Office Politics: The Anti-#GIRLBOSS Podcast

‘Be your own boss,' they said. Here's what they *didn't* tell me. In today's solo episode, I talk about the struggles that come with solo entrepreneurship.  Follow Office Politics on Instagram: instagram.com/officepolitics.co -- (Music in this episode from Nangdo and Coleman Hawkins.)

In today's episode, we talk about:  How Donna's special needs daughter, Jillian, inspired perseverance and perspective in her life and business Overcoming guilt and finding rest as an entrepreneur  How Donna works hard to foster employee wellness at her Dallas-based company, Gardenuity Gift Gardenuity to a loved one this holiday: https://gardenuity.com/subscriptions/ (https://gardenuity.com/subscriptions/) Follow Gardenuity on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gardenuity/ (https://www.instagram.com/gardenuity/) Follow Office Politics on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officepolitics.co/ (https://www.instagram.com/officepolitics.co/) General Magic, the documentary mentioned in today's episode: https://www.generalmagicthemovie.com/ (https://www.generalmagicthemovie.com/) -- Follow Office Politics on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/officepolitics.co (instagram.com/officepolitics.co) To learn more about Jazmine or book a career coaching session, visit https://jazminereedclark.com/ (jazminereedclark.com)

Do you feel a pressure to choose between home life and your career? According to the two founders, the key is to ditch the idea of balance and enforce healthy boundaries instead.  In today's episode, the co-founders of the lifestyle brand J.Lowery, Jamey and Margaret, and I get into:  How to overcome the comparison trap and imposter syndrome when working in a new industry The unnecessary pressure of women feeling they need to choose between their career and being a mom  The role grace and empathy plays in their small business J. Lowery is “a brand that celebrates who you are and what you like to wear. We strive to help people see in themselves what their peers see in them, hence our belief that each customer is an everyday influencer.”   Shop J. Lowery: shopjlowery.com/ Follow J.Lowery on Instagram: instagram.com/shopjlowery Follow Office Politics on Instagram: instagram.com/officepolitics.co To learn more about Jazmine or book a career coaching session, visit jazminereedclark.com  

Curiosity didn't kill the cat — it made her very successful. This episode is for anyone who is wanting to try something new, but is afraid it's too late. In today's episode, The Pillow Bar's founder Merrimac Dillon and I get into: Being underestimated as an entrepreneur  How curiosity can help you overcome imposter syndrome as a professional and business leader  Prioritizing progress over vanity metrics when exploring something new  Building a tribe of trusted, respected experts for your brand Merrimac Dillon is the Founder of Dallas-based luxury pillow company, The Pillow Bar. Dillon founded the brand out of a personal necessity and a gap to be filled in the sleep industry. The Pillow Bar exists to make sure every customer has the best night's sleep possible from the sheets they curl up in, to the pajamas they relax in, to the pillow they lay their head on – even when they travel! The Pillow Bar and Dillon are Inspiring Your Dreams™ because they're in the business of making sleep personal.    Shop The Pillow Bar  https://www.thepillowbar.com/   Follow The Pillow Bar on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/thepillowbar/   Pitch your next big idea to The Pillow Bar team info@thepillowbar.com   --   Follow Office Politics on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officepolitics.podcast/ Follow Jazmine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jazminereedclark/ To learn more about Jazmine or book a career coaching session, visit jazminereedclark.com

Catalyst Creation founder Catalina Peña (formerly Facebook, Twitter, Asana) shares her experience being fired, being Afrolatina, and being ‘too much' for those who wanted her to play the game. In today's episode, Catalina and I talked about:  Her journey to America and her experience as an Afrolatina  Her experience with rejection in the workplace  How she explained being fired in interviews and found greater success afterward  Catalina Peña is a 1.5 generation Afrolatina entrepreneur focusing on helping black and brown professionals make their dreams career realities. She has worked in recruiting at FB, Twitter, a16z,& Asana to create pathways for hundreds of diverse professionals to break into Tech.    Follow Catalina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiouscata/ Check out her coaching business: https://www.catalystcreation.co/about   --   Follow Office Politics on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officepolitics.podcast/ Follow Jazmine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jazminereedclark/ To learn more about Jazmine or book a career coaching session, visit jazminereedclark.com

