Happy Hour: Career Talk with Brittni & Penny

It's our last episode for a little while, and it's a ripper!! We're sorry it took us so long, but you know what they say, better late than never

Since we have 90 episodes in the bank these days, we figured that we should use them! Plus, sometimes it's too hot for us to record. Apologies, but we'll be back next week! Thanks so much for listening

There's some pep in our step this week! We record this one right before taking off for a weekend away, so we are PUMPED and you might be able to hear it in your earholes. We explore whether you should treat life as one big experiment, why it's important to have "girl time" and our take on the Friends reunion!

This week we are scrambling eggs live on air. Just kidding! This is a test to see if anyone reads the shownotes. But Penny, what are you two gonna talk about!?! Well, I'm so glad you asked. On this week's episode we discuss a different way to approach your new, the three different ways to tackle career uncertainty (there might be more ways, but we're discussing just a few here), as well as the Bo Burnham Netflix special and the art of getting dressed. Do join us! Anticipating a good time: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/apr/09/anticipating-a-good-time-is-half-the-fun Here is a playlist to pump out work to: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DXa2SPUyWl8Y5?si=48wiHjJSQl-fa9jwrCWthQ The Bo Burnham Netflix special: https://www.vulture.com/2021/06/bo-burnham-inside-welcome-to-the-internet.html Thanks so much for listening! Have a question, suggestion or topic request? We'd love to hear from you. Please email us at happyhourcareertalk@gmail.com Follow us on the socials! Brittni's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brittnibow/?hl=en Penny's newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/189c5db78d87/pennyslinks?fbclid=IwAR2dFz3FcWsIYyHjJNmoVswmjob352zHLbvAgfH1oCEleTEMPsiRG8QSvAM We'll see you next week

This week we traverse topics from getting a business coach, to reading books from the early 2000's, to self-actualisation. This episode is jam-packed with advice, books, opinions, musings and loads of laughs. Join us! Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitchen_Confidential_(book) Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eat,_Pray,_Love Brene Brown on Daring Leadership: https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-on-armored-versus-daring-leadership-part-1-of-2/ This Jungian Life: https://thisjungianlife.com/episode-164-assessing-your-values-meaning-motivation/ Blindboy Podcast - On Becoming a Person: https://play.acast.com/s/blindboy/onbecomingaperson I've got re-entry anxiety – but it's not contagion I fear: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/apr/23/ive-got-re-entry-anxiety-but-its-not-contagion-i-fear-coco-khan The Nervous Person's Guide to Re-entering Society: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/22/well/mind/covid-back-to-normal.html Thanks so much for listening! Have a question, suggestion or topic request? We'd love to hear from you. Please email us at happyhourcareertalk@gmail.com Where to follow us: Brittni's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittnibow/?hl=en Penny's newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/189c5db78d87/pennyslinks?fbclid=IwAR2dFz3FcWsIYyHjJNmoVswmjob352zHLbvAgfH1oCEleTEMPsiRG8QSvAM We'll see you next week

RESTAURANTS ARE OPEN IN BERLIN! It's not a topic that we dive into this week but it does explain why we kept this episode nice and snappy! We had a dinner date to run to!

This week we're talking about boundaries, moving overseas, the good post-its, and all the things you think you might need to buy but absolutely don't. Here's our definitive guide for managers trying to figure out how they should approach boundaries with staff; which includes making rules around personal phones, which emojis you can and can't use, language, weekends, and SO. MUCH. MORE. Does this sound like fun?!! It might be, and there's one way to find out ;) Britt went to Fulda, read all about it! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fulda In case you didn't know, this is "On Fleek": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hch2Bup3oII Framing Britney Spears: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Framing_Britney_Spears An interesting article on the teen idol trope: https://www.thecut.com/2021/02/tavi-gevinson-britney-spears-was-never-in-control.html Succession: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Succession_(TV_series) Davines haircare products: https://www.davines.com/ The Notebook, apparently a really good movie: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Notebook Get in bitch, we're going shopping: https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/get-in-loser-were-going-shopping Thanks so much for listening! Have a question, suggestion or topic request? We’d love to hear from you. Please email us at happyhourcareertalk@gmail.com Follow us on the socials! Penny’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vanta_blackmore/ (Currently on hiatus) Brittni’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brittnibow/?hl=en We’ll see you next week

