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Today’s teacher is Gaby Dunn, a beloved writer-comedian, podcast host of Bad with Money and author of a money book that goes by that same title, Bad With Money: The Imperfect Art of Getting Your Financial Sh*t Together. Gaby argues that our inability to speak honestly about money is our #1 barrier to understanding it, leading us to feel alone, ashamed and anxious, which in turns makes us feel even more overwhelmed by it. If you can relate to this feeling at all then you’re 100% in the right place as we pick Gaby’s brain for how you can break the financial anxiety cycle once and for all. And because we’re here for that real-talk advice, be sure to stick around till after Gaby’s teachable moment because we’ll be answering your listener questions starting with how to manage being a first-time manager when you have no idea what you’re doing. You can submit your career questions for us to answer on future episodes by leaving us a voicemail at 844-FEMAILS Show Notes: CareerContessa.com Career Contessa Instagram 844-FEMAILS (844- 336-2457) Bad With Money Bad With Money PodcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s teacher is Joan Kuhl, the founder of Courage to Stay, author of Dig Your Heels In, and an advocate for corporate inclusivity. Joan’s work helps women who are thinking of jumping ship from the corporate world assess their options, build career endurance, and start having the courageous conversations they need to have to create the change they deserve. And creating change is exactly why we’ve asked Joan to join us today. For many women, we identify as being a “people pleaser” and putting the needs of others ahead of our own. And that quest to be well-liked is not exactly leading to the professional results we hoped for but Joan has some great advice to help us overcome that. And because we’re here for that real-talk advice, be sure to stick around till after Joan’s teachable moment because we’ll be answering your listener questions starting with how do manage your workload when you have multiple managers who all give you work to do. You can submit your career questions for us to answer on future episodes by leaving us a voicemail at 844-FEMAILS. Show Notes: CareerContessa.com Career Contessa Instagram 844-FEMAILS (844- 336-2457) www.Joankuhl.com Instagram- @Joankuhl Twitter- @JoanKuhl Facebook- @JoanKuhlSpeaker Linkedin- https://www.linkedin.com/in/joankuhl/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s teacher is Julie Zhuo, author of The Making of a Manager and now one of Silicon Valley’s top product design executives at Facebook. Julie started her career in tech as an intern and became a rookie manager at 25. She felt lost and unprepared to succeed in this new role. Could she be a great manager with almost no prior managerial experience? Fast-forward to today with Julie having been a leader for quite some time, we’ve brought her on to talk about one of the hardest transitions—going from an independent contributor to a manager. Julie cuts through the industry jargon with actionable tips we can’t wait to share with you. And because we’re here for that real-talk advice, be sure to stick around till after Julie’s teachable moment because we’ll be answering your listener questions starting with should you stick around for a promised promotion even if your work culture is toxic?You can submit your career questions for us to answer on future episodes by leaving us a voicemail at 844-FEMAILS Show Notes: CareerContessa.comCareer Contessa Instagram844-FEMAILS (844- 336-2457)The Making of a Manager See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s teacher is Alyson Garrido, a career coach who takes a strengths-based approach and partners with her clients to create and execute a career strategy. She’s also a career coach through Career Contessa’s coaching service called Hire a Mentor. I’ve been a big fan of Alyson’s coaching style for a while and today we’ll be diving into a juicy topic—how to work with people you don’t like and, important to note, might not understand. And because we’re here for that real-talk advice, be sure to stick around till after Alyson’s teachable moment because we’ll be answering your listener questions starting whether or not it’s ok to take a step back in your career while you determine what you really want to do. You can submit your career questions for us to answer on future episodes by leaving us a voicemail at 844-FEMAILS Show Notes: CareerContessa.com Career Contessa Instagram 844-FEMAILS (844- 336-2457) Alyson Garrido SBI feedback DiSC Assessment DOPE AssessmentSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s teacher is Mignon Fogarty or Grammar Girl as she’s also known as on the world wide web, with her award-winning podcast, and multiple books. Mignon’s here to help us navigate communication in the workplace including language mistakes we’re probably all making, how to avoid office jargon in your communication, and should we be worried that Google is now helping to finish our sentences in our emails? And because we’re here for that real-talk advice, be sure to stick around till after Mignon’s teachable moment because we’ll be answering your listener questions starting with how do you know if you should develop your current employee’s skills—or hire someone new who