Office Baggage

A special crossover with our sister podcast, Table Stakes. As companies around the world cope with the ramifications of a global crisis, it’s more important than ever to ensure our company’s leaders and future leaders feel engaged and supported and have the tools necessary to future-proof your talent and succession strategy. There needs to be a massive shift in how we are training and... Read More The post 59. Investing in Talent Sustainability May Just Save Your Business – And Your People appeared first on Office Baggage.

Carson Tate believes that work can be the full expression of who we are – the vehicle that takes us to a place where we reach the full potential of our greatness. Carson joins us to talk about her new book – Own It. Love It. Make It Work. In today’s environment, it can feel like we don’t have the same agency or ability... Read More The post S3E27: Any Job Can Be Your Dream Job with Carson Tate appeared first on Office Baggage.

Our society is obsessed with work ethic, but at the same time overworked, under rested, and seems to always feel a bit frazzled. Especially in this time of a global pandemic, our work lives and home lives are less separated than ever before, and it’s harder to truly find “time off.” John Fitch’s book tackles just that subject – how we, as individuals and... Read More The post S3E26 – Cultivating a Rest Ethic and Taking Time Off with Author John Fitch appeared first on Office Baggage.

Joined today by Jessica Merino from Merino Wealth, we’re continuing the conversation on women, money and the building blocks we all need to build financial independence and long-term success. From negotiation to charitable giving, from choosing ESG funds to taking risks, Jessica covers the finance topics you need to consider in your life today. Our Guest Today: Jessica Merino, CIMA®, CFP®, President and Founder, Merino... Read More The post S3E25 – Financial Building Blocks All Women Need appeared first on Office Baggage.

Today’s episode is a special “crossover” between Table Stakes Podcast and Office Baggage Podcast. In the environment of COVID-19, the issues surrounding employment and change management are affecting everyone whether through layoffs, furloughs, working from home, or training and safety for essential employees. All of us are dealing with both macro and micro economic issues as we consider a return to work and continued... Read More The post S3E24 – Navigating the Issues of Employment and Change Management During COVID-19 (in Partnership with Table Stakes Podcast) appeared first on Office Baggage.

All of us have experienced job loss at some point in our lives and careers. Today, in the wake of COVID-19, millions of Americans are experiencing the acute pain, fear and grief that accompanies that loss. Joined by the CEO of Work It Daily, JT O’Donnell, we’re unpacking the uncomfortable stages of grief that often come with job loss or change, and how to... Read More The post S3E22 – Processing Career-Related Grief with JT O’Donnell from Work It Daily appeared first on Office Baggage.

As we all navigate the COVID-19 crisis, Rae and Marcy catch up on their coping mechanisms during this crisis. As Rae eloquently says in today’s podcast, “We’re not all in the same boat, but we’re all in the same storm.” Here’s how we’re weathering that storm. Articles/Books/Podcasts we talked about on the podcast: Adam Grant’s WorkLife Podcast and his most recent episode on “How... Read More The post S3E21 – Sharing the Same Storm – Rae and Marcy Catch Up Over Crisis appeared first on Office Baggage.

As we all navigate the biggest change most of us have ever seen in our lives and our careers, the question of personal and leadership development is paramount during this time. Leaders who can adapt, change and lead effectively during times of crisis will certainly come out ahead when this is all over. Today, with Founder of Intelead Alexis Gladstone, we are tackling topics... Read More The post S3E20 – The Must Have Skills for Leaders in Times of Change with Alexis Gladstone appeared first on Office Baggage.

Rarely have we been this excited to have a guest on Office Baggage. Laura Gassner Otting is the author of what Marcy and Rae think is the best damn career/business book written in the last few years. If you’ve ever wondered what you’re missing in your career – this is the answer. Laura Gassner Otting is the author of Limitless: How to Ignore Everybody,... Read More The post S3E19 – You Career is Limitless – Even in a Global Pandemic appeared first on Office Baggage.

Joining us today are the co-founders of women’s business directory Femmebought. Together, these two powerhouse women have built a community that empowers more women to reach the top and change the game – taking action toward a level playing field for women-owned businesses. Learn how you can “put your money where your mouth is” by buying women-owned. Having a 6.4% share of the pie... Read More The post S3E18 – FemmeBought Lets You Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is appeared first on Office Baggage.

