Bossed Up

Today I’m thrilled to share a very special episode of the Bossed Up podcast with my pod pal for life and former co-host, Bridget Todd! Bridget and I break down a listener career conundrum all about the exhaustion of “staying strong” every day in a stressful work environment, and how to protect your authentic self in the face of it all. Related Links: Join us at Bossed Up Bootcamp Ep 76 | How to Handle Mean Girls at Work Learn more about Bridget’s company, Unbossed Creative A great video on microaggressions Learn more about the recent Business Roundtable announcement here How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi Check out my course on Linkedin: Managing Career Burnout Learn more about code-switching Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

It’s my birthday this week - woohoo! So in today’s episode, I’m sharing the psychology behind embracing birthdays as opportunities to begin anew. Related Links: Read today’s corresponding blog post Join me at Bossed Up Bootcamp Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Today I’m breaking down a common question that I hear from lots of career transitioners: should you go back for another degree? Tune in to hear from higher ed professional (and current grad school student) Rachel Hanson. Related Links: Join us at Bossed Up Bootcamp Is Grad School Worth It? Book: Shop Class as Soul Craft Lead MN My experience with Modern Fertility Forbes: How to Calculate Your College Experience ROI Rachel Hanson’s blog Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

In today’s episode I’m sharing how I went from being perpetually late to almost always arriving early. If I can change my habit on this front, so can you. Here’s how. Related Links: Read today’s corresponding blog post Get the Bossed Up Book Join me at Bossed Up Bootcamp Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

#BradTheBoo and I recently celebrated our 1 year wedding anniversary, so to celebrate, we’re looking back on the lessons we’ve learned along the way and answering your questions about building a feminist marriage. Related Links: Talking Money with Your Partner by Maggie Germano Ep 72 | LIVE SHOW: Women & Wealth Ep 97 | Does Work Travel Make the Heart Grow Fonder? Ep 114 | Should You Follow Your Passion or Your Paycheck? How I DIY'd My Wedding On a Budget Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Today on the podcast I’m revisiting one of my most popular posts that I’m constantly referring folks to: how to have effective networking meetings. But today I want to discuss how this applies specifically to folks who are seeking out informational interviews as a part of their job search strategy - since it’s such a great one. Related Links: Read today’s corresponding blog post Ep 152: Resumes and Cover Letters for the Modern Job Search My Youtube video about this topic Book me as a public speaker My Public Speaking Pro Program Webinar Replay: Honing Your Story for the Job Search Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

On today’s episode we’re diving into a debate about cover letters: are they necessary in the modern job search? If so, how should they be used to compliment - not compete with - your resume? And speaking of resumes, job search expert Becky Bush of The Typical Twenty Something blog is here to share how to blast through the AI screeners that robotically read your resume to ensure you’re landing more interviews like a boss! Related Links: Join me at Bossed Up Bootcamp in DC or LA this fall! Join the Bossed Up Courage Community on Facebook Check out the Bosses & Mimosas podcast How to Have Networking Meetings Learn more about Becky’s work at The Typical Twenty Something The Riveter: Self-Promotion at Work Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

In today’s episode, I’m answering a listener question about how to close a wage gap when you learn you’re being underpaid. Related Links: Read today’s corresponding blog post How to Find Out If You’re Underpaid Check out the Money Circle Podcast Ready for a career transition? Join me at Bossed Up Bootcamp. Ep 75 | When to Turn Down a Job Offer Ep 90 | Courage to Ask for More Ep 110 | Negotiating Past Equal Pay Day Our top negotiation resources Grab a copy of the Bossed Up Book Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Next Monday, August 26, is Women’s Equality Day in the US. So in today’s episode, I sit down with “professional feminist” and gender studies PhD Michelle Morket to take a look at how far we’ve come since August 26, 1920 when (some) women in the United States first won the right to vote, and assess how we’re measuring up. Related Links: Join me at Bossed Up Bootcamp in DC or LA this fall! Learn more about Michelle’s work here The Imperative of Intersectional Feminism SMNTY: The Untold History of Women’s Equality Day Ep 101 | Why I’m Testing My Fertility Now Movie: Iron Jawed Angels Well...That Escalated Quickly by Franchesca Ramsey NYT: “Why Attack Women?” by Nicholas Kristof Rutgers Study re: Gender Differences in Voter Turnout Master the Follow-Up Email in 5 Steps Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

If you heard last Thursday’s episode, you know how to identify the warning signs of a toxic workplace. So if that’s where you find yourself stuck, how can you escape? Tune in to today’s episode to learn 5 steps to take now to make your exit. Related Links: Read today’s corresponding blog post Ep 147 | Toxic Workplace Warning Signs Grab a copy of the Bossed Up Book Ready for a career transition? Join me at Bossed Up Bootcamp Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).