already has the skills you need. You can submit your career questions for us to answer on future episodes by leaving us a voicemail at 844-FEMAILS Show Notes: CareerContessa.comCareer Contessa Instagram844-FEMAILS (844- 336-2457) Grammar GirlSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s teachers are Ashley Graber and Shira Myrow, pyschotherapists, meditation and mindfulness educators, founders of the Evenflow app, and the women who will be teaching us how to bring mindfulness to work—and why it matters so much for our overall fulfillment and long-term success. On this episode, Ashley and Shira will break down exactly how you can work mindfulness into your daily life without the pressure of creating your zen den in your home. And because we’re here for that real-talk advice, be sure to stick around till after Ashley and Shira’s teachable moment because we’ll be answering your listener questions starting with how to manage your emotions such as crying and getting flustered at work. You can submit your career questions for us to answer on future episodes by leaving us a voicemail at 844-FEMAILS Show Notes: CareerContessa.comCareer Contessa Instagram: https://bit.ly/2IOuKlX 844-FEMAILS (844- 336-2457) Evenflow App: https://www.evenflow.io/ Ashley Graber: http://www.ashleygrabertherapy.com/ Shira Myrow: http://shiramyrowtherapy.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s teacher is Dr. Sasha Heinz, a recovering perfectionist-turned-positive psychologist, who has studied under the best of the best like Angela Duckworth, Barry Schwartz, and more. Specifically, Dr. Sasha is really good at helping women get out of the perfection trap while still being able to set goals and do it all in a healthy way. And because we’re here for that real-talk advice, be sure to stick around till after Dr. Sasha’s teachable moment because we’ll be answering your listener questions starting with what to do when you’re constantly interrupted by your coworker. You can submit your career questions for us to answer on future episodes by leaving us a voicemail at 844-FEMAILS. Show Notes: CareerContessa.comCareer Contessa Instagram: https://bit.ly/2IOuKlX 844-FEMAILS (844- 336-2457)Dr. Sasha Heinz: https://drsashaheinz.com/Dr. Sasha’s Instagram: https://bit.ly/2JfIBA6See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Felicia Jadczak and Rachel Murray are co-CEOs of She Geeks Out, a company providing tech and tech-adjacent women and their allies an opportunity to network and connect with each other as well as with companies who wish to hire them. They also happen to be extremely passionate (and knowledgable) on the topic of navigating power and privilege in the workplace, AKA the invisible problem. And because we’re here for that real-talk advice, be sure to stick around till after Felicia and Rachel’s teachable moment because we’ll be answering your listener questions starting with how to make the leap from freelancing to full-time entrepreneur.You can submit your career questions for us to answer on future episodes by leaving us a voicemail at 844-FEMAILS. Show Notes:CareerContessa.comCareer Contessa Instagram: https://bit.ly/2IOuKlX 844-FEMAILS (844-336-2457)SheGeeksOut.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s teacher is Leslie McDaniel, a professional career coach as well as certified in Myers-Briggs Indicator Type test aka the very popular personality test you’ve probably read about on the internet many times. Maybe you’ve taken the Myers-Briggs test before or maybe you’re new to this idea of personality tests, regardless of where your experience lies, we know that understanding the personalities of the people you work with is essential for positive working dynamics.And because we’re here for that real-talk advice, be sure to stick around till after Leslie’s teachable moment because we’ll be answering your listener questions starting with how to manage your friends when you become their new boss. You can submit your career questions for us to answer on future episodes by leaving us a voicemail at 844-FEMAILS. Show Notes: CareerContessa.com Career Contessa Instagram: https://bit.ly/2IOuKlX 844-FEMAILS (844-336-2457) LeslieMcDaniel.com 3 Personality Tests to Try: https://urlzs.com/Da3fUSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg, co-founders of theSkimm and authors of HOW TO SKIMM YOUR LIFE, started the wildly popular newsletter TheSkimm back in 2012 while they were just two roommates working from their couch. Fast-forward seven years and TheSkimm is anything but a small idea with a small team. Carly and Danielle now manage a team of 100+ people and they’re often transparent about their management challenges and they’ll be sharing their management learnings. And because we’re here for that real-talk advice, be sure to stick around till after Carly and Danielle’s teachable moment because we’ll be answering your listener questions starting with how to grow your network within your company when you work a 100% remote job. You can submit your career questions for us to answer on future episodes by leaving us a voicemail at 844-FEMAILS. Show Notes: CareerContessa.comCareer Contessa Instagram: https://bit.ly/2IOuKlX 844-FEMAILS (844- 336-2457) HOW TO SKIMM YOUR LIFE: https://bit.ly/31e0Td7 TheSkimm.