Working Girl Talk

Burn out. A buzzword you've probably heard many times throughout the last few years. You may have even used it to describe yourself.  Today's episode is a raw and real conversation about my battle with burn out over the last few months and work avoidance (yes, it's a thing).   Resources: The 5 Stages of Burn Out (Integris Health) A Guide to reducing Task Avoidance in the Workplace (WorkBrighter) FOLLOW Working Girl Talk on Instagram and LinkedIn. Thank you for being here! More episodes and exciting guests are coming soon in this new chapter of the podcast.

Vegan, plant-based, keto-friendly, gluten free. You've probably heard these terms plenty of times recently. But how do you even start a food brand? Especially one that fits into the categories above? How do you bring your actual food product idea to life? And what are the learning lessons along the way? Today, you'll get answers to that and more as I chat with Shayne Hindes, founder of Guiltless by Shayne. Guiltless is a plant-based and health conscious dessert brand. They have a variety of mini cupcakes that you can keep in the freezer — the perfect work day snack.

"Employees born between 1993 and 1998 are the most unsatisfied of all workers, according to a report from MetLife, an insurance and benefits company." - Fortune Why are Zillennials (a microgroup between Millennials and Gen Z) so unhappy at work? Why is job satisfaction across all generations the lowest it has been in 20 years? As someone who is passionate about the workplace and happiness in careers, these stats really struck me. Why is this happening? How can we fix it? I don't have all the answers but I have some thoughts, takeaways and ideas to help - and get the gears turning. Let's talk! P.S. If you're miserable at work, know that you are not alone. My heart goes out to you. The WGT community and podcast is here to help. If your struggle is something more serious, please seek help from a licensed therapist or other medical professional.

A ✨special edition✨ episode of Working Girl Talk! After a birthday week, Abby shares 7 lessons from 27 years of life.    This Week's News:

Communication is ✨everything✨ in the workplace. Today, we're talking three simple tips to become a better communicator at work. They'll help you sound more confident and clear and will help you become a better listener. Let's dive in! This Week's News: ⭐️ Netflix's new price change (The Verge) ⭐️ Amazon aquires MGM (Variety) ⭐️ TikTok nearing deal with Oracle (Social Media Today) ⭐️ Starbucks CEO to retire (Yahoo! Finance) ⭐️ IG users will be able to create NFTs (Gizmodo)   FOLLOW Working Girl Talk, the career podcast for women, on Instagram and LinkedIn   SIGN UP for the Working Girl Talk newsletter. More resources: Ed Mylett video on becoming a better listener

Have you ever felt stuck? Stuck in your career, stuck in a project at work…If you have, you may have also wondered, “What's making me feel stuck?” "Is there something I can do about it?" In today's episode with Lia Garvin, you'll discover yes, there is something you can do about it… starting right now.  About Lia Garvin: Lia has spent a decade working in big tech, you may be familiar with some of the places she's worked including Microsoft, Apple, and Google where she was the senior operations leader. After seeing the common challenges found in the modern workplace, she has now dedicated her life to helping professional women who are trying to break through to the next level in their careers but are feeling stuck. Find Lia on the web: www.liagarvin.com Get the "Unstuck" book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/194817488X Subscribe on YouTube: "Reframe with Lia" Channel Follow on Instagram: @lia.garvin Connect on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/liagarvin

A survey by Salary.com revealed that 44% of respondents claim to have never brought up the subject of a raise during their performance reviews.

Do dream jobs actually exist? At some point, we've all wondered about achieving that "dream job." Maybe you feel like you've never had the dream job, don't even know what your dream job is, or you feel like you have the dream job but wonder, "If I really love what I do, why is it so hard?!"  Maybe we're thinking about dream jobs ALL WRONG? We're diving how we can start thinking about dream jobs in a way that will, hopefully, make them more achievable — and make our careers more enjoyable!   Follow Working Girl Talk, the career podcast for women, on Instagram and LinkedIn   This Week's News: ‣ New legislation for workplace sexual misconduct (Associated Press, 19thNews, Morning Brew) ‣ LinkedIn's politics filter (Fortune, Fortune Data Sheet) ‣ Peloton's meeting reportedly gets cut short (CNBC)

I think we all could use a little pick-me-up of happiness right now. One small step toward that, I'm changing up our usual biz and tech headlines today. On this episode, we're talking through eight happy headlines!  We're also diving into that viral Ask A Manager reader submission, "the new hire who showed up is not the same person we interviewed" - a WGT must-read!

