Bossed Up

Happy Thanksgiving, boss! In today’s show I’m sharing a new study I found fascinating about the impact our words of thanks has on others - and ourselves. Related links: Read today’s corresponding blog post here Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inform...

In this live recording from our show in DC last month, I sat down with three incredible guests to better understand the state of women and wealth in our country and learn how we all can grow our wealth to grow our power. Related Links: Learn more about money coach Maggie Germano Learn more about Gloria Blackwell from the AAUW AAUW’s new report: the SImple Truth of the Wage Gap AAUW WorkSmart Negot...

How you design your day can impact your mood, wellbeing, and productivity. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down what habits work best for me. Tell me what daily rituals keep you on task, too! Related links: Read today’s corresponding post here Here’s Gretchen Rubin’s book I reference, Better Than Before Limited Edition 2019 Bossed Up LifeTracker Planner Bossed Up Bootcamp Disclaimer: Some of the...

Emilie sits down with Erin Vilardi of VoteRunLead to review women’s big wins in the 2018 midterm elections. Related links: Subscribe to the Bossed Up email list 2019 Limited Edition Bossed Up LifeTracker Planner! Learn more about Erin’s work at VoteRunLead.org Ep 32: Handling Rejection with Emily Cain of Emily’s List Ep 34: Hear my interview with Lauren Underwood Ep 36: Hear my interview with Deb...

Holiday travel can be exhausting, stressful, and crazy expensive. In today’s episode, I’m sharing my top tips for reducing your anxiety by being smart and savvy about how to save on holiday travel costs. Related Links: Read today’s corresponding blog post here Related post: Airport Travel Hacks for the Jet-Setter Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voice...

Getting fired is the worst, but it happens! In today’s episode I’m talking with HR fantastic and career coach Dana Dowdell about how to handle being sacked in a way that won’t torpedo your career. Related links: Navigate career transition at Bossed Up Bootcamp Learn more about Dana and Boss Consulting HR here Ep 46: How to Explain a Short-Term Job Stint That study I mentioned on “Can An Angry Woma...

The end of the calendar year is an opportune time to ask for a raise. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the step-by-step way to make a year-end raise your reality. Read today’s corresponding blog post here Find my #GetYoMoney Negotiation Course here Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...

With just one week before the midterm elections, Emilie sits down with Soraya Chemaly, author of Rage Becomes Her, to break down why the world fears angry women and how to channel our rage productively. Related Links: Join me at Bossed Up Bootcamp in LA this November! Ep 59: How to Cope with a Triggering New Cycle Ep 63: How to Get Your Friends to Vote Buy Rage Becomes Her on Amazon Learn more abo...

When you’re feeling full of self-doubt, sometimes you need to jump-start your own confidence-creation engine. These 5 practices can help. Related Links: Read today’s corresponding blog post here Ep 50: Lessons Learned from Starting My Own Independent Podcast Got a career conundrum you want us to cover next? Or a boss move to share? Call and leave a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677). Hosted by Si...

In today’s episode, I’m digging into the F.I.R.E. (financial independence, retire early) movement with Tanja Hester, whose award-winning blog chronicles how she made early retirement a reality, and how you might, too. Related Links: NY Times' article: How to Retire in Your 30s With $1 Million in the Bank Learn about Tanja's FIRE journey at OurNextLife.com Get Money: Live the Life You Want, Not Jus...

With less than 3 weeks until our midterm elections, we have some big choices to make. And did you know that Gen X, millennial, and younger voters make up the majority of eligible voters in our country these days? If only we turned out as reliably as our grandparents do! Here’s how to make your voice heard this election season - and get your friends out, too. Related Links: Read today’s correspondi...

On today’s show, I sat down with communications maven Lee Caraher, the Founder & CEO of Double Forte, and the author of multiple books about multi-generational workplaces. Together we’re advising Amanda, a caller who recently stepped into a big new role, on how to kick-start her new job like a boss! Related links: Join me at Bossed Up Bootcamp in LA this November! Hear me on Lee’s podcast here Che...

In today’s episode, we jump back into last month’s live show hosted by General Assembly NYC. This time you’ll meet two more incredible women in STEM, Nekpen Osuan and Erin Turingan, who joined me in answering a series of great audience career conundrums in real time. Learn more about: Nekpen’s WomenWerk nonprofit here Follow Erin’s blog, CoffeeMeetsPolished here Learn more about Bossed Up Bootcamp...

