Bossed Up

Today you’ll hear from Maggie Germano, a Bossed Up Trainer, Founder and podcast host of Money Circle, Certified Financial Education Instructor, and financial coach for women,  talk all about the benefits of making the time for a quick money minute every week. Related Links: Check out the corresponding blog post here Learn more about Maggie's work Subscribe to the Money Circle podcast Join the Boss...

In today’s episode, we revisit Emilie's chat with Jennifer Brown, an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, diversity and inclusion consultant, and author, all about how to practice inclusive leadership - including and especially during these uncertain times. Related Links: Learn more about Jennifer Brown here Inclusion: Diversity, The New Workplace & The Will To Change by Jennifer Brown How to Be a...

From closing the gender pay gap to family caregiving, women are faced with unique money challenges.  On today’s episode, long-time Bossed Up trainer and financial wealth advisor Cris Caruso addresses some of the obstacles women face when it comes to building wealth and how to overcome them to create a secure, happy, and successful future. Related Links: Read the corresponding blog post  Learn more...

On today’s episode we’re revisiting Emilie’s chat with Justin Nguyen, founder of GetChoGrindUp and host of the Declassified College podcast, all about how recent college graduates and new job seekers can best navigate their online connections to land their next job. Learn more about Justin's work Check out HIRED: our job search accelerator Download our FREE resource: The Ultimate Job Search Guide...

What’s your money mindset?  It’s Financial Literacy Month and we’ve called on our personal finance trainers to take over this month’s boss tips! Today you’ll hear from Melanie Lockert, founder of the blog and author of the book, Dear Debt, as she shares her tips on how you can overcome your financial anxiety by reestablishing your relationship with money. Related Links: Learn more about Melanie Lo...

On today’s episode we’re revisiting Emilie’s chat with Marc Brackett, PhD, Founder and Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence about how leaders can bring more emotional intelligence to work and our lives. Related Links: Learn more about Marc here Grab a copy of Permission to Feel: Unlocking the Power of Emotions to Help Our Kids, Ourselves, and Our Society Thrive Learn more about O...

Is it possible to lead with authority and kindness? Let’s talk about navigating this tricky tightrope, informed by psychology’s warmth-competence model.  Related Links: FREE Live Masterclass: To Lead or Be Liked? Enrollment is open now for our Level Up: Leadership Accelerator Speak Up: Assertive Communication Program Ep 01: To Lead or Be Liked?  Join the Bossed Up Courage Community on Facebook Got...

On today’s episode, we’re revisiting Emilie’s discussion with author, speaker, and leadership consultant Selena Rezvani, on how women can leverage their skills, promote themselves effectively, and ask for what they want at work. Related Links: Learn more about Selena Rezvani’s work here Pushback: How Smart Women Ask and Stand Up for What They Want Watch Selena’s TEDx Talk: Interrupting Gender Bias...

In today’s episode, Emilie wraps our series all about what to disclose in the job interview - and what to keep to yourself, with the topic of how to navigate sexual orientation and gender identity. Related Links: Ep 311: How to talk about marital status, parental status, and pregnancy in the interview Ep 313: How to talk about your criminal background in the interview Ep 315: How to talk about dis...

In today’s episode, Emilie sits down with millennial personal finance expert, founder of the Broke Millennial, and author of the Broke Millennial book series Erin Lowry. She joins the pod to discuss the topic of her recent book, Broke Millennial Talks Money , and shares her tips on how to start the awkward conversation about money with friends, family, and romantic partners. Related Links: Learn m...

How should you discuss your immigration status and citizenships in the interview process? Today, Emilie’s breaking down how to know your rights and time this tricky conversation when navigating the job search process in the USA.  Related Links: Ep 311: How to talk about marital status, parental status, and pregnancy in the interview Ep 313: How to talk about your criminal background in the intervi...

Today is Equal Pay Day. Today symbolizes how far into 2021 the average American woman had to work to earn what the average full-time working man did in 2020. In today's episode, Emilie shares 3 ways we can raise awareness today and help hurry the closure of the gender pay gap. Related Links: Learn more about Women’s Equal Pay Day  How to Answer the Mid-Interview Salary Question Ep 195: How to Avoi...

On today’s episode, Emilie sits down with communications coach, keynote speaker, and author Dorie Clark to discuss clear, concrete strategies to apply during the job search to stand out from the sea of job seekers in today’s competitive job market.  Related Links: Learn more about Dorie’s work here Grab a copy of Dorie’s book, Stand Out Check out Dorie’s step-by-step guide to reinventing you Learn...

