Becoming You with Suzy Welch
NYU Stern Professor Suzy Welch
Have you ever wondered, “What should I do with my life?” Or, “Should I stay or should I go?” Or, “Is there anyone out there who actually tells the freaking truth about life and work today, but also does not leave me in despair?” Wonder no more! The “Becoming You” podcast has arrived, hosted by Suzy Welch, the business journalist-turned-professor at the helm of NYU’s wildly popular self-discovery class by the same name. A three New York Times best-seller and frequent contributor to the Today Show and the Wall Street Journal, Professor Welch is considered a leading expert on decision-making, and the discovery and pursuit of authentic purpose. But virtually no topic is off-bounds in her irreverent new podcast, from parenting fails (including her own) to perfect poems (none of her own, thank God.) Also included: Pointed opinions on dogs, Gen Z, marriage, credit default swaps, golf skirts, career killing mistakes, and under-appreciated TV shows you really have to see immediately. OK, there is actually nothing in the podcast about credit default swaps. Tune in every week to laugh, learn, get riled up, get calmed down, and basically get closer to becoming you, joyfully, in this crazy, upside-down, scary, messy, and altogether beautiful world we share.
Episodes
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Nov 3, 2026 • 34min
6 Jobs You Should Not Take Right Now (Part 2)
Sania Khan, chief economist at Becoming You Labs and former U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics labor economist, returns to examine three risky career moves: promotion-dependent roles, jobs that may train your AI replacement, and positions funded by a single budget line. She and Suzy Welch explore the “markets, movements, and megatrends” framework, career protection, transferable skills, and why authentic relationships matter.
Nov 2, 2026 • 3min
Introducing The We Do Not Care Club Podcast with Melani Sanders
Melani Sanders, content creator, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of the We Do Not Care Club, introduces her candid new podcast. She talks midlife freedom, menopause, sex, relationships, money, motherhood, mental health, changing bodies, and body confidence. Expect irreverent honesty, sisterhood, laughter, and permission to let go of guilt and perfection.
Oct 29, 2026 • 37min
Please Advise: I Told a Young Woman to Be Less Bubbly at Work. Was I Wrong?
A lively debate tackles whether being “bubbly” at work undermines credibility. Suzy Welch faces pushback from two women, including a trauma surgeon, on authenticity, professionalism, gender expectations, workplace joy, and the price of fitting in. The conversation also explores how illness, burnout, performance, and company culture shape how freely people can show their real selves.
Oct 27, 2026 • 45min
6 Jobs You Should Not Take Right Now (Part 1)
Sania Khan, chief economist at Becoming You Labs and an expert on work, economics, and AI, joins Suzy Welch to spotlight three jobs that may quietly threaten your future. They explore invisible work, roles that keep AI out of reach, and positions where you’re accountable for AI’s mistakes. Plus, practical ways to make your impact visible and build a career safety net.
Oct 22, 2026 • 28min
Please Advise: What If My Greatest Strength Is Just…My Personality?
Allison Avery, an HR professional and trained Jungian psychoanalyst, explores whether her warmth, empathy, and knack for connection are genuine professional aptitudes. She and Suzy Welch discuss why earned credentials can feel safer than natural gifts, how AI may elevate human-centered skills, and whether patient relations, donor relations, or client service could offer a more authentic career path.
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Oct 20, 2026 • 50min
Why Dating Feels So Hopeless Right Now (and What to Do About It) with Sabrina Zohar
Sabrina Zohar, dating and relationship coach, author, and creator of The Sabrina Zohar Show, joins a candid conversation about modern romance. They explore why dating feels so exhausting, the history of marriage and romantic love, how values shape partnership, dating apps, compatibility, rejection, and building a full life beyond being chosen.
Oct 15, 2026 • 20min
Please Advise: I’m Pivoting Careers. How Do I Sell Myself Without the “Right” Experience?
A PR professional preparing to pivot into venture capital asks how to make her unconventional background an advantage. Suzy revisits her own unlikely start as a crime reporter at Harvard Business School, explores the role of values in finding the right firm, and discusses the career possibilities created when values, aptitudes, and interests align. She also offers guidance on telling a compelling personal story while protecting long-term dreams.
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Oct 13, 2026 • 32min
The King of New York’s Hottest Club Has Seen It All. And He’ll Never Leave. With Fabrizio Brienza
Fabrizio Brienza, an Italian-born model, actor, and nightlife personality, is New York’s legendary “Door God” at Paul’s Casablanca. He talks about trading Italy, Miami, and Los Angeles for the city’s nonstop energy, candor, diversity, and ambition. He also shares what it’s like managing confrontations and emotional extremes at the club door, and why no other city compares.
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Oct 8, 2026 • 27min
Please Advise: How Do I Close the Gap Between the Life I Want and the Life I'm Living?
An architect and mother discovers a striking gap between her desire for wellbeing and the life she’s actually living. The conversation explores how work and family can express personal values, why a love of beauty led her to architecture, and how connection, community, and small doses of self-care may help restore balance.
Oct 6, 2026 • 36min
Does Family Really Have to Come First? With Vienna Pharaon
Vienna Pharaon, a marriage and family therapist and author, explores why family loyalty can feel so complicated. Lola Persons, a therapist and coach, shares her unconventional path and her choice to love family deeply without structuring her life around them. They discuss family centrism, working mothers, marriage, grief, sibling bonds, and the freedom of choosing your own values without guilt.
