Bossed Up
Episodes
How to Find Sustainable Success as a Working Parent
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You don’t have to be a parent to realize the challenges that working parents face as they navigate the transition to parenthood and returning to wor...
How Moms Can Strategically Re-Enter the Workforce After 2020
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
2020 hit women’s careers hard - leaving 2.5 million American women exiting the workforce altogether. Many of these women have children and faced an ...
Female Friendships: Why We need Them and How to Keep Them
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode Emilie sits down with Nicole Rodgers, Founder and Executive Director of Family Story, a think tank founded to recognize, validate...
Why You Should Take a Money Minute Every Week
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today you’ll hear from Maggie Germano, a Bossed Up Trainer, Founder and podcast host of Money Circle, Certified Financial Education Instructor, and ...
How to Be an Inclusive Leader | Best of Bossed Up
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we revisit Emilie's chat with Jennifer Brown, an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, diversity and inclusion consultant, and au...
How to Reach Your Financial Goals as a Woman
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From closing the gender pay gap to family caregiving, women are faced with unique money challenges. On today’s episode, long-time Bossed Up trainer...
How to Leverage LinkedIn to Land a Job | Best of Bossed Up
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode we’re revisiting Emilie’s chat with Justin Nguyen, founder of GetChoGrindUp and host of the Declassified College podcast, all...
How to Improve Your Relationship with Money
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What’s your money mindset? It’s Financial Literacy Month and we’ve called on our personal finance trainers to take over this month’s boss tip...
How to Lead with Emotional Intelligence | Best of Bossed Up
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode we’re revisiting Emilie’s chat with Marc Brackett, PhD, Founder and Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence ab...
How to Be a Leader People Actually Like
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible to lead with authority and kindness? Let’s talk about navigating this tricky tightrope, informed by psychology’s warmth-competence ...
How to Be Your Own Advocate at Work | Best of Bossed Up
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, we’re revisiting Emilie’s discussion with author, speaker, and leadership consultant Selena Rezvani, on how women can levera...
How to Talk About Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in the Job Interview
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Emilie wraps our series all about what to disclose in the job interview - and what to keep to yourself, with the topic of how to...
How to Talk Money with Your Friends & Family And Why It's Critically Important that You Do
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Emilie sits down with millennial personal finance expert, founder of the Broke Millennial, and author of the Broke Millennial bo...
How to Talk About Citizenship and Immigration in the Job Interview
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How should you discuss your immigration status and citizenships in the interview process? Today, Emilie’s breaking down how to know your rights and ...
Making Progress on Equal Pay Day
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Equal Pay Day. Today symbolizes how far into 2021 the average American woman had to work to earn what the average full-time working man did i...
How to Stand Out in the Modern Job Search
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Emilie sits down with communications coach, keynote speaker, and author Dorie Clark to discuss clear, concrete strategies to app...
How to Talk About Disability or Chronic Illness in the Job Interview
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to disclosing a disability or chronic health condition - whether it’s visible or invisible to others - it’s important to know your r...
How to Cultivate Resilience, Make Big Changes, and Embrace Curiosity in Your Career
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Emilie chats with Cady North, founder and personal finance guru at North Financial Advisors, and the new author of The Resilienc...
Should You Disclose Your Criminal Background in a Job Interview?
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Interviews are stressful enough on a good day. So interviewing with a criminal record can take nerves to another level altogether! Today’s episode w...
White Feminism, Self Help as Activism, and Practicing Inclusive Advocacy
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Emilie sits down with Koa Beck, author and co-host of “The #MeToo Memos” on WNYC’s The Takeaway, to dive into her new book...
How to Talk About Marital Status, Parental Status, and Pregnancy in the Interview
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Related Links:Read the corresponding blog post hereJoin the Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookEp 191: Why You Should Always Get a Job Offer in Wr...
What Self-Care Really Means (Hint: You Can’t Always Buy It)
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Emilie sits down with a disruptor, Stephanie Lee of SELFMADE of the self-care industry to talk about the realities of the wellne...
Why Is Corporate America Failing Black Women?
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, Emilie speaks on the frustrating reality that Black women at work continue to face systematic discrimination at significantly hi...
How Women Leaders Can Win in Male-Dominated Workplaces
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Emilie chats with Stephanie Schriock, President of EMILY’s List and author of Run to Win: Lessons in Leadership for Women Chan...