We’ve spent three years on the journey of Office Baggage and every week someone asks us something like “was it hard to start a podcast?” Today, Marcy is solocasting, sharing our tips, tricks, nuts and bolts on starting a podcast. Which software do we use? How much does it cost? Do we make money? Tune in for all the A’s to your Q’s. Resources... Read More The post S3E17 – How to Start Your Own Podcast appeared first on Office Baggage.

“We are fans of things that are polarizing.” Lyndsay Rush, Co-Founder, Obedient Agency Our Guests Today: Allie LeFevere and Lyndsay Rush are the co-founders of Obedient, a humor branding agency—the first of its kind—that turns businesses into unstoppable, unorthodox, unforgettable brands. Rooted in the power of fun and the potency of humor, they launch brands and campaigns that hook consumers in…and keep them coming... Read More The post S3E16 – Laugh Out Loud with the Founders of Obedient Agency appeared first on Office Baggage.

Today’s solocast with Marcy focuses on tips and tricks to stay sane and happy during the chaos surrounding COVID-19 right now. We’re tackling four key categories on ideas/tips/tricks to get through this chaos – for your sanity, for your home, for your community and for your business/career. Join me in this quick 20 minutes to do something for you today! Amazon Shoe Organizers Alive... Read More The post S3E15 – Staying Sane and Healthy During COVID-19 appeared first on Office Baggage.

We’re joined today by Christine Bader, a a coach, facilitator, writer, consultant, and speaker whose sweet spot is the messy intersection of business and society. Christine and her business partner Eva Dienel launched a new storytelling platform called The Life I Want, a storytelling project reimagining a future of work that works for all. Our Guest Today: Christine Bader, Storyteller, Writer, Adviser, Idealist. Christine... Read More The post S3E14 – Creating the Life You Want with Christine Bader appeared first on Office Baggage.

With COVID-19 at the top of all of our minds, it’s been difficult to think about continuing to post podcast subjects unrelated to this pandemic. But thanks to some of our online and podcast gurus, we know sometimes podcasting can be a welcome break from all this pandemic talk. Today, we’re talking about the “glass cliff” for women in business and in politics. Join... Read More The post S3E13 – The “Glass Cliff” form Women in Business and in Politics appeared first on Office Baggage.

Marcy and Rae are in-person in Chicago and catching up on their goals for 2020, careers and lives. They’re also giving a preview of what’s to come this Spring on Office Baggage. Listen now: The post S3E12 – Happy Hour Catch Up with Marcy and Rae appeared first on Office Baggage.

Marcy is joined today by guest co-host Kelley Long, a Financial Wellness Coach whose practical, women-focused advice on money will give you a solid set of ideas for managing your money in 2020. Our Guest Today: Kelley Long, CFP®, CPA/PFS, Financial Wellness Coach Kelley truly lives her dream of helping “everyday” people with money without having to sell them anything. She particularly enjoys working... Read More The post S3E11 – Money is Freedom to Make Your Own Choices with Kelley Long appeared first on Office Baggage.

Our guest today is a self-identified “human dynamics junkie” who is a true expert at integrating multiple facets of her work and personal life into her day-to-day life. From dance to a “side hustle” leading a 7,500 person Facebook discussion group, Leah’s passions extend far beyond her 9 to 5. How can we all strive to bring more of our values, passions and our... Read More The post S3E10 – Bringing Your Whole Self to the Equation with Leah Marshall appeared first on Office Baggage.

So much of our connectivity with others today is online – whether in personal interactions or professional. We’re all guilty of not “looking up” from our phones to truly connect with one another in person. Our guest today, Camille Virginia, has built her business around “Offline Dating” and you’re going to want to hear our conversation with her whether you’re single or in a... Read More The post S3E9 – Making “Offline” Connections with Camille Virginia appeared first on Office Baggage.

It’s the beginning of a new year and a new decade, and we’re sharing with you our mindset and processes for setting goals entering a new year. Whether you’re setting goals for yourself and your team at work (Rae) or finding new ways to be accountable to yourself (Marcy), we’ll tackle the ways we’re thinking about our goals in 2020, and share our resources... Read More The post S3E8 – The Non-Resolutioner’s Guide to Setting Goals for a New Year appeared first on Office Baggage.