We recently had a listener question about moving overseas, so we thought we'd re-post this episode from last year as A) it's fun and B) we cover some tips on moving abroad. There’s also some chat about work in there! We discuss cultural fit interviews and if there’s any value in them, the power of the good looking, and what we should do with talented people who are, in fact, assholes

If you work in tech, you’ve probably heard about what happened at Basecamp last week. If you haven’t heard of it, then feel free to read this before (or after) listening

Better late than never, right?! Sorry we missed last week's ep, the two of us couldn't come up with one interesting thought between us

We’re answering all of these questions and more this week on Happy Hour!

This episode veers between being quite serious and very spicy! We talk about strategy, procrastination, Sex and The City, the Woody vs. Mis documentary, playing cards, and creating little highlights in your day. It's gonna be fun! Can't wait to chat with you ❤️ Why You Procrastinate (It Has Nothing to Do With Self-Control): https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/25/smarter-living/why-you-procrastinate-it-has-nothing-to-do-with-self-control.html Woody vs. Farrow: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allen_v._Farrow Sentimental Garbage - Sex and the City season: https://play.acast.com/s/sentimentalgarbage/sentimentalinthecity1-sex-thecity-seasonone Card games! Golf: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golf_(card_game) Thanks so much for listening! Join our community on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/812538469107105/) for more regular tips, chats and fun work-related things! Have a question, suggestion or topic request? We’d love to hear from you. Please email us at happyhourcareertalk@gmail.com Follow us on the socials! Penny’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vanta_blackmore/ Brittni’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brittnibow/?hl=en We’ll see you next week

Links: Goldman Sachs article: Goldman Sachs junior staffers demand 80 hour work week The benefits of getting older: https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/ss/slideshow-aging-surprises Why you should make time to daydream: https://www.npr.org/2021/03/21/979183329/too-much-focusing-is-draining-heres-a-better-strategy Thanks so much for listening! Join our community on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/812538469107105/) for more regular tips, chats and fun work-related things! Have a question, suggestion or topic request? We’d love to hear from you. Please email us at happyhourcareertalk@gmail.com Follow us on the socials! Penny’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vanta_blackmore/ Brittni’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brittnibow/?hl=en We’ll see you next week

Zoom Dysmorphia: https://www.vogue.com/article/body-dysmorphia-zoom-face The Silent Meeting: https://medium.com/swlh/the-silent-meeting-manifesto-v1-189e9e3487eb Amazing If career advice: https://www.instagram.com/amazingif/ Marriage or Mortgage: https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-marriage-or-mortgage/ Long Way Up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=611fw81BN98 Thanks so much for listening! Join our community on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/812538469107105/) for more regular tips, chats and fun work-related things! Have a question, suggestion or topic request? We’d love to hear from you. Please email us at happyhourcareertalk@gmail.com Follow us on the socials! Penny’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vanta_blackmore/ Brittni’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brittnibow/?hl=en We’ll see you next week

Ricky Jay’s crazy card tricks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWvRorX0KhQ Follow @Wesleyannelittle on instagram for all kinds of great advice on how to practice workplace communication!! Adam Buxton podcast: https://overcast.fm/+FUW1NrIPU Torvill and Dean Bolero at 1984 Winter Olympics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8obUdxnTlc Savchenko and Massot at 2018 Winter Olympics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bNOnXTe4Ok Growing up: https://www.theschooloflife.com/thebookoflife/how-we-need-to-keep-growing-up/ Expressive Writing Technique by James Pennebaker: https://www.amazon.de/Expressive-Writing-Words-That-English-ebook/dp/B00JUXQ6G0 Thanks so much for listening! Join our community on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/812538469107105/) for more regular tips, chats and fun work-related things! Have a question, suggestion or topic request? We’d love to hear from you. Please email us at happyhourcareertalk@gmail.com Follow us on the socials! Penny’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vanta_blackmore/ Brittni’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brittnibow/?hl=en We’ll see you next week

