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Founder and CEO of Maximum Communications Ayana King joined us for a fantastic discussion about how to do the intentional, personal work of anti-racist allyship. From the different types of microaggressions to the danger of quiet racists, we cover a wide variety of topics. The post Episode 25 – “How to Be a Better Ally: You Have to Do the Work” appeared first on Work Mom Says.

Work Mom wrote a book! My latest book “Work Mom Says: Don’t Be An Idiot! 38 Lessons You Don’t Want to Learn the Hard Way” comes out April 1st. To celebrate its upcoming launch, I’m giving you a sneak peek into a few of those lessons. The post Episode 24 – “A Sneak Peek at My Upcoming Book” appeared first on Work Mom Says.

As the year comes to an end, it’s essential to reflect on the year and prepare for the one ahead. I share five ways to prepare for 2023 right now, so you can start off the new year on the right foot. The post Episode 23 – “5 Ways to Make 2023 Your Best Year Yet” appeared first on Work Mom Says.

College teaches you a lot, but it rarely teaches you how to create a successful career. Young professionals Kiley Transit and Molly Wagner join me for a fantastic conversation about the top ten things they’ve learned in the first few years of their career that they wished they learned in college. The post Episode 22 – “Ten Things They Don’t Tell You in College” appeared first on Work Mom Says.

Are you struggling to keep your emotions in check but have no idea why? You may be dealing with some unresolved trauma. In episode 21 of Work Mom Says: Don’t Be an Idiot, Work Mom dives into the topic of trauma and all the ways it can impact you. The post Episode 21 – “What’s Your Trauma?” appeared first on Work Mom Says.

In episode 20 of Work Mom Says: Don’t Be an Idiot, we explore ways to use LinkedIn that actually help you build relationships and better your career. We invited Angela Buccellato of the Resume Rescue to join young professional Molly Wagner in a discussion of the power of LinkedIn when you’re just starting your career. The post Episode 20 – “Just Do the Damn Thing (on LinkedIn)” appeared first on Work Mom Says.

In episode 19 of Work Mom Says: Don’t Be an Idiot, join Work Mom (Lori Jo Vest) for a fascinating discussion with Bob Cargill about his new book, “Twenty Jobs, Twenty Lessons.” Cargill uses his book to share twenty critical lessons he learned during his lengthy career in marketing, advertising and copywriting. The post Episode 19 – “Teachable Moments In One Man’s Career” appeared first on Work Mom Says.

In episode 18 of Work Mom Says: Don’t Be an Idiot, join Work Mom (Lori Jo Vest) and Chrissie Zavicar as we dig into the topic of sobriety. Chrissie is the CEO of E-Link Consulting and is outspoken about her sobriety journey. We explore multiple facets of sobriety from the common fears of becoming “boring” when you quit to the healthy ways to cope with your trauma. The post Episode 18 – “Sober is the New Black” appeared first on Work Mom Says.

Do you work for an idiot boss? In episode 17 on Work Mom Says, Work Mom (Lori Jo Vest) offers some tips and tricks for surviving and thriving under an idiot boss. From learning how to “finesse” people to staying strategic and out of workplace drama, we help you get the most out of working for an idiot boss without losing your mind. The post Episode 17 – “How to Work for an Idiot” appeared first on Work Mom Says.

As more employers push to bring employees back in person, they may want to bring play into the office as well. In episode 16 of Work Mom Says: Don’t Be an Idiot, we explore ways to bring play into the workplace. We invited young professional Molly Wagner to join brand strategist Angela Ficorelli in a discussion of all the benefits to playful work. The post Episode 16 – “Play More at Work” appeared first on Work Mom Says.