How to Lift as You Climb and Choose Collaboration Over Competition
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Emilie shares the history of the phrase “lifting as we climb,” what it means for her everyday practice of feminism, and how ...
Narrative Leadership And Why Great Leaders Need It
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today Emilie chats with public speaker, podcast host of Sway Them in Color, and founder of The New Quo, Christina Blacken all about the importance of ...
3 Ways to Be More Bossed Up Right Now
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Emilie’s taking it back to basics to explain the origin story behind Bossed Up’s name, and 3 ways to be more bossed up, star...
White Fragility, White Women's Tears, and Dismantling White Supremacy
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode may challenge many white listeners, but as the Gloria Steinam saying goes: “the truth will set you free, but first it’ll piss yo...
Lessons Learned About Racial Justice & Active Allyship in 2020
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last summer, we rolled out our first-ever plan for Diversity, Inclusion, and Active Anti-Racism Justice. Today on the podcast, I’m reporting back to...
Microaggressions at Work, Active Allyship, and Black Women’s Ambitions
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, Emilie sides down with Minda Harts, author of The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table, to talk ...
How to Say “No” and Stop Overcommitting
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, Emilie’s breaking down the critical importance of and practical strategies for saying “no,” in order to create focus in th...
How to Magnify Your Impact
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Emilie sits down with global advocate for women and girls, Tammy Tibbetts, to talk through how to make an impact plan to create the world you want to ...
3 Ways to be More Outspoken
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, Emilie’s sharing 3 ways to be more unapologetically outspoken in the year ahead.Related Links:SPEAK UP: a public speaking acce...
How to Maximize Your Time to Get Things Done
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Emilie is joined by David Allen, the world's leading expert in personal and organizational productivity, author of multiple intern...
5 Job Search Trends for Landing a Job in 2021
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, Emilie’s sharing 5 key trends that job seekers need to consider to land a job in 2021.Related Links:HIRED: a job search accele...
How to Create Focus
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a clear priority? Or are you drowning in priorities?On today’s episode, Emilie chats with essentialism advocate, podcaster, and bestsell...
How to Make Career Progress in the New Year
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After a year like 2020, it’s hard to set career goals for the year ahead!So today we’re rolling out a new “Get Yo’ Sh*t Together” series for...
Get Organized For the New Year
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Organize and create order to make more room for happinessOn today’s episode, Emilie chats with New York Times bestselling author, podcaster, and spe...
What 2020 Taught Me
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
2020 was a reckoning for many of us. Here at Bossed Up, we listened, we learned, we pivoted, and we breathed through the uncertainty. In today's ep...
How to Leave a Toxic Workplace Behind
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Emilie chats with career expert, Olivia Sod, on how to identify a toxic workplace and take action to advocate for change.Related...
How to Find Happiness Through Hardship
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Emilie chats with author, speaker, and two-time breast cancer survivor, Caryn Sullivan, about her journey toward better healt...
How to Prove Yourself for a Promotion
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Emilie shares tips on how to position yourself for a promotion when you’re ready for more at work.Related Links:Enroll in Leve...
How to Work with Recruiters to Get a Job
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Emilie chats with recruiter-turned-career-expert, Jenny Foss, on how to find and collaborate with recruiters to land your next j...
How to Use Your LifeTracker Planner
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Emilie walks through the origin story of the LifeTracker Planner to help explain why it’s so effective at helping ambitious wo...
How to Handle Conflict at Work
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Negotiation strategies for conflict resolutionOn today’s episode, Emilie chats with Director of the American Negotiation Institute, Kwame Christian,...
How to Ask for a Performance Review With Your Supervisor
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, we’re hearing from Tiffany Ingram, a Bossed Up Trainer and Career and Style Influencer at Policy and Fashion on how to approac...
The Politics of Negotiating Your Pay
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How to handle the mid-interview salary question.On today’s episode, Emilie chats with Claire Wasserman, the founder of Ladies Get Paid, on strategie...
The Best Daily Planners to Stay Organized in the New Year
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to get organized, motivated, and on track for the new year? On today’s episode, Emilie reviews 5 popular daily planners and shares he...
The Hidden Racism of Mispronunciation
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Emilie chats with race equity consultant, C. Marie Taylor, on how to create a safe, inclusive, and people-focused work environme...