This one’s got some PEP! And pep is in short supply these days as our wonderful producer Kitt reminded us. We discuss why it’s better to be a late bloomer, our favourite new covid words and our obsession with baking during covid. Show Notes: The art of blooming late Who thought this was a good idea (book recommendation) New german words inspired by Covid Penny and Brittni's favourite cookie recipe Thanks so much for listening! Have a question, suggestion or topic request? We’d love to hear from you. Please email us at happyhourcareertalk@gmail.com Follow us on the socials! Penny’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vanta_blackmore/ Brittni’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brittnibow/ We’ll see you next week

This extremely sexy and hilarious episode of Happy Hour contains top-notch chats on how to game-ify your work day, discussion on pricing your work, some very cute podcast recommendations, bread chat, and so much more. We're delighted to be back!! Swedish Death Cleaning: https://www.buzzfeed.com/gyanyankovich/what-is-swedish-death-cleaning Workplace Besties are a must: https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/workplace-besties-are-a-must-4319777/ Pricing your work with Michael Janda: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CLrsWOOIJTd/?igshid=1ezzjcilrdxkw Celebrity Book Club: https://www.wmagazine.com/story/celebrity-book-club-podcast-lily-marotta-steven-phillips-horst-interview Throughline podcast: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510333/throughline How To Murder Your Life: https://www.amazon.de/How-Murder-Your-Life-Marnell/dp/0091957354 Laziness Does Not Exist: https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Devon-Price-Ph-D/dp/1982140100 Email us at happyhourcareertalk@gmail.com with questions or love letters

2020 was a crazy year, so we decided to end it on a high note with a ridiculous Christmas episode. We're spreading holiday cheer discussing the best Christmas movies, traditions, carols PLUS the worst guests, gifts and xmas party stories. Listen to this episode while drinking a cup full of Bailey's, mulled wine or hot apple cider. It's the perfect Christmas activity! Must watch holiday movies (according to us): Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Miracle on 34th street - new version Home alone The Santa Claus - with Tim Allen The Grinch - Jim Carey Elf - Will Ferrell Thanks so much for listening! Have a question, suggestion or topic request? We’d love to hear from you. Please email us at happyhourcareertalk@gmail.com Follow us on the socials! Penny’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vanta_blackmore/ Brittni’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brittnibow/ We’ll see you next week

We received a letter from one of our lovely listeners this week and we are SO excited to answer it! Code name: Angela. Topic: Speaking up! Other stuff we're covering this week includes old people, life hacks, history and spice mixes. Don't miss it! Thanks so much for listening! Have a question, suggestion or topic request? We’d love to hear from you. Please email us at happyhourcareertalk@gmail.com Follow us on the socials! Penny’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vanta_blackmore/ Brittni’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brittnibow/ We’ll see you next week

This week, we're going to argue PASSIONATELY about the idea that you should always follow your passion. Or your dreams, whatever. I mean, is it even a good idea? What if you don't have a passion?! Lucky for you, you're about to get some RED HOT TIPS around how to approach dreams, passions and talents. Another crucial topic we're covering on this eppy is: how the heck do you talk to friends about money? It's a tricky topic, and we're here to detangle it. Our new cover art was done by the most amazing Giulia Hartz! https://www.instagram.com/giuliahartz/ David Sedaris's Calypso: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38348476-calypso Some resources on dream jobs: https://www.damemagazine.com/2015/09/01/there-such-thing-dream-job/ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dont-follow-your-dreams-yet-penny-blackmore/ Ted Lasso: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3u7EIiohs6U Home for Christmas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_U2m1x5pmKM Dudley Dursley from Harry Potter.....where is he now?! https://people.com/movies/harry-potter-harry-melling-on-blessing-of-not-being-recognized/ One of Penny's favourite podcasts is unlocked over Christmas! Listen for free here: https://haleynahman.substack.com/ Sticks. Get amongst it: https://www.pinterest.com.au/windriversilks/sticks-twig-design/ Thanks so much for listening! Have a question, suggestion or topic request? We’d love to hear from you. Please email us at happyhourcareertalk@gmail.com Follow us on the socials! Penny’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vanta_blackmore/ Brittni’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brittnibow/?hl=en We’ll see you next week