The concept of “settling” is a controversial one. We’ve all been told for much of our lives, “don’t settle, get what you want.” But the truth is, we all settle for something every single day. Our guest today, Dana Look-Arimoto wrote the book Stop Settling, Settle Smart: Rethinking Work-Life Balance, Redesign Your Busy Life. Our Guest Today: Dana Look-Arimoto, Author, Coach, Speaker Dana Look-Arimoto... Read More The post S3E7 – Settle Smart! Tackling Work Life Integration with Dana Look-Arimoto appeared first on Office Baggage.

We all reach a place in life where we want something we feel we are “unqualified” for. Today, we’re talking about what to do in those difficult situations when you just don’t feel you have what it takes to get through. *Hint* it’s a combination of grit, persistence, and (gulp) vulnerability. Our Guest Today: Rachel Stewart, Author of Unqualified Success: Bridging the Gap Between... Read More The post S3E6 – What Are You “Unqualified” For? appeared first on Office Baggage.

Almost 2.5 years ago, Rae and Marcy interviewed the game changing founders of Ezza Nails, Ale and Kim. They shared with us, in 2017, their goals for their business when they had yet to open their first location. Today, Ale and Kim are about to launch location #3 for Ezza, and have truly lived their mission of empowering women on both sides of the... Read More The post S3E5 – Empowering Women on Both Sides of the Manicure Table appeared first on Office Baggage.

Rae and Marcy are blowing the lid off of the executive job search process in today’s episode. We are sharing our own experiences (good, bad, and ugly) in the job search process post-MBA, and our tips and tricks for those who are searching at executive and all levels of the business ladder. How do you find a recruiter in your field? How do you... Read More The post S3E4 – The Horror of Executive Job Search appeared first on Office Baggage.

Our first guest on Season 3 of Office Baggage is a dear friend and a true feminist activist we can all learn from, Cassandra Gaddo. In today’s political climate, women running for office is both a hot topic and a lightning rod. We dive deep with Cassandra on topics like “the myth of electability,” and unpack her career transition from the Executive Director of... Read More The post S3E3 – Women Are Ready to Run for Something! A Conversation with Cassandra Gaddo appeared first on Office Baggage.

Marcy and Rae are back to their old ranting selves when addressing two key leaders who recently lost their jobs because of relationships with subordinates. Is it ever appropriate to “fish in the company pool”? And we’re bringing back “the week in mansplaining.” Articles/books/etc. mentioned on today’s podcast: The Complicated Case of Katie Hill McDonald’s Fires CEO Steve Easterbrook Over Relationship With Employee Listen... Read More The post S3E2 – One Rant Two Rant Don’t Fish in the Company Pool Rant appeared first on Office Baggage.

We can’t believe it’s been almost a year and a half since we wrapped “Season 2” of Office Baggage, and graduated from Kellogg’s Executive MBA program. In that 18 months, we’ve heard you! Everywhere, we’ve run into podcast listeners who ask us “when will you be back on the podcast?” This fall, we finally came together to make a plan and set it in... Read More The post S3E1 – The Fat Chick and the Token Jew Ride Again appeared first on Office Baggage.

There are fearless girls everywhere in our world – at the office, at home, on the streets where we walk every day. But do we take the time to think about them? To honor them? This week we’re talking about our fearless work, our favorite fearless girls, and a group of women who finally get what they deserve – drivers licenses! Articles/books/etc. mentioned on... Read More The post S2E4 – Fearless Girl Stands Her Ground appeared first on Office Baggage.

Last year, we coined the term #BadassSallies after our dear Kellogg Dean, Sally Blount. But this week, the world was taken over by two incredible #BadassTammies. Among other things today, we are talking about Tammy Duckworth’s new baby and a major Senate rules change as well as pilot Tammie Jo Shults’ calm-under-pressure landing last week. Articles/books/etc. mentioned on today’s podcast: Sen. Tammy Duckworth Is... Read More The post S2E3 – Badass Tammies Take Over appeared first on Office Baggage.

If you listened to last week’s episode, you’ll know that our Season 2 opener was recorded in….January. So we’re doing “take 2” on our opening day, and now we’ll be back in action every week from here on out. Articles/books/etc. mentioned on today’s podcast: ABC’s new show hits the nail on the head on marriage: Splitting Up Together Pro Tip: You CAN Make Sparkling... Read More The post S2E2 – Take 2 – Starting Over Again appeared first on Office Baggage.

