Office Baggage

59. Investing in Talent Sustainability May Just Save Your Business – And Your People Nov 10, 2020

A special crossover with our sister podcast, Table Stakes. As companies around the world cope with the ramifications of a global crisis, it’s more important than ever to ensure our company’s leaders and future leaders feel engaged and supported and have the tools necessary to future-proof your talent and succession strategy. There needs to be a massive shift in how we are training and... Read More

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58. Any Job Can Be Your Dream Job with Carson Tate Sep 03, 2020

Carson Tate believes that work can be the full expression of who we are – the vehicle that takes us to a place where we reach the full potential of our greatness. Carson joins us to talk about her new book – Own It. Love It. Make It Work. In today’s environment, it can feel like we don’t have the same agency or ability... Read More

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57. Cultivating a Rest Ethic and Taking Time Off with Author John Fitch Jul 23, 2020

Our society is obsessed with work ethic, but at the same time overworked, under rested, and seems to always feel a bit frazzled. Especially in this time of a global pandemic, our work lives and home lives are less separated than ever before, and it’s harder to truly find “time off.” John Fitch’s book tackles just that subject – how we, as individuals and... Read More

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56. Financial Building Blocks All Women Need Jul 14, 2020

Joined today by Jessica Merino from Merino Wealth, we’re continuing the conversation on women, money and the building blocks we all need to build financial independence and long-term success. From negotiation to charitable giving, from choosing ESG funds to taking risks, Jessica covers the finance topics you need to consider in your life today. Our Guest Today: Jessica Merino, CIMA®, CFP®, President and Founder, Merino... Read More

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55. Navigating the Issues of Employment and Change Management During COVID-19 (in Partnership with Table Stakes Podcast) Jul 08, 2020

Today’s episode is a special “crossover” between Table Stakes Podcast and Office Baggage Podcast. In the environment of COVID-19, the issues surrounding employment and change management are affecting everyone whether through layoffs, furloughs, working from home, or training and safety for essential employees. All of us are dealing with both macro and micro economic issues as we consider a return to work and continued... Read More

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53. Processing Career-Related Grief with JT O’Donnell from Work It Daily May 27, 2020

All of us have experienced job loss at some point in our lives and careers. Today, in the wake of COVID-19, millions of Americans are experiencing the acute pain, fear and grief that accompanies that loss. Joined by the CEO of Work It Daily, JT O’Donnell, we’re unpacking the uncomfortable stages of grief that often come with job loss or change, and how to... Read More

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52. Sharing the Same Storm – Rae and Marcy Catch Up Over Crisis May 19, 2020

As we all navigate the COVID-19 crisis, Rae and Marcy catch up on their coping mechanisms during this crisis. As Rae eloquently says in today’s podcast, “We’re not all in the same boat, but we’re all in the same storm.” Here’s how we’re weathering that storm. Articles/Books/Podcasts we talked about on the podcast: Adam Grant’s WorkLife Podcast and his most recent episode on “How... Read More

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51. The Must Have Skills for Leaders in Times of Change with Alexis Gladstone May 13, 2020

As we all navigate the biggest change most of us have ever seen in our lives and our careers, the question of personal and leadership development is paramount during this time. Leaders who can adapt, change and lead effectively during times of crisis will certainly come out ahead when this is all over. Today, with Founder of Intelead Alexis Gladstone, we are tackling topics... Read More

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50. You Career is Limitless – Even in a Global Pandemic May 07, 2020

Rarely have we been this excited to have a guest on Office Baggage. Laura Gassner Otting is the author of what Marcy and Rae think is the best damn career/business book written in the last few years. If you’ve ever wondered what you’re missing in your career – this is the answer. Laura Gassner Otting is the author of Limitless: How to Ignore Everybody,... Read More

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49. FemmeBought Lets You Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Apr 28, 2020

Joining us today are the co-founders of women’s business directory Femmebought. Together, these two powerhouse women have built a community that empowers more women to reach the top and change the game – taking action toward a level playing field for women-owned businesses. Learn how you can “put your money where your mouth is” by buying women-owned. Having a 6.4% share of the pie... Read More

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48. How to Start Your Own Podcast Apr 21, 2020

