Bored Meeting by Chief of Stuff

Team we have a confession! We LOVE romantasy ❤️‍🔥 Join Sarah and her book club besties for a spicy dive into Sarah J. Maas's game-changing ACOTAR series! We're breaking down the first three books, exploring the magic, romance, and jaw-dropping character transformations that have readers obsessed. WARNING: Major spoilers ahead! From Feyre's incredible journey to the complex romantic dy...

Helen Fielding author of Bridget Jones Diary invented the concept of a literary RomCom almost 25 years ago. Chief of Stuff was lucky enough to hear from Helen herself in a behind the scenes conversation of the origin story of Bridget Jones, sharing the unexpected journey from anonymous newspaper column to global phenomenon. Discover the real story behind one of literature's most beloved characters...

In this episode, Sarah sits down with award-winning director Brent Hodge to discuss his latest documentary, 50,000 First Dates , now streaming on Amazon Prime. The film tells the extraordinary real-life love story of Nesh Pillay and JJ Jakope —a couple whose relationship is put to the ultimate test when Nesh wakes up with no memory of her fiancé, mistaking him for an Uber driver. Brent shares what...

In this episode we continue our election conversation by exploring the rich history of women’s voting rights with highlights, profiles, and an unexpected US/UK connection. Joined by Izzy and Kaitlyn, we discuss their personal voting experiences and the challenges young people experience as first-time voters. Then we dive into why more diversity in leadership can shape a brighter future for all. Pl...

Bored Meeting is back for Season 2! We kick things off by diving into the most important topic of the season - the upcoming U.S. election. 🇺🇸 The team reconvenes to discuss what’s at stake and why Gen Z and Millennial women can shape the future by showing up at the polls on November 5th. Plus, Sarah share's what it's like to be on the advance team and her experience working on the campaign. Listen...

It's the last Bored Meeting of the season! What better way to close out a great year of conversations than by celebrating on Chief of Stuff's 4th Bday! Sarah, Izzy, and Kaitlyn gather around the table for the last #DMC of the season to reflect on favorite moments from the podcast and of the past four years. Plus, the team hints at what's in store for Season 2 and our exciting new proje...

Here's a sneak peak behind the scenes of the making of Season One of Bored Meeting. This episode is a culmination of all the stuff that didn't make the cut - from our episode notes, random tangents, and of course - bloopers! As you can tell, we had so much fun throughout this season and hope you did too!

The team catches up with Sarah right before she's about to take her "Life in the UK" test, which is an essential part of the path to UK citizenship. Filled with obscure British history, sports and culture questions, and random facts about the UK - Sarah decides to quiz Izzy and Kaitlyn to see how well they would do. Listen in for a history lesson about the UK and see how you're g...

It's AMA time! Your 🔥🔥🔥 questions for COS - asked & answered! Izzy and Kaitlyn sourced Bored Members to see what they wanted to know from the Chief herself 👩🏼‍🚒 The theme of the month? Moving abroad and life as an expat in London 🇬🇧 Hear how Sarah made the move across the pond, built her community, and established her life in the UK. Plus what she misses the most? Trader Joes! This e...

New emotions are in the house!

Hey Bored Members! It's summer AND it's Friday! This episode is easy, breezy - just like a picnic in the park. Pack your favorite snacks, bevies, and get comfy outside as we dive into our favorite season. Learn how we like to take advantage of longer days, settle into new routines, and find inexpensive activities to make this Summer one to remember. COS Sarah loves all things that resemble...

Team COS are #1 fans of the Paris Olympics! Athletic excellence was on full display and we couldn't be prouder to be supporting all of the incredible athletes competing. We're big believers that "Everyone Watches Women's Sports" and the women proved to be more than just Golden Girls! From shattering records, overcoming personal obstacles, to literally blazing new trails in th...

How can we take better care of the STUFF we own? Or better yet - give them a second life? In this conversation we talk about all the creative and fun ways that you can take your STUFF from drab to fab! Sarah is the "Chief of Upcycling" so she shares her top tips to elevating the outdated and how a little paint can go a long way. Plus Izzy and Kaitlyn add how they plan on sprucing things...