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Life coach and author, Christine Hassler, is back on The Femails to teach us how we can stop comparing ourselves to other people, avoid jealousy traps, and defeat our inner critics.And because we’re here for that real-talk advice, be sure to stick around till after Christine’s teachable moment because we’ll be answering your listener questions starting with what to do when you’re job searching from a different state.You can submit your career questions for us to answer on future episodes by leaving us a voicemail at 844-FEMAILS. Show Notes: CareerContessa.comCareer Contessa Instagram: https://bit.ly/2IOuKlX 844-FEMAILS (844- 336-2457)Christine’s Episode from Season 1: https://apple.co/2XoNBZ0 ChristineHassler.comOver And On With It podcast: https://bit.ly/2Wm6qzH Christine Hassler Instagram: https://bit.ly/2bDMwUh Find a Job In A New City: https://bit.ly/2WCp3i9See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re back in the studio for a new season, but we’re shaking things up a bit with our new Summer School series. It’s like school but for your career. Each week starting June 4th we’ll have an expert come on the show to teach us one specific work-related skill, and then we’ll move into listener Q&A via voicemails with our new career hotline. That’s right—you can ask the Career Contessa team your specific career questions by leaving us a voicemail that we’ll play in the summer school episodes. Examples like: Maybe you’re wondering how to deal with a passive-aggressive coworker? Maybe your boss is taking credit for your work? Or you have two job offers and you don’t know what to do. The bigger the career challenge, the better. We’re here to help! To participate, please call our new career hotline and leave us a voicemail at 844-FEMAILS (844-336-2457) and leave your voicemail.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code, Author of Brave Not Perfect, and a woman working to disrupt the perfection trap. Whether or not you identify as an official “perfectionist,” you can probably relate to wanting things to go a certain way, making an effort to avoid failure, and maybe even making the less risky career move. And that’s exactly how Reshma was living her life—in the safe lane but it wasn’t until she ran for public office and lost big time that she realized that being brave was so much better than perfect. On our final episode for season two, Reshma will share: On this episode, you'll learn: How striving for perfection can lead to disappointment Why women are more wired to be afraid of failure And what you can do today to take your first step toward brave, not perfect. Show Notes: 28-Day Career Kickstart http://bit.ly/2VTDsD0 Career Contessa Instagram http://bit.ly/2IrQrbX Brave, Not Perfect https://amzn.to/2DxMiPy The Femails Career Hotline: 844-336-2457See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Georgina Gooley, the co-founder of Billie and a woman disrupting the pink tax. Shaving companies have always been centered around male narratives—focused on rugged jawlines and age-old troped of masculinity. For many women, we grew up yearning to shave our legs for the first time—taunted by the glossy legs and the message that smooth legs made us “goddess-like.” On top of this—umm interesting—message, we were expected to pay more for our pink, coral, and peach-colored razors. Obsessed with advertising and branding from a young age, Georgina recognized that, while there had been a disruption in the already-crowded men’s shaving space, women were still being under-served and over-charged for our own shaving products. This is how Billie was born. Billie is a female-first shave and body brand aimed towards fighting The Pink Tax and putting women first in an industry where we have remained an afterthought. On this episode, you'll learn: Where Billie came from What sets Billie apart from other brands And how Billie focuses on women’s specific shaving needs—without adding the dreaded “pink tax.” Show Notes: 28-Day Career Kickstart http://bit.ly/2VTDsD0 Career Contessa Instagram http://bit.ly/2IrQrbX Billie http://bit.ly/2XmjeSpSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Candice Morgan, Head of Inclusion and Diversity at Pinterest and a woman disrupting diversity and company cultures. Prior to working at Pinterest, Candice spent a decade honing her expertise in diversity strategy. Unknowingly, Candice was navigating the career path of a future Head of Inclusion and Diversity at Pinterest. Rather than focusing only on the recruiting and hiring process, Pinterest focuses on what happens after onboarding. This includes how leaders are trained to become inclusive leaders, HR processes around being fair and objective, building community, and even how the product serves across all groups. On this episode, you'll learn: How Candice built her career within inclusion and diversity What Belongingness means and why it matters Why it matters to be your authentic self Show Notes: 28-Day Career Kickstart: https://bit.ly/2v95kqE Career Contessa Instagram: https://bit.ly/2IOuKlX Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Lauren Smith Brody, author of The Fifth Trimester and a woman disrupting working motherhood. After enjoying an incredibly successful 16-year career in the magazine publishing world—working her way up to the #2 spot as Executive Editor for Glamour Magazine, Lauren