This episode has some fire! As in, Brittni and Penny get opinionated... so get ready. We'll also dabble in conspiracy theories, and what to do when an ex turns out to be one... We're also jumping into the Christmas season with two feet and discussing how to give great gifts. If you stress out about finding the best presents, this is the episode for you! Plus Penny downloads all her best recommendations on what to read, watch and listen to right NOW. Don't miss this episode, it's really fun. Show notes: The Christmas Tree company in Berlin Newsletter: The End of the World Review: https://endoftheworld.substack.com/ Harissa chicken: https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/chicken-recipes/harissa-chicken-traybake/ Penny's book recommendations: Mr. Splitfoot The Seas Some fun small retailers: https://the-completist.com/ https://www.sancia.com.au/ https://www.marlowvintage.com.au/ Thanks so much for listening! Have a question, suggestion or topic request? We’d love to hear from you. Please email us at happyhourcareertalk@gmail.com Follow us on the socials! Penny’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vanta_blackmore/ Brittni’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brittnibow/ We’ll see you next week

Britt's down in the dumps this week, but it's Penny job to pep her up, and pep her up she will! Join us for a chat about fighting overwhelm, handwriting, stupid but comforting books, and what to look for in a romantic partner. Sorry we're a bit late, the audio issues simply never end, but we really hope you enjoy this episode

We have a wonderful special guest joining us to celebrate our 70th episode, and we can't wait for you to meet him. Together, we'll cover luck: what it is, how to think about it, and what to do when you run out of it, as well as our lockdown 2.0 survival strategy and living in a weird and wonderful town. Grab a drink and join us! What to do when you can’t catch a break https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/11/smarter-living/what-to-do-when-you-cant-catch-a-break.htm Tracey Emin https://publicdelivery.org/tracey-emin-neon/ Green Onions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bpS-cOBK6Q Thanks so much for listening! Have a question, suggestion or topic request? We’d love to hear from you. Please email us at happyhourcareertalk@gmail.com Follow us on the socials! Penny’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vanta_blackmore/ Brittni’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brittnibow/?hl=en We’ll see you next week

This episode is filled with helpful advice and fun chats on everything from the current situation in the world to how to deal with it when you hate your BF/GF's art! Here's the letter by Werner Herzog (not sure if it's real): https://www.portlandmercury.com/BlogtownPDX/archives/2012/04/23/werner-herzogs-cleaning-lady-isnt-doing-a-very-good-job It's one to listen to while taking a nice autumn stroll with a nice autumn drink (alcohol optional but highly recommended). ❤️ Thanks so much for listening! Join our community on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/812538469107105/) for more regular tips, chats and fun work-related things! Have a question, suggestion or topic request? We’d love to hear from you. Please email us at happyhourcareertalk@gmail.com Follow us on the socials! Penny’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vanta_blackmore/ Brittni’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brittnibow/?hl=en We’ll see you next week

