In the first episode of 2024, join Work Mom Lori Jo Vest as she urges you to become 100% responsible for your career and your success. From the myth of job security to the importance of career cushioning and side hustles, she offers many ways to take full control of your career.
Episode 31 – Jumpstarting Your Career
Are you a recent college graduate interested in starting your career with your best foot forward? Do you have a few years of experience and are looking for tips on getting that next big promotion? Either way, this episode is for you!
Carolyn Sauer, Director of Business Development at Schaltbau GmbH, joins Work Mom to discuss her 10 guiding principles for jumpstarting your career and standing out as an asset at work. From the importance of timely and accurate work to being a great, empathetic communicator and becoming a valuable asset to your team, we cover a ton of ground.
Episode 30 –Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Hello everybody. I’m Lori Jo Vest. Thank you for joining me for this episode of Work Mom Says Don’t Be an Idiot today. We’re going to talk about imposter syndrome. Now, this podcast is for young professionals, id level professionals maybe, to help you learn to play the emotional contact sport of business.
Episode 29 –No, Elon Musk Isn’t Smarter Than You
Contrary to popular belief, Elon Musk isn’t any smarter than you or me. He may have a genius level IQ, but his lack of emotional intelligence seriously affects his ability to be an effective leader.
Setting Work Boundaries (and Enforcing Them!) For a Better Work-Life Balance
Are you consistently working way more hours than you’re actually paid for? Do you find yourself missing personal plans for […]
Read moreEpisode 28 – Mastering the Work-Life Blend
Want to create a better work-life balance? I offer my top tips for blending your work and personal life. From the strong data behind the importance of work-life balance to making yourself a priority and taking care of your health, this episode is loaded with great info for making it all work.
Episode 27 –Marketing Yourself
To build a successful career, you must start with building your reputation. Your reputation precedes you, and if you can create a strong reputation, it can only help you get that next great opportunity.
From consistent professional behavior to engaging on LinkedIn to paying attention to industry news, I share a few top ways to market yourself and create a strong reputation.
Episode 26 –The Origin of Work Mom Says (Plus a Sneak Peek at My Upcoming Book)
It’s launch week for my new book Work Mom Says: Don’t Be an Idiot! 38 Lessons You Don’t Want to Learn the Hard Way! To celebrate, I wanted to share the origin story behind this podcast and why I became Work Mom. Later, I give you a sneak peek at the book and share a few never-before-seen chapters.
Episode 25 – “How to Be a Better Ally: You Have to Do the Work”
Founder and CEO of Maximum Communications Ayana King joined us for a fantastic discussion about how to do the intentional, personal work of anti-racist allyship. From the different types of microaggressions to the danger of quiet racists, we cover a wide variety of topics.
Episode 24 – “A Sneak Peek at My Upcoming Book”
Work Mom wrote a book! My latest book “Work Mom Says: Don’t Be An Idiot! 38 Lessons You Don’t Want to Learn the Hard Way” comes out April 1st. To celebrate its upcoming launch, I’m giving you a sneak peek into a few of those lessons.