left to write about The Fifth Trimester, the time she describes as when the working mom is born. And while I’m not a mom, I’m incredibly fascinated by this transition It’s no big secret that it’s a struggle to have children and go back to work. We do not live in a particularly supportive culture when it comes to working and being a mother in tandem. For many, challenges persist when back in the workplace which is why Lauren set out to write a book—a book that would connect the dots and serve new mothers a collective post-pregnancy mentor. On this episode, you'll learn: What is The Fifth Trimester How working moms can navigate their own return to work And what actions we can take today to change the status quo Show Notes: 28-Day Career Kickstart Career Contessa Instagram The Fifth TrimesterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Kristin Wong, journalist, author of Get Money and a woman disrupting money. Today is also Equal Pay Day—a day that represents how far women have to work into 2019 to earn what men made in 2018 for the same job. We’ll dive into this more throughout the episode, but one strategy Kristin and I both see as a way to close the gender pay gap is salary transparency. What it is and how transparency can not only help you as an individual but also companies as a whole. On this episode, you'll learn: The psychology of money, including the most common personality types Tips for determining your market value and how to negotiate your salary And the four personality traits that might be keeping you from making more money Show Notes: The Salary Project Career Contessa Instagram Get MoneySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Anu Duggal and Sutian Dong, the power duo behind Female Founders Fund and women disrupting venture capitalism. You’ve probably read the headlines about how much funding women-founded companies receive from investors and those low, low numbers are no lie. That’s where Anu and Sutian come in. They are reshaping traditional venture capital by creating their own early-stage fund that invests in the power of female talent. Their portfolio includes Shine, Zola, Billie, Rent The Runway, Maven, and more well-known brands, however, while that sounds glamorous now, Female Founders Fund started because of a personal drive to build something that would fill a gap in the industry just like many other female entrepreneurs. On this episode, you'll learn: All about venture capital 101 What female entrepreneurs should know about pitching VCs Why astrology was top of mind throughout our conversation How Anu and Sutian define success in their own lives Show Notes: 28-Day Career Kickstart Career Contessa InstagramFemale Founders FundSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Laura Vanderkam, an author, productivity expert, and a woman disrupting time management skills. I first came across Laura’s work when Career Contessa published an article called “How You’re Wasting 50+ Hours a Week” and, as you can probably imagine, I was immediately taken by the article because it’s true— we all do share the same number of hours in a week—168 to be exact—but it does seem like some people machines that power through their to-do lists while others are just “too busy” all the time. Why? I naturally when straight to the time management source with Laura, a seven-time author, TED speaker, a mother of four, and a woman who has analyzed the time diaries of 900+ people. On this episode, you'll learn: How we can disrupt our own relationships with time and our ever-growing to-do lists The weekly habit we can all need to adopt ASAP The question you should ask yourself before you agree to that networking dinner three weeks from now Show Notes: 28-Day Career Kickstart Career Contessa Instagram“How You’re Wasting 50+ Hours a Week” Laura VanderkamSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Debbie Sterling, the Founder and CEO of GoldieBlox and a woman disrupting the pink aisle.For many women, our childhood toys consisted of Barbies, kitchen sets, and other variations of princess obsessions. And while we may have fond childhood memories with those toys, our male counterparts were being introduced to Legos, video games requiring strategy, and, following the male daredevils they saw projected on the screen. What we didn’t know was that those gender stereotypes and messages would stick with many of us long-term and even impact our career choices. And that’s exactly why Debbie Sterling, a Stanford-educated engineer, created GoldieBlox, a media and toy company that helps tackle the gender gap in STEM for young women. From years spent researching gender difference and talking with neuroscientists to a successful Kickstarter campaign that raised over $1 million dollars in pre-orders, GoldieBox is empowering girls every day and Debbie’s story is one you just have to hear directly. On this episode, you'll start to rethink pink and learn: How Debbie turn rejection into a major success, including winning a coveted Super Bowl ad The science behind the importance of role models for girls The impact of STEM careers for women Show Notes: 28-Day Career Kickstart Career Contessa Instagram GoldieBloxSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today is a really special episode because we are celebrating International Women’s Day, a day that was first celebrated