Corporate Catholic

After a year-long pause, the Corporate Catholic podcast is back!! Needless to say, we have a LOT to catch up on. This episode is both a recap and a reset. We share why we stepped away from the podcast, what 2025 taught us, and how the “Year of Hope” shaped our faith, careers, and priorities in ways we didn’t expect. Listen for a glimpse into what’s next as we bring the podcast back with more inten...

It’s been a year… we know. After a year-long pause, the Corporate Catholic Podcast is returning with an exciting look back at our first live podcast, recorded at the SEEK 2025 Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. Now several years into their consulting careers, Allison and Claire share some things they wish they knew when they first started working. From realizing your first job doesn’t define your...

This week is a sister takeover! Claire's younger sister Bridget joins the podcast to have an honest conversation about her first couple months moving to Chicago and starting her first full time job in consulting. As someone who is very much still in the midst of that transition, she shares her experience navigating a difficult job market, adjusting to a new city, and being a woman in the heavily m...

Trinity Road is comprised of a variety of different Catholic brands, some of which include The Catholic Company, J.Lily, and Catholic Coffee. This week, founder and CEO James Hetzel joins us to share how he started his career as a lawyer before pivoting to buy a Catholic bookstore in Chicago and eventually founding Trinity Road. Key topics discussed include balancing apostolate and profit, finding...

Life in your twenties is fun, but it definitely isn't easy. This week, Mary Spencer joins us to chat about her experience writing Cul-De-Sac Crossroads, a book all about navigating the ups and downs of life in your twenties. We chat about what it means to "own your story" when it comes to jobs, friendships, dating, community, and more. Shop Mary Spencer's Book: Cul-De-Sac Crossroads Follow Mary Sp...

This week, Kathrin joins us from "Monk Manual," a productivity company that offers planners, coaching, and courses designed to promote reflection and intention in the midst of our busy schedules. She share insights on addressing our fears, setting boundaries at work, avoiding burnout and unrest, and ultimately finding peace in the busyness of life. Shop Monk Manual Planners: https://monkmanual.com...

It's easy to sit back and coast for the last few months of the year, but this period (also sometimes referred to as the "winter arc") is a great opportunity to refocus and gradually implement some new habits prior to the craziness of the new year. In this episode, Claire and Allison share some personal, health, faith, and work goals they're looking to "test out" for the remainder of the year. Past...

Whitney joins Allison and Claire to talk about how her passion for bringing others to Christ evolved into founding "Abundantly Yours," a podcast and shop that sells rosaries and other lifestyle products for Catholics. As a business owner, wife, and mother, she shares her experiences with discerning her vocation, navigating priorities, and combating perfectionism in the midst of our busy lives. Sho...

In this episode, we chat with Sydney Tanner about her journey founding her jewelry business Darling & Divine , working full-time for West Coast Catholic, and becoming a fitness coach. She shares her perspective on how we can infuse faith into our workouts and offers some words of encouragement for anyone looking to grow in their fitness journey! Shop Darling & Divine Jewelry: https://darli...

This week's episode is a live recording of the panel discussion Claire and Allison hosted in partnership with St. Clements parish in Chicago! The panel includes three young Catholic professionals and their perspectives on integrating faith and work throughout various stages of their careers. Featured Panelists: Marco: Currently works as a partner at a boutique consulting firm. Prior to this, M...

This week, Allison sits down with her younger brother Anthony to talk all things mindset and trusting the process. He shares his journey from being one of the smallest guys in the weight room to accepting a scholarship to play football in college. We dig into where he derives his mindset and how faith integrates into his everyday life. Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@corporateca...