In today's episode, we talking about bringing your EQ to work, why your boss is a bully, and how to navigate office lingo with author and emotional intelligence expert Dan Hill. Dan's website: https://www.sensorylogic.com/ Dan's book: Blah, Blah, Blah: A Snarky Guide to Office Lingo   --   Follow Office Politics on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officepolitics.podcast/ Follow Jazmine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jazminereedclark/ To learn more about Jazmine or book a career coaching session, visit jazminereedclark.com

For the employee who has been told they're “too much.”    In this episode, Laura and I get into:  The first steps women can take toward being their own advocate  How women can become true leaders at work (and be rewarded in the process)  How you're self-sabotaging success at work — and how to fix it - Laura Weldy is a Women's Leadership & Career Success coach, and an unapologetic champion for women seeking to build a career & life they love. After struggling with burnout, impostor syndrome and uncertainty in her career, Laura decided to eliminate these issues for other career women.  These days, she uses her proprietary Personal Power Code personality assessment to help ambitious career women around the world put a vocabulary to their own worth in the workplace. She pairs this with her expertise as a masterful certified coach & NLP practitioner to create customized roadmaps for her clients to go from overlooked and overworked in the ‘Pre-Suite' to celebrated and confident in the C-Suite as intuitive and authentic leaders. - Follow Laura Weldy on social media  https://www.lauraweldy.com | https://www.instagram.com/lauraweldy/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-weldy-pcc-91278952/   ---   Follow Office Politics on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officepolitics.podcast/ Follow Jazmine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jazminereedclark/ To learn more about Jazmine or book a career coaching session, visit jazminereedclark.com

If you plan on quitting your soulless job this fall, this is the episode you must listen to.  In this episode, we dive into: How unpaid candidate projects are bullshit Our predictions related to The Great Resignation Her experience being a first-generation college graduation How two journalism majors ended up being career coaches Why do candidates psych themselves out during the interview process How to job hunt with intention and a strategic mindset Follow Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingshopwitherin/ Work with Erin: https://msha.ke/talkingshopwitherin/   --   Follow Office Politics on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officepolitics.podcast/ Follow Jazmine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jazminereedclark/ To learn more about Jazmine or book a career coaching session, visit jazminereedclark.com

Today I am joined by writer and PR pro (um, she has connections to TAYLOR SWIFT!), Anna Myers. A self-described creative junkie, Myers's words have been in Teen Vogue, Refinery29, SELF, Popsugar, Glamour, MTV, Apartment Therapy, and The Financial Diet.  In today's episode, we get into:  Establishing boundaries as a writer  How to translate your skills when switching industries  How to get paid your worth as a freelancer  Follow Anna Myers on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annamyers139/ Sign-up for her newsletter: https://www.annamyers.co.uk/click-me Visit Anna's website: https://www.annamyers.co.uk/   --   Follow Office Politics on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officepolitics.podcast/   To learn more about the host or book a career coaching session, visit Jazminereedclark.com

Today I am joined by a special guest (Producer Jordan) to talk about the top 10 lessons I learned while in corporate America, including the reality that HR is not your friend and that your boss is not necessarily smarter than you.   -- Follow Office Politics on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officepolitics.podcast/   To learn more about the host or book a career coaching session, visit Jazminereedclark.com

In this episode, Josie and I talk about:  Her time at the top of an MLM and what led to her leaving The parallels between MLMs, start-ups, hustle cultures, and cults How MLM management gaslights team members into staying and “working harder”  How to speak to a relative or loved one if they're in an MLM Resources mentioned:  Combating Cult Mind Control, Steven Hassan Reddit vs Wall Street The Big Short Follow Josie, ‘Not The Good Girl' on YouTube  Check out her viral YouTube video, Why I Quit the MLM Industry At The Top   -- Follow Office Politics on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officepolitics.podcast/   To learn more about the host or book a career coaching session, visit Jazminereedclark.com

Hey everyone! Jazmine is popping back into the feed with a preview of what's to come in the next "collection" of Office Politics episodes. The theme is... Hot Topics! New episode coming next week!   ---   Follow Office Politics on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/officepolitics.podcast/   To learn more about the host or book a career coaching session, visit Jazminereedclark.com

