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.
Here’s Why Restful Downtime Will Be So Critical in 2023
In today’s hustle culture and constant access to technology, it can be challenging to find the time to unplug and […]
Read moreEpisode 23 – “5 Ways to Make 2023 Your Best Year Yet”
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.
Work to Live; Don’t Live to Work
Work-life balance is quickly becoming a priority for workers at every level. From top executives to new grads in their […]
Read moreEpisode 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.
Complex PTSD and Its Long-lasting Effects
PLEASE NOTE: I am not a counselor or medical professional; I am sharing my personal experience and information I’ve read […]
Read moreEpisode 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.