Happy 2022! A little late is better than never, right? In today's episode we're covering major business and tech headlines that you NEED to know. Let's go!   This week's news: ⭐️ Google is discontinuing its legacy free G Suite tier (9to5Google) ⭐️ YouTube doubling down on creator-generated content (Deadline) ⭐️ Become Marriott's TikTok ambassador (Marketing Dive) ⭐️ Twitter's inspiring new campaign (Fast Company) ⭐️ Chicken soup candles? Yep. (Marketing Dive) ⭐️  Netflix raises prices (CNBC)   Keep up with the Working Girl Talk Community on Instagram   5G explained segment sources: ( yes, it's that complex!) CNN - https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/19/tech/airlines-5g-flights-canceled-explainer/index.html The Verge - https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/18/22890080/5g-flight-cancel-att-verizon-c-band-emirates-air-india-ana-japan  NBC News - https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/are-airlines-squaring-wireless-companies-5g-rcna12630 NY Post - https://nypost.com/2022/01/21/us-airlines-will-likely-avoid-future-5g-chaos-ceos-say/  Verizon - https://www.verizon.com/business/resources/factsheets/verizon-c-band-spectrum-auction-frequently-asked-questions/  PCMag - https://www.pcmag.com/news/what-is-c-band ZDNet - https://www.zdnet.com/article/at-ts-oft-delayed-c-band-5g-services-go-live-in-eight-cities/  Fierce Wireless - https://www.fiercewireless.com/regulatory/do-something-useful-spectrum-auction-proceeds-lowenstein 

Need motivation heading into the new year? Earlier this year, we had Lucy Basta on Working Girl Talk. Lucy is the co-founder of WorkWell, a company that's placed over a 1000 people in high-paying jobs. This was the MOST popular guest episode of 2021 so I thought I'd bring back some pieces of wisdom from Lucy as we finish out the year. Today, you'll hear some

Let's face it, job interviews are stressful and the power dynamic can feel one-sided at times. Today, we're talking about the simple lesson that you NEED to take to heart when it comes to job interviews. This mindset will help you feel more confident in job interviews and help save everyone time.   This Week's News: ⭐️ Twitter's shopping stream (The Verge) ⭐️ Hollister and Snapchat team up (Modern Retail) ⭐️ Lush quits social media (Daily Hive)

"Amerisleep polled 1,188 workers, 90% of which have stayed late at work by at least 15 minutes, and 75% say they've had a job that's asked too much of them." (Ladders, Amerisleep) "Can you stay late?" or "I'll just do one more thing." can cause us to stay way later at work than we wanted or expected. And staying late past your work schedule may not be as beneficial as you think. In today's episode, we're starting the conversation about finding and maintaining balance with your work schedule and WHY would should probably STOP staying late.    Sources: https://hbr.org/2015/08/the-research-is-clear-long-hours-backfire-for-people-and-for-companies  https://hbr.org/2015/04/why-some-men-pretend-to-work-80-hour-weeks  https://www.inc.com/kayla-matthews/4-reasons-why-you-really-should-stop-staying-late-at-office.html  https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/you-risk-your-life-the-more-you-do-this-thing-your-boss-asks  https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/05/100511092145.htm  https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2014/08/to-work-better-work-less/375763/   This Week's News:

Have you ever had that feeling you were MEANT to do something? That voice in the back of your mind or even those little signs you see everywhere. You just can't shake that feeling. After noticing multiple of her personal training clients struggle with the same problem, Emma Vollrath decided she was the one to do something about it.  Emma is the CEO & founder of Emma Lou The Label. She joins Working Girl talk to about her journey into creating her innovative activewear line.   On This Episode: ⭐️ The inspiration behind her innovative, patent-pending activewear line ⭐️ Overcoming imposter syndrome ⭐️ What she did when 100 products had the wrong logo

Sometimes you are super motivated and can't wait to take on everything in your path.⚡️And other times, it's hard to get yourself to do anything.

