Best Career Confidence Gen Z At Work Podcasts (2025)

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Want to Win at Work? Master These 4 Professionalism Traits (Gen Z Needs This!) |Beyond Day One 14:40

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Professionalism isn’t mysterious — it’s measurable. In this episode of Beyond Day One, David, Phillip, Ryan, and John reveal the four traits that determine whether Gen Z professionals thrive or struggle in today’s workplace: reliability, communication, accountability, and attitude. Using our working definition of professionalism, “The consistent de…

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What Does a Woman Have to Do to Be Believed? Sexual Assault, Accountability & Double Standards with E. Jean Carroll | 363 37:08

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When a powerful man says, “She’s not my type,” and a jury (actually, multiple juries) finds that man liable for sexual abuse and defamation, that’s not just a headline — that’s a masterclass in what it takes for a woman to be believed in America. In this episode, writer, journalist, and Not My Type: One Woman vs. a President author E. Jean Carroll …

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206: How to incentivize your team, even amidst cutbacks 15:55

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Your top performer didn’t get the raise. Your high-potential hire is still waiting on that promotion. It seems like all of the incentives you have at your disposal are gone- so what do you do? In this episode of The New Manager Playbook podcast, I share how to lead and motivate your team when traditional rewards aren’t available. We first talk abou…

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start with gratitude 5:30

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send us thoughts, feedback, memes 🫶 Gratitude is not just a reaction to good things — it’s the seed that grows good things. I used to start my mornings at a stressful job thinking, “I can’t wait until this gets better.” The more I wanted out, the harder it got.By mindbodysoulbyM | Wellness Host

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From Small Business to Big Impact: Leadership, Confidence, & Community at the Goldman Sachs 10K Small Businesses Summit | 362 43:17

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Running a small business feels like jumping out of a plane and building the parachute on the way down… all while managing a team, cash flow, and our kid’s snack schedule. In this LIVE episode at the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Summit, I sit down with three women who prove that entrepreneurship isn’t just about revenue and hiring — it’s ab…

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Tax the rich — and save the planet | from TED Talks Daily 12:25

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Nobel Prize-winning economist Esther Duflo brings her data-driven precision to the climate crisis — and the numbers are damning. While world leaders haggle over finances at endless summits, rising temperatures will kill millions in the poorest countries by the end of this century. She calculates the staggering cost of wealthy nations pumping greenh…

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Defining Professionalism: Competence, Character, and Composure at Work 14:57

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What does professionalism really mean today? For one person, it shows respect. For another, it’s being prepared. And for someone else, it’s attention to detail. In this episode of Beyond Day One, David, Phillip, Ryan, and John unpack why professionalism is often misunderstood, especially between Gen Z employees and today’s leaders. Discover why pro…

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Your Brain Is a Filthy Liar with Bizzie Gold | 361 36:44

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In this episode we call BS on the “you’re not enough / who do you think you are?” soundtrack and dig into self-deception—the sneaky brain patterns that distort our reality and keep us looping the same results. Our guest, Bizzie Gold, creator of Break Method and author of Your Brain Is a Filthy Liar, shows us how to spot the lies, map our patterns, …

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205: Handling setbacks in a way that propels you forward 13:34

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You know that moment. An email drops, a meeting gets scheduled, and your stomach sinks. As a manager, it’s not just your reaction that matters, it’s what your team sees, hears, and absorbs. This week, we get into: Why your team mirrors your reaction to frustrating people and situations How to avoid dragging your team into a commiseration spiral The…

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do it as a joke, do it scared, do it out of spite, but..... 5:11

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send us thoughts, feedback, memes 🫶 Sometimes, we wait for the perfect motivation — the vision board, the dream plan, the right mindset. But what if your motivation starts as something silly… or even petty?By mindbodysoulbyM | Wellness Host

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Practical Intuition For Bold, Better Decisions with Laura Day | 360 42:28

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We’re done pretending intuition is “woo.” In this lively, challenging conversation with Laura Day—New York Times bestselling author, intuitive consultant to billion-dollar companies, and the no-nonsense brain behind Practical Intuition and The Prism—we dig into how to train your intuition like a skill, use it alongside logic, and make small changes…

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Tech Solutions (#1): The affordable tech that will revolutionize farming (with Samir Ibrahim and Josephine Waweru) 24:09

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When entrepreneur Samir Ibrahim asked farmers in Kenya what problem they most needed solved, the answer was simple: reliable access to water to irrigate their farms year-round. Samir is the CEO of SunCulture, a company replacing diesel- and petrol-powered water pumps with more affordable solar-powered ones. He sits down with Sherrell Dorsey, host o…