Would you be surprised if we told you that we don't love shopping? Or rather, not like everyone else? In a world powered by constant commerce, TikTok trends, and Amazon hustlers - it's not surprising that we find the whole experience, well pretty...exhausting. In this conversation Izzy, Sarah, and Kaitlyn sit down and share our individual approaches to curating our wardrobes, finding hidde...

At Chief of Stuff we love all things - COLOR 🌈 Following our "Decoding Color" series from the magazine, we pick things back up for the podcast to explore how seasonal color analysis can be a useful tool. After Sarah's discovery that she's a true Autumn (a shocking revelation) she share's how understanding her colors has shifted the way she shops and dresses. Then the team tr...

In this episode powerhouse JJ Martin, the creator behind joyful Milanese fashion brand LaDoubleJ, shares her approach to building a successful business, leading with purpose, and how she leans into her feminine energy. From soul hacks, to raising your vibration, and everything in between - JJ's wise words are like a balm to the soul and a fresh reminder that success can be found in a multitude...

It's AMA time! Your 🔥🔥🔥 Questions for COS - asked & answered! Izzy and Kaitlyn sourced Bored Members to see what they wanted to know from the Chief herself 👩🏼‍🚒 The theme of the month? Navigating life in your twenties - from managing uni, early-career advice, to the things Sarah would've have changed, this episodes is filled with all 💎💎💎!

Sarah and Alya continue their #DMC (deep meaningful conversation) and turn to the topic of Angel Investing. Angel Investing can feel pretty opaque, but this episode brings some helpful clarity. Alya shares what she looks for in companies, why more women should feel empowered in making investments decisions for themselves, and the benefits founders gain when they bring on Angels. It should be no su...

Money talks right? In this two-part episode, Sarah goes deep with Alya Randall Kahn, operating partner at 14W a leading VC fund that's invested in popular companies including: like Maven Clinic, Glossier, Fable, Reformation, and LOLA. Alya's superpowers are the "three C's" - community, counsel, and connection. With over a decade of venture experience, she’s always the first p...

Sarah sits down with leading #FemHealth advocate and trailblazer, Suzaan Sauerman, to discuss how women have had to get creative in understanding their bodies and getting the care they need. Her trick - biohacking with wearables. Suzaan shares how using a combination of apps and wearables like the Oura ring, can provide valuable insights and data into how your body is functioning - painting a more...

Sarah catches up with Kaitlyn and Izzy to see if they're surviving or thriving at Uni. The team discusses personal health goals, how they do/don't leverage technology, and the role of social media in influencing what's perceived as "healthy." Then Izzy shares insights from her lectures on women's health throughout history and what could be done differently in the future....

In this episode, Natalie (Founder of The Retreater) shares trends she's seeing across the wellness industry. Here she talks about how retreats are growing amongst female solo travelers, how more men are becoming interested in wellness (aka longevity), and where she believes the opportunities for companies in the age of "The Future of Work." To learn more, check out www.theretreater.c...

How often do you take time out for yourself? Carving out personal time can be tricky and holidays aren't always the most relaxing. Enter retreats - the ultimate form of self-care and the best of everything...travel, relaxation, exercise, alone-time etc. Chief of Stuff sits down with Natalie Sullivan, the founder of The Retreater and 2024 UK Startup Award finalist, to discuss how her company ca...

In this episode, Sarah continues the conversation with Lawrence, Founder of The Companion, where he shares how hearing their stories inspired a new book concept, where fans can participate directly in the development and be part of the unique constellation of stories around mental health. The goal? To remind us all that we're never alone and part of a much bigger story. Plus some of the Easter...

Chief of Stuff is joined by Lawrence Kao, the Founder of The Companion App, an online community designed for sci-fi and fantasy fans. In this convo, Sarah digs into how The Companion has created not only a safe and healthy environment online for women, but also how it established the series “Embracing Mental Health as a Fandom” to address larger challenges, such as loneliness. They cover collabora...