Are we closer to falling in love with ourselves or AI and technology? I sat down with wellness expert and podcaster, Whitney Lauristen, to chat about:  Mental health for millennials  Bo Burnham's Netflix special Inside Disordered eating, diet culture, and life during recovery  The steps to take toward a more holistic lifestyle — mind, body, and soul    Follow Whitney on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/whitlauritsen/   Follow her eco vegan Instagram, @ecovegangal https://www.instagram.com/ecovegangal/   Follow her podcast https://www.instagram.com/wellevatr/   Resources mentioned: Selfie: How We Became So Self-Obsessed and What It's Doing to Us, by Will Storr Alone Together: Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other, by Sherry Turkle   ---   Follow Office Politics on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/officepolitics.podcast/   To learn more about the host or book a career coaching session, visit Jazminereedclark.com

I sat down with Before Noon's Natasha Wong to talk spirituality, releasing toxic energy, and *not* thinking small. In this episode, Nastasha and I get into: Practical steps toward self-care as a professional  How capitalism has influenced the wellness industry Working through generational wounds to heal your soul   Shop Before Noon https://www.beforenoon.co/   Follow Before Noon on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/before__noon/   Mentioned in today's episode: It Didn't Start With You, Mark Wolynn The R.A.I.N. Meditation, Tara Brach Hilary McCluskey, my Enneagram Coach (she's the best!)   --- Follow Office Politics on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/officepolitics.podcast/   To learn more about the host or book a career coaching session, visit Jazminereedclark.com

What is burnout, how to cope with it, and my personal experience with it.    Links: The Burnout Red Flags I Didn't Notice Until I Took a Month Off Work (The Financial Diet) Burnout Prevention and Treatment (Help Guide)   Follow Office Politics on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/officepolitics.podcast/   To learn more about the host or book a career coaching session, visit Jazminereedclark.com

Today's episode explores leaving a company when your career is at a high, prioritizing your physical and mental health over hustle culture, and the world of income insurance for freelancers and gig workers. About our guest, Alex Williamson Alex Williamson is the co-founder and CEO of Asteya, an income insurance platform focused on protecting people's financial, mental and physical wellbeing through accessible and transparent income insurance services.  Previously, Alex was a founding team member and the Chief Brand Officer of the dating app Bumble. There she launched the brand and scaled its platform to over 65 million users worldwide. She continues to follow her passion of building and supporting ethical, values-driven companies that leave a positive impact on the world.    Links and resources  Follow Alex Williamson on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/williamson/   Follow Asteya on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/asteya.world/   Check on Asteya to learn more about income insurance https://www.asteya.world/   Follow Office Politics on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/officepolitics.podcast/   To learn more about the host or book a career coaching session, visit Jazminereedclark.com  

Best friends and podcast hosts of It’s Never Black and White, Marcy and Sloane share their story of their unexpected connection, fostering an interracial friendship, and helping each other and those around them reach across the aisle and build solidarity.    In this episode, we get into:  The pressure to categorize friends based on race and class, and introducing conversations on race and class into interracial friendships If we feel the pressure to code-switch  Sex positivity and sex education  Fostering employee engagement in a virtual space    Listen to It’s Never Black & White on Apple Podcasts   Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/never_black_and_white/   Follow Marcy on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/marcellinajane/   Follow Sloane on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/sloane_thesexpert/   Purchase Revolt Career’s Recharge & Reset 5-Day Career Challenge Use my code ‘officepolitics’ for 25% off site-wide

I am joined by educator and activist Brit Johnson, and fellow educator (and friend of the show) Taylor “Punch” Weddington, to talk about being a teacher during a global pandemic.   In today’s episode, we get into: What it’s like to be a teacher in 2021 If and how teachers are being supported by their administrators during the pandemic The children and demographics most affected by the global pandemic The protests in Sunnyvalle, Texas, that Brit led in summer 2020   Follow Taylor Weddington on Instagram instagram.com/gabriella.punchanella/   Follow Brit Johnson on Instagram instagram.com/britlanorra/   Follow Office Politics on Instagram instagram.com/officepolitics.podcast/

Anything I can do, Career Contessa can do better. I always share their site and social channels with anyone who wants honest career advice and truly valuable insights on how to succeed in their field. So, I sat down with their founder (and the author of “Power Moves”) Lauren McGoodwin Ail to find out her thoughts on landing a job during a pandemic and succeeding on your own terms.   In this episode, Lauren McGoodwin and I get into: What is a power move in business, on Career Contessa’s terms Getting messy in order to become a successful entrepreneur  The difference between fostering your inner coach and your inner critic  How to network responsibly in a virtual space  Resume and cover letter rules to break — and the ones to keep  The glitter (highlight reel) and glue (what keeps things together) of career advice and running Career Contessa    My episode on Lauren’s podcast The Femails goes live this week! Subscribe now! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-femails/id1434354911   Follow Career Contessa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careercontessa/   Follow Lauren McGoodwin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmcgoodwin/

