Podcast appearances and mentions of alex cavoulacos

When Meta Angels launched in 2021, it branded itself as an NFT community using web3 to "harness real world opportunities." In late 2022, Meta Angels was acquired by Hug, an NFT curation platform, and their respective communities merged. In this episode, Meta Angels co-founder Alex Cavoulacos discusses how a values-driven NFT project can be sustainable and what it's like for an NFT community to undergo a merger. As the current Head of Product at Hug, Alex also shares insights on scaling a web3 organization that is part platform, part product, and part community. DISCLAIMERThe content herein is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only, and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, options, futures, or other derivatives related to securities in any jurisdiction, nor should not be relied upon as advice to buy, sell or hold any of the foregoing. This content is intended to be general in nature and is not specific to you, the user or anyone else. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading or otherwise, based on any of the information presented without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with a professional advisor.  Solana Foundation Foundation and its agents, advisors, council members, officers and employees (the “Foundation Parties”) make no representation or warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy of the information herein and expressly disclaims any and all liability that may be based on such information or any errors or omissions therein. The Foundation Parties shall have no liability whatsoever, under contract, tort, trust or otherwise, to any person arising from or related to the content or any use of the information contained herein by you or any of your representatives. All opinions expressed herein are the speakers' own personal opinions and do not reflect the opinions of any entities.  

Work culture is changing, and it's changing fast. The old norms of toughing it out and sticking with a new job are fast being replaced by notions of employee autonomy and choice. A recent survey from the Muse found that 80% of active job seekers believe quitting a new job in less than 6 months is acceptable if it doesn't live up to expectations. In the modern workplace, it is workers who are pushing the envelope, and they are doing it with their feet.Joining us today is Shayla Thurlow, VP of People and Talent Acquisition at The Muse – a platform with 7 million monthly users that helps people find work that matters to them by matching job seekers with coaches, career advice, and employers. Unlike other sites that focus largely on skills, the Muse is focused on things like values, purpose, and culture.In this episode, Dart and Shayla discuss the experience of “Shift Shock”, what job seekers are saying is the most important feature they are looking for in their next job, what flexibility in the workplace really means, how HR professionals can approach this new landscape, and much more…Topics Include: - Defining shift shock, and how to avoid it with new hires - Modernizing HR technology - Questioning the emphasis we've placed on grit- What employees really mean by work-life balance - How candidates are choosing jobs today- Importance of offering learning and growth opportunities- Advice for HR professionals- And other topics...Shayla Thurlow is the VP of People and Talent Acquisition at The Muse, a company that is serving as the go-to destination for the next-gen workforce to research companies and careers. With nearly two decades of experience in human resources, Shayla is passionate about creating workplace cultures where employees can thrive. Before joining The Muse, Shayla worked in various industries and has held roles in many areas, including talent acquisition, diversity and inclusion, performance management, and leadership training and development.Resources Mentioned:The Muse's Shift Shock survey: https://www.themuse.com/advice/shift-shock-muse-survey-2022The New Rules of Work by Kathryn Minshew and Alex Cavoulacos: https://www.themuse.com/thenewrulesofwork

