THE 5 OF US

There have been some small, subtle shifts in the conversation about non-disclosure agreements recently as more and more states pass legislation that restricts how companies can use them. Could there be momentum to get some of them thrown out? We’ll unpack what’s been going on - and what it could mean for you, if you’re under the grip of one. As always, we want to hear your stories. So email us! Th...

Madonna’s appearance at the Grammys set off controversy after she was photographed looking quite different than usual. While Madonna and controversy are nothing new, what is new is the debate she invited surrounding ageism. There’s an unfortunate double standard women face dealing with the pressures of staying “young” in order to remain relevant…and there’s tons of data that shows women and men ha...

Companies love to talk about their values: integrity, honesty, respect, teamwork. But all too often, a company doesn’t live up to those values, and you’re left wondering how to survive. We look at what to do when you have bad managers who don’t enforce or honor them…and what impact it can have on the workplace. Email us! Thefiveofuspodcast@gmail.com

Hindsight is 20/20, right?  In this episode, we take a look at all the things we'd have told our younger selves if we knew then what we know now. And there's a lot!  At work, in relationship, and just life in general, there are things you learn the hard way. Here, we offer some of the lessons we've learned along the way, so you don't have to.  What would you tell your younger self?...

Jacinda Ardern made headlines when she announced her resignation as the Prime Minister of New Zealand. Her reason: the toll the job had taken on her, citing her humanity...and describing a feeling of being burnt out.  It's one any worker is likely to identify with - that feeling of being overworked, overwhelmed and, possibly under-appreciated.  Ardern's resignation set off a global conversation ab...

Ever hear the expression, “Do what you love and the money will follow?” Well, that may not necessarily be true. In this episode, we talk about how it is OK not to be passionate about work, and even not to have a passion at all. We offer tips to figure out what might get you going, how your passion is likely to change, and why it’s ok if work isn’t at the top of the list of things you’re passionate...

It's a little spoken of word that will, eventually, afflict every woman: menopause.  Whether it's insomnia, irritability, difficulty concentrating, hair loss, (there are about 30 plus symptoms but you get the idea) menopause can completely transform your life. It can make you feel like a lunatic - and feel less at home in the body you've lived in your whole life.  We're here to tell you...

Finding out you’re pregnant is life-changing news, and it will effect every facet of your life, especially at work. We talk about being pregnant, taking time off to be with your baby, breastfeeding and the impact on your career. Plus, we want to know your pregnancy work stories. Email us! thefiveofuspodcast@gmail.com

With more and more women holding leadership roles in the workplace, they face struggles that men simply don’t: feeling like they need to prove themselves, asserting their authority, and sexism. We offer tips on how to do all of it, and make sure a woman’s voice is heard in the office. We’d love to hear from you! Email us your thoughts, comments and suggestions at thefiveofuspodcast@gmail.com.

The work holiday party is back with a vengeance, and showing up to mingle with your coworkers comes with its own set of concerns. Add holiday schedules, time off requests, seasonal depression and coworkers who may be checked out…and there’s plenty to talk about this holiday season. We’ve got the tips that will keep you off the naughty list, and help you survive this crazy time of year.

Thinking about leaving your job? It’s not an easy decision. There’s lots you can and *should do before making that move to set yourself up for the future. We take a look in our latest episode.

We’ve all heard about sweeping layoffs taking place at companies big and small. If that’s happened to you, we offer advice for workers of ALL ages, because losing your job means different things at different times of your life.

Since we’re still pretty new at this, we wanted to take a minute to let you know that we’ve heard all the comments you’ve made, and ideas for future episodes, and we’ll incorporate them in the future. Thanks so much for listening!

The ever-elusive work life balance: some say they’ve found it, but most of us are constantly chasing it. And most (including us, come on) come up short.  The struggle is real.  We take a look at what makes the balance work, and remind you not to beat yourself up if it’s *not working out. Because...it often doesn’t. 

We've had them all: really, really good bosses and the oh so terrible ones. Good bosses foster trust and encourage employees to be their best.  Bad bosses cause anxiety, mistrust AND make you want to pull your hair out. And that's only scratching the surface.  In this episode, we talk about what makes great leaders and how to navigate the not great ones. 

Fact: everyone gets older.  But no one is truly comfortable talking about it, especially at work.  In our latest episode, we take a look at what to do and what NOT to do as you get older at work, and how to protect yourself from being "phased out" because of your age. 

Why do women still make less than their male counterparts? There have been improvements for sure, but generally, women make about 20-30 percent less than men.  A new law is designed to level the playing field, requiring employers with four or more employees to display the range of salaries of every job in the company. Will that have an impact? What else needs to change? We discuss everything...

The best work environments are those that have a mix of older and younger workers, learning from each other.  But there are major differences in how these groups view work: older workers have been conditioned to say yes to everything, and younger workers are challenging the norm. They're asking why, challenging established rules of the office, and making everyone reevaluate what's really expe...

There's always that one person in the office who has a job you KNOW they are ill-equipped to handle. But he or she continues getting promoted, despite being awful. "Failing up" is the topic of our first podcast.  Featuring Roma Torre, Kristen Shaughnessy, Jeanine Ramirez, Vivian Lee and Amanda Farinacci 

Hundreds reached out to us for guidance since we left our jobs,  and since we know the issues better than anyone, we want to share our wisdom.  Here's the trailer of our new podcast, "The 5 of Us." We'll start delving into the issues, but first, let's catch up.