As we enter into fall and kickoff season 4 of the podcast, let's unpack the busyness of summer and work over the past several months! Everyone always says they don't have time, so let's take some time to evaluate whether the constant hustle is sustainable and how we can transform it into something more fruitful. Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@corporatecatholicpod⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Mary Lenaburg joins the podcast to share how discernment through some of life's toughest moments led her to becoming a speaker, author, and mentor. She guides us through what cultivating discernment and mentorship looks like throughout all stages of life, both personally and professionally. Connect with Mary: Instagram: @marylenaburg Website: marylenaburg.com Follow Us On Social Media: Instagr...

This week, Allison and Claire chat with Bernie, a third year medical student at the University of North Carolina. She shares her journey of growth throughout med school and how her faith impacts her interactions with patients. We also chat about suffering and the realities of trying to find faithful friends in a new city. Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@corporatecatholicpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This week, Claire and Allison catch up on life since SEEK and also about Lent, specifically what their intentions were starting out and how things have been going for each of them so far. They also look ahead to Easter and share some things they're excited about for spring! Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@corporatecatholicpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@corporatecatholicpod⁠

This week, Allison takes over with a solo episode about what she's learned through her experiences with dating over the years and also what God has taught her through singleness. Wherever you may be with relationships, dating, or singleness, her prayer is that this episode is a message of hope. Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@corporatecatholicpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@corporateca...

Claire Raabe, Director of Business Honors at Texas A&M University, joins Claire and Allison to share some tactical reflections and exercises for dreaming big again. Whether you're in college or currently working, these methods will help you step back and envision the bigger picture when it comes to your career and life outside of work. Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@corpor...

Fr. Peter, pastor at St. Clement Parish in Chicago, joins the podcast this week to share his journey of becoming a priest and graduating with his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management. He guides us through developing a spiritual mindset at work and how to find freedom and peace in our lives even in the midst of feeling stuck in a job. Follow Fr. Peter on Instagram: @chicagopriest @saintclement...

This week, Claire and Allison interview Molly Murphy, a FOCUS missionary who initially planned to go the corporate route. We dive into her process of discernment, how she's applied her business skills as a missionary, and also the topic of healing - a key theme she took away from attending the SEEK conference in St. Louis. Talks from SEEK mentioned in the episode ( seekreplay.com ): Dr. Matthe...

Allison and Claire kick off the first episode of the New Year feeling refreshed and revived after attending the SEEK conference in St. Louis. They share their favorite moments, speakers, takeaways, and a little merch haul! They also provide an update on what's to come for the rest of Season 3! SEEK 24 x Corporate Catholic Episode on The SEEK Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2XUOr7HQeW...

Listen along as Joe Putnik takes us through his journey to founding the New York chapter of Young Catholic Professionals (YCP), an organization that brings together young people to find Christ in the workplace and everyday life. He shares how important community was to him in navigating his career and life after graduation, as well as how we can cultivate a faith community in our own lives. Follow...

Pruning a plant requires cutting back parts in order to enable more fruitful growth in the future. In this episode, Allison and Claire discuss how the same concept applies to our busy lives. They confront some of the social pressures of being busy and reflect on some practical ways we can prune our busy schedules to create more space for God in our lives and at work. Follow Us On Social Media: Ins...

What does it look like to joyfully hustle? This week, Claire reflects on this topic in the podcast's first ever solo episode! She opens up about the ups and downs of her faith post-grad and how she's started to embrace slowing down and doing less, both in life and at work. Follow Us On Social Media: Instagram: ⁠⁠ @corporatecatholicpod⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠ @corporatecatholicpod

This week, Tom Heuer shares his career journey and how he found his purpose at the age of 36. Starting out in consulting, he later became the Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Innovation at Fifth Third Bank before transitioning to coach executives and teach at Miami University. He also shares insights from the book he co-wrote called "Ignite the Extraordinary" about breaking free from c...

Maybe you've been feeling stuck at work, school, with your faith, or just life in general. How do you know when it's time to uproot where you're at and replant somewhere new? What might be holding you back? In this episode, Allison and Claire explore these questions and more by first looking to what scripture tells us and then sharing some of their own tips and life experiences. Follow...