in 1911 as a way to honor women all over the world for their contributions and achievements. And speaking of positive differences for women, I’ve invited Liz Dolan to the show. Liz is the former Chief Marketing Officer for world-class brands like Nike, Oprah Winfrey Network, and National Geographic to name a few, and now as the co-host of the wildly popular career podcast, Safe For Work. Liz has dedicated her career and life to helping women achieve more in the workplace so get ready for some great stories and career advice. This episode will cover: Why the word “lucky” should leave your vocabulary The value of a side-hustle for your overall career success And how Liz (and you!) can support the 2019 theme for International Women’s Day, #BalanceForBetter. Show Notes: 28-Day Career Kickstart Career Contessa InstagramSafe For Work podcastInternational Women’s Day See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Beth Comstock, author and former Vice Chair and head of marketing and innovation at General Electric. Beth has made a name for herself as a change-maker and someone who can convince the inconvincible to also adapt change through her almost 30-year corporate careers. Beth’s new book is called Imagine It Forward: Courage, Creativity, and The Power of Change and that’s exactly what we’ll be covering on this episode. We’ll hear about Beth’s struggle with confidence and trouble advocating for herself at work—she even shares an embarrassing interaction with introducing herself to a CEO. We’ll cover what permission slips are and why Beth gave them to herself often, and what to do if you’re facing pushback at work with your ideas. This episode is perfect for anyone who is: Struggling to make their voice heard at work Looking to stand out from the crowd or rewrite their story And wants to hear why Beth’s first year as an author has included lots of failures Show Notes: 28-Day Career Kickstart Career Contessa Instagram Imagine It Forward BethComstock.infoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Erica Cerulo and Claire Mazur founders of fashion and design site, Of A Kind, authors of Work Wife, and women who are disrupting the power of female friendships. It’s true that Claire and Erica have been joined at the hip since their college days in Chicago and now as they run Of a Kind in New York City. It’s true that Claire and Erica host a hilarious weekly podcast called A Few Things. And it’s also very true that Claire and Erica are a prime example of a female power couple, I mean work wives, who are disrupting how the power of female friendships can drive successful businesses. For too long the stereotype has been that women are catty, emotional, and are too busy competing with each other to build successful businesses. That’s complete BS. You know it and I know it. In fact, you’re probably thinking about your own work wife right now and nodding your head because you know your work is better and you’re more fulfilled at work because of her support, not in spite of her. On this episode, you'll learn: How Claire and Erica built a successful company that they sold to Bed Bath and Beyond in 2015 The new foundation of the workplace that’s being redesigned by female power couples How you can find and support your own work wife Show Notes: 28-Day Career Kickstart Career Contessa Instagram OfaKind.comA Few Things PodcastWork Wife Christine Hassler, The Femails, Season OneSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Elise Loehnen, the Chief Content Office at Goop and a woman working to disrupt traditional media and ecommerce. In addition to learning exactly how one goes about becoming GP’s (ahem, Gwyneth Paltrow’s) right-hand woman, we’ll also be chatting with Elise about all things media and ecommerce in the ever-changing digital landscape including why it’s been valuable for Goop to have their hand in lots of different projects. Pick a lane? Nope. Goop will talk the whole damn neighborhood, thank you very much. And if you’ve ever listened to the Goop podcast, then you’re already acquainted with Elise because she hosts most of the episodes in addition to speaking at Goop events, planning content, and thinking about how she might replace herself 20 times over just like any good leader would. On this episode, you'll learn: The business of Goop How Elise has managed to go from an independent contributor to a leader And even get Goopy by talking a lot about trusting your gut and listening to your inspiration Show Notes: 28-Day Career Kickstart Career Contessa Instagram Goop.com Elise Loehnen’s interview on Career ContessaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Caroline Turner, author, speaker, and a leadership consultant disrupting how both male and female leaders communicate. You’ve probably heard that men are from Mars and women are from Venus as a way to explain our communication differences but Caroline strongly disagrees with that. In fact, we’re about to disrupt all the traditional advice you’ve heard about masculine and feminine communication approaches—including the fact that feminine does not equal “women,” and masculine does not equal “men.” No woman is exclusively feminine, no man exclusively masculine. And if that’s true, what does it mean for communication approaches and, more importantly, for us as women? How does it impact us at work, in our