The biggest step is to just get started but sometimes that can be the hardest one to take.  But we all start somewhere. Today's special Best Of episode looks back at how some of our favorite guests got their start in their business and career.    Full episodes of today's Best Of guests: ⭐️ Episode 29 with Sam Abrahart - Apple, Spotify ⭐️ Episode 52 with Lisa Song Sutton - Apple, Spotify   Follow Working Girl Talk on Instagram and LinkedIn Want to do a good deed today? Tell us what you think of Working Girl Talk by leaving a 5-star review!

This Week's Headlines: ⚡️ Twitter's allows tipping with Bitcoin (The Verge) ⚡️ El Salvador's cryptocurrency update (Fortune, Fortune CEO Daily) ⚡️ Toast makes a comeback on the stock exchange (Forbes, Under 30 Newsletter) ⚡️ Facebook announces new features (TechCrunch)   FOLLOW @workinggirltalk on Instagram

Think about the last time you were afraid to do something. That fear of failure, fear that you're not good enough, that panic to lead a meeting at work, to walk into an event alone, to ask someone for advice, etc... I recently had a HUGE epiphany when it comes to fear. And I'm here to say we don't have to let fear hold us back! Buckle up because we're going on a journey in this short, inspiring episode.   ⭐️ Follow @workinggirltalk on Instagram for the latest business and tech news, workplace tips and show updates.   This Week's News: - The Wall Street Journal releases the Facebook Files - and it's wild. (The Wall Street Journal, Time.com) - Burger King creates collab meals (Delish) - AMC is accepting even more crypto (Reuters)

What started as a side hustle quickly turned into a profitable and powerful female empire supporting three employees and an extensive clientele with a growing waitlist. Becca Booker, CEO and founder of Homemade Social, joins us today! We discuss Becca's start in social, mental health and social media, learnings as a CEO, what their team looks for in social media managers and MORE!   FOLLOW Becca (@bbooks ) and Homemade Social (@homemadesocial_)   This Week's News: - Ray Ban and Facebook are teaming up (Fortune, The Verge) - Amazon is paying for employee college (CNBC) - The Trial of Elizabeth Holmes (The New York Times) - FDA pushes back Juul ruling (The New York Times) - El Salvador takes huge step with BitCoin(The New York Times) - No more Houseparty (Gizmodo)   FOLLOW Working Girl Talk (@workinggirltalk)

Have you ever worked with someone and thought, "They were so easy to work with!" or "I love working with them!" ? Don't we all want to be that person? Today, we're breaking down six tips to help you be the best coworker and the easiest person to work with.   This Week's News:

Mae West once said, "Too much of a good thing can be wonderful." But what about productivity? We all have A LOT of responsibilities. In the race to get all of them done, we sometimes burn out, get hurt, get sick or even worse. I've learned recently that productivity is a balancing act --- there's a healthy dose and a toxic dose. I've experienced this firsthand and have learned a few things along the way. Today, I'm sharing four specific, personal learnings to help you avoid the burnout and frustration that being over productive can cause. Let's get back into a healthy balance of productivity, together. These tips are based off of my own personal experience and I hope you can take them and mold them to apply to your situation.✨   FOLLOW Working Girl Talk (@workinggirltalk)   This Week's Headlines:

“You are whoever you say you are.” Are you telling your brand story how you want to be telling it? Monique Bryan brings over 15 years of top-level industry experience in the areas of product development, entrepreneurship, branding, business development, and personal styling today. Today, Monique runs a successful personal brand consultancy.  In today's episode: - Starting her career in fashion - Finding passion in your career - How getting breast cancer helped her start her current business - Crafting your personal brand story - Developing your tone of voice online - Balancing personal vs. professional branding - How your brand brings about the Law of Attraction   FOLLOW Monique and sign up for her upcoming event   FOLLOW Working Girl Talk

Another all news episode! We're diving into some interesting business headliens from this week. - Netflix Q2 earnings report (CNBC, The Motley Fool) - Zoom's big purchase (Globe Newswire) - A Farmville clone turned into a ponzi scheme - yes, it's real (Rest of World) - Robinhood is set to go public (The New York Times)

Get the scoop on the business, tech and workplace headlines from this past week. - Become a director of taco relations (Progressive Grocer) - Apple employees want to work remotely (The Verge) - Facebook Pay to branch out (The Verge) - GMail's new security feature is rolling out (The Verge) - Move to Italy and start a business (CNN) - Sony's pulls ad (Polygon) - Gaming on Netflix? (CNET) - Dictionary adds new words (CNN, Dictionary.com)