This week we’re covering not getting thought praise at work, how to break the ice remotely, whether you can pivot twice in one year, music, workin’ moms, and the closure of one of our favourite online publications. Please enjoy! Show Notes: Here are Britt’s icebreakers: www.quizbreaker.com https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.innersloth.spacemafia&hl=en&gl=US Zoom Cocktail Happy Hour! Here’s a good resource on that: https://www.thecut.com/article/my-boss-never-praises-my-work.html Here’s an article in homage to the original, and the best, Leandra Medine: https://www.thecut.com/2014/02/man-repeller-leandra-medine-profile.html Here are some interesting facts about how music affects your brain: https://buffer.com/resources/music-and-the-brain/ Here is a video that will make you grin ear to ear and laugh out loud. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXowYIZpYpo Thanks so much for listening! Join our community on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/812538469107105/) for more regular tips, chats and fun work-related things! Have a question, suggestion or topic request? We’d love to hear from you. Please email us at happyhourcareertalk@gmail.com Follow us on the socials! Penny’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vanta_blackmore/ Brittni’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brittnibow/?hl=en We’ll see you next week

This is a special episode where we (stay with me!!) delve riiiiight into the weirdly viral Netflix show, Emily In Paris. What can we learn from Emily's many follies? Tune in to find out! We promise, this episode won't be as silly as it sounds. But it will be a little silly. We can't help it. Thanks so much for listening! Join our community on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/812538469107105/) for more regular tips, chats and fun work-related things! Have a question, suggestion or topic request? We’d love to hear from you. Please email us at happyhourcareertalk@gmail.com Follow us on the socials! Penny’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vanta_blackmore/ Brittni’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brittnibow/?hl=en We’ll see you next week

There's only one way to find out! Tune in to have basically all of these questions addressed, if not answered ;) Where to find West Cork (podcast): https://www.reddit.com/r/ireland/comments/8d471b/where_can_i_download_this_west_cork_podcast/ Fika: http://www.swedishfood.com/fika Canadian Thanksgiving: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanksgiving_(Canada) TV as a passive activity: https://www.vice.com/en/article/3daqaj/is-watching-tv-actually-a-good-way-to-rest-your-brain Thanks so much for listening! Join our community on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/812538469107105/) for more regular tips, chats and fun work-related things! Have a question, suggestion or topic request? We’d love to hear from you. Please email us at happyhourcareertalk@gmail.com Follow us on the socials! Penny’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vanta_blackmore/ Brittni’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brittnibow/?hl=en We’ll see you next week

This episode starts with some (helpful) ranting but quickly shifts gears into some uplifting topics, so bare with us! You can look forward to some solid content strategy tips and some advice on how to properly prepare yourself for the winter months. Mixing business with pleasure for the win! Hope you enjoy

Thanks for joining us this week! We'll cover burnout, giving tough feedback, new shows to watch and newsletters to subscribe to. Don't be a dick ;) Badeschiff Swimming Pool (it's closed now sorry): https://www.arena.berlin/veranstaltungsort/badeschiff/ Eat Sleep Work Repeat podcast: https://eatsleepworkrepeat.com/category/podcast/ Dirty John: Betty Broderick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6SVVSU3z8A Maybe Baby by Haley Nahman: https://haleynahman.substack.com/p/24-the-cult-of-emily-ratajkowski Emily Ratajkowski's essay on The Cut: https://www.thecut.com/article/emily-ratajkowski-owning-my-image-essay.html This American Life - Americans in Paris: https://www.thisamericanlife.org/165/americans-in-paris Thanks so much for listening! Join our community on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/812538469107105/) for more regular tips, chats and fun work-related things! Have a question, suggestion or topic request? We’d love to hear from you. Please email us at happyhourcareertalk@gmail.com Follow us on the socials! Penny’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vanta_blackmore/ Brittni’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brittnibow/?hl=en We’ll see you next week

This weeks episode is full of fun banter, strong opinions and spoilers from the new Netflix doc, "The Social Dilemma". To be honest, there isn't much spoiled, you already know the plot line. Social media = bad. We also dive into the appropriate way to ask people for advice online and what makes a great remote leader. Have a comment, question or compliment (we love those), send us an email! happyhourcareertalk@gmail.com Links: Asking for advice: Email templates Article: How to ask for advice properly The surprising traits of good remote leaders A Founders’ Guide to Hiring your First Designer The Social Dilemma Thanks so much for listening! Join our community on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/812538469107105/) for more regular tips, chats and fun work-related things! Have a question, suggestion or topic request? We’d love to hear from you. Please email us at happyhourcareertalk@gmail.com Follow us on the socials! Penny’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vanta_blackmore/ Brittni’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brittnibow/?hl=en We’ll see you next week

