

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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Dec 11, 2018 • 41min
When Ageism and Sexism Combine
In today’s episode, writer, activist, and ageism expert Ashton Applewhite stops by to break down the intersectional issues of ageism and sexism in the workplace, and explore how we can all come together to foster more age-inclusion in our feminism. Links to learn more about what was discussed in today’s episode: Learn more about Ashton’s work here Watch Ashton’s TEDTalk on Ageism: Let’s End Ageism Check out Yo, Is This Ageist? Get a copy of Ashton’s book This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism Join Bossed Up’s Courage Community here Got a career conundrum you want us to cover next? Or a boss move to share? Call and leave a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Dec 6, 2018 • 7min
How to Have Healthier Holidays
In today’s episode, I’m sharing my top tips for maintaining your self-care during the holidays. Related links: Read today’s corresponding blog post here Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Dec 4, 2018 • 36min
How to Handle Mean Girls at Work
Today’s caller is dealing with a #careerconundrum I wish would go away: other women at work are chipping away at her leadership. To help me understand this phenomenon, I interview Allison Gabriel, a researcher who studied why “mean girls” still exist at work, and how we all can be more civil. Related links: Join me at Bossed Up Bootcamp in January! SMNTY: The Misnomer of ‘Manterruptions’ NYT: The Age of Rudeness NYT: How the “Shalane Flanagan Effect” Works Keep up with Allison on Twitter here Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Nov 29, 2018 • 6min
When to Turn Down a Job Offer
Weighing a job offer? Sometimes saying “no” is totally worth the FOMO. In today’s episode I’m sharing 5 ways to tell when a job offer isn’t right for you. Related links: Read today’s corresponding blog post here The 5 big benefits of a bridge job My top negotiation resources Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Nov 27, 2018 • 44min
When You’re the Only Woman of Color
Being the only woman of color at work isn’t easy. On today’s show I’m chatting with writer Maura Cheeks who studies the psychological stress of living at the intersection of racism and sexism. Related links: Easy Ways to be a Great Holiday Hostess NYT: Combing My Hair and Finding Myself Lenny Letter: The Psychic Stress of Being the Only Black Woman at Work Fusion: a quick video primer on microaggressions NPR: learn more about stereotype threat here Ep 26: Quitting with Grace Ep 12: Know Your Worth Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Nov 22, 2018 • 5min
How Expressing Gratitude Boosts Happiness
Happy Thanksgiving, boss! In today’s show I’m sharing a new study I found fascinating about the impact our words of thanks has on others - and ourselves. Related links: Read today’s corresponding blog post here Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Nov 20, 2018 • 56min
LIVE SHOW: Women & Wealth
In this live recording from our show in DC last month, I sat down with three incredible guests to better understand the state of women and wealth in our country and learn how we all can grow our wealth to grow our power. Related Links: Learn more about money coach Maggie Germano Learn more about Gloria Blackwell from the AAUW AAUW’s new report: the SImple Truth of the Wage Gap AAUW WorkSmart Negotiation Program VIDEO: How to Answer the Mid-Interview Salary Question Ep 60: Women in STEM (Live Show) SMNTY: Women & The Trades SMNTY: Women & Pyramid Schemes (an MLM deep dive) Learn more about Cris Caruso of Bump Financial Group Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Nov 15, 2018 • 6min
How I Design My Day for Max Productivity
How you design your day can impact your mood, wellbeing, and productivity. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down what habits work best for me. Tell me what daily rituals keep you on task, too! Related links: Read today’s corresponding post here Here’s Gretchen Rubin’s book I reference, Better Than Before Limited Edition 2019 Bossed Up LifeTracker Planner Bossed Up Bootcamp Disclaimer: Some of the references above include affiliate links, which means at no cost to you, I may earn money when you click through to make purchase. Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Nov 13, 2018 • 1h 17min
How Women Won the Midterms
Emilie sits down with Erin Vilardi of VoteRunLead to review women’s big wins in the 2018 midterm elections. Related links: Subscribe to the Bossed Up email list 2019 Limited Edition Bossed Up LifeTracker Planner! Learn more about Erin’s work at VoteRunLead.org Ep 32: Handling Rejection with Emily Cain of Emily’s List Ep 34: Hear my interview with Lauren Underwood Ep 36: Hear my interview with Deb Haaland Bossed Up Bootcamp Got a career conundrum or boss move you want me to feature on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).

Nov 8, 2018 • 7min
How to Save on Holiday Travel
Holiday travel can be exhausting, stressful, and crazy expensive. In today’s episode, I’m sharing my top tips for reducing your anxiety by being smart and savvy about how to save on holiday travel costs. Related Links: Read today’s corresponding blog post here Related post: Airport Travel Hacks for the Jet-Setter Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).