You, Me, and Ennui

Hi, it’s Mary Kate again from “You, Me, & Ennui.” Thanks for listening to my conversation with Catherine Rains about the intersection of creativity and career. I hope it inspires you to think more deeply about what your creative outlet could be (if you don’t already have one), or maybe discover creative opportunities in your day-to-day work!  If you’re looking for more ways to relate our conve...

After spending most of her professional life as a corporate trainer, Catherine Rains realized that what she was most passionate about was her hobby of creating collages. In this episode, Catherine Rains talks about leaving the corporate world behind, pursuing her passion for art, and the practical obstacles she had to overcome along the way. Show Notes: Guest: Artist Catherine Rains Connect with C...

Hi, it’s Mary Kate again from “You, Me, & Ennui.” Thanks for listening to my conversation with Jha’nee Carter about approaching your career with confidence and professionalism. Whether you’re about to start a new job or want to reinvigorate your career, I hope the conversation inspired you to take action (and maybe see Human Resources in a new light). If you’re looking for more ways to relate...

What does Human Resources actually do, anyway? In this episode, Jha’nee Carter, also known as TikTok’s “HR Queen,” helps us understand the “why” behind certain workplace rules, and shares her best tips for negotiating an offer and helping people come out on the other side of a layoff.  Show Notes:  Guest: Jha’nee Carter aka “The HR Queen”  Connect with Jha’nee: Instagram , Twitter , TikTok , Linke...

Meditation transcript:  Hi, it’s Mary Kate again from “You, Me, & Ennui.” Thanks for listening to my conversation with Pascal Hensel about taking the plunge into the world of networking. Whether you’re a natural when it comes to meeting new people, or (more likely) you’ve always wanted to make more professional connections and didn’t know where to start, I hope the conversation gave you the en...

Networking can be a scary word, but at the end of the day, creating community (in and out of your professional field) can open up incredible opportunities. In this episode, Pascal Hensel, Chief of Staff at Young Catholic Professionals, offers encouragement for cultivating friendships, mentorships, and deeper relationships that can help us grow. Show Notes: Guest: Pascal Hensel, Chief of Staff at Y...

Meditation transcript:  Hi, it’s Mary Kate again from “You, Me, & Ennui.” Thank you for listening to my conversation with Julie Laudick about choosing a career path in a thoughtful and authentic way. Whether you’ve known from a young age what you wanted to be when you grew up or are just now starting to think about the kind of career you want to have, I hope you found our conversation worthwhi...

Julie Laudick Dougherty was deep into her postgraduate studies in agroecology when she started asking herself a big question – what if her future wasn’t in research, but in farming? After falling in love with the physical and intellectual challenges of farming, she started Oxbow Farm, a community whose mission is to provide produce, hospitality, and ecological education to anyone in material or sp...

Meditation transcript:  Hi, it’s Mary Kate again from “You, Me, & Ennui.” Thank you for listening to my conversation with Michael Segovia about MBTI and understanding your personality type. Perhaps this conversation made you curious what *your* Myers Briggs Type is! If you’re looking for more ways to relate our conversation to your life, we’re back with another “bonus meditation” that will off...

Do you know your personality type? In this episode, we welcome Michael Segovia, Principal Consultant at The Myers-Briggs Company, to discuss how a better understanding of our and others’ personalities can help everyone collaborate better, handle conflict effectively, and ultimately succeed in the workplace.  Show Notes: Guest: Michael Segovia, Principal Consultant at The Myers-Briggs Company  Conn...

Hi, it’s Mary Kate again from “You, Me, & Ennui.” Thank you for listening to my conversation with Alyse Maguire about deciding how work fits into our lives. When thinking about the kind of life you want, it’s good to check in with yourself on what your priorities are. It’s also important to note that those priorities can change, so hopefully our conversation gave you the space to think more de...