Thank you Cat for letting us be your number ONE!! https://www.instagram.com/catadeleon/ Britt's brand designer: https://www.instagram.com/giuliahartz/ Movies: American Factory, Argo and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Comedians: If you like dry / slightly weird comedy: Tig Notaro, Maria Bamford If you like smart, real, sassy: Ali Wong, Aparna Nancherla, If you like classic UK / self-deprecating: Aisling Bea, Sara Pascoe, Helen Bauer Thanks so much for listening! Join our community on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/812538469107105/) for more regular tips, chats and fun work-related things! Have a question, suggestion or topic request? We’d love to hear from you. Please email us at happyhourcareertalk@gmail.com Follow us on the socials! Penny’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vanta_blackmore/ Brittni’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brittnibow/?hl=en We’ll see you next week

Happy Tuesday! Before recording this week's episode, we'd already had a couple of happy hour drinks. So this episode is *extra* happy

Also featured: What do Brittni and Brad Pitt have in common?! They're both dating Germans!! In this episode, we discuss how NOT to approach someone on LinkedIn, professionalism, going on vacay during Covid and whether being an early riser is all it cracks up to be. Oh, and it's our 60th ep, so yes, we're a little tipsy ;) Idagio: https://about.idagio.com/ How To Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy https://www.amazon.com/How-Do-Nothing-Resisting-Attention/dp/1612197493 Thanks so much for listening! Join our community on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/812538469107105/) for more regular tips, chats and fun work-related things! Have a question, suggestion or topic request? We’d love to hear from you. Please email us at happyhourcareertalk@gmail.com Follow us on the socials! Penny’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vanta_blackmore/ Brittni’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brittnibow/?hl=en We’ll see you next week

This week we discussed our LinkedIn pet peeves, developing self-awareness, the scarcity mindset and MUCH MORE!! Thanks so much for listening! Join our community on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/812538469107105/) for more regular tips, chats and fun work-related things! Have a question, suggestion or topic request? We’d love to hear from you. Please email us at happyhourcareertalk@gmail.com Follow us on the socials! Penny’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vanta_blackmore/ Brittni’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brittnibow/?hl=en We’ll see you next week

Welcome to this week's fun and fruity episode! Holidays: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/45523646_Effects_of_vacation_from_work_on_health_and_well-being_Lots_of_fun_quickly_gone Accidental Tech Podcast: Three nerds discussing tech, Apple, programming, and loosely related matters. Hosted by Marco Arment, (Overcast) Casey Liss, and John Siracusa: https://atp.fm/ Dithering Podcast - Ben Thompson from Stratechery (analyst) and John Gruber (markdown): https://daringfireball.net/2020/05/dithering Employee Engagement: https://www.forbes.com/sites/markmurphy/2020/05/07/this-is-actually-the-perfect-time-to-assess-your-companys-employee-engagement/#7dfbd7734c2e This American Life - Broken: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/this-american-life/id201671138?l=en&i=1000487628217 Thanks so much for listening! Join our community on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/812538469107105/) for more regular tips, chats and fun work-related things! Have a question, suggestion or topic request? We’d love to hear from you. Please email us at happyhourcareertalk@gmail.com Follow us on the socials! Penny’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vanta_blackmore/ Brittni’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brittnibow/?hl=en We’ll see you next week