Meta Angels with Alexandra Cavoulacos In this episode, we chat with Alex Cavoulacos, Co-founder & CEO of MetaAngels. She talks about the unique process they've designed to break down the barriers and welcome more people into the world of NFTs.  Full show notes: TheNiFTyChiks.io/74 Please click that subscribe button & hit the bell to be notified when a new episode is available.  SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW: Podcasts: https://theniftychicks.io/itunes Spotify: https://theniftychicks.io/spotify Google: https://theniftychicks.io/GooglePlay YouTube: https://theniftychicks.io/YouTube FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Website: https://theniftychicks.io Twitter: @TheNiftyChicks https://twitter.com/TheNiftyChicks Twitter: @TheJeNFT https://twitter.com/TheJeNFT Twitter: @ErinCell https://twitter.com/erincell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theniftychi... Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TheNiFTyChicks/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-... DISCLAIMER:  Neither the hosts nor the guests are acting in the capacity of financial advisors. We are sharing our journey with you as we learn more about this crazy little phenomenon called NFTs. This is NOT financial advice and we make NO RECOMMENDATIONS. We only share with you what we are learning and what we are considering investing in. You must do your own research. Just know that we will always strive for radical transparency with any show associations. We only share with you what we are learning and what we are considering investing in. You must research any financial investment on your own! Just know that we will always strive for RADICAL TRANSPARENCY with any show associations. Happy Minting! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Cavoulacos is the Co-founder & CEO Meta Angels, an NFT membership community harnessing the metaverse to unlock real life opportunities. Alex's career started in management consulting at McKinsey before entering the entrepreneurial space and co-founding The Muse, a career platform used by over 75 million people. In this episode, you'll hear Lisa and Alex discuss:Advice for overcoming sexism and bias towards female founders in VCHow to identify your unique strengths and build your personal brandHow strong values can guide you through difficult decisionsHow Web3 decentralization can empower underserved foundersThis episode is brought to you by FTX US. Start Investing in crypto with code badbitches to start earning free crypto. Sign up here: https://swiy.co/ftxus-badbitchesJoin us: BadBitchEmpire.comInstagram:@TheBadBitchEmpire @LisaCarmenWangTwitter:@BadBitch_Empire @LisaCarmenWang

In this episode of ZenChats, I speak with Alex Cavoulacos and Allyson Downey, co-founders of Meta Angels and Angel Labs, an NFT project that focuses on inclusion, diversity, and web3 development. We talk about their plans with Meta Angels and Angel Labs, onboarding new people to Web3 and NFTs, diversity, culture, fundraising, mental health, and much more.You don't want to miss this episode if you're interested in learning more about building meaningful connections in Web3! I hope you enjoy this chat with Alex Cavoulacos and Allyson Downey, and please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a review - it really helps 

We are in conversation with Alex Cavoulacos and Allyson Downey, the co-founders of Meta Angels, an NFT membership community harnessing the metaverse to unlock real life opportunities. Founded on the values of generosity, transparency, and accessibility, Meta Angels has pioneered the first-of-its-kind NFT lending technology on the blockchain. We discuss how NFTs function and some unique qualities. How Meta Angels helps to bridge opportunity gaps for members. How Alex and Allyson brought in millions of dollars in a matter of days to fund Meta Angels. The behind-the-scenes of the Meta Angels community experience. More about Alex: She is also Alex is co-founder of Angel Labs, a web3 accelerator that takes experienced operators and web3 creators from concept to mint. Prior to her move to web3, Alex co-founded The Muse, a values-based career platform used by over 75 million people to research companies and careers named one of Fast Company's 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World. She now serves on the company's Board of Directors after a decade of leadership. Alex is a frequent speaker on web3, entrepreneurship, the future of work, and productivity. She is the co-author of the national bestselling book The New Rules of Work: The Modern Playbook for Navigating Your Career. She graduated from Yale University and is an alumna of Y Combinator. More about Allyson: She is a serial entrepreneur, MBA, writer, and keynote speaker who has built a career on the power of trusted advice. She is also the CEO of Stellar Reviews, which helps brands increase sales by 40% by building an authentic, honest base of consumer reviews for their product launches. Her book is called Here's the Plan: Your Practical, Tactical Guide to Advancing Your Career During Pregnancy and Parenthood.  She is a Techstars alumna and mentor, serving on the boards The Crafters Box and Tot Squad and as an advisor to Trust & Will. Allyson has an MBA from Columbia Business School, an MFA from Columbia University's School of the Arts, and a BA from Colby College. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Carly brings on Meta Angels' co-founders, Alex Cavoulacos & Allyson Downey to drop some big news! Alex and Allyson are both serial entrepreneurs with  incredibly resumes. The two and their team are pushing the boundaries of what NFTs can do. The alpha unlocked in this episode is something you don't want to miss. Especially if you have any interest in starting your own NFT project or if you're just crypto curious! Meta Angels and the team behind it are on to something truly special. The time window to act on this huge announcement starts on Monday, April 4th and closes on April 18th! So tune in to hear the latest on what's dropping from the Meta Angels team so you're ready come Monday :) ------ SUBSCRIBE TO OVERPRICED JPEGs YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgwYifaFPX3_FJe7MMWfmAg