How to Deal with a Micromanaging Boss
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever had a micromanager boss, you know how frustrating and stressful it is to be micromanaged. On today’s episode, Emilie responds to a ...
How to Make Job Search Progress in Times of Uncertainty
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Emilie chats with CEO and Founder of Byrd Career Consulting, Latesha Byrd, on how to keep your job search moving forward in thes...
How to Begin Pursuing a More Courageous Career
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, we’re hearing from Lisa Lewis, author of Career Clarity: Finally Find Work that Fits Your Values and Your Lifestyle. Today, ...
How to Get Your Home and Money Organized
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In times of chaos and uncertainty, take comfort in taking control of whatever you can - even if it’s just cleaning your room.On today’s episode, E...
How to Talk Politics at Work
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Should you approach the topic of politics at work? On today’s episode, Emilie discusses ways you can keep political talk in check at work during th...
How to be Your Own Advocate at Work
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Emilie chats with author, speaker, and consultant Selena Rezvani, on how women can leverage their skills, promote themselves eff...
How to Evaluate If a Job Offer is Right for You
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, we’re hearing from Yanil Nunez, a Bossed Up Job Search Coach for HIRED: our job search accelerator. Today, she’s taking over...
How to Balance Your Life to Avoid Burnout
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Emilie chats with health transformation expert and certified personal trainer, Jennifer Nagel, on her health journey and how wom...
How to Deal with a Chronic Interrupter
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t let interruptions derail you.On today’s episode, Emilie shares three quick tips on how to handle someone who chronically interrupts others i...
How to Manage Chronic Illness at Work
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Emilie chats with bestselling author and finance journalist, Nicole Lapin, about her mental and physical health journey througho...
Should I Tell My Boss About My Job Search?
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Emilie dives into whether or not you should keep your job search on the down-low and what to keep top of mind before talking to ...
The Political Power of Fashion
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Emilie speaks with artist, illustrator, painter, and best selling author Ann Shen on her newest book, Nevertheless, She Wore It....
How to Vote Like a Boss
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t let your voice be silenced this election. On today’s episode, Emilie dives into why it’s more important than ever to show up and vote in ...
How to Lead with Emotional Intelligence
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Emilie chats with Marc Brackett, Ph.D., founder and director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, all about how leader...
How To Advocate For Inclusion In A Male Dominated Industry
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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Burnout in Communities of Color
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Emilie sits down with actor, podcaster, and writer Alana Webster to chat about the chronic stress communities of color deal face...
How to Set Clear Expectations as a Leader
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Emilie talks all about how to set clearer expectations - both for leaders and for people managing up. Listen now for three concr...
The Benefits of Conflict in the Workplace
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is conflict at work such a bad thing?On today’s episode, we’re hearing from author, HBR’s Women at Work podcast co-host, and conflict communicat...
How to Command Your Story in an Interview
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, we’re hearing from Valerie Gordon, a career and communications strategist, and Bossed Trainer Team member. Valerie dives into ...
The Politics of Being a Powerful Woman
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Emilie sits down with accomplished political strategist, communication expert, organizational leader, and new author Joni Wickha...
3 Tips to Effectively Manage Up
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Communication and transparency go a long way in the workplace. In today’s episode I share 3 best practices that will get you noticed by your boss - ...
How to Grow Your Impact as a Centered Leader
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Emilie chats with leadership expert, author, and Director Emerita at McKinsey & Company Joanna Barsh all about centered leadersh...
How to E.V.O.L.V.E. From a Manager to a Leader
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, we’re hearing from Michelle King, Senior Director of Enablement at SAP Ariba and Bossed Trainer Team member. Michelle shares t...
How to Manage and Build Trust with Your Team
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Emilie chats with Lauren Piner, Denver-based entrepreneur, owner of Pawsitvely Pooches, and mentor and coach for new entrepreneu...
What You Need to Know if You Just Graduated and You Don't Have a Job
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
COVID-19 has thrown so many of us on an emotional roller coaster ride amidst the uncertainty on the job front. Today, I’m sharing 4 tips for recent ...
Overcoming Interview Anxiety
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Does the thought of speaking about yourself make your heart race and palms sweat?In today’s episode, Emilie chats with Toronto-based psychologist, c...