It’s culturally common for people in the U.S. to look at their careers as something that, at least in part, defines them. The struggle for work/life balance is real, and the temptation to wear professional busyness as a badge of honor might mean it’s time to think deeper about the role we want work to play in our lives. In this episode, Alyse Maguire, a journalist covering career and workplace tre...

Meditation transcript:  Hello, it’s Mary Kate again from “You, Me, & Ennui.” Thank you for listening to my conversation with Anita Michaud about taking the leap to make new friends! Whether you consider yourself an outgoing aggressive “joiner” like me, or want to be the one who makes those connections happen like Anita, I hope you feel inspired to branch out of your bubble and maybe make a new...

When Anita Michaud moved to New York City, she realized just how hard it can be to make friends in a new place. So she decided to take initiative, and began hosting dinners in her apartment to bring together other folks looking for community. Before long, Dinner With Friends was born. In this episode, Anita talks with Mary Kate about building the business of community, turning strangers into frien...

A bonus guided meditation to help you reflect on how you’re growing into your authentic self. Music credit: Purple LoFi Chill Beats - Reverse Stream: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/purplelofichillbeats/reverse-lo-fi-chill-beat

People face a lot of pressure throughout their 20s, and Katie Bulmer, host of the “Truth for Your Twenties” podcast, isn’t afraid to share the advice she wishes someone told her when it comes to building confidence in making good choices. In this episode, Katie talks with Mary Kate about understanding who you are, what to do when you feel “stuck,” and how to cultivate good habits now that will onl...

A bonus guided meditation to help you reflect on changing relationships with your parents. Music credit: Purple LoFi Chill Beats - Reverse Stream: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/purplelofichillbeats/reverse-lo-fi-chill-beat

We’re used to our parents taking care of us, so it can be overwhelming when that role dramatically shifts. Aisha Adkins became a caretaker for her parents at a young age, and it changed the way she viewed family life and mutually supportive relationships. In this episode, Aisha talks with Mary Kate about gaining perspective, appreciating our family’s sacrifices, and navigating changing relationshi...

A bonus guided meditation to help you reflect on discovering your purpose and pursuing meaningful work. Music credit: Purple LoFi Chill Beats - Reverse Stream: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/purplelofichillbeats/reverse-lo-fi-chill-beat

Chris Lawton had recently graduated from a prestigious medical school and was working as a Palliative Care Physician when he experienced a different sort of calling – to the Catholic priesthood. In this episode, Chris shares his story about how he knew it was time to make a big change and talks with Mary Kate about overcoming the fear of taking a leap, establishing steps for good decision-making,...

A bonus guided meditation to help you reflect on communicating expectations and boundaries in relationships. Music credit: Purple LoFi Chill Beats - Reverse Stream: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/purplelofichillbeats/reverse-lo-fi-chill-beat

A bonus guided meditation to help you reflect on the challenges and benefits of commitment. Music credit: Purple LoFi Chill Beats - Reverse Stream: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/purplelofichillbeats/reverse-lo-fi-chill-beat

Journalist Gemma Hartley was getting increasingly frustrated by the unfair division of invisible labor in her home. So, she wrote about it for Harper's Bazaar, and her article resonated enough with others to be viewed more than two billion times. So what does a more equitable partnership look like? Well, it starts with better communication. In this episode, Gemma talks with Mary Kate about hav...

Whether you’re endlessly scrolling through Netflix, struggling to decide on a restaurant, or feeling overwhelmed by endless options for where to live, who to date, or where to work, chances are you’ve experienced “Infinite Browsing Mode.” But is the temptation to always keep our options open actually hurting us? In this episode, author and civic advocate Pete Davis shares why it’s much more produc...

What’s ennui? You may not know the word, but you probably know the feeling. It’s a sense of dissatisfaction, in-betweenness, or really just feeling stuck. Hosted by Mary Kate Polanin, “You, Me, and Ennui” is a new podcast about transitions, uncertainty, and getting unstuck. Join us this season as we talk all about changing relationships in our 20s and beyond. Coming September 27! New episodes avai...