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Expectation Check: What Gen Z Gets Wrong About Work 14:47

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Are Gen Z’s workplace expectations setting them up for frustration? In this episode, David and the team unpack the myths about instant promotions, fully customized jobs, and remote-only roles — and reveal what Gen Z can do instead to build skills, earn trust, and grow faster. You’ll also hear practical advice for leaders on how to clarify expectati…

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Love, Money & Aging Parents: How to Plan Care (Before the Crisis) with Beth Pinsker | 359 40:32

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Caregiving is not an easy thing. It’s paperwork, passwords, POAs, and the courage to say the hard things before the crisis hits. In this episode, we get real about the emotional and financial marathon of caring for aging parents, why women disproportionately shoulder the load, and exactly what to do now so your future self isn’t rage-crying in prob…

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204: Manager questions on the front page of Reddit - and what they reveal about leadership 14:34

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We’re in a moment of weird contradictions in the workplace: you’re supposed to set clear expectations, but not micromanage; delegate, but not let things spin out; do more with less. It’s exhausting—and it’s why so many leaders feel stuck. In this week’s episode of The New Manager Playbook, I walk you through three real‑world questions that landed i…

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the time in between things is still your time 4:17

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send us thoughts, feedback, memes 🫶 we spend so much time waiting — in traffic, at the doctor’s, in line, or on our daily commute. What if those in-between moments were the secret to becoming 1% better?By mindbodysoulbyM | Wellness Host

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How to Compete with AI | Skills You Need to Stay Employable in the AI Era 23:38

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Big brands are laying off people (take Amazon, for example) and AI seems to be replacing jobs faster than we can update our CVs. So how can we compete with AI? Don’t panic and start looking at it from this angle: AI isn’t taking your job; it’s changing how we all work. Professional development is getting more layers than ever before. It’s no longer…

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Access, Agency & The Abortion Underground with Rebecca Grant | 358 42:08

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We’re talking about reproductive freedom — history, facts, nuance, and feelings. Rebecca Grant — journalist and author of Birth and Access: Inside the Abortion Underground and the Sixty-Year Battle for Reproductive Freedom — breaks down how we got here (pre-Roe to post-Dobbs), what “the abortion underground” actually means today, and why medication…

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A bold idea to rebuild the working class | Molly Hemstreet 11:30

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Struggling communities don’t need handouts — they need bold new ways to root wealth. Meet Molly Hemstreet — a TED Fellow, Southern Appalachia native and cofounder of worker support network the Industrial Commons — who’s flipping the script on generational poverty by turning textile waste into $9-per-pound yarn and factory workers into business owne…

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The Gen Z Expectation Gap: Why Workplace Culture Keeps Breaking Down 14:59

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Why does it feel like Gen Z and today’s workplaces just don’t connect? In this episode of Beyond Day One, David, Phillip, Ryan, and special guest (and Gen Z intern) John unpack the growing expectation gap between Gen Z professionals and the companies that hire them. From communication breakdowns and outdated onboarding to corporate lag and shifting…

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Courage, Confidence & “Just Keep Going” with Lynn Smith | 357 42:01

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We’re talking real-deal confidence—the kind you build while you’re ugly-crying in your car between school drop-off and a board meeting. In this conversation with media pro and author Lynn Smith, we dig into the messy intersection of courage and confidence, why perfectionism and your “brain bully” are killing your clarity, and how to model bravery f…

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203: The one meeting guaranteed to increases engagement and retention on your team 18:08

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When a top performer leaves, the line often sounds the same: “I just wanted something different.” But the truth is, they probably didn’t see what was possible here. In this episode of The New Manager Playbook, I walk through how one conversation, done right, can be the reason someone stays. We’ll talk about: Why engagement is down (and what that re…

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redefining the definition of failure 4:31

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send us thoughts, feedback, memes 🫶 What if we’ve been defining failure all wrong? In this episode of soul, we explore how society has made “not doing enough” feel like failure — when, in truth, failure is simply not trying at all.By mindbodysoulbyM | Wellness Host

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Work Shouldn’t Suck: How to Make It Good with Moe Carrick | 356 36:37

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We spend a ridiculous amount of our lives at work—so why do so many people hate it? In this conversation, we go straight at the big question: how do we actually make work good? Together with Moe Carrick, culture architect, work futurist, and author of When Work Is Good, we unpack the seven human needs of work (connection, safety, contribution, grow…

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The world's first "nature superpower" | Ilona Szabó de Carvalho 12:55