In this episode of Office Politics, I sit down with the co-founders of the PWR WMN, a Latina-owned women’s clothing line by best friends Kimberly and Miriam. During this episode, we get into: The origin story of PWR WMN and its fusion of femininity and strength in the line How your crappy jobs are preparing you for your dream job How to get your start in the fashion industry without an MBA or formal design training The vulnerability and power that comes with being a mom entrepreneur What it’s like to work with your best friend Shop the PWR WMN brand https://www.pwrwmn.shop/ Follow PWR WMN on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pwr_wmn/  

Today, it’s just me, myself, and I. And today we’re talking about micromanagement: What is a micromanager, and how do they become this way The 3 micromanagers I’ve encountered most in my career How to handle a micromanager What to do if you’re a micromanager Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/jazminereedclark Follow Office Politics on Instagram: instagram.com/officepolitics.podcast

Office Politics is joined by Founder and CEO of The Financial Diet and host of The Financial Confessional podcast, Chelsea Fagan. This episode was recorded on the eve of the 2020 Election. In this episode, Chelsea and I get into: Hustle culture and America’s fetishization with efficiency and accomplishment, and how she has cultivated a healthy workplace for employees at The Financial Diet Being child-free by choice How social media influencers can gaslight their followers Her evolved relationship with money and financial health Her experience with trolls and cancel culture Follow Chelsea Fagan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faganchelsea/ Follow Chelsea Fagan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/chelsea_fagan Buy her book, The Financial Diet: A Total Beginner's Guide to Getting Good with Money https://www.amazon.com/Financial-Diet-Total-Beginners-Getting/dp/1250176166 The Financial Diet website: https://thefinancialdiet.com/  

Office Politics is joined by diversity and inclusion advocate, TedX speaker, and best-selling author of The Memo Minda Harts. In this episode, Minda and I get into: Her best-selling book, The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table How intersectional feminism goes beyond wage gaps and reproductive rights The importance of psychological safety at work, self-preservation, and self-care during 2020 How Black women can best support each other at work while being remote Why Black employees must pack lighter at work due to generational wounds Follow Minda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindaharts/ Follow Minda on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mindaharts Buy her book, The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat https://www.mindaharts.com/book Minda’s website: https://www.mindaharts.com/

PR pro and former radio DJ, Bre Ferguson, moved to Dallas with no job and only $700 in her checking account. She didn’t even want to live in Dallas, but she felt she was being called to the city. That pull was her faith, and it’s been her guiding light to success over the last decade. Bre and I get into: How colorism and proximity to whiteness affected our experience at past employers Demonstrating leadership despite your job title or “being at the bottom” Her journey of faith and staying centered in Christ while making her dreams come true How to discover your God-given purpose in life What we can do better in the Black community as it relates to mental health And what Bre experienced when her ex-boyfriend was killed by law enforcement

Callie Dauler is a busy woman. The “executive assistant by day, podcast host and Instagram influencer by night” (and mom-to-be!) has been sharing a mic with her husband, former morning radio host Jeff Dauler, on their podcast, The Upside with Callie and Jeff since 2019. Their mission is simple, to live in gratitude, find the positive in every situation, and help everyone do the same. In this episode, Callie and I get into: How her husband’s getting fired inspired their hit podcast, The Upside with Callie and Jeff The power of vulnerability and manifestation Finding authentic friendships and setting boundaries within the relationship Choosing attainable positivity over toxic positivity How “The Secret” is cheesy but super awesome  Listen to The Upside with Callie and Jeff https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-upside-with-callie-and-jeff-dauler/id1472460862  

In today's episode, Becky and I get into: Working in tech and not having an Ivy League college degree (fun fact: not everyone needs to go to college) How changing jobs every few years benefits a career How being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis affected her life and career How employees can best advocate for themselves in the workplace if they have a chronic illness How leaders and managers can best support their employees who are experiencing health issues Misconceptions in the tech and real estate industry   Follow Becky from BeckyTalksButtStuff on Instagram: instagram.com/beckytalksbuttstuff/  

