Work Besties Who Podcast

Ever swear you’ll “catch up on sleep this weekend”… and somehow wake up Monday still tired ? Same. 😅 In this January wrap-up, Jess and Claude are making a bold claim: rest isn’t a reward — it’s a strategy. We’re talking the real reason your habits fall apart when you’re exhausted (spoiler: your brain goes into survival mode), plus a few simple, low-pressure routines you can actually keep. In this...

Vision boards work… do they? 😅 In this episode, Jess (the believer) and Claude (the skeptic) make vision boards for 2026 and unpack what vision boards really are: not magic, not toxic positivity, but a clarity tool that helps you focus your decisions and take real action. We share the 3 questions that guide everything, how to avoid turning your board into a fantasy board, and a simple way to keep...

“New Year, New You” can feel inspiring… until your life takes a turn you didn’t plan. In this episode, Rosamaria Mancini —author of SOS Podcasts —joins us to explore what it really means to reinvent yourself when your path changes, and how to meet that deviation with grace, empathy, and connection . Rosamaria shares her story of leaving New York and rebuilding her identity through major transition...

Jess + Claude are back to kick off Season 3: Work Besties Who Grow —a realistic, micro-intentions approach to career glow-ups with fewer breakdowns (hopefully). You’ll get the full year roadmap by quarter + month, plus practical micro intentions you can start this week . In This Episode Why Season 3 is about tiny steps → big change How we’re structuring every month: Kickoff → Guests → Work Bestie...

You think you know which Work Besties Who Podcast episode was #1 this year… but the data says otherwise. In this 2025 Year in Review , Jess & Claude recap Season 2’s biggest wellness themes, the solo episodes you replayed the most, and the guest conversations you couldn’t stop talking about. And because you asked (many times!) — Claude walks us through two end-of-year cocktails you can make wi...

Have you ever looked up from your laptop and thought, how is it already December? Or finally sat down for a night off… and your brain is still sprinting? Today, we’re saying something mildly offensive to hustle culture: if you never pause, it’s not just your energy that suffers — it’s your judgment, your relationships, and your career. In this episode, Jess & Claude break down the difference b...

Ever feel like your workplace culture looks fine on paper… but something still feels off? In this episode of Work Besties Who Podcast , we’re joined by Ivonne Furneaux (corporate insider turned culture consultant) to talk about the hidden divides she calls “ghost gaps” —the invisible imbalances that impact who gets information, who gets a voice, and who gets seen. Ivonne shares practical ways to n...

Your Phone Is Not Your Work Bestie: How to Set Screen Boundaries Without Burning Down Your Career What if the very thing you use to “stay connected” is actually the reason you feel scattered, exhausted, and weirdly lonely? In this episode, we’re joined by strategist, speaker, and community builder Kelsey Green to talk about digital overload, screen boundaries, and how to reclaim your brain without...

Allyship at work isn’t just about being “nice” — it’s about how people actually experience you. In this episode, Jess & Claude take the Ally Mindset Profile™ and unpack how they each show up as allies at work: where they shine in connection and compassion, and where candor, vulnerability, and follow-through are still a work in progress. You’ll hear them walk through the five Ally Mindset pract...

This Thanksgiving, we’re feeling all the feelings: grateful, tired, over-caffeinated… and very, very thankful for YOU. 💎 In this cozy holiday episode, Jess and Claude slow down to reflect on what they’re grateful for at work, in their personal lives, and in each other. They unpack the difference between genuine appreciation and toxic positivity (yes, including the infamous “thank you for your lea...

Ever feel like you’re doing all the “right” things at work or in your relationships… and still feel off? In this episode, Jess & Claude sit down with Eric Gee — educator, personality typologist, and author of The Power of Personality — to talk about why the real unlock isn’t more skills, it’s knowing who you are and what you truly value. Eric has personality-typed over 50,000 people and create...

You took the weekend off, but somehow still woke up tired on Monday. Why? This week, Work Besties Who Podcast welcomes Anna Hindell — a Gestalt Psychotherapist and Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher — who’s redefining how we think about burnout, stress, and recovery. Anna shares how true healing begins by reconnecting with your body, not just your thoughts. Together, we unpack why high achievers stay...