How to Keep Your Confidence Through a Long Job Search
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Times of uncertainty tend to make us feel vulnerable and insecure, and oftentimes fear creeps in and we begin to feel desperate. In today’s episode...
How to Leverage LinkedIn to Land a Job
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Emilie chats with Justin Nguyen, founder of GetChoGrindUp and host of the Declassified College podcast, all about how recent col...
How to Get Involved in Activism in 2020
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to get off the sidelines and get more involved in activism this election year? In today’s podcast, I share 3 practical ways to lean in...
How to Pull Up for Communities of Color
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Emilie sits down with Emi Kamemoto and David Moriya, Los Angeles-based activists co-founders of Strong Asian Lead, to chat all a...
The Difference Between Assertive v. Aggressive Communication
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been called “aggressive?”Assertive women too often are mislabeled in this way. In today’s podcast, I break down the fundamental di...
How to Be a Powerful Public Speaker
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode Emilie chats with Barbara Tannenbaum, PhD, president of Dynamic Communications and distinguished senior lecturer at Brown Univers...
How to Be a Concise, Compelling, and Cogent Communicator
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have trouble coming across clearly?In today’s podcast, I break down 3 communication strategies to help you effectively communicate your messa...
Can We Work From Home Forever?
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Emilie chats with legal expert and Bossed Up trainer team member Paula Brantner all about a work-from-home pandemic epiphany ins...
How Leaders Must Reset Strategic Plans
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s podcast, I share 4 fundamentals to implement when it's time to embrace change and rethink your strategic plan.Related Links:Check out the...
Lessons from Improv to Own Your Voice and Speak Up at Work
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode Emilie chats with communications consultant and TEDx speaker coach Stephanie Schreiber about how to use your voice to powerfully ...
How to Plan and Run a Team Retreat
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Emilie shares 4 key strategies for leaders to mindfully implement to have an effective and engaging strategic planning team retrea...
Talking About Mental Health at Work
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
1 in 3 Americans struggle with mental health, and research suggests that the majority of those folks are women. Today we're revisiting a very importa...
How Do I Approach My Boss About COVID19 Health and Safety Concerns?
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s podcast, Emilie breaks down what you need to know about your rights if you’re heading back into the office during this global pandemic....
What College Sports Has to Do With Equity & Diversity
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode Emilie chats with Sheridan Blanford, Director of Inclusion and Engagement at the University of Wisconsin’s Intercollegiate Athl...
Sustaining Motivation in a Pandemic
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’re halfway through 2020 and just like any halfway point, you may be feeling a lack of motivation. In today’s episode, Emilie shares 5 tips on h...
Embracing the Art of Fearless Self-Promotion
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode Emilie chats with author Meredith Fineman all about her new book, Brag Better. She shares how to speak up on behalf of your accom...
How to Format Your Resume for the Modern Job Search
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The modern job search requires a new set of skills, including how you market yourself on your resume. In today’s episode I’m sharing 21st century ...
How to Search for Remote Jobs
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode Emilie chats with Brie Reynolds, a career coach and FlexJob’s Career Development Manager, on practical strategies you need to k...
How The Supreme Court Impacted LGBTQ+ Rights at Work
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s about damn time. In today’s episode, I break down the details of this week’s landmark Supreme Court decision that expands civil rights pr...
How to Leverage Your Power and Influence at Work
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode Emilie sits down with Tiffany Ingram, Bossed Up Trainer, human resources scholar, and multi-talented young professional who provi...
5 Things White Feminists Must Stop Doing Right Now
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Although it may be hard for some of us to admit, we all have unconscious bias - even the most progressive feminists among us. How can we begin to have...
How to Sustain Yourself in Traumatizing Times
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode Emilie sits down with Tiffany Wright, a mental health professional, author, speaker, Bossed Up Trainer, and self-love ambassador,...
Advocating for Diversity and Equity in the Workplace
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s extra special episode, we’re passing the mic to amplify more black women’s voices, specifically Bossed Up Trainer and the Founder of ...
Our Plan for Active Anti-Racism
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here at Bossed Up, we want to be thoughtful, strategic, and sustainable in response to the recent outcry against police brutality and the movement for...
What to Do if Your Raise Is Cancelled Due to COVID19
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Has COVID-19 put a hold on your promotion? In today’s episode, I share tips on how to get creative and find a clear path forward with your career. R...