We’ve spent three years on the journey of Office Baggage and every week someone asks us something like “was it hard to start a podcast?” Today, Marcy is solocasting, sharing our tips, tricks, nuts and bolts on starting a podcast. Which software do we use? How much does it cost? Do we make money? Tune in for all the A’s to your Q’s. Resources... Read More

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47. Laugh Out Loud with the Founders of Obedient Agency Apr 15, 2020

“We are fans of things that are polarizing.” Lyndsay Rush, Co-Founder, Obedient Agency Our Guests Today: Allie LeFevere and Lyndsay Rush are the co-founders of Obedient, a humor branding agency—the first of its kind—that turns businesses into unstoppable, unorthodox, unforgettable brands. Rooted in the power of fun and the potency of humor, they launch brands and campaigns that hook consumers in…and keep them coming... Read More

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46. Staying Sane and Healthy During COVID-19 Apr 07, 2020

Today’s solocast with Marcy focuses on tips and tricks to stay sane and happy during the chaos surrounding COVID-19 right now. We’re tackling four key categories on ideas/tips/tricks to get through this chaos – for your sanity, for your home, for your community and for your business/career. Join me in this quick 20 minutes to do something for you today! Amazon Shoe Organizers Alive... Read More

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45. Creating the Life You Want with Christine Bader Mar 25, 2020

We’re joined today by Christine Bader, a a coach, facilitator, writer, consultant, and speaker whose sweet spot is the messy intersection of business and society. Christine and her business partner Eva Dienel launched a new storytelling platform called The Life I Want, a storytelling project reimagining a future of work that works for all. Our Guest Today: Christine Bader, Storyteller, Writer, Adviser, Idealist. Christine... Read More

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44. The “Glass Cliff” form Women in Business and in Politics Mar 18, 2020

With COVID-19 at the top of all of our minds, it’s been difficult to think about continuing to post podcast subjects unrelated to this pandemic. But thanks to some of our online and podcast gurus, we know sometimes podcasting can be a welcome break from all this pandemic talk. Today, we’re talking about the “glass cliff” for women in business and in politics. Join... Read More

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43. Happy Hour Catch Up with Marcy and Rae Mar 03, 2020

Marcy and Rae are in-person in Chicago and catching up on their goals for 2020, careers and lives. They’re also giving a preview of what’s to come this Spring on Office Baggage. Listen now:

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42. Money is Freedom to Make Your Own Choices with Kelley Long Feb 03, 2020

Marcy is joined today by guest co-host Kelley Long, a Financial Wellness Coach whose practical, women-focused advice on money will give you a solid set of ideas for managing your money in 2020. Our Guest Today: Kelley Long, CFP®, CPA/PFS, Financial Wellness Coach Kelley truly lives her dream of helping “everyday” people with money without having to sell them anything. She particularly enjoys working... Read More

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S3E10 – Bringing Your Whole Self to the Equation with Leah Marshall Jan 27, 2020

Our guest today is a self-identified “human dynamics junkie” who is a true expert at integrating multiple facets of her work and personal life into her day-to-day life. From dance to a “side hustle” leading a 7,500 person Facebook discussion group, Leah’s passions extend far beyond her 9 to 5. How can we all strive to bring more of our values, passions and our... Read More

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41. Making “Offline” Connections with Camille Virginia Jan 20, 2020

So much of our connectivity with others today is online – whether in personal interactions or professional. We’re all guilty of not “looking up” from our phones to truly connect with one another in person. Our guest today, Camille Virginia, has built her business around “Offline Dating” and you’re going to want to hear our conversation with her whether you’re single or in a... Read More

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40. The Non-Resolutioner’s Guide to Setting Goals for a New Year Jan 13, 2020

It’s the beginning of a new year and a new decade, and we’re sharing with you our mindset and processes for setting goals entering a new year. Whether you’re setting goals for yourself and your team at work (Rae) or finding new ways to be accountable to yourself (Marcy), we’ll tackle the ways we’re thinking about our goals in 2020, and share our resources... Read More

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39. Settle Smart! Tackling Work Life Integration with Dana Look-Arimoto Jan 06, 2020

