Work with Erika Ayers Badan

On today's episode we're joined by Robyn DelMonte, the founder and creative director of Girl Boss Town. Robyn works as a marketing, branding, social strategy for brands and celebrities. Erika and Robyn discuss blowing up on TikTok, leaving a corporate job, marketing and PR, saving & money, finding your purpose and much more. Enjoy! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify...

On today's episode Erika gives us an inside look at her week at Barstool. She discusses hiring new people, lay-off happening at other companies, WWE being sold, and the NCAA women's championship game. Plus as always we answer your questions including getting a raise, job security in this economy, telling your manager you don't want to be promoted and companies changing. Enjoy! You can find every e...

On today's episode we're joined by celebrity hair stylist, Chris Appleton. Chris is from Leicester, England and got his start in hair styling when he was 16 years old. He has worked with clients including Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian West, Ariana Grande, Katy Perry and many more. He currently has a modeling contract with IMG Models and a new smoothie available at Erewhon. Chris and Erika talk ab...

On today's episode Erika gives us a a Barstool/Penn Entertainment update, plus reminisces about the old Barstool days in lieu of the drama happening in the office. As always we answer your questions including setting expectations at work, leaving a job with a great boss, encouraging employees without dampening their spirits and catching red flags. Enjoy! You can find every episode of this show on...

On today's episode Erika is joined by Peloton instructor and CEO of Love Squad, Ally Love. Ally was born and raised in Miami, Florida and moved to New York when she moved for college to attend Fordham College. She currently works as a Peloton instructor, an in arena reporter for the Brooklyn Nets and she is the CEO of her own brand, Love Squad, Fitness and lifestyle website meant to empower women...

On today's episode Erika gives a little of what she's been thinking and reading about and always we answer your Q&A's including, not getting rewarded at work, getting advice about the future of your career and getting rejected for a job. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tok...

On today’s episode we’re joined by award winning journalist and author, Paula Faris. Faris formally worked on in Television including, World News Now, American This morning, Good Morning America and The View co-hosting and co-anchoring. After leaving the television industry Faris founded a company called CARRY Media, which celebrates, champions and advocates for working moms by giving them a voice...

On today’s episode, Erika gives us a look into her first Penn Entertainment board meeting that she attended last week in Colorado. We discuss welcoming new people at work and being open to learning from them and constantly asking questions. Plus, she takes a look at the Barstool offsite meeting happening this week (that Gaz will be in charge of (Happy Birthday Gaz!)) and what will be discussed, in...

On today's episode we are joined by Sam Catalina (again!). Sam is currently the Chief Marketing Officer at Phusion Projects. Phusion Projects was created 15 years ago by Jason Freeman and Jeff Wright after they created Four Loko. Sam joins us to discuss creating Pirate Water, partnering with Barstool Sports, her career and how she got to Phusion, what other products Phusion has created and much mo...

On today’s episode, we are joined by the CMO of Phusion Projects, Samantha Catalina. Sam joins us this week in the NYC office for the launch of Barstool’s newest malt beverage, Pirate Water. Sam and Erika answer all your career and business questions including, how to handle being spoken down to, finding a mentor, changing industries and telling your boss about applying to new jobs. Stay tuned for...

On today's episode we're joined by women's professional hockey player and Olympic Gold Medalist, Brianna Decker. Brianna joins Erika to announce her retirement from playing hockey. Brianna has played professional hockey since 2015 and has appeared in three Olympics. She discusses why she decided to retire, what she's going to do moving forward, her injury from last years Olympics, what she'll miss...

On today's episode Erika gives us a look inside at her week at Barstool. We are a week into the Penn acquisition and Erika tells us about changes that have happened (and haven't happened) plus what will change in the future and the business strategies the company is moving forward with. We also take a look at the launch of Pirate Water and preview the upcoming Rough 'N Rowdy, which features anothe...

On today’s episode we take another look at the Penn Entertainment x Barstool Sports acquisition. Erika, Gaz and other Barstool employees traveled to Atlantic City last week for the yearly Penn Entertainment business conference. Erika gives an inside look at Barstool Sports to the Penn employees and talks about the future of the partnership. Plus, we are also joined by Erika’s friend and executive...

