Lady Date Podcast

Emotions at work can be tricky. We're often told to suppress our feelings when we're at work which doesn't seem natural and at times is impossible. In this episode we're joined by Katie Zink, Founder and Principal Consultant of Social Construct Consulting, who walks us through what leaders and organizations can do to help people show up as themselves to work. We also share an important announcement at the end that you won't want to miss! Learn more about Katie and Social Construct Consulting at https://katiezink.co/ Connect with Katie on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/katieszink/ Individuals and resources mentioned during the episode: Amy Jeffers, Founder of Flourish Training, https://flourish-training.com/ Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Compassion

College is sold to you as this huge milestone that you should do, it may even be expected. You graduate, get a job, become an adult and everything is supposed to align. But as we’ve navigated life post-college it has us asking, was it all worth it? Between the debt, the societal expectations that higher education means something, and the struggle to find a job you care about…sometimes it doesn’t always feel like it.

These days it seems like when you talk to anyone we’re all experiencing varying levels of burnout. Whether it be at work, in our personal lives, with the news…the list goes on. In this episode the ladies invite Kim Dickerson (a working mom of 3 + Jess’ big sis) to join the conversation and share her perspective on balancing work, raising 3 young kids, and how we can give ourselves a break. And for those of you looking to blow off some steam, here's the facial steamer Kim mentions: https://www.vanityplanet.com/products/aira-ionic-facial-steamer

During this episode, Sarah and Jess talk about a term they've seen trending over the last year: toxic positivity. There's a difference between being positive and contributing to toxic positivity and this episode breaks it all down. References: https://thepsychologygroup.com/toxic-positivity/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/toxic-positivity-mental-health-covid/2020/08/19/5dff8d16-e0c8-11ea-8181-606e603bb1c4_story.html

Why is it that everyone always seems so busy? All too often we hear the response, “I’m so busy!” or “work has been so busy lately” and it’s a trend that doesn’t seem to be going away. Has being busy turned into some sort of bragging right? During this episode the ladies dive into this concept of everyone being so busy and the direction this conversation goes may surprise you!

Season 2 is here and we're kicking things off with a super fun episode! Whether or not you like her music, love life, or political views, Taylor Swift is an incredible businesswoman and marketer. We break down four things Taylor Swift has taught us about marketing that anyone can use and apply to their marketing strategy.

Sarah and Jess take a moment to reflect on where they came from, give advice to their younger selves, look ahead at the coming year and focus on what they're prioritizing and manifesting for the new year. Season 1 is a wrap!

Has anyone else noticed that job titles can mean completely different things depending on the company? Or the industry? It seems like job titles are evolving, but also somehow staying the same. Do they even matter?

BIG NEWS! Our very first guest joined us on the Lady Date Podcast and we are so excited to share this episode with you! Taylor shares her insight and so many helpful tips on how to negotiate, whether that applies to salary, a promotion, a project, anything! We honestly learned so much and went a little longer than we normally do with episodes, but this episode is a must listen! You’ll walk away feeling empowered, educated, and ready to negotiate whatever you’ve been wanting to tackle. Taylor Hesselgrave: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayhess/

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” Have you been asked that question recently? When do you qualify as “grown up”? We talk about this, ageism, the impact of generalizations, and dive into part two of our millennials in the workplace conversation.'Millennials': Be Careful How We Use This Label (NPR 2017)

The term millennial seems to have all kinds of negative connotations tied to it. Whether millennials are labeled as entitled, expecting a participation trophy just for showing up, or tech obsessed, these generalizations can create a lot of issues in the workplace. In this episode Jess & Sarah break down being a millennial and what their personal experiences have been in a workforce where nobody likes you when you’re a millennial. Generations by Neil Howe and William Strauss (dictionary.com) Millennials are the largest generation in the U.S. labor force (https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/04/11/millennials-largest-generation-us-labor-force/)

We're all customers of someone or something, but how do brands hook us in and market to us? In this episode of the Lady Date Podcast, Jess and Sarah discuss customer marketing. They talk about what it is, how it's played a role in their careers, share some of their favorite brands, and share tips on how to get customer marketing started at your organization. Brands we love, Cold Stone Creamery https://www.coldstonecreamery.com/ Reese's https://www.hersheys.com/reeses/en_us/home.html M&Ms https://www.mms.com/history Hemleva https://www.hemleva.com/ HubSpot https://www.hubspot.com/ Darling Magazine https://darlingmagazine.org/ Everlane https://www.everlane.com/ Monday.com https://monday.com/

At its core the Lady Date Podcast is all about connecting, but how do you stay connected in a world that’s shut down and all digital? Join Sarah and Jess as they discuss what has been working for them, what they’ve learned, and what they plan on trying out going forward.

Get to know Sarah and Jess, how they met and became friends, their professional backgrounds, and why they decided it was finally time to create the Lady Date Podcast.

Join two friends as they discuss the connection between their professional and personal lives. Hear their stories and personal experiences, learn about resources and things they've used, and how they are navigating and establishing their own path as young professionals.