Today’s episode is an extra special one, since it was recorded at our first-ever LIVE show at General Assembly NYC! I sat down with New York Times UX designer Natalya Shelburne to talk through why she thinks more women should pursue careers in STEM and how she went from art teacher to programmer herself. Related links: Oct. 22: Join the LIVE DC show on women & wealth! SMNTY Episode: Silicon Valley...

Today’s Boss Tip is a different kind of episode. I’m sharing my experience observing the Kavanaugh hearings over the past week and while I wish I were more enraged, I find myself more in despair. Here are the ways I’m trying to keep my head up and my heart protected, and encourage you to do the same. Read today’s corresponding blog post here WaPo: Learn more about that fundraising effort for a Sus...

Being your own boss can be a privilege in terms of flexibility, but often comes with the feeling of having to “do it all” on your own. Today we’re talking through how to think about work-life integration when you’re the boss, and (spoiler alert!) you’re only human. Related links: Bossed Up Bootcamp Om & The City Blog Ep 20: Surviving a Toxic Workplace Get the Bossed Up LifeTracker Got a career con...

Today’s episode is for my fellow hyper-active, somewhat-perfectionistic, stress-inclined achievers, for whom traditional meditation just won’t due. Read a full transcript of today’s show here Got a career conundrum you want us to cover next? Or a boss move to share? Call and leave a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information a...

1 in 3 Americans struggle with mental health, and research suggests that the majority of those folks are women. Today I’m joined by Dr. Monica O’Neal to break down a listener question about when it makes sense to talk about mental health at work - and how. Related links: Oct 22: Live Podcast Show in DC! NAMI: Know Your Rights NAMI: Disclosing Your Mental Health Struggles Dr. Monica O’Neal’s websit...

Today’s episode is brought to you by FattEBikes . Why don’t more women bike to work? Research shows it boils down to safety and the sweat factor, which I totally get. I’ve been a longtime bicyclist, and recently tried commuting via electric bike for the first time. Listen to today’s episode to hear what I learned along the way! Related links: Read today’s full blog post here Snag your own FattE-Bi...

In today’s new episode, we’re wrestling with a real head-scratcher. Which matters more: a $30k pay raise? Or total control over your time? What would you choose? Listen on to hear the debate. Related links: Ep. 41: Career v. Lifestyle Webinar: How a Bridge Job Can Assist Your Career Shift Flexjobs.com SMNTY: Women & Pyramid Schemes Bossed Up Bootcamp NYC: Live Show 9/20 at GA! Got a career conundr...

I’m a big believer in investing in your professional development. But you know what’s even better than that? Getting someone else to pay for it! In today’s episode, I’m sharing 4 strategies to keep in mind when asking your boss to cover the cost of your continuing education. Related Links: Find our proposal template for Bossed Up Bootcamp here Find today’s transcript here Got a career conundrum yo...

When applying for a job OR selling some one on your services, references are an often-overlooked, critical component of making your case. On today’s episode, I’m interviewing a communications pro who will help you line up your own “cast of characters” to make your case and seal the deal! Related links: Join me at Bossed Up Bootcamp in DC this month or LA in November Apply to join the Sept. 22 NYC...

You know I'm a book-lover, but this past summer I haven't been able to read too many new books because I've been writing my own! So this fall I have some catching up to do! Here are 5 new releases on my reading list this fall: Well...That Escalated Quickly by Franchesca Ramsey You're Not Lost by Maxie McCoy Work Party by Jaclyn Johnson A Year Off by Alexandra and David Brown Dare to Lead by Brene...

Today officially marks our 50th episode of the Bossed Up podcast! I have to admit, it was a bit scary putting this one together and putting it all out there, but I hope by pulling back the curtain a bit you'll get a better sense of how we do what we do and how much this is a labor of love. I mention a lot of products and services in today's episode, as well as a few upcoming events. Learn more at...

When hopping on the phone for an interview, you want to make sure your prospective employer knows they are your number-one priority. Follow these boss tips to stay distraction-free. Read a full transcript of today’s show here How to Survive a Phone Interview Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Or a #bossmove of the week to share? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668...