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Over the last 40 years, Brazil has lost an area larger than California to deforestation — and 90 percent of the clear-cutting has been illegal, all part of a multi-billion-dollar global environmental crime economy. Civic entrepreneur Ilona Szabó de Carvalho sees this crisis as an opportunity. Revealing how Brazil is pioneering an economic model act…

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Why Gen Z Struggles with Expectations – and How to Fix It 14:23

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Gen Z wants flexibility, fair pay, and a clear path to growth — but where’s the line between healthy expectations and entitlement? In this episode of Beyond Day One, David, Philip, and Ryan unpack what today’s professionals should expect from the workplace — and what needs to be earned through time, trust, and consistency. 🎯 You’ll Learn: ✅ The dif…

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How To Play: Shift Your Thinking, Inspire Connection & Spark Creativity with Cas Holman | 355 32:27

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Most of us were taught to color inside the lines, follow the rules, and get a gold star for staying tidy. Cas Holman has spent her career blowing that up — and thank god. She designs tools, not toys, to spark creativity, collaboration, and imagination. (If you’ve watched Abstract: The Art of Design on Netflix, yep, she’s the genius behind the episo…

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202: The leadership skill that INSTANTLY makes you more influential 17:12

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As managers, we’re trained to look downward (at our team) and outward (at the organization), but if you’re not also managing up, you’re missing a huge part of the job. In this episode of The New Manager Playbook, I unpack: Why your team’s burnout isn’t enough to justify more resources (and what is) The exact shift that helped one manager secure 3 a…

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the weight of guilt 5:06

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send us thoughts, feedback, memes 🫶 In this episode of soul we unpack the quiet, heavy emotion that so many of us carry — guilt. Sometimes it disguises itself as loyalty, love, or even responsibility, keeping us stuck in jobs, relationships, or memories that no longer serve us.By mindbodysoulbyM | Wellness Host

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How To Tame Your Inner Critic (Without Gaslighting Yourself) with Megan Dalla-Camina | 354 37:05

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We’re taking out the mental garbage — the “you’re not enough / you’re too much / who the hell do you think you are?” soundtrack — and swapping it for inner wisdom that actually serves us. Our guest, Megan Dalla-Camina, bestselling author and founder of Women Rising, breaks down 13 inner-critic archetypes and gives us a simple 3-step system to catch…

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Brené Brown on courageous leadership | from ReThinking with Adam Grant 41:55

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Brené Brown is a researcher, storyteller, and author who hosts the podcast Dare to Lead and has given some of the most popular TED Talks of all time. Brené joins Adam live at Authors@Wharton to talk about her new book, Strong Ground. They discuss how to identify your core values, what courageous leadership looks like, and whether vulnerability has …

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From Mean Girls to Hype Women with Erin Gallagher | 353 51:57

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We’re done with performative “women supporting women” while the DMs and side-eyes tell a different story. This conversation gets real about ditching scarcity, gossip, and grown-ass mean girl behavior and replacing it with unapologetic ampleship—front-row friends who say your name in rooms you’re not in, transfer social capital, and clap loud enough…

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201: What most leaders get wrong when talking about change (and how to get it right) 12:54

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When it comes to talking about all of the change going on at work right now, many of us get so worried about saying the wrong thing, that we don't say anything at all. Or... we say everything is going to be fine, or belittle how people are thinking, or fall into one of the many traps of the "wrong" way of talking about change. Not anymore. In this …

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the most underrated love language 6:37

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send us thoughts, feedback, memes 🫶 In this week’s episode of soul, we explore one of the most underrated love languages — safety. Beyond words of affirmation or quality time, feeling safe is what allows love, trust, and connection to truly exist. From friendships to relationships to workplaces, safety is the foundation that calms our nervous syste…

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Unlearning Bad Sex Ed: Gen Z, Sex, and Power with Carter Sherman | 352 34:37

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Let’s get something straight: sex isn’t the problem—control is. In this episode, we go there with award-winning journalist Carter Sherman, unpacking the “second coming” of the sexual revolution: why Gen Z is having less sex, how abstinence-only “education” and the internet are shaping desire (and anxiety), and what sexual conservatism vs. sexual pr…

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A traditional job isn’t the only path to success | TED Talks Daily 14:04

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Africa’s booming youth population is often seen as a "jobless generation." But in Kenya alone, young people are already adding more than 530 million dollars a month to the economy through informal businesses. Social entrepreneur Anuj Tanna, who cofounded a social network to connect these entrepreneurs, challenges us to rethink the narrative: What i…

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How Texas became America’s biggest producer of wind energy | Speed & Scale 27:02