When it comes to disclosing a disability or chronic health condition - whether it’s visible or invisible to others - it’s important to know your rights and proceed with caution. In today’s episode, Emilie dives into whether, when, and to whom you should disclose your chronic health condition or disability during your job search. Related Links: Ep 311: How to talk about marital status, parental sta...

In today’s episode, Emilie chats with Cady North, founder and personal finance guru at North Financial Advisors, and the new author of The Resiliency Effect , about the steps you can take to overcome adversity, embrace change, and propel yourself forward to success.  Related Links: Learn more about Cady’s work here Join us for our FREE virtual summit, RECLAIM: Where You’re Meant to Be Ep 56: Talki...

Interviews are stressful enough on a good day. So interviewing with a criminal record can take nerves to another level altogether! Today’s episode walks you through the latest laws on the books about disclosing this sensitive subject matter, as well as best practices on how to talk about this tricky topic.  Related Links: Read the corresponding blog here Ep 311: How to Talk About Marital Status, P...

In today’s episode, Emilie sits down with Koa Beck, author and co-host of “The #MeToo Memos” on WNYC’s The Takeaway, to dive into her new book White Feminism and discuss ways we all can continue advocating for all women, while still being advocates for ourselves. Related Links: Learn more about Koa Beck Grab a copy of White Feminism here Join the Bossed Up Courage Community on Facebook Got a caree...

Related Links: Read the corresponding blog post here Join the Bossed Up Courage Community on Facebook Ep 191: Why You Should Always Get a Job Offer in Writing Should you mention your kids in the interview? NYT: The Motherhood Penalty vs. the Fatherhood Bonus The ultimate efficiency hack: Have kids JOURNAL ARTICLE: Getting a Job: Is There a Motherhood Penalty? The Definitive Guide to Negotiating as...

In today’s episode, Emilie sits down with a disruptor, Stephanie Lee of SELFMADE of the self-care industry to talk about the realities of the wellness industrial complex. What’s the difference between self-are and self-maintenance? What’s the best kind of self-care money can buy? And what can’t be bought that we all need? Listen to learn more.  Related Links: Learn more about Stephanie’s work at S...

Today on the podcast, Emilie speaks on the frustrating reality that Black women at work continue to face systematic discrimination at significantly higher rates than any other group of workers. Why is this happening, exactly? And what can be done to rectify it? Listen to learn more.   Related Links: Read today’s corresponding blog post Ep 302: Microaggressions at work, Active Allyship, and Black W...

In today’s episode, Emilie chats with Stephanie Schriock, President of EMILY’s List and author of Run to Win: Lessons in Leadership for Women Changing the World , all about how women can strategically advance into leadership roles at work in male-dominated industries, including politics! Related Links: Learn more about Stephanie’s work here Grab a copy of Stephanie’s book, Run to Win Enroll in Lev...

In today’s episode, Emilie shares the history of the phrase “lifting as we climb,” what it means for her everyday practice of feminism, and how you can practice lifting as you climb, too!  Related links: Read the corresponding blog post here Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture HBR: It’s Time to Break the Cycle of Female Rivalry Ep 303: Lessons Learned About Racial J...

Today Emilie chats with public speaker, podcast host of Sway Them in Color, and founder of The New Quo, Christina Blacken all about the importance of narrative leadership, how to cultivate your storytelling skills, and why storytelling is an imperative leadership skill in times of change. Related Links: Learn more about Christina’s work here White Paper: Change the Status Quo Through Your Narrativ...

In today’s episode, Emilie’s taking it back to basics to explain the origin story behind Bossed Up’s name, and 3 ways to be more bossed up, starting right now. Related Links: Peep that Nicki Minaj interview here Icon Collective’s Hip Hop History: from the Streets to Mainstream Ep 01: To Lead or Be Liked?  As an organization that’s always been inspired by hip hop, it’s also worth mentioning our Act...

Today’s episode may challenge many white listeners, but as the Gloria Steinam saying goes: “the truth will set you free, but first it’ll piss you off.” Today Emilie sits down with Dr. Robin DiAngelo, author of White Fragility , to unpack the harm done by well-intentioned white women every day in the quest for racial and social justice.  Related Links: Learn more about Robin DiAngelo’s work here Gr...