In this episode, Carly brings on Meta Angels' co-founders, Alex Cavoulacos & Allyson Downey to drop some big news! Alex and Allyson are both serial entrepreneurs with  incredibly resumes. The two and their team are pushing the boundaries of what NFTs can do. The alpha unlocked in this episode is something you don't want to miss. Especially if you have any interest in starting your own NFT project or if you're just crypto curious! Meta Angels and the team behind it are on to something truly special. The time window to act on this huge announcement starts on Monday, April 4th and closes on April 18th! So tune in to hear the latest on what's dropping from the Meta Angels team so you're ready come Monday :) ------ SUBSCRIBE TO OVERPRICED JPEGs YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgwYifaFPX3_FJe7MMWfmAg

I'm so excited to be interviewing my old boss today, the founder of The Muse, Alex Cavoulacos! Today we talk about all the things. ✨ Career + Family✨ Systems✨ Launching The Muse✨ Career advice during different seasons✨ Job search tips✨ And more! Now, let's dive into my favorite interview to date!! Connect with Alex Twitter // The Muse // The Muse Job Search Connect with Jena LinkedIn // Instagram // Grab a copy of the Career Journal GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

This week, Cory speaks to entrepreneur and author Kathryn Minshew, the founder and CEO of The Muse. The Muse is the fastest growing career discovery platform for 50+ million professionals a year and helps over 700 companies looking to hire talent and grow. Kathryn is also the co-author of “The New Rules of Work: The Modern Playbook for Navigating Your Career,” available on Amazon and other retailers. In the episode, Kathryn tells us about going from working in international relations to McKenzie and then in technology, gives tips and guidance on finding the right career path, how to approach employers the right way, and where job seekers go wrong. “I DIDN’T START THE MUSE BECAUSE I HAVE ALL THE ANSWERS, I STARTED IT BECAUSE I NEEDED THEM.” As the Founder and CEO of Founder of The Muse, Kathryn Minshew (@KMin) spends “every day making work more human.” The Muse is an online career resource that gives a behind-the-scenes look at opportunities and companies. “We believe that you can and should love your job—and be successful at it—and we want to help you make that happen.” Kathryn joined Cory Levy on OFF RCRD to talk about her journey as an entrepreneur and what she has learned about work and hiring. Kathryn didn’t always want to become an entrepreneur. “As I started to get to know people who worked in the startup sector who were building businesses from scratch, I just fell in love,” says Kathryn. At the age of 25, Kathryn, who originally planned on studying and working in international relations, started The Muse, which was her second company and has grown significantly over the past seven years. The company reaches around 50 million people a year in over 100 countries, and works with around 700 employers who are customers of The Muse. Their team now features around 125 full-time employees, mostly based out of New York City. Similar to her company, Kathryn has grown as well. “I have absolutely loved it (being an entrepreneur), but I think it surprised me how much I’ve had to learn about topics that I didn’t know anything about.” From raising venture capital (over $20M) to managing a large team of employees, Kathryn has had to pick up new skills throughout her journey, and has learned a lot about jobs and hiring through her own experiences as an employer. The New Rules of Work In mid-2018, Kathryn and The Muse co-founder Alex Cavoulacos published The New Rules of Work, which took the lessons they learned from years of running their company to give to millions of people across the country in a rule-like format. One of the surprises that came from writing this book, according to Kathryn, was what readers resonated with, which was the idea of starting with your values. “Most career advice; it has you start with ‘what do you think you want to do or what are you good at?’ We said, of course, that’s important but before that, what do you value? Is it flexibility, is it creativity and autonomy, is it compensation or prestige. There’s so many different things that a career can give you. What is it that you want, and that changes, right? Not only from person to person but it changes at different parts of your career. What you want straight out of college might be different than what we what you want five or 10 years later and that’s okay.” Kathryn and Cory also touched on mistakes that ruin many careers before they even start. “I’m constantly amazed by how many people will sometimes put at risk getting a job that they’re otherwise highly qualified for because of something small.” Kathryn stresses the importance of the basics like a strong handshake, looking people in the eye, knowing how to interview, and understanding the company. “Even if it’s just 15 minutes, brush up on the basics of applying to a job and interviewing,” says Kathryn.