The concept of “settling” is a controversial one. We’ve all been told for much of our lives, “don’t settle, get what you want.” But the truth is, we all settle for something every single day. Our guest today, Dana Look-Arimoto wrote the book Stop Settling, Settle Smart: Rethinking Work-Life Balance, Redesign Your Busy Life. Our Guest Today: Dana Look-Arimoto, Author, Coach, Speaker Dana Look-Arimoto... Read More

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38. What Are You “Unqualified” For? Dec 23, 2019

We all reach a place in life where we want something we feel we are “unqualified” for. Today, we’re talking about what to do in those difficult situations when you just don’t feel you have what it takes to get through. *Hint* it’s a combination of grit, persistence, and (gulp) vulnerability. Our Guest Today: Rachel Stewart, Author of Unqualified Success: Bridging the Gap Between... Read More

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37. Empowering Women on Both Sides of the Manicure Table Dec 16, 2019

Almost 2.5 years ago, Rae and Marcy interviewed the game changing founders of Ezza Nails, Ale and Kim. They shared with us, in 2017, their goals for their business when they had yet to open their first location. Today, Ale and Kim are about to launch location #3 for Ezza, and have truly lived their mission of empowering women on both sides of the... Read More

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36. The Horror of Executive Job Search Dec 09, 2019

Rae and Marcy are blowing the lid off of the executive job search process in today’s episode. We are sharing our own experiences (good, bad, and ugly) in the job search process post-MBA, and our tips and tricks for those who are searching at executive and all levels of the business ladder. How do you find a recruiter in your field? How do you... Read More

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35. Women Are Ready to Run for Something! A Conversation with Cassandra Gaddo Dec 03, 2019

Our first guest on Season 3 of Office Baggage is a dear friend and a true feminist activist we can all learn from, Cassandra Gaddo. In today’s political climate, women running for office is both a hot topic and a lightning rod. We dive deep with Cassandra on topics like “the myth of electability,” and unpack her career transition from the Executive Director of... Read More

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34. One Rant Two Rant Don’t Fish in the Company Pool Rant Nov 26, 2019

Marcy and Rae are back to their old ranting selves when addressing two key leaders who recently lost their jobs because of relationships with subordinates. Is it ever appropriate to “fish in the company pool”? And we’re bringing back “the week in mansplaining.” Articles/books/etc. mentioned on today’s podcast: The Complicated Case of Katie Hill McDonald’s Fires CEO Steve Easterbrook Over Relationship With Employee Listen... Read More

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33. The Fat Chick and the Token Jew Ride Again Nov 19, 2019

We can’t believe it’s been almost a year and a half since we wrapped “Season 2” of Office Baggage, and graduated from Kellogg’s Executive MBA program. In that 18 months, we’ve heard you! Everywhere, we’ve run into podcast listeners who ask us “when will you be back on the podcast?” This fall, we finally came together to make a plan and set it in... Read More

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32. Fearless Girl Stands Her Ground May 02, 2018

There are fearless girls everywhere in our world – at the office, at home, on the streets where we walk every day. But do we take the time to think about them? To honor them? This week we’re talking about our fearless work, our favorite fearless girls, and a group of women who finally get what they deserve – drivers licenses! Articles/books/etc. mentioned on... Read More

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31. Badass Tammies Take Over Apr 24, 2018

Last year, we coined the term #BadassSallies after our dear Kellogg Dean, Sally Blount. But this week, the world was taken over by two incredible #BadassTammies. Among other things today, we are talking about Tammy Duckworth’s new baby and a major Senate rules change as well as pilot Tammie Jo Shults’ calm-under-pressure landing last week. Articles/books/etc. mentioned on today’s podcast: Sen. Tammy Duckworth Is... Read More

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30. Take 2 – Starting Over Again Apr 17, 2018

If you listened to last week’s episode, you’ll know that our Season 2 opener was recorded in….January. So we’re doing “take 2” on our opening day, and now we’ll be back in action every week from here on out. Articles/books/etc. mentioned on today’s podcast: ABC’s new show hits the nail on the head on marriage: Splitting Up Together Pro Tip: You CAN Make Sparkling... Read More

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29. Opening Day – Office Baggage “Season 2” Apr 11, 2018