It’s “Opening Day” on Office Baggage for what we’re lovingly calling “Season 2.” The lesson for our winter was the difficulty of podcasting when we aren’t at Kellogg every other Friday. And we’ll admit it, this episode was recorded in…..January. But next week’s episode is our “take 2” of the season opener, and we’re happy to be fully back in action! Articles/books/etc. mentioned on... Read More The post S2E1 – Opening Day – Office Baggage “Season 2” appeared first on Office Baggage.

It’s Halloween, and we’re tackling the dreaded “sexy (fill in the blank)” outfits donned by women everywhere on this holiday. Have we just gone too far when there’s a “sexy poop emoji” Halloween costume. Yes, that really exists. In addition, we tackle gender issues in the toy aisle and a couple of #badasssallies in the news this week. Articles/books/etc. mentioned on today’s podcast: Re-listening... Read More The post S1E28 – The Sexy Poop Emoji appeared first on Office Baggage.

Part 2 of 2: A hallmark of the Office Baggage podcast is the intersection of Marcy’s Millennial perspective and Rae’s Generation X perspective. But even as a Millennial, Marcy is what some call “old” Millennials or “cusp” Millennials. Today, we’re joined by members of the “young” Millennial generation to talk to us about their experiences in the workplace. Grace and Alyx came to the... Read More The post S1E27 – The Millennials Are Coming, The Millennials Are Coming – Part 2 appeared first on Office Baggage.

Part 1 of 2: A hallmark of the Office Baggage podcast is the intersection of Marcy’s Millennial perspective and Rae’s Generation X perspective. But even as a Millennial, Marcy is what some call “old” Millennials or “cusp” Millennials. Today, we’re joined by members of the “young” Millennial generation to talk to us about their experiences in the workplace. Grace and Alyx came to the... Read More The post S1E26 – The Millennials Are Coming, The Millennials Are Coming – Part 1 appeared first on Office Baggage.

Throughout today’s podcast we ask the question, “What kind of game are you playing?” Is your corporation playing the diversity game well? Are you thinking about your career in the right ways? And  seriously, Cam Newton, what kind of sexist game are you playing? We’re tackling career objectives today with way too many football analogies! Articles/books/etc. mentioned on today’s podcast: AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson... Read More The post S1E25 – Playing the Long Game appeared first on Office Baggage.

This week, the United States experienced an incredible tragedy in Las Vegas. On this week’s podcast, we start with discussing the difficulty in talking about this tragedy both online and in person. Then, Marcy and Rae chat about diversity panels that just aren’t diverse. Today’s episode is a short, more chatty version of our normal cast. Email us with your thoughts. Articles/books/etc. mentioned on... Read More The post S1E24 – Just a Chat – What’s Wrong with Prayers and Mom? appeared first on Office Baggage.

It was one hell of a week for Rae and Marcy. In the most basic of terms, life handed them both a basket full of lemons. So today, they’re unpacking how women everywhere deal with weeks being sick, having health scares, and still managing to keep our lives on track….sort of. Topping it off with a new segment – the “he-peat.” Articles/books/etc. mentioned on... Read More The post S1E23 – When Life Hands You Lemons, Make a Whiskey Sour appeared first on Office Baggage.

It was a sad week at Kellogg recently. The incomparable Dean Sally Blount announced she will leave Kellogg in 2018. Rae and Marcy unpack her announcement and her impact at Kellogg, inspired by her quote, “This is what the person I want to become would do.” Office Baggage loves this quote and Sally so much, we made tshirts! Find them on our website and... Read More The post S1E22 – A Farewell to Our Dear #BadassSally appeared first on Office Baggage.

Throughout this podcast, there’s a thread of equality for women, but today we’re tackling it head on and from an early age. The media has blown up recently with stories about educators requiring different dress codes for girls than for their boy counterparts in school, body shaming sixth graders, and much more. Is this kind of behavior the start of what leads to inequality... Read More The post S1E21 – Equality. Didn’t you get the memo? appeared first on Office Baggage.

On this week’s Office Baggage, we’re talking about the rise of female CEOs. Is there a pipeline? Can women rise to the top? Or are we kidding ourselves. And a special bonus, the first 10 minutes, these two married ladies are talking about online dating. Do you want to date “Kirby”? Email us! Articles/books/etc. mentioned on today’s podcast: Why Women Aren’t C.E.O.s, According to... Read More The post S1E20 – Finding the Path for “She-E-Os” appeared first on Office Baggage.

