b Cause Work Doesn't Have to Suck

In the wake of superstar Kobe Bryant's death, the inevitable question gets asked: "What would you do differently if you approached each day thinking of life as having a game-ending shot clock, but don't know when it will go off?" Oh wait, that IS life. That's every freakin' day. In one of their most personal and possibly (sorta) profound "how was your week" check-ins yet, Kobe Bryant's and daughte...

Do you ever feel like your voice goes unheard at work? What if you literally did lose your voice for good? That's the deep question that Kevin Hancock, CEO of Hancock Lumber Company, was forced to ask himself when he was diagnosed with a rare speech disorder. And he didn't stop there, he decided to explore that question in a much deeper way and with many others. He wanted to know, "If everybody on...

Mentoring, if career success had ten commandments, we're pretty sure this would be one of them. But do you feel that the 'mentoring system' isn't quite getting you what you need to succeed big time? Erin Hatzikostas and Nicole Licata Grant sit down for another 'How Was Your Week' episode to discuss this and so much more. They talk about the difficulties of funding a podcast, the fun, stress, and e...

Did you know that it's Illegal to NOT allow discussing pay at work? Yeah, we didn't either. Or maybe we forgot. Or were too intimidated to do it. "Pay talk" is one of those elements of corporate culture that has a mythical and dis-equal hold on how we compete in the market. But why not take back the power so it is a "gateway drug" to other things. Like, how do you negotiate pay? Get information ab...

Have you ever wondered if you're underpaid? That's the question that Erin and Nicole ponder and tackle in this week's episode. Erin Hatzikostas and Nicole Licata Grant kick off by telling their classic Christmas comedies from this year.  Erin talks about the stresses leading up to Christmas and the issues that ensue after their 3-year-old cousin barfs all over their couch on Christmas Day. But it'...

Too often we think about our health as needing to change how we treat our body. Amanda Walker will instead help you see that it all starts with how you treat your mind. Erin Hatzikostas sits down with Amanda Walker to discuss everything from changing your eating habits to managing your personal and work schedules to fit in more exercise, all while paying attention to your mental well-being. Amanda...

Erin and Nicole sit down for another mono y mono episode and reflect on the immense possibilities they continue to see for their podcast, their lives...and for their listeners. They can see more and more every day that every single person out there has a unique and special purpose...and if they spend even a little time opening up "curtains", they'll find the answers they need to make it happen.  K...

Erin and Nicole sit down to catch up on everything from crashing webinars to mental health days to them both meeting inspiring people.  Erin Hatzikostas discusses hosting a webinar for over 400 women... before her computer decided to interrupt said meeting with a crash and a freeze-frame. But should you let that crash you as well? Heck no!  You join straight back in (straight after 8 minutes anywa...

Erin Hatzikostas interviews Amy Lacey, Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Cali'flour Foods, about how she turned her Lupus diagnosis into a $20M+ business. They talk about everything from healthy eating, healthy living, entrepreneurship, and family. Amy discusses her difficult upbringing, and how it shaped her into who she is today. She also talks about her diagnosis with Lupus and how it ins...

Erin talks Nicole through her frustrations with her work schedule...and more. They grapple with the most important concept: does she have the power to change it?   Erin Hatzikostas and Nicole Licata Grant continue their discussion from the pancake edition, following on from last week's women's conference debacle, and they go straight into an emotive wild ride of an episode.   Erin kicks off with a...

Nicole grapples with the concept of "How do I truly make change?" She can now see the possibilities, which makes it even more frustrating trying to figure out how to actually get there... get a better job, career, and life. How does she get to a place of focussing on "gain" instead of "sacrifice"? Erin provides her, and all of you, with some simple but powerful advice - mindset, curiosity, and exp...

A meeting of two storytellers. This week Erin Hatzikostas sits down with Kate G. Duffy for an interview that stretches from Pole to Pole. And by that, we mean boardroom to Saturday Night Live. They talk improvising, how it works and when it works best. What it's like giving presentations, or keynote speeches, and how you can connect with the room. How does improvisation add to authenticity? How is...

Bored of "women's events?" Tired of feeling separated because of gender? Fed up with the corporate approach to equality? Well, you've come to the right place. Erin Haztikostas and Nicole Licata Grant discuss their recent trip to New York where they led a "Ladies' Conference" event like you've never seen before. They took to the stage in front of a crowd of businesswomen to lead an amazing evening...

