
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

Nov 8, 2022 • 13min
Taking A Job You’re Underqualified For | Work Like A Girl
On today's call Erika gives her advice on taking a promotion when you're not exactly qualified for it. Plus, the best way to advocate for resources for your team at work.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.

Nov 3, 2022 • 50min
Taking Control Of Sex & Business (ft. Liz Goldwyn)
On todays episode, Erika's sits down with author and founder of The Sex Ed, Liz Goldwyn. Liz's podcast, The Sex Ed, focuses on sex, health, and consciousness education. Liz and Erika discuss communication and boundaries, how sex and business are not that different, porn and the internet and much more. Plus, Erika answers your questions about how to handle getting laid off and what you should do moving forward. Enjoy! Sex, Health & Consciousness: How to Reclaim Your Pleasure Potential: https://www.thesexed.com/book (00:02:03) Liz Goldwyn (00:28:44) Boardroom (00:33:20) Q&A (00:45:31) Closing ThoughtsYou 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.

Nov 1, 2022 • 12min
Pivoting Your Career To A Different Industry | Work Like A Girl
On today’s episode Erika gives young women advice on how to pivot their career and change industries. Plus she give advice on how that can effect you salary. 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.

Oct 27, 2022 • 58min
How Sports Broadcaster Charissa Thompson Is Dominating The NFL
On today’s episode Erika chats with sports broadcaster Charissa Thompson. Charissa is currently a host with Fox Sports and Amazon's Thursday Night Football. Charissa has worked for ESPN, Versus, as well as for GSN and the Big Ten Network and currently hosts a podcast called Calm Down with Erin Andrews. The 2 discuss Thursday Night Football, how Charissa became a sports broadcaster, working with Fox and Amazon, always staying authentic, creating a support system at work and much more! Plus, Erika gives you her boardroom updates, answers your Q&A’s and talks about the importance of football at Barstool Sports. Enjoy! (00:02:28) Charissa Thompson (00:36:37) Boardroom (00:45:32) Q&A (00:54:02) Football at BarstoolYou 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.

Oct 25, 2022 • 15min
Encouraging Employees In The Era Of Quiet Quitting | Work Like a Girl
Erika is back on the quiet quitting train and answers a career coach's question about building teams in the era of quiet quitting. Plus, a woman looks for advice on creating change in the maternity leave policy at her company.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.

Oct 20, 2022 • 54min
How One Cold Call Changed This Peloton Instructor's Career Path
On today’s episode Erika is joined by the first ever Peloton instructor, Jenn Sherman. The two discuss how Jenn got her job, a day in the life of an instructor, what advice she has for people starting their career late in life and much more. Plus, Erika gives us details about her latest business trips to Las Vegas and California in this week’s boardroom and answers all your questions in Q&A. Enjoy! (00:01:28) Boardroom (00:10:16) Jenn Sherman (00:32:52) Q&A (00:50:00) Closing ThoughtsYou 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.

Oct 18, 2022 • 11min
Don’t Sacrifice Your Dream | Work Like a Girl
On today’s call Erika gives advice about continuing (or not continuing) to work at a company a company that passed over you for a promotion. Plus, we hear from a college student that’s graduating in December and looking for advice about entering the real world.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.

Oct 13, 2022 • 41min
Even 'Shark Tank' Millionaire Barbara Corcoran Overspends
On today’s episode Erika sits down with entrepreneur and business woman, Barbara Corcoran. Barbara is the Founder of The Corcoran Group and investor and Executive Producer on ABC’s "Shark Tank.” She is the author of the best seller “Shark Tales: How I Turned $1,000 into a Billion Dollar Business!” and host of a business podcast, “Business Unusual with Barbara Corcoran.” The two discuss working on Shark Tank, how insecurities can drive your success, quiet quitting, learning from your failures, getting the most out of life and much more! Additionally, Barbara joins Erika for Q&A and answers your career and business questions. To wrap it up Erika gives her closing thoughts and discusses a recent thrifting adventure she went on. Enjoy! 02:48 - Barbara Corcoran 38:09 - Closing ThoughtsYou 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.

Oct 11, 2022 • 12min
Staying Connected While Working Remotely | Work Like A Girl
On today's call Erika gives her advice on working remotely vs. being in the office and how it can ultimately effect your overall career. Additionally, we discuss getting back into your passion project part-time and what's the best platform to start a brand.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.

Oct 6, 2022 • 49min
Inside The D'Amelio's $6 Million Dollar New Venture
On today’s episode Erika sits down with social media stars Marc and Dixie D’Amelio. The three talk about the D’Amelio’s new business venture, adjusting to fame, who fights the most in their family and much more. Plus, Erika answers your questions about capitalizing on an opportunity (just like the D’Amelio’s did) and discusses what’s happening in her world including a learning lesson for all Barstool employees. Enjoy! (00:01:52) Marc & Dixie D'Amelio (00:33:44) Boardroom (00:38:18) Q&A (00:43:58) Closing ThoughtsYou 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.