Work Besties as a Support System  Having a work bestie isn’t just nice — it’s survival. In this episode, Jess and Claude unpack why workplace friendships aren’t fluff, they’re foundational to your mental health, motivation, and sanity. They share how a true work bestie becomes your emotional armor — the person who helps you breathe through chaos, laugh through deadlines, and stay grounded when thi...

Ruby Vesely is the kind of leader you wish you had—and the one you can start becoming today. In this conversation with Jess and Claude, Ruby—executive coach, HR strategist, and co-author of You, Me, We —shares how to build workplaces where people feel seen, safe, and supported. She walks us through: The 10-second “What’s your number today?” check-in that transforms team culture The 5 practices of...

What does belonging at work actually look like—beyond posters and policies? Organizational culture expert Faith Clarke (engineer-turned-people-systems strategist) joins us to unpack “yes-yes” solutions, internal vs. external motivation, and how microcultures (5–8 person teams) can transform organizations. We talk listening as leadership, practicing—not preaching—values, and why work besties aren’t...

High performance can come with hidden costs.  In this conversation, the Work Besties, Jess and Claude chat with therapist Laurel VanDerToorn, who explains why trauma and burnout can hit high achievers hard—and what real, sustainable recovery looks like. We dig into the early signs (brain fog, fatigue, cynicism), why “just take a vacation” misses the mark, and how small, repeatable behaviors compou...

What does it really mean to be an ally at work? And how can we build cultures where everyone feels seen, supported, and empowered? In this episode of Work Besties Who Podcast , Jess & Claude sit down with Dr. Victoria Mattingly , a behavioral scientist, author, and inclusion strategist who helps organizations turn DEI from theory into daily practice. Together, they unpack what true allyship lo...

Do you ever feel like social media is running you instead of the other way around? 🎥✨ In this episode, Work Besties Jess & Claude sit down with Britney Crosson (Founder, Fun Love Media ) and Megan Colwell (Art Director at Fun Love Media + artist behind Megan Creates Art ) to explore how to make showing up online fun again—and sustainable. What You’ll Hear: Their work bestie origin story (inc...

In this inspiring episode of Work Besties Who Podcast , we sit down with Roxy Couse —content creator, corporate leader, and the voice behind the “Millennial Manager” movement. Roxy shares how she balances a thriving corporate career with consistent content creation, why authenticity is the foundation of personal branding, and how community and storytelling drive her success. From tackling burnout...

Most of us don’t actually choose how we show up — we default. In this powerful conversation, Marcy Axelrod, author of How We Choose to Show Up , joins Jess and Claude to unpack what it really means to bring your whole self to work and life. From the science of empathy and psychological safety to simple reset tools you can try today, Marcy shares why “just showing up” isn’t enough — and how shiftin...

Dancer, speaker, and relationship coach Linda Sutton reveals how Argentine tango maps to work: leadership & followership as functions , not hierarchy; why consent and distance create safety; and how followers amplify a leader’s intent. From the “Invite → Embrace → Boundaries” framework to a simple reset line— “I’m just here to follow” —this convo turns dance into a practical playbook for teams...

In this thought-provoking episode, Jess and Claude dive into the power of work besties and intentional communication with Colleen Robinson and Deanna Pemberton, founders of Digital Dojo . Their work blends martial arts, coaching, and integral medicine—bringing fresh insights into how relationships thrive in both personal and professional settings. Together, they unpack: Why listening is more than...

In this episode, Sarena Diamond takes us inside her journey from corporate leadership to personal empowerment. She opens up about navigating burnout, the hidden costs of “corporate trauma,” and the courage it takes to redefine success. Sarena highlights why effective change management is rooted in people, not processes, and how leaders can create supportive environments that prevent disconnection....

In this solo episode, Jess and Claude explore why recognizing wins—big and small—matters more than most workplaces realize. From boosting team morale to strengthening social wellness, they reveal how celebrating achievements fuels productivity and helps create a thriving workplace culture. Together, they share practical (and fun!) ways to recognize accomplishments, explain why authenticity is the...

In From Burnout to Breakthrough , Nicole Richards takes us on her journey from living the “perfect” life on paper to realizing that success without well-being is unsustainable. She opens up about hitting burnout, setting boundaries, and the radical decision to put herself first — without apology. Along the way, Nicole shares how the power of community, a shift in mindset, and unapologetic self-car...