Change is hard. And when I can't find the inspiration and motivation in myself, I turn to the words of others. Think of today's episode as an audio Pinterest board - yes, we're making that a thing now. Here's your reminder that changing and growing are necessary parts of life - and you can conquer it!   This Week's News: - Microsoft paying bonuses (CNBC, Fortune CEO Daily) - Richard Branson heads to space (Space, 1440 Newsletter) - Netflix hires former Apple Podcasts employee (Variety)  - Chobani is going public (CNBC, 1440 Newsletter)   FOLLOW Working Girl Talk (@workinggirltalk)

With more companies hiring and more people rethinking their careers, right now is the perfect time to dust off the resumé! We're going over three easy steps you can take today to help your resumé get noticed.   This Week's News: - LinkedIn data theft (Fortune) - TikTok rolling out longer videos (The Verge) - Amazon's big pod purchase (Podcast Business Journal) - Panera selling Au Bon Pain (CNN) - Gap's Yeezy brand could potentially make how much?!  (NECN)   FOLLOW Working Girl Talk on Instagram (@workinggirltalk) FOLLOW Working Girl Talk on LinkedIn

ICON ALERT! Handbag designer, entrepreneur, mother, CEO, creator of the #SAGESQUAD -- the iconic Sage Loman joins us today! Sage launched her brand, SAGE AUBREY in 2015. The company was founded on the philosophy that women deserve honestly priced luxury. The brand is built on the foundations of quality, craftsmanship and kindness to the planet and women.   On This Episode: - Sage's early start in entrepreneurship - Letting go of naysayers & negative energy - How she actually started creating product - Staying relevant as a brand - And so much more!   FOLLOW Sage Aubrey @thesageaubrey FOLLOW Working Girl Talk @workinggirltalk   This Week's News: - Warby Parker is going public (Axios) - So is SweetGreen (Axios) - And so is BuzzFeed (CNBC) - Amazon's new audio purchase (Podnews) - Do chance meetings at the office boost innovation? (The New York Times)

There are about six months left of 2021! Time is flying and it's the perfect opportunity to acknowledge your wins and set your focus on where you're going. Abby will be walking you through a checklist on assessing your goals and what step to take next. This is the perfect episode to come back to, month after month, year after year, to refresh and reset on your goals. But first, a lot happened this week in the tech and business world, let's start by diving into some headlines.   This Week's News: - McDonald's launches BTS merch after meal success (Business Insider) - Google opens retail space in NYC (The Verge, YouTube) - Zuckerberg drops off Glassdoor's Top 100 CEO list (Bloomberg, Google Trends chart) - Employee preferences are changing (Future Forum)  - Spotify buys "Call Her Daddy" for $60 million (MarketWatch)  

Have you ever wanted to take the leap and dive into a new career? If so, listen up! Today, we're chatting with Danielle and Shriya, co-founders of women's apparel line, Maison de Papillon, and Project Gaia NYC, a collaborative, multi-brand concept store showcasing elevated, purpose-driven brands. Both of them decided to switch career paths and ended up meeting at Parsons in NYC. They instantly connected and had the idea to create something chic,  effortless and sustainable.   In today's episode we talk about: ⭐️ Their career journeys ⭐️ Advice on how to make that career pivot and when to know it's time ⭐️ Starting Project Gaia during the pandemic ⭐️ Fashion waste ⭐️ Making sustainability approachable   Follow Maison de Papillon (@maisondepapillon) Follow Project Gaia NYC (@projectgaianyc)   Visit their website: https://projectgaianyc.com/, https://www.maisondepapillon.com/    Stay up to date with all things business news, workplace tips and the podcast: FOLLOW @workinggirltalk  

Business Insider shared a post earlier this month that said, “A study from professional network app Blind shows employees prefer flexibility over a 30k raise." Seeing that sparked a lot of thoughts amongst myself and the WGT community. Thoughts about: how work from home is a more commonplace conversation in workplaces now, that WFH is actually something that could be a non-negotiable for someone taking a job vs. years past when it may not have been, thoughts about what's really a priority for employees and employers, etc. Last year has sparked some mindset shifts, and today, we're talking about what the experts say and some of my own predictions. Today's episode is to help listeners become aware of some of these shifts and the opportunities that can arise from them, as well as an opportunity to assess your own career priorities.    Resources: The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2021/05/work-from-home-2-days-a-week/618841/ The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/21/technology/welcome-to-the-yolo-economy.html Fortune: https://fortune.com/2021/05/11/return-to-office/

