

the saus podcast
Elizabeth Hajjar and Molly McKinstry
Meet two colleagues turned friends who are in the middle of their careers and want to empower women in and out of the workplace. Hosts Molly and Liz have been working in technology and leading teams for nearly 15 years. Become a "Sauser" and tune in every other Thursday to hear tips from them or guests, they have learned over the years. There is always fun, many learnings, lots of vulnerability, and laughter. You can follow @thesauspodcast on Instagram, Linkedin and Tik Tok
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Nov 9, 2024 • 16min
S4 Ep 16 :: Why it is good and important to mourn leaving a job
 In the 21st century, we rarely see what we saw people 40 years ago do. Work at one company for X amount of years and retire. Today, depending on our careers, we are lucky to work at a few different companies. And sometimes when we leave a company, we are sad to leave even though we know it's is right. In this episode, your hosts discuss something we've never spoken about before on The Saus, grieving the 'loss' of a job. Why you should do it, why it is crucial, and why take the time to mourn. We hope you enjoy, Sausers! 

Oct 24, 2024 • 34min
S4 Ep 15 :: Diving into different career seasons throughout your career
 In this episode of The Saus, hosts Molly McKinstry and Liz Hajjar dive into the often-overlooked topic of career seasons. They explore the natural ebb and flow of professional life, from periods of intense hustle and growth to times of steady maintenance and even moments of bold reinvention. 
Drawing from personal experiences and industry insights, Molly and Liz discuss how to recognize these seasons, adapt to them, and use them to your advantage. They offer valuable perspectives on balancing career ambitions with personal life, managing burnout, and the courage it takes to consider a complete career pivot.
Whether you're a rising star, a seasoned executive, or contemplating a major professional change, this episode provides actionable insights on navigating your career journey to fit your season. Enjoy, Sausers!
Instagram Post inspiration for this episode from @rebuild.with.rhia
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Oct 10, 2024 • 45min
S4 Ep 14 :: Be Fierce, Be Bold, Be Vulnerable - Career lessons from SVP of Sales, Wendy Harris
 Wendy Harris is intelligent and fierce and real. She gives the advice you want and need to hear. This is an episode you do not want to miss, Sausers. After a very successful career in Finance, Wendy moved into Tech as a Sales Leader. Wendy has worked for incredible brands and built incredible sales team.
This is an episode you will not want it to end. Enjoy, Sausers!
Follow Wendy on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyharrisirl/ 

Sep 26, 2024 • 22min
S4 Ep 13 :: The Power of Networking
 Hi Sausers,
Can networking feel awkward or maybe even a bit slimy? It is hard to make time for it because it is one. more. thing. Tune into this episode for why there is so much power in networking and tips on making it enjoyable. We hope this episode encourages you to reach out to people, attend events and see how networking can you help you walk away with gratitude. Enjoy,Sausers!
Articles referenced: 
Indeed: https://uk.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/business-networking
HBR: https://hbr.org/2016/05/learn-to-love-networking 

Sep 12, 2024 • 32min
S4 Ep 12 :: 5 tips to regain, grow or keep your confidence in the workplace
 Sausers, in this week's episode learn practical strategies for building confidence in your professional life with hosts Liz and Molly. This episode explores Mel Robbins' refreshing take on confidence. Your hosts walk through 5 useful tips to enhance your confidence. Whether you're dealing with imposter syndrome, navigating career setbacks, or aiming to advance your professional growth, this episode provides actionable advice to help you become a more confident version of yourself. Join Liz and Molly to hear practical tips with examples that will help you take decisive steps towards your goals and embrace the challenges that foster genuine confidence. Enjoy, Sausers!
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Mel Robbins podcast episode link here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/21xePLmMVneXbBTZWyXrfD?si=181aebe991ac4cf2
 

Aug 29, 2024 • 23min
S4 Ep 11 :: Tips on 'back to school' aka work after summer
 Hi Sausers, we still have about 3 weeks left of summer, does it feel like summer is starting to end and it's back to pre-summer routines? Looking for motivation as you head into fall season? In this episode, your hosts, Liz and Molly discuss tips on back to work, life, all of it after summer. It's fun, light and good tips to keep motivation high heading into fall! Enjoy, Sausers!
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Articles referenced:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurencebradford/2018/09/26/how-to-beat-the-post-summer-slump-and-get-motivated/
https://www.speakeragency.co.uk/blog/back-to-the-office-how-to-deal-with-post-summer-situation 

Aug 15, 2024 • 35min
S4 Ep 10 :: [vault episode] Perfectionism - Help or hinder in your career [Guest: Ashley Carter]
 Join hosts Molly and Liz this week as they interview Ahsley Carter, founder and CEO of Go Beyond Perfect. Perfectionism, what a loaded topic. Many of us have been successful because of our perfectionism, but does it cause us to burn out? Does is increase anxiety? Do we feel we always have to strive to be 'perfect'? Ashley explores all of this with Molly and Liz and talks about how can you be a high performer without the stress of perfectionism. Enjoy, Sausers! 

Aug 1, 2024 • 36min
[vault episode] S4 Ep 9 :: Steal with Pride
 Happy Summering, Sausers. Pulling one from the vault this week. 
Remember in school when your neighbor would ask to copy your work and you said, 'no way'? What about in the workplace? This week your hosts Liz and Molly steal Jeff Su's LI post covering one of Google's values "Steal with Pride." In this episode, they cover how to share your work so you can get credit. How to ask a co-worker to share their work with you and how you can be sure to give them credit. And if a co-worker steals your work and doesn't give you credit, what to do. Finally, a big focus on why stealing other's work is important, but how to do it appropriately (aka give them credit!) Enjoy, Sausers! 

Jul 18, 2024 • 43min
S4 Ep 8 :: [Guest] AI Investor Diana Kimball Berlin from Matrix VC
 AI is the talk of everywhere these days. Meet an investor in it, Diana Kimball Berlin. While Diana is a Series A investor in AI, she also has a colorful career and so much to learn from. She is an avid reader and a swiftie. Tune in to this episode to learn how and where to dive into AI. How to go after what you want in your career. And which Taylor Swift album really is the best. Diana is a gem, you won't want to miss this episode! 

Jul 4, 2024 • 22min
S4 Ep 7 :: Mid-year Inspo
 It's July and we all know what that means. Yes, summer (for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere) but as the calendar ticks to July 1, we are halfway through 2024, wowza! In this episode, your hosts, instead of revisiting New Year resolutions, they talk through a little mid-year inspo. A good episode on a 4th of July car ride or a nice summer walk. Enjoy, Sausers! 


