
the saus podcast
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
Latest episodes

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!

Jun 19, 2024 • 30min
S4 Ep 6 :: [vault episode] Growth v Fixed mindset - How to move forward with feedback & changes
Sausers, this week on The Saus is a vault episode from Season 3 Ep 3. Following last week's episode on having a flexible mind, Molly and Liz thought it would be perfect to revisit Growth v Fixed mindset episode. In this episode, your hosts discuss getting through hard things. We are often happy they are behind us, but we learn a lot during the process and are in a 'better position.' Dr Carol Dweck's research is referenced in this episode that outline what is a growth vs fixed mindset. Enjoy, Sausers!
Carol Dweck mindset chart here: https://fs.blog/carol-dweck-mindset/

Jun 6, 2024 • 31min
S4 Ep 5 :: Adaptability and Flexible mindset, how it drives happiness in your personal and professional life
Have you ever been in a work setting, came up with a solution you felt was the best and when the group gets together to vote on which of the solutions to move forward with, yours isn't selected. Do you feel disappointed? Do you feel anger? You feel that you were wronged, and possibly you want to quit. Many of us have been there.
In this episode, your hosts discuss adaptability and a flexible mindset. They define adaptability and explain why it can help drive happiness in your personal and professional life. As you listen to the episode, Molly and Liz share how they have worked on this and are working on it, giving examples and explaining how this has helped them.
A good, heartfelt, important conversation. Enjoy, Sausers!
Referenced Article: Better up https://www.betterup.com/blog/how-to-increase-adaptability#:~:text=You'll%20need%20ongoing%20practice,help%20you%20become%20more%20adaptable
Podcast: Ramani Suryakantham Durvasula on On Purpose with Jay Shetty

May 23, 2024 • 27min
S4 Ep 4 :: Interview Tips for Today's Market
Did you listen to the last episode of The Saus and realize I want to start looking for jobs. Today's job market is tougher than it was two years ago. On this week's episode, hosts Molly and Liz share tips on applying for jobs, interviewing for jobs and following up with interviews. They pull from their own experiences interviewing. Experiences interviewing candidates as well as what people around them have done. Great tips and empathy in this episode. Tune in!
Linkedin post referenced from Vishal Mistry - Linkedin Post