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This is the surprising story of how Texas – rich in oil and gas – became America's biggest producer of wind energy. For our first episode, Ryan and Anjali talk with Pat Wood, once George W. Bush’s right hand man and head of Texas's Public Utility Commission, to uncover the innovative approach that turned Texas into a renewable energy powerhouse. It…

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Bridging the Generational Divide at Work: How Gen Z, Millennials & Boomers Can Unite 14:36

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In this episode of Beyond Day One, David, Ryan, and Phillip confront one of today’s biggest workplace challenges: the generational divide. From Gen Z to Boomers, different ages, perspectives, and experiences coexist — but not always harmoniously. How can we move beyond silos and leverage generational diversity as a strength? 🧠 What you’ll learn: -W…

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What Good Leaders Can Learn from Bad Bosses with Mita Mallick | 351 35:45

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200: Leading through fear- why "gritty hope" is the new must-have for managers 28:56

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Layoffs, reorgs, AI disruption- fear is at an all-time high in the workplace. And managers? They’re caught in the middle. In this milestone episode, I sit down with Megan Karsh to talk about what fear actually looks like at work, how it shows up in our leadership habits, and what we can do to shift from reactivity into resilience. We cover: The VUC…

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micro wins, macro confidence 6:04

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By mindbodysoulbyM | Wellness Host

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Breaking Free from Burnout: Redefining Work and Self-Worth with Ellen Whitlock Baker 50:27

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Why is burnout so widespread in the US, and why are we blaming the wrong things for it? Executive coach, speaker, and podcast host Ellen Whitlock Baker joins me on the podcast to share her personal story of walking away from burnout and how she’s now helping individuals and workplaces do better. After 20 years in the workforce, Ellen realized the s…

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Why “Rewirement” Beats Retirement (and How to Do It Right) with Anne Chow | 350 36:50

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We’re not dreaming about a finish line—we’re designing our next chapter. In this conversation with trailblazer Anne Chow (former CEO of AT&T Business, board director, author of Lead Bigger), we unpack “rewirement”: the smarter, saner, more sovereign way to approach life after (and beyond) traditional work. What we get into: The origin story of “rew…

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How to get people to do what you want | Barry Sonnenfeld 16:27

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As a film and television director, Barry Sonnenfeld had millions of dollars riding on his ability to get his cast and crew to play along — and much of what he learned along the way applies to everyday life. Here, he shares nine bits of wisdom and whimsy gleaned from 40 years in entertainment. So the next time you encounter a screaming bully, you to…

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Influence at Work: Turning Communication into Impact 14:58

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Influence at Work: Turn Communication into Career Impact In this episode of Beyond Day One, David, Philip, and Ryan wrap up our communication series by exploring how strong communication creates real influence in the workplace. ✅ Why communication is the #1 soft skill for career growth ✅ How clarity, empathy, and listening build trust & credibility…

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Am I Being a B**ch? (…or Just Finally in My Power) with Megan Walrod | 349 38:25

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How many times have we spoken up, set a boundary, or asked for what we need, and immediately thought, “Am I being a b**ch?” That’s the head-trash of good girl conditioning talking, not reality. In this episode, women’s empowerment coach and novelist Megan Walrod helps us separate distortion from truth, spot body cues that signal self-abandonment vs…

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199: Why no one likes being a manager- and how to fix that 17:15

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Let’s talk about the thing no one wants to admit: most people hate being managers. And not because they don’t care, but because they weren’t set up to succeed. In this episode, I dig into: Why most people become managers without any training What makes managing feel so hard, especially when you’re learning in front of your team Why burnout is off t…

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stepping into your 10/10 era 8:48

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send us thoughts, feedback, memes 🫶 You deserve to see yourself as a 10/10 — not in the unrealistic, Instagram-perfect way, but in your own eyes. In this episode of Soul by M, we dive into what it means to rate yourself honestly, how to love the parts of you that don’t need to change (hello cellulite, stretch marks, receding hairlines), and how to …

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Building A Brand Worth Fighting For with Laura Ries | 348 36:14

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What if the fastest way to define who you are is to first declare who you’re not? In this episode, we connect with branding legend Laura Ries, bestselling author of The Strategic Enemy and chairwoman of Ries Global Consulting, to talk about why naming your “enemy” may just be the most powerful move you can make in business, branding, and life. We d…

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Why good people become bad bosses | Jamie Woolf and Christopher Bell 15:40

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You’ve probably had a bad boss, but you might not realize how easy it is to become one. Leadership experts Jamie Woolf and Christopher Bell unpack “power blindness” — how authority can warp your perspective — and share smart, practical ways to break the cycle of toxic bosses for good. After the talk, Modupe shares one more exercise to help you beco…