

Work with Erika Ayers Badan
Lemonada Media
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.
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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.

Feb 28, 2023 • 14min
How To Ask Your Boss For More Money
The podcast delves into the Penn acquisition at Barstool, upcoming business strategies, the launch of Pirate Water, and the excitement around the Rough 'N Rowdy event. Also, valuable insights are shared on standing out in virtual interviews and asking for raises and bonuses confidently.

Feb 23, 2023 • 31min
What Happens Now That Penn Acquired Barstool Sports?
On today’s episode we take another look at the Penn Entertainment x Barstool Sports acquisition. Erika, Gaz and other Barstool employees traveled to Atlantic City last week for the yearly Penn Entertainment business conference. Erika gives an inside look at Barstool Sports to the Penn employees and talks about the future of the partnership. Plus, we are also joined by Erika’s friend and executive producer of the Megyn Kelly Show,Steve Krakauer. Steve’s new book, Uncovered: How the Media Got Cozy with Power, Abandoned Its Principles, and Lost the People, is out now. Steve tells us why people have lost trust in media and what you can expect to find in his book. Enjoy! You can buy Steve's book now: https://www.amazon.com/Uncovered-Media-Abandoned-Principles-People/dp/1546003479.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.

Feb 21, 2023 • 26min
Penn Entertainment Officially Acquires Barstool Sports
On today's episode we take an inside look at the Barstool Sports and Penn Entertainment acquisition. Erika give us an inside look at all the ins and outs of the deal and we also get to hear from Jay Snowden and other Penn employees on why they chose Barstool, what changes will be made, how the deal happened and much more. Enjoy! (00:02:24) Penn x Barstool Company Meeting (00:19:28) Q&AYou 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.

Feb 16, 2023 • 25min
Joey’s Mid-Quarter Review
On today's episode Erika checks in with us for the mid-quarter review. She takes a look at her own personal and life goals and gives advice on how you need to approach the mid-year coming up. Plus we're joined by Out & About host, Joey Camasta and the two discuss Joey's mid-qaurter review, his content coming up and his life and work goals. Enjoy! (00:02:11) Mid-Quarter Check-in (00:12:08) Joey CamastaYou 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.

Feb 14, 2023 • 26min
How Rihanna Became The Advertising MVP Of The Big Game (ft. Kelly Keegs)
On today’s episode Erika is joined by Barstool Sports content creator, Kelly Keegs. Erika and Kelly discuss all things from The Big Game including the advertisements, Rihanna’s halftime performance and how she marketed herself and her business. Plus Kelly tells us about all things happening in the entertainment world. As always Erika answers your career and business questions including getting a job from an internship, giving constructive feedback, moving to a start-up and respect in the workplace. Enjoy! (00:02:15) Kelly Keegs & The Big Game (00:19:30) Q&AYou 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.

Feb 9, 2023 • 39min
How Jamie Erdahl Landed An NFL Hosting Gig
On today’s episode Erika is joined by Jamie Erdahl. Jamie is currently the host of Good Morning Football on NFL Network and a former sideline reporter for the SEC on CBS. Jamie and Erika discuss the NFC and AFC Championship games, how Jamie got her job at NFL Network, her previous jobs, who’s going to win the “Big Game”, loving your job, being the new person at work 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.

Feb 7, 2023 • 27min
How Donna Kelce Raised Two NFL Players
On today's episode Erika is joined by Donna Kelce, the mother of Jason and Travis Kelce and the first mother to have 2 sons play in the Super Bowl. Donna gives us the secret to raising 2 NFL players and tells us her plans for after the game, no matter what the results. Erika also answers your questions on performance reviews with a new boss, being too direct and transitioning to becoming a manager. 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.

Feb 2, 2023 • 46min
Saving $18 A Day Could Make You A Millionaire
On today’s episode Erika is joined by her friend and CEO, Michelle Smith. Michelle has spent her career in financial services and is currently the CEO of Source Financial Advisors. She has dedicated her career to advocating for women’s financial literacy and has also founded Wife2CFO, for women who want to take control of their financial future. Erika and Michelle discuss creating and maintaining a budget, how much money you need to save and invest to have a million dollars, financing your life, checking your bank account 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.