Ask Marnie

We’re halfway through 2026 and the job search struggles are real. While I do my best to bring only “the good vibes”, I want to have a more honest conversation about the harder themes I’ve seen recently across my clients. In this episode we cover:  Why the summer is actually a solid time to job search The wrong (and right way) to use referrals The most common hurdle my clients are facing in job sea...

This is for my fellow spiritual single girlies that are focused on staying ~high vibe~ in their dating lives. This is the most personal I’ve gotten on the podcast, so let me know if we’re into this more “heart-to-heart” feel and I’ll sprinkle more of them in. I’m sending you all the good vibes, it’s always this or something better. <3 About Marnie: Marnie is a full-time Career Coach based in LA...

This is your “mini coaching session” for all things job offer negotiation.  We cover: What to stay in applications & early interview conversations  How to respond to verbal offers The best negotiation tactics that I’ve seen work time and time again How to leverage one job offer for another job offer Please promise me you’ll negotiate your next offer, no matter how strong it already is. It’s al...

The classic struggle of trying to show you’re “prepared” in job interviews without coming off too “scripted” or “robotic." In the AI-heavy age of 2026, this is arguably the most important skill to master. In this episode, I go half “pep talk” and half “tactical tips” to help you shine and feel the most “YOU” in your next job interview. I’m sending you all the good vibes, you’re going to ~crush~ it...

Can’t believe it took us 18 episodes to get a bestie on here. Please let me know if you enjoy the guest episodes, because I have a few more lined up and want to prioritize them monthly moving forward!  About Marnie: Marnie is a full-time Career Coach based in LA who focuses on helping you identify and articulate your unique value. Follow Marnie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marnielemonik/ http://ti...

If luck favors the bold, potential favors the extreme. <3 This is for anyone that feels like they are "leaving something on the table" in terms of all they're meant to be. My life has gotten exponentially bigger and brighter since adopting these 5 principles I've stolen from some of my internet role models. Please shoot me a DM if any resonate or if you want a longer episode going deep on a spe...

This is our second AMA episode and we’re going to do them (at least) monthly moving forward. I did a combo of career and personal again for this one, but let me know if you’d prefer more “themed” AMAs in the future. I collect these questions on my Instagram, but you can always submit questions directly on my website as well: https://www.marnielemonik.com/podcast Show Notes:  Unique Value Video: ht...

If you are deep in interview prep, this one is for you. The answer to this question is one of the most consistent “misses” I see in coaching, and it’s come up so much on social media recently that I knew we needed a full deep-dive here. In this episode we cover: My exact answer framework Examples of wording based on the most popular scenarios: seeking growth, getting laid off, struggling with your...

We had to do a special episode for Mother’s Day. <3 If you also won the life lottery with a very wise mom, some of these may sound familiar. This is a good mix of life & career advice, since I naturally have to tie any type of lesson back to career things. Let me know if we’re into these types of episodes and I’ll do more in the future!  Show Notes:  TikTok Playlist (Life Rules): https://ww...

It’s time for a mindset episode tied to job interviews because everyone has been nervous recently. Please remember that nerves don’t mean that you’re “not prepared”, they just mean you’re human and having a normal reaction to the stress of job interviews. Show Notes: Answer Framework Deep-Dive (TikTok): https://www.tiktok.com/@marnielemonik/video/7613545374988471583   Answer Framework Deep-Dive (I...

Going a lil’ off script today with a fun girlie episode … I’m not sure how it took us 12 episodes to do a routine rundown. A lot of these are very specific and kind of bizarre, but they’ve been saving my sanity recently. We’ll be back to regularly scheduled career advice in the next few episodes! Show Notes: Arrival Creatine: https://shop-arrival.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopa9nD7TKU0Oj1_yW6o5MnOo_U5skLyeZ...

The first official AMA episode! This is a more casual flow than my usual episodes, and it's a mix of career and personal. Let me know if you like this format and I’ll make these more regular. <3 I collect these questions on my Instagram, but you can always submit questions directly on my website: https://www.marnielemonik.com/podcast Show Notes: Full Video - “Why did you leave your last role?”:...

Today I’m breaking down my personal entrepreneur journey into 3 different stages from the past 3 years. To reiterate what I talk about in this episode, there is no right way and anything is possible, but the in-between of where you are and where you want to be can be rough. I hope this episode helps you lean more into the excitement and possibility of it all. <3  The three stages we touch on ar...

This episode is for you if: you’re starting a job search, considering starting a job search, or simply need to revamp your current strategy. This is a very tactical episode, so much so that I’d recommend listening to it while you can have LinkedIn pulled up. ;) We cover 3 stages of the job search process: How to get organized and set goals How to decide which jobs to apply for How to get interview...

Let's do a lil' personal catch-up. <3 Life is finally settling down, so this is a "spring cleaning" episode of the latest & greatest in my world. We'll be back to regularly scheduled "tip focused" programming next week, but let me know if we're into the more personal vibes for the future. Submit questions for future episodes: https://www.marnielemonik.com/podcast About Marnie: Marnie is a f...

If you’re down in the dumps with the job search right now, it’s so normal but I know that doesn’t make it any easier in the moment. This episode is all about addressing the lesser-known “hard truths” of the job search and talking about how to push through to the other side. The main themes we discuss:  You don’t need to “feel confident” in order to be successful The harder your job search … the be...

Welcome to the first crash course on interview prep! We’ll have many more of these in future episodes, but for today we’re answering 3 common questions:  How do I know when I’m prepared enough? How do I stop myself from rambling?  How can I feel more confident going into an interview? I’m sending you all the good vibes for your next job interview, you got this!  Tell Me About Yourself (5 Minute Br...

Happy International Women’s Day to all my bright, kind, impressive ladies. I’ve been feeling extra grateful for the women in my life recently, so I wanted to take this day to do a “love letter” to women inspired by the hundreds of women I’ve had the privilege of coaching.  Read the full list of 50 lessons: https://marnies-coaching-newsletter.beehiiv.com/ Submit questions for future episodes: https...

This one is for you if you’re feeling uninspired in your career, or simply sitting on a big life decision. The tactics I talk about for finding fulfillment in your career are the same ones I talk about for decision-making, so we’re doing double duty today. In this episode, I dive into my 3 favorite “framing” tactics that will take you from overwhelmed by options and ~stressed~, to more clear on wh...

If you have ever felt like your career “doesn’t make sense”, welcome to the club. <3 This is a full deep-dive on my own career path from graduating college to my current stage of entrepreneurship. I remember going through all of these chapters and feeling like I couldn’t piece the story together, but the dots really always do connect in retrospect. My favorite career planning assessment: https:...

Let’s talk about how to ~actually remember~ your professional stories, and which ones to share in your next job interview. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stumped, or confused about what makes something a “good” story … I got you. I cover all my go-to tips for picking stories, and then we dive into my 5 favorite “story themes”.  Submit questions for future episodes: https://www.marnielemonik.com/...

Submit your questions: https://www.marnielemonik.com/podcast Welcome to "Ask Marnie"! This show is a longtime coming & I'm so glad you're here. In this quick intro episode, I give you a rundown on what to expect from the show. We'll be dropping new episodes every Sunday. <3 About Marnie: Marnie is a full-time Career Coach based in LA who focuses on helping you identify and articulate your u...