On today's episode we take an inside look at the Barstool Sports and Penn Entertainment acquisition. Erika give us an inside look at all the ins and outs of the deal and we also get to hear from Jay Snowden and other Penn employees on why they chose Barstool, what changes will be made, how the deal happened and much more. Enjoy! (00:02:24) Penn x Barstool Company Meeting (00:19:28) Q&A You can fin...

On today's episode Erika checks in with us for the mid-quarter review. She takes a look at her own personal and life goals and gives advice on how you need to approach the mid-year coming up. Plus we're joined by Out & About host, Joey Camasta and the two discuss Joey's mid-qaurter review, his content coming up and his life and work goals. Enjoy! (00:02:11) Mid-Quarter Check-in (00:12:08) Joey Cam...

On today’s episode Erika is joined by Barstool Sports content creator, Kelly Keegs. Erika and Kelly discuss all things from The Big Game including the advertisements, Rihanna’s halftime performance and how she marketed herself and her business. Plus Kelly tells us about all things happening in the entertainment world. As always Erika answers your career and business questions including getting a j...

On today’s episode Erika is joined by Jamie Erdahl. Jamie is currently the host of Good Morning Football on NFL Network and a former sideline reporter for the SEC on CBS. Jamie and Erika discuss the NFC and AFC Championship games, how Jamie got her job at NFL Network, her previous jobs, who’s going to win the “Big Game”, loving your job, being the new person at work and much more. Enjoy! You can f...

On today's episode Erika is joined by Donna Kelce, the mother of Jason and Travis Kelce and the first mother to have 2 sons play in the Super Bowl. Donna gives us the secret to raising 2 NFL players and tells us her plans for after the game, no matter what the results. Erika also answers your questions on performance reviews with a new boss, being too direct and transitioning to becoming a manager...

On today’s episode Erika is joined by her friend and CEO, Michelle Smith. Michelle has spent her career in financial services and is currently the CEO of Source Financial Advisors. She has dedicated her career to advocating for women’s financial literacy and has also founded Wife2CFO, for women who want to take control of their financial future. Erika and Michelle discuss creating and maintaining...

On today’s episode we are joined by Francis Ellis again but this time he has questions for Erika. He asks her everything from the upcoming Penn acquisition to spending money to Erika’s name change and much more. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceo See omnystudio.com/l...

On today’s episode Erika is joined by Barstool Sports content creator and comedian, Francis Ellis. Francis was the winner of the first season of Barstool Idol in 2016 and continued to work for Barstool for 3 years. In 2019 he was fired for a blog that he wrote. Francis continued to do comedy, host a podcast and any work on any job he could find after he lost his job at Barstool. Last year Dave bro...

On today’s episode Erika is joined by Steve Krakauer. Steve is the the executive producer of the Megyn Kelly Show and hosts & edits a podcast called The Fourth Watch. He has also worked at CNN, TheBlaze, Mediaite, TVNewser and NBC. Steve and Erika discuss what is going on in the current media world and at companies including CNN, Substack, Twitter, Fox News, ESPN, Disney, etc. Plus, as always Erik...

On today’s episode, Erika sits down with the founder and CEO of Love Wellness, Lo Bosworth. The former reality TV Star Lo Bosworth created the female-first wellness company focused on total body care because she wanted to create a more open and honest self-care culture for women. The 2 discuss pivoting from the entertainment industry, gut, brain and vagina health, why Lo wanted to create Love Well...

On today’s episode Erika talks about figuring your s**t out as you enter the new year. She gives us the tqo questions that everyone should be thinking about whether it’s at work or in other aspects of your life plus how she is answering those questions in her own life and at Barstool. As always we answer you career questions and look at managing employees that have checked out, meetings that go ov...

On today’s episode Erika sits down with American Fashion Designer, Cynthia Rowley. Cynthia’s brand, Cynthia Rowely, is a leading global lifestyle brand built on the philosophy that fashion should be an adventure. Cynthia started her career at the Art Institute of Chicago with the intention of being a painter but later switched her focus to fashion. She launched her first capsule collection in 1988...