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Hit The Ground Running, from Fast Company Magazine, is a podcast where we figure out together how to navigate the unwritten rules of work and life. Join hosts Christina Royster and Yasmin Gagne as they explore everything from what to wear on a zoom call t

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    • Dec 21, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 20m AVG DURATION
    • 34 EPISODES


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    I miss in-office holiday parties

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 23:36


    In this episode Yasmin and Christina talk about the tradition of office holiday parties.

    Prince Harry told Yaz that quitting can be good for your mental health...then she went viral

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 10:04


    In this episode, Yasmin and Christina discuss Yasmin's Prince Harry interview going viral and all the effects of pseudo internet stardom.

    What's a geriatric millennial?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 29:01


    In this episode of ‘Hit the Ground Running,' Yasmin and Christina talk about aging in millennial culture and the rise of Gen Z.

    You're fired! Now what?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 30:49


    In this episode, Yasmin and Christina discuss every employee's worst fear: being fired. They also talk with ‘Hit the Ground Running' producer Franz Bowen about his experience being fired, and how he bounced back.

    We are thankful for...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 6:35


    In this episode of Hit the ground running. Yasmin and Christina get into the spirit of thanksgiving and talk about the things that they are thankful for this holiday season.

    How I paid off $21,000 in student loans

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 26:05


    In this episode, Christina and Yasmin discuss the scourge of student loan debt. They also speak with ‘Hit the Ground Running' producer Blake Odom about his student debt-repayment journey.

    "Keeping Tabs" on our favorite pieces of content

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 7:34


    In this episode, Yasmin and Christina discuss the content that keeps them engaged and entertained throughout the week.

    When I was 12 years old...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 6:00


    In this bonus episode of Hit the ground running, Christina and Yasmin reminisce about their 12 year old selves and share funny stories and lessons they learned.

    How I am balancing motherhood and a successful career

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 25:27


    In this episode, Christina and Yasmin speak with Fast Company Staff Writer, Zlati Meyer & Mansueto Ventures Head of HR, Nivani Sabess. About their experiences becoming mothers while pursuing their careers.

    How Xavier Jernigan cultivated Spotify's relationships with HBO & Disney.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 13:02


    In this bonus episode of hit the ground running. Xavier Jernigan talks about the qualities he looks for when hiring talent, His top Spotify playlist recommendations and how he cultivated Spotify's relationships with HBO & Disney.

    Make the road by walking. How to map your career with guest Xavier Jernigan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 29:45


    On this episode, Christina and Yasmin discuss the importance of career mapping with Spotify studios director and host of "The Get Up" morning show Xavier Jernigan.

    Dorms, Bursars, and R.A's. Our first week of college

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 5:10


    On this is bonus episode of Hit the Ground Running, Christina and Yasmin reminisce about their first week as college students.

    Are college degrees worthwhile or worthless?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 25:58


    On this episode, Christina and Yasmin discuss the relevancy of college degrees in todays job market. They also speak with Inc Magazine Director of Photography, Ernie Monteiro about building a successful career without a college degree.

    Bonus: My motivation playlist

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 9:12


    On this is bonus episode of Hit the Ground Running, Christina and Yasmin talk about the tracks that get them pumped up for work. Listen to the Hit the Ground Running Playlist on Spotify

    7 tips to help you process your grief at work

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 32:18


    On today's episode Yasmin and Christina talk about experiencing grief while at work. They also cover seven ways to deal with grief at work.

    Bonus: I need a vacation ASAP!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 8:16


    In this bonus episode, Yaz and Christina talk about the importance of vacation time and what having "unlimited vacation" actually means.

    Work Friends. How Many of Us Have Them? Work Friends. Ones We Can Depend On

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 29:26


    In this episode. Yasmin and Christina talk with Fast Company work life Staff Writer Pavithra Mohan about maintaining workplace relationships in the digital office era.

    Bonus: Millennials may never become home owners.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 8:12


    In this bonus episode, Yaz and Christina talk about the likelihood of millennials becoming homeowners.