The rules of work have changed over the last several years. You need to stay up to date on what's relevant so you aren't left behind and miss the next career opportunity. We were surprise when we went back and listened to this episode from 2017, when Joe sat down with Kathryn Minshew & Alex Cavoulacos, founders of TheMuse.com, to review what were then the new rules of business. Clearly, many still don't understand these. We find that these rules are just as relevant today as they were a few years ago, so we decided it was time to roll this episode again. Here is our original show description: Struggling at work? We'll review some of the "new rules" of business with the founders of TheMuse.com, Kathryn Minshew and Alex Cavoulacos. We'll talk about new rules in networking, finding the career you love, and working more effectively at the job you love. In our headline segment, Brian Barnes, CEO of M1Finance drops by to talk about tax planning. We know tax day was yesterday but these tips will help you make tax-smart moves while investing for the future. We'll also talk about another company being sued by an employee for rotten 401k options. Target date funds are again in the middle of some more controversy. Gena calls the Haven Life line to ask about the American Opportunity Credit, we share good news about recent guest Adam Dell and the Clarity app, and answer a letter from Ben about emerging markets investing. Is active investing the best way to go in smaller, more volatile markets? Of course, Doug brings down the trivia, and much, much more.

In this super-sized episode, Travis and Brandon discuss what makes a great manager, using 10 skills and traits developed by Google's Project Oxygen and updated over the last 10 years. What is the job of a manager? We discuss the role of a manager with this Google-developed evaluation framework as a guide: https://www.themuse.com/advice/10-behaviors-make-great-google-manager https://rework.withgoogle.com/guides/managers-identify-what-makes-a-great-manager/steps/learn-about-googles-manager-research/ Carol Dweck, fixed vs growth mindset https://www.brainpickings.org/2014/01/29/carol-dweck-mindset/ Travis’s magic question: “How would you like me to help with this?” Brandon’s Notes-Trello Listening-action framework Private Confluence space for 1:1 agendas with action items Conjoined triangles post https://frontside.io/blog/2016/07/07/the-conjoined-triangles-of-senior-level-development.html Simon Sinek: “Start with why” https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7108725-start-with-why HBR study about why people want people who could do their job https://hbr.org/2016/12/if-your-boss-could-do-your-job-youre-more-likely-to-be-happy-at-work Muse article: 1. “Is a Good Coach” Employees need and appreciate a manager who takes time to coach and challenge them, and not just when they’re behind. As Muse contributor Avery Augustine put it, “When it comes to clients, the squeaky wheel usually gets the grease.” The same is true, she said, of employees you manage. But “I realized that every employee needs to be managed—star performer or not,” she wrote. “And simply leaving some employees to do their jobs without any type of feedback or guidance was detrimental to their career development.” 2. “Empowers Team and Does Not Micromanage” Micromanaging’s a common mistake managers make without even realizing it, one that discourages and frustrates employees. But Google’s research found that its best managers don’t, instead offering the right balance of freedom and advice, showing they trust their direct reports, and advocating for the team, according to a sample breakdown from an internal presentation included in a 2013 Harvard Business Review article. 3. “Creates an Inclusive Team Environment, Showing Concern for Success and Well-Being” In the first iteration of the list, this was described as “expresses interest in and concern for team members’ success and personal well-being.” Several years later, the company’s updated this entry to reflect research on psychological safety that allows for risk-taking—which Google identified as an important characteristic of effective teams—and unbiasing, or the process of becoming aware of and combatting unconscious biases. It’s not enough just to have a diverse team, good leaders and managers strive to create an inclusive environment every day. 4. “Is Productive and Results-Oriented” Employees don’t want to work for a lazy boss. They'd rather be part of a team that’s productive and successful, and that’s hard to do if the leader doesn’t set the tone. Former Muse editor Adrian Granzella Larssen explained that becoming a boss means you have to be on model behavior. “As a manager, you'll be looked to as a role model,” she wrote. “You can’t expect people to give their best at work if they don’t see you doing it, so be sure you’re always on your A game.” That means putting in the effort and getting results. 