

Bossed Up
Emilie Aries
Are you ready to step up as the boss of your life? Emilie Aries breaks down career conundrums with expert interviews to help women navigate career transition and step up as the boss of their careers. Whether you're in the job search, starting a side hustle, climbing a corporate ladder, or an experienced entrepreneur, join Bossed Up's community of courageous women who lift as they climb.
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Aug 31, 2021 • 41min
How to Harness Your Financial Power to Make Your Money Matter
In today’s episode, Emilie sits down with Tanja Hester, author of Wallet Activism: How to Use Every Dollar You Spend, Earn, and Save As a Force for Change, all about how to be a more socially conscious citizen and financial activist. Related Links:Learn more about Tanja’s workGrab one of Tanja’s books:Wallet Activism: How to Use Every Dollar You Spend, Earn, and Save As a Force for ChangePrevious Book - Work Optional: Retire Early the Non-Penny-Pinching WayEp 64: Feminist Take on F.I.R.E.Ep 253: How to get Involved in Activism in 2020Smile.Amazon.comEnroll in Speak Up: our Assertive Communication ProgramEnroll in Level Up: our Leadership AcceleratorBossed Up’s LifeTracker PlannerJoin the Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookGot a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Aug 24, 2021 • 41min
How to Not Be a Terrible Boss or Lose Your Mind Being Directed by One
In today’s episode, Emilie chats with Cate Sevilla, a freelance writer, podcaster, and author, all about how to deal with difficult bosses and create a better workplace by encouraging managers to upskill their leadership style with proper training.Related Links:Enroll in Level Up: our Leadership AcceleratorLearn more about Cate SevillaFind Cate on Instagram and TwitterCate’s Book: How to Work Without Losing Your Mind: A Realistic Guide to the Hell of Modern WorkEmily Oster’s Bossed Up Episode: How to Advocate for a Better Work-Life Join the Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookGot a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

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Aug 17, 2021 • 39min
How to Reset Your Inner Narrative and Reclaim Your Confidence
Join Valerie Gordon, a career and communication strategist and author of 'Fire Your Narrator', as she unpacks the power of our inner narratives. Valerie emphasizes recognizing and reshaping negative self-talk to bolster confidence, especially for women facing career challenges. Through personal anecdotes, she explores mindfulness as a method to manage intrusive thoughts. Listeners will be inspired by stories of transformation, including how community support can turn setbacks into opportunities for growth and empowerment.

Aug 3, 2021 • 36min
How to Advocate for a Better Work-Life Balance as a Working Parent
In today’s episode, Emilie chats with fellow Brown alum and Professor of Economics, author, and working parent Emily Oster, all about normalizing parenting in the workplace and what we can do to create a more welcoming environment for all working parents.Related Links:Learn more about Emily’s work Subscribe to Emily’s newsletterGrab a copy of Emily’s new book, The Family FirmGrab a copy of Emily’s previous book, CribsheetMore Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to PreschoolEmily on Twitter / Emily on InstagramLearn more about HIRED, our 3-month job search acceleratorJoin the Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookThis episode was sponsored by Indeed.Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Jul 27, 2021 • 34min
How to Reverse Engineer Your Way to a Successful Career
In today’s episode, Emilie sits down with Dr. Ron Friedman, an award-winning psychologist, author, and the founder of ignite80, to chat about his new book and the strategies you need to reverse engineer your way to mastering your craft over the course of your career.Related Links:Learn more about Dr. Ron Friedman Check out his work at ignite80Grab a copy of Dr. Ron’s books:The Best Place to Work: The Art and Science of Creating an Extraordinary WorkplaceDecoding Greatness: How the Best in the World Reverse Engineer SuccessSave your seat for Speak Up, our 8-week assertive communications courseEnroll in Level Up , our 6-month leadership acceleratorLearn more about HIRED, our 3-month job search acceleratorGot a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Jul 20, 2021 • 38min
What Confidence Really Is and How to Cultivate It
In today’s episode Emilie sits down with Alexis Kanda-Olmstead, Director of Advancement Talent Management at Dartmouth College and the founder of Amplify Women and Gender Initiative & AKO Collective, to break down the research behind the term ‘confidence’ and the gender gap around it.Related Links:Amplify Women & Gender InitiativeAKO CollectiveConnect with Alexis Kanda-Olmstead on LinkedInThe Science of Women’s Leadership | Alexis Kanda-Olmstead TEDxCSUEp 192 | How to Cultivate More ConfidenceEp 65 | 5 Everyday Practices to Boost Your ConfidenceHow to Communicate with ConfidenceErin Petrey’s Boss Move: @erpdc | Bourbon and BanterJoin the Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookGot a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Jul 13, 2021 • 37min
Got a Bad Boss? How to Manage Up Effectively
In today’s episode, Emilie chats with Jennifer Chapman, an expert leadership coach who works with STEM managers and leaders, to discuss practical ways to navigate managing up whether you’re dealing with a micromanager, absentee boss, or the boss who’s too busy.Related Links:Learn more about Jennifer Chapman Ep 206 | How to be the Best People Manager with Michelle King Enroll in LEVEL UP, our 6-month leadership acceleratorJoin the Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookGot a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Jul 6, 2021 • 41min
How to Leverage the Power of Pressure for Your Growth and Development
In today’s episode, Emilie chats with Dane Jensen, CEO of Third Factor, an instructor at the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University, and author of The Power of Pressure, all about how high achievers can recognize the difference between stress and pressure, and how to use psychology and personal sustainability to harness the power of high-pressure situations.Related Links:Learn more about Dane JensenThe Power of Pressure: Why Pressure Isn't the Problem, It's the SolutionEnroll in HIRED, our 3-month job search acceleratorJoin the Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookGot a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Jun 29, 2021 • 42min
How to Create a Safe, Supportive Workplace for LGBTQIA+ Colleagues
In today’s episode, Emilie sits down with Silicon Valley’s gender equity advisor Femily AKA Emily Howe to discuss diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace and how we can all become better active allies for our LGBTQIA+ colleagues and community members.Related Links:Learn more about Femily’s workEp 327: How to Be an Inclusive LeaderEp 267: How to Advocate for Inclusion in a Male-Dominated IndustrySubscribe to our exclusive LifeTracker Insiders CommunityGrab your goal-tracking LifeTracker Planner now!Join the Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookGot a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Jun 22, 2021 • 38min
Why a Career Strategy is Important and How to Create a Plan
In today’s episode, Emilie chats with new author, and career and leadership expert Kimberly B. Cummings all about how to think strategically and methodically to set yourself up for sustainable success when it comes to your long-term career goals. Related Links:Learn more about Kimberly’s work hereNext Move, Best Move: Transitioning into a Career You’ll LoveEp 24: Finding the Feedback You NeedEp 263: How to Command Your Story in an InterviewEnroll in HIRED, our 3-month job search acceleratorBossed Up: A Grown Woman’s Guide to Getting Your Sh*t TogetherLearn more about LEVEL UP, our 6-month leadership programJoin the Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookGot a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).