Does networking really suck? Or does your attitude toward networking and making new business connections suck? In episode 15 of "Work Mom Says: Don't Be an Idiot!", we dig into ways you can make networking work for you. In fact, you may actually end up enjoying it after listening. We invited young professional Kiley Transit to join networking coach Wendy Caverly in a discussion of techniques you can use to create more meaningful connections so that attending your next networking event is much, much easier.  The post Episode 15 – “Networking Sucks: What to Do Instead” appeared first on Work Mom Says.

In episode 14 of Work Mom Says: Don’t Be an Idiot, Join Work Mom (Lori Jo Vest)for a conversation about her top 10 bits of career advice she’s gleaned from business coaches. From making friends in your industry to when it's okay to burn that bridge, Lori shares new ways to think that can help you reach your full potential. The post Episode 14 – “Coaches Give the Best Career Advice” appeared first on Work Mom Says.

In episode 13 of Work Mom Says: Don’t Be an Idiot, Join Work Mom (Lori Jo Vest) and Certified Professional Career Coach Heather Coleman-Voss for a conversation about narcissism at work. They discuss how to recognize and avoid narcissistic bosses as well as how to strengthen your own defenses, and some red flags and green flags to help you recognize narcs when they show up. This podcast references the book, Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving by Pete Walker. The post Episode 13 – “Narcissism at Work & When to Get Out” appeared first on Work Mom Says.

In episode 12 of Work Mom Says: Don’t Be an Idiot, Join Work Mom (Lori Jo Vest) as she shares her top advice for achieving your goals in 2022. She discusses the strategies that have helped her hold herself accountable, visualize her goals, and create a supportive community. The post Episode 12 – “The Value of Vision & Community.” appeared first on Work Mom Says.

In episode 11 of Work Mom Says: Don’t Be an Idiot, Join Work Mom (Lori Jo Vest) and two seasoned professionals, John Reed of Rain BDM and Laura Khalil of Brave by Design, in a conversation about Idiot Bosses. The most common question Work Mom gets is "I work for an idiot! How can I make this work?" The answer? Sometimes you can, and sometimes, you can't. (Or you shouldn't.) The post Episode 11 – “Practice on a Harmless Idiot.” appeared first on Work Mom Says.

In episode 10 of Work Mom Says: Don’t Be an Idiot, Join Work Mom (Lori Jo Vest) as she discusses the "joy" of accountability and how to get out of your own way so you can get shit done. The post Episode 10 – “Accountability and Getting Shit Done.” appeared first on Work Mom Says.

In episode 8 of Work Mom Says: Don’t Be an Idiot, our guest Dominique Wilson, senior art director, coach and entrepreneur/founder of LoveUToo and Show and Tell Academy, join us again (Yay!) to talk about Procrastination and Focus. The post Episode 8 – “Procrastination and Regaining Your Focus” appeared first on Work Mom Says.

In this episode of Work Mom Says, Work Mom discusses the "little white lie" and whether you can still have integrity if you use "harmless" untruths to make things easier for yourself and others. Hint: Those tiny little lies may not be as harmless as you think. The post Episode 7 – “Integrity and the Little White Lie” appeared first on Work Mom Says.

In this episode of Work Mom Says: Don't Be an Idiot, we talk about what it's like being a black American in the workplace. Our guests are Dominique Wilson, senior art director, coach and entrepreneur/founder of LoveUToo and Show and Tell Academy, and Ayana King, social media/content strategy coach, diversity educator, and entrepreneur/founder of Maximum Communications. The post Episode 6 – “Being Black at Work” appeared first on Work Mom Says.

In this episode of Work Mom Says: Don’t Be an Idiot, Work Mom talks to artist/illustrator/art director Brach Goodman and brand storyteller Gia Pallazolo, along with our audio dude Randy Stephenson, in a conversation focused on what brules (bullshit rules) you should be breaking and how to manage your relationship with your supervisors and leaders at work. The post Episode Five – “Breaking the Brules and Managing Up” appeared first on Work Mom Says. The post Episode 5 – “Breaking the Brules and Managing Up” appeared first on Work Mom Says.