Vacation is all you’ve ever wanted, but how do you ask for it? I've seen a lot of memes and TikToks recently about PTO. A lot of them are to the effect of: "Me working on my day off to show my boss how dedicated I am." I laugh because it's relatable. But WHY is it relatable? Something so simple can bring a lot of stress. In today’s episode, we’re covering: ⭐️ How to ask for vacation time (and get it approved) ⭐️ How to prepare for your time off ⭐️ How to not work on your vacation time. Even if this isn’t a current struggle of yours, there may be something new you haven’t thought of before.   Resource: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/getting-time-off-work-2064020   FOLLOW WGT on instagram (@workinggirltalk)  

It's WGT 100!

As a former TV producer and U.S. Diplomat, and now a PR expert, Gloria Chou has had a super diverse career path. Hers is a story of following your values and purpose when it comes to your career journey, no matter how uncertain or scary it may seem. If you want to be seen as a thought leader and share your story and insight with the world, get ready to take some notes.    On this episode: ⭐️ Gloria's career path ⭐️ How to use rejection to your advantage ⭐️ Why do YOU need PR? ⭐️ Gloria's CPR Method to help you craft your story ⭐️ Best days/times to pitch the press ⭐️ The art of the follow-up ⭐️ The mindset of pitching  

Today’s episode is for anyone who has ever thought: “That will never be me,” “What if I fail?” or “When will I make it?” Spoiler alert: Success doesn’t happen overnight. The brands and people we think of as successful and unattainable today, most likely started exactly where you are. These people and brands are years in the making. Today, we’re talking about six specific people that were not overnight successes.   Resources for stories shared in today's episodes: Joel Clark •  Medium •  NPR - How I Built This Martha Stewart •  Artful Living •  Martha Stewart Living •  Inc.   Phil Knight •  The Street •  Good Morning America •  CBS Sunday Morning  •  Vast Knowledge   Melanie Perkins •  CNBC •  Canva •  CEO Magazine •  Forbes   Oprah Winfrey •  CNN   Vera Wang •  BoF •  Business Insider •  Fashion In Time •  2 Revive •  Vera Wang • Harvard Business Review   This Week’s News: - Lyft sells its autonomous driving unit (Wall Street Journal) - Apple’s IOS update (Wall Street Journal) - Zoom’s new backgrounds (The Verge) - Spotify owner bids for Arsenal (ESPN) - Kanye Wests’s expensive shoes (NBC News) *News headlines sourced from outlets, Fortune Data Sheet and 1440

Anna Keenan  is the Regional Marketing & Philanthropic Manager of Kendra Scott and the host of Self Made Sister Podcast. This episode is perfect for anyone who is on their career path and wondering what their next move is. It will show you that you’re right where you’re supposed to be, putting yourself out there makes a huge difference and growth can be a little bit uncomfortable (but worth it in the end).   In This Episode:

In episode 93, we talked about deciding when it’s time to leave a job. As promised, today we are talking about how to quit. Quitting is never easy. But there are some steps to take in advance, and during those two weeks, to make it easier for your employer and yourself. We are all about leaving on the best foot possible. In today's episode, you'll learn how to quit your job and not burn any bridges in the process.    FOLLOW Working Girl Talk on Instagram (@workinggirltalk)   Additional Resources: ‣ Do you have to answer where you’re going? (

From her start in the beauty industry at L’Oréal to running her own digital agency, Irene Moore is a consumer psychology expert and helps brands share their story with their ideal audiences. Irene joins us all the way from the U.K. to spill the tea ☕️ on how to connect with your audience and stand out of the crowd.✨   On this episode: Working at L’Oréal Corporate vs. owning a business Loneliness of entrepreneurship Getting her start in the beauty industry at Bobbi Brown Creating a role from scratch Building client trust Consumer Psychology Should brand’s participate in social conversations? How to stand out through all the noise Trends in marketing to be aware of   FOLLOW Irene on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/irenemoore_/    FOLLOW Working Girl Talk on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/workinggirltalk/    This Week’s News: - Clubhouse launches monetization (TechCrunch) - Spotify might be getting into the clubhouse game (CNBC International)  