lives, and how do we become “bi-lingual” in the two approaches? On this episode, you'll learn: The ins-and-outs of feminine and masculine communication approaches Caroline’s advice for women in leadership roles today and tomorrow What you can do when the research isn’t enough to get your male colleague’s buy-in Show Notes: 28-Day Career Kickstart Career Contessa Instagram Difference Works Why We Meltdown, The Femails Season OneSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Sadie Lincoln, the founder of Barre3, a boutique fitness studio offering full body workouts. Since 2008, Sadie’s been disrupting the fitness industry by putting community before company—always. And she comes by that love for community honestly. Sadie’s childhood was anything but typical. She was born in an adobe in New Mexico without any electricity to her mother who, along with her four best friends, banned together to create a village to support their children around their common core values. So, how did Sadie go from Eugene, Oregon to running one of the fastest growing boutique barre studios? Well, first she went the traditional route and then she listened to her intuition. On this episode, you'll learn: How Sadie made the transition from corporate life to disrupting the wildly popular barre movement One thing she thinks is incredibly important for building confidence How her definitions of success are a constant work in progress Show Notes: 28-Day Career Kickstart Career Contessa Instagram Barre3See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to The Femails, a podcast that covers all things women, work, and what it takes to build a successful and fulfilling career on your terms. Last season we brought you stories of meltdowns followed by swift comebacks from 12 dynamic women. We’re back in the studio for season 2 of The Femails where will be focusing on disruption. You see, last year I wrote about how 2018 was going to be the Year of The Woman and huge kudos to all of us because we definitely left our mark. This year I’m seeing that movement continue but in a more fearless way. This is why I’m deeming this the Year of Disruption. Disruptive times mean disrupting narratives, disrupting old ways of thinking, and disrupting entire industries. It might even mean disrupting our long-held definitions of our own success. This season, I’ll be asking lots of questions and finding answers for how we can incorporate disruption into our daily lives. Subscribe today and you'll be the first to listen to season 2 when it premieres on February 5th, 2019! Theme music: Ethan EdenburgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Paige Adams-Geller, Founder and Creative Director of PAIGE, a highly successful premium denim and lifestyle brand. Paige’s journey began in Los Angeles, where her entrepreneurial spirit took her from working as one of the top fit models in the industry to launching her namesake collection in 2004. However, as you’ve heard throughout season one of this podcast, no journey to success happens without some bumps along the way. Today, she sits at the helm of PAIGE as the only female founder in the denim industry. On this episode, Paige is getting vulnerable—we cover things like How she manages her perfectionism The two traits she relies on in order for her to continue to dominate the premium denim industry And what she does to strengthen her confidence muscles each day. Show Notes: NEDA Helpline: (800)-931-2237 PAIGE Website Paige Adams-Geller Instagram www.careercontessa.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Amanda Enayati, a stress expert, author, and cancer survivor. If you’ve ever looked at the headlines around stress and anxiety, the message is very clear: Chronic stress is on the rise. But what about the research that tells us how we can manage our stress or even turn our anxiety into positive action? And is there a difference between professional stress and personal? With so many questions about the topic, I was eager to find a stress expert who could actually provide some answers. Amanda’s path to becoming a stress expert is a combination of both personal and professional experiences, starting around age 10 when Amanda became a child refugee because of a revolution in Iran. And later, when Amanda was also hit with a life-threatening cancer diagnosis. That’s when Amanda started to write and record a new narrative for herself. A narrative that eventually turned her into the nation’s premier stress columnist and expert, a published author, and even launched an entirely new career. On this episode, we’ll cover: How to stress better and lean into more of the good stress What we can learn from elite athletes and how they react to stress And how to develop a better sense of control that you can use in your career and life Show Notes: Hire a Mentor Career Coaching Seeking Serenity The 3% Movement www.careercontessa.