Rae and Marcy admit that sometimes….they get winded while eating. If that’s not a wake up call, we don’t know what is! Both Rae and Marcy are re-vamping their health and fitness regimes this summer and “getting it together” in the way of their personal health journeys. The truth is, when you’re taking care of your body, you’re probably taking better care of your... Read More The post S1E19 – Mini Episode – Getting Winded Eating a Cheeseburger appeared first on Office Baggage.

Rae and Marcy took a small hiatus during summer break, but this week, we’re official back. Imagine us singing, “We’re back….back in the podcast mood.” Today, we catch up on what happened this summer, what we’re doing during a break from school, and how we’re preparing for the busiest years of our lives. And in a much overdue version of “The Week in Mansplaining,”... Read More The post S1E18 – We’re Back! Back in the Podcast Mood appeared first on Office Baggage.

Back by popular demand is our “Panel of Men.” Today, Office Baggage brings to the podcast three *new* men with three new perspectives. An Army veteran turned banker, a sales expert and a tech leader, these men have truly varied backgrounds and experiences. In addition, they’re all under 40 and we began today’s discussion with an understanding of what issues might be facing young... Read More The post S1E17 – The Panel of Men, The Sequel appeared first on Office Baggage.

As busy professionals, our time with our children is often constrained.  We want to spend the time that we have enjoying our relationship with our children but when a child acts out, we end up using our energy to address behavior issues instead. Many working parents struggle with the conflict of trying to be an outstanding employee and parent at the same time often... Read More The post S1E16 – Saving Energy for What Matters (#kidsarejerks) appeared first on Office Baggage.

This week, we’re revisiting a topic we discussed way back in Episode 1 – Uber. A lot has happened since the controversy around sexual harassment came to light a few months ago. We’re talking about Uber’s Board of Directors, the Holder report, and the consequences of what might be ahead for the company. Then, we switch gears to discuss the frustrating and confusing result... Read More The post S1E15 – Cosby is an Uber Problem appeared first on Office Baggage.

If you are experiencing frustration at work or feeling disconnected from what you’re doing there are two common issues you may be experiencing – burnout and topout. In today’s podcast, we tackle both topics. What is burnout? What is topout? How do you recognize the symptoms and begin to deal with them? We ask the hard question – is it possible to recover from... Read More The post S1E14 – Burnout and Topout – Are You Ready to Get Out? appeared first on Office Baggage.

Today on Office Baggage, we’re addressing the difficult and sometimes controversial topic of office dress codes. Are certain things “off limits” in the workplace? Or is a dress code sexist? Rae and Marcy share their own “do’s” and “don’ts” of office attire and how they navigate judgement, slut shaming, and other frustrating topics related to women’s attire in the office. What image are you... Read More The post S1E13 – Dress for the job you want? appeared first on Office Baggage.

Many of our prior episodes have explicitly or implicitly addressed male privilege. Today, we’re taking this taboo discussion another step by addressing the topic of white privilege. Privilege is a difficult and often controversial topic in today’s atmosphere, but what we know for sure is this: real leaders don’t shy away from their baggage, and great leaders know they always have more to learn.... Read More The post S1E12 – BAM….Right in the White Privilege appeared first on Office Baggage.

For professional women, looking professional is key. Every professional woman has a “bad manicure” story, and we’re just plain sick of it. Enter ezza. The incredible women behind new business venture, ezza salon, join us for a candid discussion on entrepreneurship, manicures, femininity and more. Opening their first location in Chicago this fall, you’ll want to hear about this revolutionary new concept in nails. And... Read More The post S1E11 – Meet the Game Changers Behind ezza Salon appeared first on Office Baggage.

Office Baggage, every week, brings you the perspective of two corporate women. Today, however, we bring you the first of what we hope will be many versions of “the panel.” Three corporate men join Rae and Marcy to discuss topics ranging from sexual harassment to “locker room talk,” from double standards for women and men to safety and judgment for both genders. We look... Read More The post S1E10 – The Panel of Men appeared first on Office Baggage.

A certain someone’s famous daughter wrote a book recently on “Women Who Work,” and it sparked quite the conversation on Office Baggage this week. What does it mean to be a “woman who works” and how do we support one another without being catty or selfish? In the same week, another woman testified before Congress and impressed us so much, we’ve coined the term... Read More The post S1E9 – Badass Sallies appeared first on Office Baggage.