5. “Is a Good Communicator—Listens and Shares Information” Communicating effectively is one of the basics of being a good manager (or a good employee for that matter). But it’s also important to remember that great managers prioritize listening. “Focused, curious listening conveys an emotional and personal investment in those who work for us,” according to Muse contributor Kristi Hedges. “When you listen to people, they feel personally valued. It signals commitment.” 6. “Supports Career Development and Discusses Performance” Google recently added the “discusses performance” component to this behavior. The company pointed to research from Gallup that found only half of employees know what expectations they should be fulfilling at work. “To free employees to take initiative and inspire high performance,” Gallup concluded, “managers need to set clear expectations, hold employees accountable for meeting them and respond quickly when employees need support.” In other words, managers should not only help their team develop skills and advance their careers, but also be clear about expectations and give honest feedback about performance. 7. “Has a Clear Vision/Strategy for the Team” Stephanie Davis, who won one of Google’s Great Manager Awards, told HBR that feedback reports helped her realize how important it was to communicate team vision in addition to company vision. “They wanted me to interpret the higher-level vision for them,” she said. “So I started listening to the company’s earnings call with a different ear. I didn’t just come back to my team with what was said; I also shared what it meant for them.” A clear and shared vision can also help members of your team work well together. 8. “Has Key Technical Skills to Help Advise the Team” When Google first released its list of behaviors, the findings were somewhat anti-climactic. “My first reaction was, that’s it?” Laszlo Bock, then the Vice President of People Operations, told The New York Times in 2011. The entries on the list may’ve been obvious, but their relative importance wasn’t, as Bock’s team found out when it ranked the behaviors. “In the Google context, we’d always believed that to be a manager, particularly on the engineering side, you need to be as deep or deeper a technical expert than the people who work for you,” he said. “It turns out that that’s absolutely the least important thing. It’s important, but pales in comparison.” So all hope isn’t lost if you find yourself managing people who know more than you. 9. “Collaborates Across the Organization” Google recently extended its list by two when its employee survey found that effective cross-organization collaboration and stronger decision-making were important to Googlers. Whether you’re at a large corporation, an early-stage startup, or a nonprofit, managing your team and leading it to success can depend at least in part on how well you can work with other teams. Muse contributor Rebecca Andruszka gave some tips for improving communication with other departments for “the collective betterment of the company” (and, as she wrote, to avoid feeling like you work in Congress). 10. “Is a Strong Decision Maker” Google’s last addition is a reminder that while it’s important for a manager to listen and share information, employees also appreciate one who can make decisions. Muse Founder and President Alex Cavoulacos urged managers to go one step further and tell their teams not only what decision they’ve made, but also why they’ve made it. The small extra effort helps the team understand context and priorities, improve their own future decision-making, and stay engaged as well as informed. One of the reasons this research was so effective was that it used internal data to prove what makes managers great at Google (and the company’s re:Work website provides some first steps for others who want to try to replicate its approach). But that doesn’t mean the list isn’t helpful for people who don’t work there. After all, Google did go from being a made-up word to a household name in just a few years. People and companies now look to it as an example, not only in innovation, but also in its approach to management.