It’s “Opening Day” on Office Baggage for what we’re lovingly calling “Season 2.” The lesson for our winter was the difficulty of podcasting when we aren’t at Kellogg every other Friday. And we’ll admit it, this episode was recorded in…..January. But next week’s episode is our “take 2” of the season opener, and we’re happy to be fully back in action! Articles/books/etc. mentioned on... Read More

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28. The Sexy Poop Emoji Oct 31, 2017

It’s Halloween, and we’re tackling the dreaded “sexy (fill in the blank)” outfits donned by women everywhere on this holiday. Have we just gone too far when there’s a “sexy poop emoji” Halloween costume. Yes, that really exists. In addition, we tackle gender issues in the toy aisle and a couple of #badasssallies in the news this week. Articles/books/etc. mentioned on today’s podcast: Re-listening... Read More

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27. The Millennials Are Coming, The Millennials Are Coming – Part 2 Oct 17, 2017

Part 2 of 2: A hallmark of the Office Baggage podcast is the intersection of Marcy’s Millennial perspective and Rae’s Generation X perspective. But even as a Millennial, Marcy is what some call “old” Millennials or “cusp” Millennials. Today, we’re joined by members of the “young” Millennial generation to talk to us about their experiences in the workplace. Grace and Alyx came to the... Read More

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26. The Millennials Are Coming, The Millennials Are Coming – Part 1 Oct 17, 2017

Part 1 of 2: A hallmark of the Office Baggage podcast is the intersection of Marcy’s Millennial perspective and Rae’s Generation X perspective. But even as a Millennial, Marcy is what some call “old” Millennials or “cusp” Millennials. Today, we’re joined by members of the “young” Millennial generation to talk to us about their experiences in the workplace. Grace and Alyx came to the... Read More

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25. Playing the Long Game Oct 10, 2017

Throughout today’s podcast we ask the question, “What kind of game are you playing?” Is your corporation playing the diversity game well? Are you thinking about your career in the right ways? And seriously, Cam Newton, what kind of sexist game are you playing? We’re tackling career objectives today with way too many football analogies! Articles/books/etc. mentioned on today’s podcast: AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson... Read More

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24. Just a Chat – What’s Wrong with Prayers and Mom? Oct 06, 2017

This week, the United States experienced an incredible tragedy in Las Vegas. On this week’s podcast, we start with discussing the difficulty in talking about this tragedy both online and in person. Then, Marcy and Rae chat about diversity panels that just aren’t diverse. Today’s episode is a short, more chatty version of our normal cast. Email us with your thoughts. Articles/books/etc. mentioned on... Read More

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23. When Life Hands You Lemons, Make a Whiskey Sour Sep 27, 2017

It was one hell of a week for Rae and Marcy. In the most basic of terms, life handed them both a basket full of lemons. So today, they’re unpacking how women everywhere deal with weeks being sick, having health scares, and still managing to keep our lives on track….sort of. Topping it off with a new segment – the “he-peat.” Articles/books/etc. mentioned on... Read More

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22. A Farewell to Our Dear #BadassSally Sep 19, 2017

It was a sad week at Kellogg recently. The incomparable Dean Sally Blount announced she will leave Kellogg in 2018. Rae and Marcy unpack her announcement and her impact at Kellogg, inspired by her quote, “This is what the person I want to become would do.” Office Baggage loves this quote and Sally so much, we made tshirts! Find them on our website and... Read More

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21. Equality. Didn’t you get the memo? Sep 12, 2017

Throughout this podcast, there’s a thread of equality for women, but today we’re tackling it head on and from an early age. The media has blown up recently with stories about educators requiring different dress codes for girls than for their boy counterparts in school, body shaming sixth graders, and much more. Is this kind of behavior the start of what leads to inequality... Read More

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20. Finding the Path for “She-E-Os” Aug 22, 2017

On this week’s Office Baggage, we’re talking about the rise of female CEOs. Is there a pipeline? Can women rise to the top? Or are we kidding ourselves. And a special bonus, the first 10 minutes, these two married ladies are talking about online dating. Do you want to date “Kirby”? Email us! Articles/books/etc. mentioned on today’s podcast: Why Women Aren’t C.E.O.s, According to... Read More