It’s been about 1 million years since we released a new episode and we’re sorry about that, but we aren’t sorry about our new more fabulous format! We’re so happy to be back! This week we discuss our favourite TV shows, a few mask-wearing hacks and whether Ellen is an a$$hole or just a regular business. Enjoy! Show Notes/Links: Former Employees Say Ellen’s “Be Kind” Talk Show Mantra Masks A Toxic Work Culture Brittni’s crush on Tony Almeida (from the show 24) The Great (TV) The Bureau (TV) Thanks so much for listening! Join our community on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/812538469107105/) for more regular tips, chats and fun work-related things! Have a question, suggestion or topic request? We’d love to hear from you. Please email us at happyhourcareertalk@gmail.com Follow us on the socials! Penny’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vanta_blackmore/ Brittni’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brittnibow/?hl=en We’ll see you next Tuesday

Is remote work good or EVIL?! Do we all need to be a bit more tech savvy? And what’s the deal with difficult people? This week on Happy Hour, we dive into these topics and more in another rendition of that podcast that’s about work, but it’s actually a lot of chit chat… so actually it’s just like work! Links: Killing Eve Sandra Oh The Handmaid’s Tale Reversing the brain drain: why coronavirus could stop graduates moving to London We refuse to link to Tiktok. We’re so happy to be present in your ear holes. Have a wonderful week! Join our community on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/812538469107105/) for more regular tips, chats and fun work-related things! Have a question, suggestion or topic request? We’d love to hear from you. Please email us at happyhourcareertalk@gmail.com Follow us on the socials! Penny’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vanta_blackmore/ Brittni’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brittnibow/?hl=en We’ll see you next time

Spring has sprung and we've got lots to talk about! This week we’re debating a couple of hot topics that are on our minds, including confidence at work and beyond, why it's so important to define your offering (especially now), the nature of expertise, and the fact that Penny is Extremely Online (what that means will be explained). Hope you enjoy! A couple of links

We're gonna UNLEASH on the topic of creativity, because we want you to feel excited and inspired about creating, having ideas, and making new connections between old ideas!

This week it felt really appropriate to talk about authenticity; when it's useful, when it's welcome, and when to put it on the back burner. There's lots of funny anecdotes and silly stories in this one, we hope you authentically love it. You'll also learn about Penny's 3 best qualities as a person, which are deeply thrilling and profound, as well as a little tip on how to get more excited about work. Here's Adam Grant's majorly good podcast called Work Life: https://www.ted.com/talks/worklife_with_adam_grant_authenticity_is_a_double_edged_sword And here's the episode on loneliness which is *incredible*!! https://www.ted.com/talks/worklife_with_adam_grant_we_don_t_have_to_fight_loneliness_alone And.....watch You've Got Mail. You won't regret it ;) Thanks SO much for listening! Join our community on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/812538469107105/) for more regular tips, chats and fun work-related things! Have a question, suggestion or topic request? We’d love to hear from you. Please email us at happyhourcareertalk@gmail.com Follow us on the socials! Penny’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vanta_blackmore/ Brittni’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brittnibow/?hl=en We’ll see you soon

We're back with another mini-ep, this week featuring Britt's quick quiz, Penny's lifestyle brand, and much (but not much much) more! We love you! xo Penny & Brittni Thanks so much for listening! Join our community on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/812538469107105/) for more regular tips, chats and fun work-related things! Have a question, suggestion or topic request? We’d love to hear from you. Please email us at happyhourcareertalk@gmail.com Follow us on the socials! Penny’s Instagram Brittni’s Instagram

We’re taking this opportunity to interview Wesley Anne Little (on instagram: @wesleyannelittle), a couples therapist from North Carolina who is a regular guest on Chris Do’s YouTube channel. Wesley is a relationship therapist who is certified in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. She loves helping people realize relationships don't have to be so confusing! We’ll be talking to Wesley about work life and how it affects love and relationships, as well as being in a couple during coronavirus, how to deal with stir-craziness, and muuuuch more. There's so much gold in here, so if you're not in a relationship or not looking, we're pretty sure you'll be able to learn something about all human relationships. Please, let us know what you think, and enjoy!

We're staying super on-theme this week, making sure we're covering topics that we think will be useful to you, our dear listeners. First, Penny shares a few tips on how to navigate the economic downturn if you're a freelancer. Secondly, we tackle resilience: how to bounce back from a crisis, how to be flexible, and how to be positive *enough*. We hope you feel good after this eppy!