"The worst way to play the game is not knowing the rules." How do you figure out just what you should be doing with your life? Whether it be knowing what role you should play on your entrepreneurial journey or figuring our what's next on the career ladder, there are steps you can take to solidify your future. We speak with Alexandra Cavoulacos- Founder & COO of TheMuse.com, a career platform used by 50+ million millennials to find a job, learn professional skills or advance in their careers, and by hundreds of companies looking to hire or grow their employer brand. She’s also the co-author of "The New Rules of Work," a modern playbook to help millennials navigate their careers. Alex talks about her own path to entrepreneurship and gives advice for others trying to figure out what "career" means to them and how to get the most out of it. Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy! IN THIS PODCAST WE DISCUSS: - What inspired Alex as a child + growing up and attending school in France - Why Alex decided to leave her science career dreams & major in political science at Yale University - Why internships are important - How The Muse got started - The importance of feedback coaching & personal development - How to be more direct with your approach - The rules of the business world - The democratization of information - How career impacts your intimate life - What to do if you have an entrepreneurial spirit within a career - How to find the perfect career just for you - Why taking control of your personal brand is crucial. - Are cover letters dead? - Navigating offer negotiation *SHOW NOTES: www.dreamsindrive.com/alex-cavoulacos-the-muse *SUBSCRIBE: www.dreamsindrive.com/join *RESOURCES: www.dreamsindrive.com/free *FACEBOOK GROUP: www.dreamsindrive.com/facebook Follow Dreams In Drive on Social: *twitter.com/dreamsindrive *instagram.com/dreamsindrive Follow Alex Cavoulacos on Social: *twitter.com/acav *www.themuse.com Follow Rana on social: *instagram.com/rainshineluv *twitter.com/rainshineluv

The world of work has seen a lot of change in recent years, and it can be tough to keep up. What do these changes mean for your career and leadership? Alex Cavoulacos breaks it down and shares her career expertise in today’s episode. Named one of INC’s 15 women to watch in tech and Forbes 30 under 30, Alex is co-founder and COO of TheMuse.com, a career platform and community helping millions of Millennials find inspiring careers. Alex talks about making the leap from her job as a consultant to starting this groundbreaking company, and dives into their book The New Rules of Work: The Modern Playbook for Navigating your Career. Alex also shares her productivity hacks, her genius approach to to-do listing, and how to create your personal brand authentically.Show Notes:-On her strong, self-driven personality growing up, and the grit and rigor she learned from her schooling outside the U.S. [2:43]-Some of the lessons she learned in school, like dealing with pressure and separating efforts from results. [8:47] -Alex’s college years: throwing previous training out the window, exploring new fields, and getting a clearer sense for how she wanted to go about impacting the world. [15:00]-How Alex met Kathryn and what drove them to get started with The Muse. [20:25]-The pain points that came up in deciding between staying at her job and taking a chance with The Muse, and how she ultimately made the leap. [28:32]-Diving into their new book, The New Rules of Work: The Modern Playbook for Navigating Your Career. [21:06]-The main difference Alex has noticed between men and women when it comes to career work, and how The Muse helps less-traditional workers be successful. [35:41]-On the importance of personal branding and how to create your brand authentically. [38:15]-Alex’s productivity hacks and insights, plus her genius approach to to-do listing. [43:48]-On saying no, the difference between an employee mindset and a leader mindset, and what Alex has reclaimed on her journey. [47:52]References:.TheMuse.com – https://www.themuse.com/Get their book, The New Rules of Work, available now – https://www.themuse.com/thenewrulesofworkEpisode Sponsor:Lingo App – http://bit.ly/lingo-appMusic by Lucia Lilikoi – https://lucia.bandcamp.com/