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19. Mini Episode – Getting Winded Eating a Cheeseburger Aug 15, 2017

Rae and Marcy admit that sometimes….they get winded while eating. If that’s not a wake up call, we don’t know what is! Both Rae and Marcy are re-vamping their health and fitness regimes this summer and “getting it together” in the way of their personal health journeys. The truth is, when you’re taking care of your body, you’re probably taking better care of your... Read More

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18. We’re Back! Back in the Podcast Mood Aug 07, 2017

Rae and Marcy took a small hiatus during summer break, but this week, we’re official back. Imagine us singing, “We’re back….back in the podcast mood.” Today, we catch up on what happened this summer, what we’re doing during a break from school, and how we’re preparing for the busiest years of our lives. And in a much overdue version of “The Week in Mansplaining,”... Read More

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17. The Panel of Men, The Sequel Jul 18, 2017

Back by popular demand is our “Panel of Men.” Today, Office Baggage brings to the podcast three *new* men with three new perspectives. An Army veteran turned banker, a sales expert and a tech leader, these men have truly varied backgrounds and experiences. In addition, they’re all under 40 and we began today’s discussion with an understanding of what issues might be facing young... Read More

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16. Saving Energy for What Matters (#kidsarejerks) Jul 11, 2017

As busy professionals, our time with our children is often constrained. We want to spend the time that we have enjoying our relationship with our children but when a child acts out, we end up using our energy to address behavior issues instead. Many working parents struggle with the conflict of trying to be an outstanding employee and parent at the same time often... Read More

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15. Cosby is an Uber Problem Jun 27, 2017

This week, we’re revisiting a topic we discussed way back in Episode 1 – Uber. A lot has happened since the controversy around sexual harassment came to light a few months ago. We’re talking about Uber’s Board of Directors, the Holder report, and the consequences of what might be ahead for the company. Then, we switch gears to discuss the frustrating and confusing result... Read More

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14. Burnout and Topout – Are You Ready to Get Out? Jun 19, 2017

If you are experiencing frustration at work or feeling disconnected from what you’re doing there are two common issues you may be experiencing – burnout and topout. In today’s podcast, we tackle both topics. What is burnout? What is topout? How do you recognize the symptoms and begin to deal with them? We ask the hard question – is it possible to recover from... Read More

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13. Dress for the job you want? Jun 13, 2017

Today on Office Baggage, we’re addressing the difficult and sometimes controversial topic of office dress codes. Are certain things “off limits” in the workplace? Or is a dress code sexist? Rae and Marcy share their own “do’s” and “don’ts” of office attire and how they navigate judgement, slut shaming, and other frustrating topics related to women’s attire in the office. What image are you... Read More

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12. BAM….Right in the White Privilege Jun 06, 2017

Many of our prior episodes have explicitly or implicitly addressed male privilege. Today, we’re taking this taboo discussion another step by addressing the topic of white privilege. Privilege is a difficult and often controversial topic in today’s atmosphere, but what we know for sure is this: real leaders don’t shy away from their baggage, and great leaders know they always have more to learn.... Read More

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11. Meet the Game Changers Behind ezza Salon May 30, 2017

For professional women, looking professional is key. Every professional woman has a “bad manicure” story, and we’re just plain sick of it. Enter ezza. The incredible women behind new business venture, ezza salon, join us for a candid discussion on entrepreneurship, manicures, femininity and more. Opening their first location in Chicago this fall, you’ll want to hear about this revolutionary new concept in nails. And... Read More

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10. The Panel of Men May 23, 2017

Office Baggage, every week, brings you the perspective of two corporate women. Today, however, we bring you the first of what we hope will be many versions of “the panel.” Three corporate men join Rae and Marcy to discuss topics ranging from sexual harassment to “locker room talk,” from double standards for women and men to safety and judgment for both genders. We look... Read More

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9. Badass Sallies May 16, 2017

A certain someone’s famous daughter wrote a book recently on “Women Who Work,” and it sparked quite the conversation on Office Baggage this week. What does it mean to be a “woman who works” and how do we support one another without being catty or selfish? In the same week, another woman testified before Congress and impressed us so much, we’ve coined the term... Read More