Brands got into the April Fools' Day fun yesterday - some were good and some were...strange. We're diving into some of the best and worst brand campaigns on today's episode. Who is your top pick?   FOLLOW Working Girl Talk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workinggirltalk/   Sources:  Subway: https://www.marketing-interactive.com/subway-my-puts-april-fools-twist-to-eat-fresh-slogan-by-creating-daily-face-wash Volkswagen: https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/30/22357166/volkswagen-name-change-voltswagen-us-division Full list: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/april-fools-day-2021-duolingo-toilet-paper-velveeta-skincare-and-more-pranks/ar-BB1fcgFS?li=BBnbcA1 Jack Links Cologne: https://www.instagram.com/p/CNIGOp7Hmgf/ FireHouse Subs Meatball page: https://www.firehousesubs.com/meatballclub/ Velveeta Skincare: https://vbyvelveeta.com/fbsweeps/sweeps/VbyVelveeta Green Giant Peeps: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/green-giant-and-peeps-partner-to-introduce-limited-edition-cauliflower-flavored-marshmallow-bunnies-301259063.html

It’s ok if you’ve outgrown a job or decide it’s not for you. But how do you know when it's time to leave a job? Quitting and starting over is stressful, so thinking and planning ahead is crucial before you put in that two weeks notice. As tough as it is, you’re the only one that can make this decision. The prompts discussed in today's episode can help you figure out your path and help you answer, "Should I stay or should I go?"   Attitude quote (The Center of Work Ethic Development) Comfort with a job quote (Debut Careers)   FOLLOW Working Girl Talk on Instagram and LinkedIn   This Week's News: ‣ Slack's new feature (The Verge) ‣ Clubhouse for Android update (TechCrunch) ‣ Disney Plus increases prices (The Verge)

This is the perfect episode for young entrepreneurs and business owners! Jessica Marx, a business growth strategist who was recently named “Top Female Coach” by Yahoo! Finance, joins us for a walkthrough of launching your business.    On This Episode:

Do you ever keep reliving moments over and over thinking, I could've done better? We are really hard on ourselves - myself included! In this episode, we dive into living in the moment and not letting the past ruin our present.   This Week's News: LinkedIn's free courses for women (Social Media Today, LinkedIn) Salesforce halts SF lease (SF Gate) Kind comes out with smoothie bowls (CNBC)   Follow Working Girl Talk on Instagram and LinkedIn Check out the Working Girl Talk website

Does the thought of salary negotiations stress you out? You're not alone. Get ready to say goodbye to the fear in this job-seeking masterclass with Lucy Basta.  Lucy Basta is the co-founder and co-CEO of WorkWell. Their company is a one-stop shop to learn interview skills, strategize effective job search plans and become part of a supportive, lifelong community with deep roots in tech. Fun fact: They've helped place over 1000 people in jobs in tech.

Presenting virtually comes with its own set of challenges. Let’s tackle virtual presentations with this checklist - and say goodbye to those public speaking nerves.   Join the conversation on the Working Girl Talk Instagram   This Week’s News: ✨ Facebook and Australia's media bill (CNBC, Facebook Pressroom, Search Engine Journal, CNBC) ✨ Klarna’s new valuation (CNBC) ✨ Firefox fight cookies (Search Engine Journal) ✨ Clubhouse’s data breach (Social Media Today)

Spooky season is here...and yes, we mean tax season! But in this episode, we're learning that taxes don't have to be scary or stressful. Damari Gold, accountant and owner of The Gold Standard Accounting & Tax, walks us through some common tax questions and mistakes.   On This Episode: ✨ Damari's career journey ✨ Conquering the worry mindset when it comes to finance & taxes ✨ Common tax mistakes we're making ✨ Structuring your business ✨ Are there deductions we're missing out on? ✨ When is it time to get an accountant vs. DIY tax software ✨ Worst financial mistake she's made and what she's learned ✨ Best financial advice she's received   This Week's News: ‣ Instagram to launch multi-participant live-streams (Social Media Today) ‣ Epic Games goes after Apple (CNBC, CNBC Beyond The Valley Newsletter) ‣ Amazon acquires Shopify competitor, Selz (CNBC, CNBC Beyond The Valley Newsletter)