The world of work has seen a lot of change in recent years, and it can be tough to keep up. What do these changes mean for your career and leadership? Alex Cavoulacos breaks it down and shares her career expertise in today’s episode. Named one of INC’s 15 women to watch in tech and Forbes 30 under 30, Alex is co-founder and COO of TheMuse.com, a career platform and community helping millions of Millennials find inspiring careers. Alex talks about making the leap from her job as a consultant to starting this groundbreaking company, and dives into their book The New Rules of Work: The Modern Playbook for Navigating your Career. Alex also shares her productivity hacks, her genius approach to to-do listing, and how to create your personal brand authentically.Show Notes:-On her strong, self-driven personality growing up, and the grit and rigor she learned from her schooling outside the U.S. [2:43]-Some of the lessons she learned in school, like dealing with pressure and separating efforts from results. [8:47] -Alex’s college years: throwing previous training out the window, exploring new fields, and getting a clearer sense for how she wanted to go about impacting the world. [15:00]-How Alex met Kathryn and what drove them to get started with The Muse. [20:25]-The pain points that came up in deciding between staying at her job and taking a chance with The Muse, and how she ultimately made the leap. [28:32]-Diving into their new book, The New Rules of Work: The Modern Playbook for Navigating Your Career. [21:06]-The main difference Alex has noticed between men and women when it comes to career work, and how The Muse helps less-traditional workers be successful. [35:41]-On the importance of personal branding and how to create your brand authentically. [38:15]-Alex’s productivity hacks and insights, plus her genius approach to to-do listing. [43:48]-On saying no, the difference between an employee mindset and a leader mindset, and what Alex has reclaimed on her journey. [47:52]References:.TheMuse.com – https://www.themuse.com/Get their book, The New Rules of Work, available now – https://www.themuse.com/thenewrulesofworkEpisode Sponsor:Lingo App – http://bit.ly/lingo-appMusic by Lucia Lilikoi – https://lucia.bandcamp.com/

Struggling at work? We’ll review some of the “new rules” of business with the founders of TheMuse.com, Kathryn Minshew and Alex Cavoulacos. We’ll talk about new rules in networking, finding the career you love, networking, and working more effectively at the job you love. In our headline segment, Brian Barnes, CEO of M1Finance drops by to talk about tax planning. We know tax day was yesterday but these tips will help you make tax-smart moves while investing for the future. We’ll also talk about another company being sued by an employee for rotten 401k options. Target date funds are again in the middle of some more controversy. Gena calls the Haven Life line to ask about the American Opportunity Credit, we share good news about recent guest Adam Dell and the Clarity app, and answer a letter from Ben about emerging markets investing. Is active investing the best way to go in smaller, more volatile markets? Of course, Doug brings down the trivia, and much, much more. Huge thanks to SoFi and MagnifyMoney.com for sponsoring Stacking Benjamins!