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Jill Abramson, author and Harvard college professor. She also happens to be the first and only woman to hold the position of Executive Editor at The New York Times, a role she’d lose in a very public way Jill Abramson’s ascent at The New York Times makes perfect sense considering Jill is a native New Yorker through and through and she spent years in journalism including in the managing editor role at the Times before taking the top spot in 2011. But Jill's leadership role didn't last long and when she was fired in 2013, the whole world talked about it, wrote about, and speculated on why it happened. From her leadership style to personality, the media covered it all. Jill's story is about resilience, female allyship, and why every woman should ask the tough questions around salary—just because you're holding the top position in the company, doesn't mean you're free from experiencing gender inequality at work. Show Notes: The Gimmie Script Jill Abramson TwitterStrange Justice www.careercontessa.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Christine Hassler, an author, speaker, and life coach who is committed to guiding people and organizations to reach their highest potential. At age 25 Christine had a successful career as a Hollywood agent, was engaged to the love of her life, and literally hanging out with the likes of George Clooney at parties. It was a pretty glamorous set-up, but there was one (huge) thing missing: fulfillment and love for herself. Christine’s pursuit for the image of success led her to a massive meltdown that forever changed Christine and guided her to become a life coach helping people overcome their expectation hangovers, learn how to silence their inner critics, and manage their relationship with their authentic selves. Get ready to learn: How to slow down so you can get what you need to be more successful in your career and life The importance of internal tools and why it's OK to not know what you’re doing or what you want The 40-day behavior-changing plan you can put into action immediately What it takes to break through to the other side of a meltdown Show Notes: Hire a Mentor Career Coaching ChristineHassler.comOver It And On With It podcast Expectation Hangover www.careercontessa.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Aliza Licht, the senior vice president of brand marketing and communications at Alice + Olivia and author of Leave Your Mark, a bestselling career advice book. Aliza started with aspirations to become a plastic surgeon before she let her creative side take over and moved into the media world. And it’s a good thing she did because Aliza’s been a major player in fashion PR for over 20 years—thanks to ingenuity like her notorious role as the voice behind the DKNY PR Girl Twitter feed. Aliza quickly became every woman’s favorite mentor with her book, Leave Your Mark—where she shared her honest experience with ditching her dream job to pursue entrepreneurship—spoiler alert! being a CEO of Nothing wasn’t her thing Get ready to learn: How to say “no” more often at work Why entrepreneurship is not as glamorous as it looks on social media What it means to leave your mark on your career and life See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Before she wrote the CliffsNotes on career truths, Jennifer was the Chief Content Officer at Shondaland.com with yes, that Shonda, formally known as TV producer Shonda Rhimes, and was also Editor in Chief at some pretty prominent companies like Hello Giggles, Yahoo Shine, and Lucky Magazine. All that sounds glamorous, but before Jennifer became a star in the world of online content, she suffered setbacks, feelings of otherness, and self-doubt, just like the rest of us. In this episode, she’s answering all the tough questions like: What to do when you feel jealous about another person’s job How to manage millennials And why we’re so obsessed with an image of success that’s also...a complete fallacy. Show Notes Unhappy at Work Quiz Weird In a World That’s Not: A Career Guide for Misfits, F*ckups, and FailuresJennifer Romolini Instagram JenniferRomolini.comCareerContessa.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Aditi Javeri Gokhale, the first Chief Marketing Officer for Northwestern Mutual, a mother and a very interesting woman who’s worked hard to overcome her “underdog” position at work to become a female role model we can all look up to. In addition to working hard and making proactive career choices, Aditi’s also mastered the art of a career transition—something I know many of you listeners probably have on your minds. She’s worked in industries like management consulting, technology, nutrition, finance, and even took a career break to raise her son. If you’ve ever wondered how you can do it all and still build a career full of interesting roles, great colleagues, and be the type of leader whose motto is “failure should be part of your DNA,” then Aditi’s story will really resonate with you. Plus, Aditi’s about to school all of us on what digital marketing really means in 2018, which is fascinating even if you might think otherwise. Promise. Show Notes: Figure Out Your Next Career Move Aditi Javeri Gokhale’s LinkedIn CareerContessa.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Ann Shoket, the former editor-in-chief of Seventeen Magazine, author of The Big Life, and a champion for millennial women who are redefining the meaning of power and success. But championing women isn’t why I asked Ann Shoket to join us—although we’ll definitely cover that. I wanted Ann to come talk about what I call The Ambition Trap. Sometimes drive and direction don’t work in tandem, and that can feel really, really frustrating. All that mess is something Ann totally understands—she’s a bit of millennial woman guru—and I’m sure many of you can relate to the internal battle you have with your ambition as well. Which is why on this episode we’ll be discussing: What exactly ambition means and why women struggle with the ambition trap How to deal with the “itch” or that feeling that something better might be out there And the different meanings and outcomes behind side hustles. Show Notes: Unhappy at Work Quiz The Big LifeAnnShoket.com Ann Shoket Instagram Badass Babes CareerContessa.