As the year comes to an end, it’s essential to reflect on the year and prepare for the one ahead. I share five ways to prepare for 2023 right now, so you can start off the new year on the right foot.
Episode 22 – “Ten Things They Don’t Tell You in College”
College teaches you a lot, but it rarely teaches you how to create a successful career.
Young professionals Kiley Transit and Molly Wagner join me for a fantastic conversation about the top ten things they’ve learned in the first few years of their career that they wished they learned in college.
Episode 21 – “What’s Your Trauma?”
Are you struggling to keep your emotions in check but have no idea why? You may be dealing with some unresolved trauma. In episode 21 of Work Mom Says: Don’t Be an Idiot, Work Mom dives into the topic of trauma and all the ways it can impact you.
Episode 20 – “Just Do the Damn Thing (on LinkedIn)”
In episode 20 of Work Mom Says: Don’t Be an Idiot, we explore ways to use LinkedIn that actually help you build relationships and better your career. We invited Angela Buccellato of the Resume Rescue to join young professional Molly Wagner in a discussion of the power of LinkedIn when you’re just starting your career.
Episode 19 – “Teachable Moments In One Man’s Career”
In episode 19 of Work Mom Says: Don’t Be an Idiot, join Work Mom (Lori Jo Vest) for a fascinating discussion with Bob Cargill about his new book, “Twenty Jobs, Twenty Lessons.” Cargill uses his book to share twenty critical lessons he learned during his lengthy career in marketing, advertising and copywriting.
Episode 18 – “Sober is the New Black”
In episode 18 of Work Mom Says: Don’t Be an Idiot, join Work Mom (Lori Jo Vest) and Chrissie Zavicar as we dig into the topic of sobriety. Chrissie is the CEO of E-Link Consulting and is outspoken about her sobriety journey.
We explore multiple facets of sobriety from the common fears of becoming “boring” when you quit to the healthy ways to cope with your trauma.
Episode 17 – “How to Work for an Idiot”
Do you work for an idiot boss? In episode 17 on Work Mom Says, Work Mom (Lori Jo Vest) offers some tips and tricks for surviving and thriving under an idiot boss. From learning how to “finesse” people to staying strategic and out of workplace drama, we help you get the most out of working for an idiot boss without losing your mind.
Episode 16 – “Play More at Work”
As more employers push to bring employees back in person, they may want to bring play into the office as well. In episode 16 of Work Mom Says: Don’t Be an Idiot, we explore ways to bring play into the workplace. We invited young professional Molly Wagner to join brand strategist Angela Ficorelli in a discussion of all the benefits to playful work.
Episode 15 – “Networking Sucks: What to Do Instead”
Does networking really suck? Or does your attitude toward networking and making new business connections suck? In episode 15 of “Work Mom Says: Don’t Be an Idiot!”, we dig into ways you can make networking work for you. In fact, you may actually end up enjoying it after listening. We invited young professional Kiley Transit to join networking coach Wendy Caverly in a discussion of techniques you can use to create more meaningful connections so that attending your next networking event is much, much easier.
Episode 14 – “Coaches Give the Best Career Advice”
In episode 14 of Work Mom Says: Don’t Be an Idiot, Join Work Mom (Lori Jo Vest)for a conversation about her top 10 bits of career advice she’s gleaned from business coaches. From making friends in your industry to when it’s okay to burn that bridge, Lori shares new ways to think that can help you reach your full potential.