Our second episode is all about work, jobs and getting the paycheck you deserve! We help demystify salary negotiation and talk through the importance of the Labor Department's monthly jobs report. Plus, we chat about the meaning of company culture and the value of loving what you do with Alex Cavoulacos, co-founder of millennial career site The Muse. Our second episode is all about careers, jobs and getting the paycheck you deserve! We help demystify salary negotiation, talk through the importance of the Labor Department's monthly jobs report, and discuss industries with promising future hiring growth. Plus, we chat about the meaning of company culture — and the value of loving what you do — with Alex Cavoulacos, co-founder of millennial career site The Muse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The internet is brimming with writing advice -- both good and bad. Episode 039 of Write Now talks about how to determine which advice is worth following, and gives you a rundown of what I think are the worst offenders. Bad advice is bad. I think we've all received bad general advice at one time or another, such as: "Gun it! You can totally make it through that yellow light." "Aw, come on. You can totally handle one more drink." "You don't really need to study for the bar exam." "Your kids would totally respect you more if you dyed your hair blue." Sometimes it's easy to tell whether advice is good or bad -- it's just up to us to make the correct decision. But other times, the line between good and bad is a bit more blurry. Discerning good advice from bad advice. Advice, like so many things, is relative. Advice that's good for one person might be bad for another person (think of medical advice as an example here). So when you receive a piece of advice that sounds pretty good, ask yourself: Is it true? Who is giving me this advice? (Are they trustworthy?) Why is this person giving me this advice? Alex Cavoulacos of themuse.com offers two more great questions to ask when considering the source of the advice, in her article called "A Simple Test That Will Help You Tell If You're Getting Bad Advice": "The vast majority of advice you’ll be given in your life will be one of two types: Either ‘Do what I did’ or ‘Do what’s best for me right now.’ Make sure you take the time to identify if either is the case before taking the advice at face value." If either is the case, that doesn't immediately mean the advice is bad -- it just means that you have extra context to consider. And again, advice is only ever just advice. It's not a marching order, and so it's your responsibility to consider it fully before taking or not taking it. The worst writing advice. Here's my list of the worst offenders: "Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life." -- This is simply untrue. I love to write, but at the same time I recognize that it is often frustrating and incredibly hard work. "Art is never finished, only abandoned." -- This quote from da Vinci may ring true, but it's terrible writing advice. It seems to be saying that if you decide a piece is finished (and gasp! submit it for publication), you're abandoning it, which is shameful and guilt-inducing.  When a mother bird pushes her baby birds out of the nest, she's not abandoning them -- she's sending them out into the world to flourish and grow. "You can't force good writing." -- Au contraire! If you've written for a deadline before and produced anything decent, you've likely forced good writing. Now, what you may not be able to force is creativity -- but if you take this as writing advice, all you're going to get is the license to be lazy. "I'm against schedules. Write when you feel excited by the prospect." -- This one is from novelist Rick Moody, and it happens to be bad advice for me. (Though it might be great advice for you!) I'm just so busy that if I never scheduled in my writing time, I would never get to do it -- even though I love it. "You need [X] to write." -- Here, "X" can be coffee, booze, a lucky pencil, a program like Scrivener, a specific typewriter, or any other crutch. If someone tells you that you need "X" to write, they are probably trying to sell you "X". The only thing you need to write is you. "Write what you know." -- Just... ugh. I hope you know how terrible and limiting this can be. Please do not take it as writing advice. Ever. What about you? What's the worst (or best) writing advice you've ever received? Let me know in the comments below! The Book of the Week. I AM STILL READING Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey. I am SO SORRY ABOUT THAT.

This is probably not news to you, but it's hard to be a woman in a traditionally male-dominated industry. On this week's episode, we sit down with two women who have been there, done that, and not just survived, but also excelled. Bea Arthur, the founder and CEO of InYourCornerOnline.com, shares what it was like to launch a startup as a woman of color, and NYSCF CEO and co-founder, Susan Solomon gives us her take on women in the science and tech fields, as well as the importance of finding a sponsor. Susan Solomon is a huge fan of Valentina Fosssati, who is leading the MS group at her laboratory. Bea Arthur is all about Bella Acton of Never Liked it Anyway, Kathryn Minshew and Alex Cavoulacos of TheMuse.com, and Sarah Kuntz of ProDay. Follow these women on Twitter: Women's Health: womenshealthmag Caitlin Abber: everydaycaitlin Christina Heiser: xtinaph Susan Solomon: SusanNYSCF Bea Arthur: BeaArthurLMHC Episode Credits: Uninterrupted is produced by Caitlin Abber and edited by Charesse James, with editorial and public relations support from Lisa Chudnofsky and Lindsey Benoit. Our theme music is “Bullshit” by Jen Miller.