I got a message on Instagram asking, "How do we go about finding something that is the right fit for us? (podcast, blog, hobby, etc.)" That sparked the idea for this episode. Let's talk about finding the right "thing" for you.   This Week's News: ‣ Whitney Wolfe Herd takes Bumble public (Fortune, Business Insider) ‣ The McDonald's secret menu item we need to discuss (Business Insider) ‣ Shopify integrates with Facebook (Social Media Today) ‣ TikTok dives into eCommerce (Social Media Today)  

Today’s guest is Alex Bradberry, founder of the Sparkle Bar!  In this episode: ✨ Turning an idea to a brick and mortar establishment✨ How to motivate yourself✨ Why having a purpose-driven mission is crucial to business✨ The importance of culture when building a team✨ Balancing family and business✨ Changing focus in 2020✨ One thing to do today because   FOLLOW Alex (@alexbradberry) and The Sparkle Bar (@thesparklebar)   This Week's News: ‣ Tesla's recall (The Wall Street Journal) ‣ Instagram's new TikTok-like feature - again (TechCrunch) ‣ The scoop on Clubhouse (TechCrunch)   FOLLOW Working Girl Talk (@workinggirltalk)

Is anyone still recovering from 2020? Yep, me too.   No matter what life throws at us, it’s up to us to decide how we react to it. I’ve had a few pivot moments this month already and a constant thought in my head has been, "I need peace!"   In a world so chaotic, how do we protect our peace and set boundaries?   ⚡️Today, Abby is focusing on three areas to set boundaries in, what to focus on and how to say no.⚡️   FOLLOW Working Girl Talk on Instagram   This Week's News: - The Reddit and GameStop saga (CNBC, KQED)

Get ready to take notes! Today, we are joined by Alex Krahling, the CEO and founder of High Moon Studio. They are a branding & website design agency that also focuses heavily on education with designer training courses.   Alex has over 10 years of experience designing brands and websites. She's run two successful companies and has her master's degree in Global Strategic Communications with an emphasis in Art Direction. Her background is in advertising and she has experience working with companies such as IBM Watson, MTV Japan, DAZN, Olive Garden and more.   In this episode: ⚡️ How High Moon Studio empowers clients ⚡️ How Alex started her design career ⚡️ Starting High Moon Studio when she thought she was at rock bottom ⚡️ How branding has evolved in the last few years ⚡️ Top 3 branding mistakes to avoid ⚡️ Resources for typefaces ⚡️ Number one tip for those that want to get into design   FOLLOW High Moon Studio and check out their resources   FOLLOW Working Girl Talk   This Week's News: - McDonald's throwback Thursdays (Business Insider) - Apple starts new VR-AR headset (Business Insider) - Alphabet stops balloon program (CNBC)

"Why blend in when you were born to stand out?" We've all heard it before but did you know maybe there's a reason why people say that? HINT: It's because it's true! In this solo episode with your host, Abby Zufelt, she highlights a personal experience to help you understand why embracing who you are and standing out will take you where you want to go. Get ready for a story of one obnoxious hat, an appearance on the Today Show and an Al Roker fandom. Yep, you read that right.    This Week's News: - Man forgets password to BitCoin account that holds about $220 million (Entrepreneur) - Hyundai and Apple team up to make a car? (Fox Business) - YouTube launches searchable hashtags (Search Engine Journal) - LinkedIn adds swipe-up links to stories (Social Media Today)   FOLLOW Working Girl Talk HERE  

Happy new year, working girl gang! We're kicking things off with Laura Arroyo, author.  ⚡️ Supporting ALL women at work⚡️ How to overcome perceived career losses⚡️ How embarrassing herself helped her overcome imposter syndrome⚡️ Top 3 tips when it comes to writing a book⚡️ Self-publishing on Amazon   Make sure to check out her book! VISIBLE: A Woman's Guide to Unleashing Your Full Potential in the Workforce Connect with Laura Arroyo   This Week's News: - TikTok is in trouble again? (Social Media Today) - R.I.P. to Adobe Flash (The Verge) - Snapchat's new try at ecommerce (Social Media Today) - Amazon buys Wondery (Bloomberg)   Connect with your host, Abby. Follow Working Girl Talk.