Happy hours, may they be virtual or in-person, is the time to spill the tea. Today, we’re talking about being passionate at work. Is it overrated, a privilege, or a prerequisite to success? Friend and educator Taylor “Punch” Weddington and former recruiter (and friend!) Whitney Williams weigh in with me on the topic. Follow Taylor / “Punch” on Instagram @gabriella.punchanella Follow Whitney Williams on Instagram @withel_sprout

Harmonie is a Vancouver-based designer and content producer that I found when I needed travel advice before visiting Canada. She works in the creative industry and moonlights as a YouTuber. She is real, passionate, and one of my favorite guests to date. In this episode, Harmonie and I dive into: The pros and cons of social media sponsorships Reaching her financial goals through freelancing and side-hustles Realizing people management isn’t for everyone — and doesn’t need to be! Working through creative blocks Finding authentic friendships And many, many tangents Follow Harmonie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/harmoniev/ Subscribe to Harmonie on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/HarmonieVachon  

The Riveter’s former Event Director and Dallasite, Jordan Pinkerton sits down with me to talk about the pain she felt — and strength she later found — when she wasn’t deemed an “essential worker” in March, how she redefined success for her, and the future of events and marketing. Follow Jordan on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jordan_pinkerton_/ The Violet Iris, Jordan’s creative agency https://www.instagram.com/the.violet.iris/  

The Riveter’s former Event Director and Dallasite, Jordan Pinkerton sits down with me to talk about the pain she felt — and strength she later found — when she wasn’t deemed an “essential worker” in March, how she redefined success for her, and the future of events and marketing. In this episode, we explored: Getting furloughed despite being a top performer Misconceptions about the event and experiential marketing industry The importance of supporting small businesses Bringing a sense of community to the digital space Follow Jordan on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jordan_pinkerton_/ The Violet Iris, Jordan’s creative agency https://www.instagram.com/the.violet.iris/  

Anya Bazzell lives in two seemingly opposite worlds — the industry of medicine and the world of fashion blogging. I sat down with Anya because I love how much she *didn’t* subscribe to one box, and honors her individuality. But of course, things haven’t always been so picture-perfect. In this episode, we chat about: Her challenges with passing her medical exams Rebuilding her confidence after getting kicked out of med school Having her faith tested during her journey Her personal style evolution and favorite trends Anya on Instagram instagram.com/surgeryandthecity Anya’s Blog www.surgeryandthecity.com

Most employees experience the feeling of being underestimated at work. It affects your work, your experience at the company, and your success. In our first SOLO Cup episode, we pour a glass and talk about getting over others’ perceptions of you. The Burnout Flags I Didn’t Notice Until I Took a Month Off Work, The Financial Diet: https://thefinancialdiet.com/i-took-off-for-a-month-to-deal-with-my-burnout-heres-what-it-taught-me-about-workaholism/ Follow me on Instagram (@JazmineReedClark) and check out my website: JazmineReedClark.com

Due to the COVID furloughs and lay-offs, recent graduates and industry veterans alike are left stumped to figuring out the million-dollar question: what’s next? YouTuber and interior designer Alexandra Gater (Apartment Therapy, HGTV, Shopify) and I sit down to talk about imposter syndrome, how to better trust your intuition, and her own experience with being laid-off — and how it was the best thing to happen to her career. Alexandra Gater is living her best millennial life as a renowned content creator, interior designer, and pom-pom aficionado. She shows her 300,000 YouTube subscribers how to decorate their rental spaces...on a budget with her “Studio Fix” series! (Her tiny bathroom makeover is probably my favorite.) She was voted Apartment Therapy’s 2020 Design Changemaker and is the host of Shopify’s Make My Space Work. And that is just the tip of the iceberg.   Follow her on Instagram (@AlexandraGater) and subscribe to her YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrh9tOpAY2-Ev5pRssXq2Wg AlexandraGater.com

In our debut episode of Office Politics, host Jazmine Reed-Clark sits down with longtime friend and HBO writer Kristin Tucker to explore how heartbreak can lead to a breakthrough, understanding your worth in the workplace, and surrendering to the Universe’s plan.   Office Politics is a candid conversation between professionals on failure, faking it, and finding yourself along the way. Hosted by writer and career coach Jazmine Reed-Clark. @officepolitics.podcast officepoliticspodcast.com