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Farnoosh Torabi, a personal finance expert, 3-time author with her latest book called “When She Makes More,” and host of the popular So Money podcast. Farnoosh isn’t your typical money expert with years working at a bank or managing other people’s portfolios. It was actually through a career in journalism, coupled with her first-hand experience of working her way out of thousands of dollars of debt, that helped her carve out a niche in personal finance—proof that we can all become experts without ivy league educations. In today’s episode, we talk about: What $30,000 debt really means Why every woman should focus on discovering her niche And why you shouldn’t settle for a Mr. Mom Show Notes: The Salary Project Farnoosh Torabi InstagramWhen She Makes More So Money podcastFarnoosh.tvCareerContessa.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Dr. Zelana Montminy, a prominent figure in positive psychology and the author of 21 Days to Resilience. Her research is at the forefront of ground-breaking new science, which she calls “the science of thriving”, a field in which experts are exploring what drives us toward optimal well-being. And that’s what brings us to the podcast. Dr. Z is going to help explain, “Why do we meltdown?” We are going to learn what is it that makes us spiral out of control or lose our sense of direction? And what does it take for us to focus on our strengths and thrive within our lives and workplaces—as opposed to just survive? Get ready to reshape how you view "happiness" as you shift to thrive for more resilience in your life. Show Notes: Career Contessa Website Dr. Z’s webinar on how to transcend the daily grind 21 Days to Resilience Dr.Zelana.com Dr. Zelana Montminy Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Actress Autumn Reeser had her whole life planned out. Marriage, successful career, kids, and more. But then she was hit with a divorce, lack of emotional support, and even postpartum psychosis. Autumn’s vulnerability has led her to share that, until recently, her version of “having it all” definitely didn’t include room for messy moments. The result was that she was preoccupied with the idea of doing more, doing it perfectly, and of course, ignoring whatever wasn’t working—until the moment of meltdown came for her anyway. So, while this episode is less “career advice”, more life perspective, this episode covers how Autumn’s perfectly planned life transitioned into Plan B—or maybe even Plan D or E—and how her resilience has created a new version of herself. Show Notes: Autumn Reeser Instagram Postpartum Depression: Inkblot: online counseling The Journey PPD ACT The Postpartum Progress Site Mental Health Resources: Talkspace: online therapy Anxiety Depression or Bipolar Disorder Schizophrenia Obsessive-Compulsive Thoughts and Behaviours Self-Harming See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Drybar Founder, Alli Webb, isn't afraid of a career pivot. Alli went from college dropout to fashion PR misfit and finally found her passion at beauty school. That beauty school experience eventually laid the foundation for what is now Drybar, a successful blow dry bar and product line. Alli's an accidental entrepreneur with over 10 years of business success and she's here to discuss her relationship with failure, how she constantly develops her career within her own company, and what exactly the “red wine crisis” is. Show Notes Side Hustle Quiz Drybar Guide to Good Hair For All Alli Webb's Instagram Drybar's Instagram Alli’s podcast, Raising The Bar Visit a Drybar See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to The Femails, a podcast from Career Contessa that deep dives into the world of women, work, and what it takes to build a successful and fulfilling career on your terms. The Femails podcast, hosted by Lauren McGoodwin, is an extension of the conversation, resource, and tools created by Career Contessa, the only career platform dedicated to helping women. This is a podcast about exploration, failures, triumphs, courage, fear, and taking a real-talk approach to women’s career development. Each episode, we talk with a different woman about those moments, the lessons learned, and explore some strategies they’ve uncovered that we can all use in our own lives. This is about learning from the most challenging times, together. Because one thing's for sure: even the most difficult moments can transform your career for the better. To check out Career Contessa and our comprehensive list of resources from career coaching to salary database to daily career advice, visit careercontessa.com. You can also follow along for regular updates and exclusive content on Instagram at @careercontessa and #TheFemailsPodcast. Theme Music: Ethan EdenburgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.