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Kimberly Brown on How to Level Up at Work Jan 04, 2023

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When Kimberly Brown wrote a high school paper about her dream of becoming a social worker, she knew helping people would be central to her work. She ended up in higher ed as a career counselor. And after she helped her first student get a job, she was hooked. Since then, Kimberly founded her own company to help people – especially women of color – find meaningful work and level up in their careers.

In this episode, Kimberly shares:

How celebrating her wins has helped her mental health
Her advice to mid-career women on how to find that next step
Who might be missing from your professional development network
Why the transition from higher ed to a corporation was the hardest career challenge she’s overcome

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2022 Year in Review Dec 28, 2022

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On this special episode of 9 to 5ish, Carly and Danielle take listeners through their favorite stories and moments from 2022.

In this episode, Carly and Danielle share:

Their favorite moments from guest lightning round answers
How prioritizing mental and physical health came up in nearly every episode
Why many of their guests had to rethink their professional identities
The people who got our guests through the year – and why they’re so important

9 to 5ish will be back in your feed next Thursday. See you in the new year.

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Carey Mulligan on Being Bold in the Face of Rejection Dec 21, 2022

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Carey Mulligan was rejected from several drama schools when she was a teenager. But instead of giving up, she sent a letter to a famous actor she’d met once. That letter led to a networking dinner, then to an audition for “Pride and Prejudice", and ultimately, her first role. Today, Carey shares how being bold in the face of rejection landed her in films on the big screen.

In this episode, Carey shares:

Why she reached out to Julian Fellowes for advice on pursuing acting
How she navigated the industry without formal training or experience
The hardest play she’s ever done – and why her director almost canceled it
Why doing a press tour 3.5 weeks after having her kid helped her postpartum depression
Her favorite episode of her new Amazon-exclusive podcast, “I Hear Fear”

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Ashley Mills on Growing from Feedback Dec 14, 2022

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Ashley Mills started in the mailroom at the talent agency CAA and worked her way up to becoming a talent agent. But after a decade there, she took a leap of faith and became the founder of obé Fitness, an on-demand exercise company. And Ashley says that on her journey as a founder, she had to listen to a lot of feedback – and grow from it – to be the leader she is today.

In this episode, Ashley Mills shares:

How she uses exercise to gear up for new challenges
The list of things you should think about before becoming an entrepreneur
How the pandemic allowed Obé Fitness to shine
Why getting feedback from her team was the hardest thing she’s endured in her career

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Lisa Ling on Conquering Self Doubt Dec 07, 2022

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Lisa Ling started working as a professional journalist when she was only a teenager. Her job flew her across the world as she covered the drug wars in South America to democracy movements in China. She’s grown to be a pro at telling other people’s stories. But she says: advocating for herself is the hardest thing she’s ever done.

In this episode, Lisa shares:

The reporting experiences she had as a teen (alongside Anderson Cooper)
Why her two male agents told her to leave negotiating to them
The one lesson she wishes her young self learned
How having kids reframed her boundaries around how far she’d go for her job
Why it’s key for women of color to learn to advocate for each other in the workplace

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Jill Koziol and Liz Tenety on Empowering Moms Nov 02, 2022

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Back in 2015 Jill Koziol and Liz Tenety realized: there wasn’t any empowering content for millennial moms. Instead, there were outdated tropes about what moms should be – and what they shouldn’t. That sparked the idea for their company, Motherly, a digital platform centering moms through non-judgmental content about parenthood, being a working parent, and everything in between. And today, Jill and Liz share how motherhood expanded and nourished their sense of self.

In this episode, Jill and Liz share:

One of the most shocking learnings from their State of Motherhood survey
Why reclaiming your power by setting time for yourself is key
The wake up call that told Jill she needed to prioritize her health
Why Liz reduced her duties as co-founder

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Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers on Finding Your Creative Partner Oct 26, 2022

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Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers were writing and producing movies when they realized: it was time to switch to TV. After meeting 1:1, they decided to enter that world together. Because when you know, you know. Since then, they’ve cultivated a partnership spanning nearly two decades. And they say that trust and honesty were key in creating Shondaland. AKA: the company behind our binge worthy faves like Bridgerton, Scandal, and Grey’s Anatomy.

In this episode, Shonda and Betsy share:

How ABC execs reacted to the Grey’s Anatomy pilot (spoiler: not good)
Why skills you’ve learned at old jobs are always useful
What their panic button is + why it’s key to supporting each other
How they set up an environment for their employees to thrive – and why they love it
A Skimm of their book “Inside Bridgerton”

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Deepica Mutyala on Creating Her Seat at the Table Oct 19, 2022

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Deepica Mutyala dyed her hair blonde and wore blue contacts trying to be like the cool kids in her Houston suburb. But soon she realized: being herself was in. Fitting into western beauty standards was out. Enter: Live Tinted, Deepica’s brainchild. Today, she shares how she turned her online community into a beauty brand that celebrates every shade of skin and in between.

In this episode, Deepica shares:

What it was like growing up in Texas as a South Asian American girl
When she knew it was time to quit her day job to become a beauty influencer
How she knew she needed to create Live Tinted’s first product, the huestick
Why she decided to vlog her the journey of freezing her eggs
How intentionally celebration her success keeps her from burning out

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Constance Wu on Finding Her Voice Oct 12, 2022

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Constance Wu waitressed her way through her 30s in Hollywood while trying to book acting gigs. After multiple rejections, she felt crushed. Then – she decided to shift her mindset by detaching her self-worth from her jobs. That shift unlocked a lot for her – and it helped her find her voice, even as she navigated through trauma, shame, and the pitfalls of Hollywood.

In this episode, Constance shares:

Why she stopped thinking about results and focused on her craft instead
The reality behind her tweets about Fresh off the Boat’s renewal
Why she reluctantly came back to social media after three years offline
What she wants people to take away from her book, “Making a Scene”

Trigger warning: this episode talks about sexual assault.

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Eve Rodsky on Rebalancing Invisible Labor Oct 05, 2022

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Eve Rodsky was on a business trip when her husband texted saying someone left a beer bottle and jacket on their front lawn. She figured he’d take care of it. When she returned a day later, they were still there. That was when Eve realized unless she figured out why women take on so much invisible labor at home, she’d spend the rest of her life picking up beer bottles and jackets. Today, Eve shares how treating home like your most important organization can change your life.

In this episode, Eve shares:

How growing up with a single mother shaped the way she thought about work
A skimm of her Fair Play approach to home labor – and why it works
The difference in how society value men’s time vs. women’s time
Why having an identity outside of being a parent, a professional, a partner is essential to a happy life
Ways to start finding your “unicorn space”

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