Nicole Licata Grant gets accountable to her financial goals and sits down with guest Alexandra Miele to discuss real-life financial challenges, biases, and decisions that can be both obstacles and a door to the 'big life' we all want (or at least the "liberation" many of us hope for someday!) Alex is a Certified Financial Planner® and a Partner at a wealth management firm in Connecticut. Recently...

Want to catch up on what the heck b CAUSE is all about? Or are you a superfan and would love a chance to walk down memory lane with Erin and Nicole? If you said "yes" to either of those, this episode is for you! Join our hosts, Erin Hatzikostas and Nicole Licata Grant, as they pause, take a deep breath, and celebrate the fact that somehow they punched out 30 podcast episodes in the last 7 months....

Is there a dream job? Is there a dream life? Is there any possible way to "have it all"? This week Erin Hatzikostas and Nicole Licata Grant sit down to discuss the journey they have taken so far, what they have both learned from it about themselves and each other, and then bring into question their mottos and advice, showing how important self-reflection is. While discussing their journeys, both p...

Erin Hatzikostas and Nicole Licata Grant sit down to discuss the topic of the week: open office spaces.  Do they work? Are they efficient? Can we develop them in a positive direction? Or are they just another example of trying to solve a root problem with the wrong solution?  Sound Boring? Of course, it never is on b CAUSE. But if you want to be fully sold, you can make this episode a drinking gam...

Erin Hatzikostas ('Mooki') sits down with retired Air Forse Chief Master Sergeant, Tim Pachasa ('Chachi') to discuss his 24 years in the military: How does leadership apply in life and death situations? How does it compare to a pseudo-corporate type setting?  Chachi discusses his inspirations as a High School Senior looking for the next step in life, watching events unfold such as Black Hawk Down...

Erin Hatzikostas and Nicole Licata Grant sit down for another "How Was Your Week?" episode, and this time, they're actually in the same room! They talk about everything from Erin's new fascination with Dr. Scholl's shoes - they're stylish, they're affordable, they're damn good for your feet - to tackling obstacles by breaking them into manageable milestones. Erin and Nicole catch up in person with...

This week Erin Haztikostas sits down with Michelle Newman for an interview on the entertainment industry, entrepreneurship, and women's issues. Michelle Newman is an award-winning television executive turned marketing strategist and life coach for women in their mid-life journey.  Michelle Spent much of her life as an executive at leading entertainment companies including Disney, Fox, and CBS. Her...

It's back with a blast, the long-awaited second installment of another "How Was Your Week?" episode.  We kick off with Erin Hatzikostas in the heat of the moment offering stellar advice to Nicole Licata Grant, as Nicole speaks about her new mindset and "thinking about things" first.  An episode full of advice, Nicole continues to discuss her recent meeting with a boss and making her voice heard "a...

Coming to you with another 'How Was Your Week?' episode with so much crammed in that we split it in half to create two glorious episodes.  This week we learn tactics of success from the kids: Nicole Licata Grant and Erin Hatzikostas reflect on Erin's son's attitude towards success and failure (Believe. Achieve. Repeat.), and then we apply it to our own working lives and experiences.  We then take...

Sit down and get comfy for another 'How Was Your Week?' episode with Erin Hatzikostas and Nicole Licata Grant. Erins takes her turn to open up this episode and discusses a personal journey, family, and stresses with work. Erin discusses one of the big things that held her back in her career. They also reflect on the coaching and personal work that Erin is coaching Nicole on; Nicole 2.0. They share...

Erin Hatzikostas Interviews Elizabeth Hartke, Entrepreneur, Business Coach, Speaker and Podcast Host of "Scaling Up". Elizabeth mentors business owners and entrepreneurs to help them "get back to their original dream" by helping them grow their business and have an impact while ensuring they don't always have to trade dollars for hours.  Erin explores Elizabeth's journey - how she went from her "c...

Erin Hatzikostas and Nicole Licata Grant meet again to discuss the topic of the week: The addiction no one's talking about - your paycheck.  They discuss how it can become easier to simply protect your survival and regular money influx than take a breath, risk and leave, to create a much bigger life. They throw in topics - from money affecting your ability to take risks, or even completely affecti...