Television including, World News Now, American This morning, Good Morning America and The View co-hosting and co-anchoring. After leaving the television industry Faris founded a company called CARRY Media, which celebrates, champions and advocates for working moms by giving them a voice. She now has a book out called You Don't Have to Carry It All: Ditch the Mom Guilt and Find a Better Way Forward. Paula and Erika discuss all things being a mom, having mom guilt, how to bring your kids into the conversation, the history of working moms and much more. Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 14, 2023 • 29min
Sydney Carter Doesn't Care What People Think Of Her Sideline Outfits
On today’s episode, Erika gives us a look into her first Penn Entertainment board meeting that she attended last week in Colorado. We discuss welcoming new people at work and being open to learning from them and constantly asking questions. Plus, she takes a look at the Barstool offsite meeting happening this week (that Gaz will be in charge of (Happy Birthday Gaz!)) and what will be discussed, including how Barstool is changing, where the company wants to be in 5 to 10 years, the evolution of content and much more. We also welcome on Sydney Carter, director of player development at Texas University to talk to us about the Women's NCAA Tournament. She talk about her "controversial" sideline outfits, why she wanted to be a coach, her college and professional career and gives us a preview of the tournament. And as always we answer your career questions on tips for presenting, 1 on 1 time with your manager and promotions and raises. (00:01:57) Boardroom (00:09:14) Sydney Carter (00:23:11) Q&A)You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 9, 2023 • 22min
How Barstool's Pirate Water Was Born
On today's episode we are joined by Sam Catalina (again!). Sam is currently the Chief Marketing Officer at Phusion Projects. Phusion Projects was created 15 years ago by Jason Freeman and Jeff Wright after they created Four Loko. Sam joins us to discuss creating Pirate Water, partnering with Barstool Sports, her career and how she got to Phusion, what other products Phusion has created and much more. Enjoy! (00:02:21) What is Phusion Projects? (00:06:09) How Sam Got to Phusion (00:08:21) Partnering with Barstool Sports (00:10:46) Phusion Company Holiday Party (00:12:44) Creating Pirate WaterYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 7, 2023 • 15min
How The CMO Of Phusion Projects Successfully Changed Industries
On today’s episode, we are joined by the CMO of Phusion Projects, Samantha Catalina. Sam joins us this week in the NYC office for the launch of Barstool’s newest malt beverage, Pirate Water. Sam and Erika answer all your career and business questions including, how to handle being spoken down to, finding a mentor, changing industries and telling your boss about applying to new jobs. Stay tuned for Thursday’s episode where we learn more about Sam, the launch of Pirate Water and Phusion Projects' relationship with Barstool. Enjoy! (00:02:32) Finding a Mentor (00:04:35) Applying For New Jobs (00:07:25) Being Told You're Inexperienced (00:12:55) Changing IndustriesYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 2, 2023 • 16min
Olympic Gold Medalist Brianna Decker Retires From Hockey
On today's episode we're joined by women's professional hockey player and Olympic Gold Medalist, Brianna Decker. Brianna joins Erika to announce her retirement from playing hockey. Brianna has played professional hockey since 2015 and has appeared in three Olympics. She discusses why she decided to retire, what she's going to do moving forward, her injury from last years Olympics, what she'll miss the most and much more. Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.