    Have you ever thought of Changing Careers? Here's what to expect.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 30:57


    In this episode, Yasmin and Christina discuss changing careers with the "Friend of a Friend" podcast host Olivia Perez.

    Bonus: Our favorite work themed movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 7:59


    In this episode, Christina and Yasmin talk about their favorite work themed movies and shows.

    Am I the only one who feels like an imposter at work?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 23:06


    In this episode, Yasmin and Christina discuss their challenges with imposter syndrome.

    Bonus: My first job.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 9:17


    In this bonus episode. Yasmin and Christina talk about their very first jobs.

    Is it a side hustle or a second career?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 31:06


    In this episode Yasmin and Christina talk about how side hustles and how they are helping people thrive post covid. They also speak with Jasmine Lawrence, founder of eden body works and product manager on the Everyday Robot Project at X, about the challenges and rewards of managing as she calls it a “dual careers”

    Bonus: Top 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 11:26


    In this bonus episode of Hit the Ground Running, Yasmin and Christina talk about their top 5 work snacks and restaurants to eat in near the Fast Company office.

    Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 29:41


    In this episode Yasmin and Christina talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. They also speak with Joseph Johnson, chief people officer at Mansueto Ventures parent company of Fast Company Magazine.

    Bonus: MC. C Roy-Roy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 4:15


    In this bonus episode of Hit the ground running. Christina shares a story about producing a short rap with her best friend while auditioning for an internship for HBO's hit show Insecure.

    Ya'll Hiring!? Tips and tools to become the best candidate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 32:16


    In this episode Yasmin and Christina discuss interviewing, resumes, and preparing to get the job you want. . They also speak with Bianca Jeanty Career Strategist, Serial Entrepreneur, and Author of “Y'all Hiring? The Playbook for Managing Recruiters and Referrals.” 

    Bonus: Workplace horror stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 8:19


    Yasmin and Christina swap horror stories about their former jobs.

    I'm a post covid graduate. Now what?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 34:01


    In this episode, hosts Christina and Yasmin talk about the challenges that post pandemic graduates will be facing in the job market. The ladies also speak with Journalist and Author Rainesford Stauffer about managing expectations as a new graduate and her book AN ORDINARY AGE: Finding Your Way in a World That Expects Exceptional.

    Help! My 9 to 5 is becoming my 24/7

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 33:50


    In this episode, hosts Christina and Yasmin talk recap the results of what happened when they turned off slack and email notifications after hours and on the weekend. The ladies also speak with Fast Company's Work Life senior staff editor Julia Herbst about maintaining a healthy work life balance and setting boundaries.

    Should my old tweets get me fired from my new job?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 31:15


    In this episode, hosts Christina and Yasmin talk about how to navigate your professional and personal social media presence. The ladies also speak with author and former New York Times and Vice journalist Jamal Jordan about how he handles his Twitter and Instagram accounts.

    We turned our zoom cameras off for a week. Did not go well.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 34:38


    In this episode, hosts Christina and Yasmin talk about the results of their “camera off” challenge in meetings. They also speak with Dr. Courtney McCluney, an assistant professor of organizational behavior and labor relations at Cornell University, about the nuances and challenges of remote work for people of color and notions of professionalism through the lens of gender and race, as well as the pros and cons of anonymity in the workplace.

    Should I be wearing pants for this? Zoom questions answered.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 51:48


    In this first episode of Hit The Ground Running, you'll meet our host Yasmine Gagne  (Fast Company Writer/Editor) and Christina Royster (Fast Company Social Media Producer.) They discuss the challenges of home office and Zoom appearance and explore digital office etiquette. They also talk with Fast Company Senior Editor Kate Davis about the “new rules” and the future of work. Be sure to like comment and subscribe

    Introducing Hit the Ground Running from Fast Company Magazine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 1:02


    Join hosts Christina Royster and Yasmin Gagne as they figure out together how to navigate the unwritten rules of work and life, exploring everything from what to wear on a zoom call to how to manage a side hustle. Subscribe to Hit the Ground Running now.

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