If our regular episodes are your burger, this episode is your french fries! If you need a little pick-me-up, energy boost or just a laugh, have a listen to this bonus episode

Sorry we've been away for a few weeks! We are SO happy to be back. We know it's impossible to focus during this chaotic time, so this week, we thought we'd share our biggest work failures to make you laugh, cringe, and hopefully realise that failure is normal and ok. Our audio quality is not as great as usual, apologies! It will be better next time, promise :) Join our community on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/812538469107105/) for more regular tips, chats and fun work-related things! Have a question, suggestion or topic request? We’d love to hear from you. Please email us at happyhourcareertalk@gmail.com Follow us on the socials! Penny’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vanta_blackmore/ Brittni’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brittnibow/?hl=en We’ll see you next Tuesday

We’re all scared of our jobs being taken by robots, so let’s talk about the future of work and the skills you’ll need to get yourself there! ✏️ The wonders of writing shit **down**

We hear a lot about leadership from CEOs and managers, but we rarely hear the perspective of people who aren't leaders! This week we're talking all things leadership, including what makes a great boss, what makes a terrible boss, and if you're a boss, why you should care! Seriously though, there are some real gems in here so make sure you tune in.

It would be SO nice if there was a way to hack yourself to a higher salary, wouldn’t it?! But the reality is that it’s a nuanced process that can’t be won by brute force. This week, we return to the topic of salary, and share some useful advice on how to approach this sticky subject with confidence. Show Notes: https://mailchi.mp/189c5db78d87/pennyslinks?fbclid=IwAR2dFz3FcWsIYyHjJNmoVswmjob352zHLbvAgfH1oCEleTEMPsiRG8QSvAM https://blog.x.company/tips-for-unleashing-radical-creativity-f4ba55602e17 https://www.atlassian.com/blog/teamwork/how-to-ask-for-a-raise?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=atlassian_how-to-ask-for-a-raise&fbclid=IwAR05KEeyA8ME8DcO_OGpjcK54U1QEbwuMNXK4jlw17GIsU3kzXFQWcBbzRA https://www.careercontessa.com/advice/template-asking-for-raise/ Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss My Favourite Murder Podcast Sign up for Penny’s newsletter!  Thanks so much for listening! Join our community on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/812538469107105/) for more regular tips, chats and fun work-related things! Have a question, suggestion or topic request? We’d love to hear from you. Please email us at happyhourcareertalk@gmail.com Follow us on the socials! Penny’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vanta_blackmore/ Brittni’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brittnibow/?hl=en We’ll see you next Tuesday

This one’s a fun one! It’s a whole 40 minutes and 57 seconds of Penny and Brittni chatting away about new emotions, surprise tattoos, moving abroad and things that inspired us recently! There’s also some chat about work in there! We discuss cultural fit interviews and if there’s any value in them, the power of the good looking, and what we should do with talented people who are in fact assholes! Show notes:

Email can be a total buzzkill, so we thought we’d spend some time sharing our favourite tools and techniques for avoiding overwhelm, formatting, subject lines, email threads, responding, professional email etiquette and general do’s and PLEASE don’ts! Go ahead and tune in, it's an action packed episode ⚡️ High and low context cultures: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-context_and_low-context_cultures Thanks so much for listening! Join our community on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/812538469107105/) for more regular tips, chats and fun work-related things! Have a question, suggestion or topic request? We’d love to hear from you. Please email us at happyhourcareertalk@gmail.com Follow us on the socials! Penny’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vanta_blackmore/ Brittni’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brittnibow/?hl=en We’ll see you next Tuesday

We have rattled on about values in at least 43 out of 45 episodes, so we figured it was high time that we just went ahead and talked about it. Why should we create personal values, and how?! Tune in to find out!! ✈️ Qantas, Australia's proudest asset, has a pretty great flight record: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeYf-rhMQIQ