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8. So You Think You Want an MBA? May 09, 2017

We met last September as we began our journey through Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University’s Executive MBA program. Since then, countless people have asked us why we decided to get an MBA, what our program is like, and how others might make the same decision. Today, we’re talking through both of our journeys to B-school, the reasons we’re here, and the lesson’s... Read More

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7. The Mother of All Taboos May 02, 2017

In today's episode, we're following up on our conversation about power for women last week. Are we more powerful than we give ourselves credit for? Then, we're taking on a big big big topic for women everywhere - motherhood. There's the old adage that an issue is easy to agree on when it's like "motherhood and apple pie." But does that adage really ring true? We don't think so. In fact, motherhood might just be one of the more controversial topics for women today.

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6. Cockpit Confessional – The Life of a Female Pilot Apr 27, 2017

Eight months ago, we had the opportunity meet one of the most incredible women we’ve ever known. On this podcast, she’s going by the pseudonym “Nic” to protect her identity. She is a female pilot for a major U.S. carrier. Her journey to pilot, her life story as the mother of three boys, wife of a pilot, MBA student, and cancer survivor inspired us... Read More

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5. The Problem of Power for Women Apr 25, 2017

Women have great power. It’s inherent. Hell, we literally birth other humans! But far too often, we usurp our inherent power in small but meaningful ways. Whether in our bodies, our language, our fears or our apologies, we are the arbiters of our own power and often that means we are the destroyers of it as well. In today’s episode, we unpack the power... Read More

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4. Bottomless Bucket of Fux Apr 18, 2017

Emotional labor (a.k.a. giving a f*ck) is the process of managing feelings and expressions as part of fulfilling the requirements of any job. Like any labor, any one individual’s ability to perform it is finite and has value (nobody has an infinite supply of f*cks to give). This week on Office Baggage, we talk about allocating our care and concern to the highest value... Read More

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3. Hey, Miki, You’re So Fired! Apr 11, 2017

We celebrate women who bring their whole selves to work in order to drive maximum value. . . but how much authenticity is too much? On this episode of Office Baggage, we talk about boundaries. Should Miki Agrawal have sensed that somewhere between grabbing her employee’s breasts and calling into meetings from her toilet, her actions had gone from creating a culture that destigmatizes... Read More

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2. Eu Sou O Homem! (I am the man!) Apr 04, 2017

For women in the corporate world, our problems are real right here at home in the U.S.of.A., but things become even more complicated when you add in cultural differences. Marcy found herself in South America this week dealing with a host of hilarious foibles. This leads us to recap (better late than never) International Women’s Day, and begin to question the real differences between... Read More

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1. – Yes All Women Apr 01, 2017

Each week, we work to choose topics that are applicable to all of our friends in business, no matter their gender, but we unashamedly come at these topics from the perspective of corporate women. This week, we’re talking about some of the things women in business have to deal with that men usually (not always, but usually) don’t. What words are you being called... Read More

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Podcast Preview: Mini Episode 3 – The Fat Chick and the Token Jew Mar 30, 2017

Rae and Marcy met in Kellogg’s Executive MBA program and bonded over sarcasm and raw ambition. In fact, this entire podcast was originally titled “The Fat Chick and the Token Jew.” On this first mini episode, Marcy and Rae introduce themselves and discuss their process to launch this cast. Listen now:

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Podcast Preview: Mini Episode 2 – The Truth About Mansplaining Mar 21, 2017

No matter your age or tenure in business, chances are, if you’re a woman in business, you’ve been “mansplained.” What is mansplaining? To mansplain, a verb, (of a man) explain (something) to someone, typically a woman, in a manner regarded as condescending or patronizing. Articles/books/other reading mentioned in today’s show: When Is It Okay to Mansplain? Check This Chart Listen now:

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Podcast Preview: Mini Episode 1 – Are We Too Busy To Pee? Mar 20, 2017

Welcome to our first shownotes page for the first mini episode of Office Baggage. We are so excited to launch this podcast. It’s been in the making for months and having it public now is an honor. We are both busy, accomplished, corporate women and recently realized we don’t even have time to pee! In this mini-episode, we talk about why women “hold it”... Read More

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