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The Big Payoff
The Big Payoff offers career advice, served straight up with a twist. Hosts Rachel Bellow and Suzanne Muchin are long time business partners who have launched and sold six companies together and are STILL best friends. Each episode gives you the duo’s unique point of view and hard hitting advice on topics that will change your career and your life. So get a tumbler of vodka, a cup of coffee, or juice cleanse and let's get started.
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Can I snoop in my boss’s desk to find out if my coworkers are making more than me? Surely there are better ways! (There are. We’ve got ‘em here.)
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Suzanne: @suzannemuchin
Rachel: @rachelbellow
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Mixed, edited, scored by Ryan Dieringer, Welterweight Sound
Public speaking must-do’s to get your colleagues to shut up and listen.
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Suzanne: @suzannemuchin (IG)
Rachel: @rachelbellow (IG)
Produced by Jenn Bane, M. Harris & Co.
Mixed, edited, scored by Ryan Dieringer, Welterweight Sound
How do I say “I don’t know” without sounding like a moron? It’s all in the delivery. We’ll share how to nail this — and how to fail this. Because we have both failed at this one. (PSST: It’s a new season of Bonfire. Every week we’ll answer one burning question, and we’re kicking off with a banger.)
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Suzanne: [social media]
Rachel: [social media]
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What if there were no changes in the new year? What if there was no “new year, new me?” What if the mantra was simply “New Year. This is me.” What would that require of you? In this episode, Rachel and Suzanne challenge the myth that we must improve ourselves and set resolutions for the year. Perhaps what we really need to do is the opposite:… radical self-acceptance. This episode contains an epic three-part exercise that will reset your inner barometer and leave you feeling exactly like…you!.. We believe every word of this one. You won’t want to miss it.
As we navigate the final stretch of the 2022 year, Rachel and Suzanne will take your hand and guide you to the finish line. They dispel the ubiquitous self-improvement rhetoric that haunts women this time of year. Rachel and Suzanne remind you to disregard New Years' resolutions and remember you are already where you need to be! In the end, they answer lightning round questions from various younger listeners, and share their hot takes! This episode has everything from the cryptocurrency meltdown to James Charles. You won’t want to miss it.
Parvati Shallow is an American television personality and winner of Survivor: Micronesia. She is best known for spearheading the show's first all-female alliance and has since become a serious student of female power. Rachel and Suzanne talk with Parvati and discuss the witching ways female power works in the world. This episode is magic. You won’t want to miss it.
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Have you ever thought about why a “friend” stopped replying? Maybe you never heard back from a prospective employer? In this premier episode, Rachel and Suzanne take on the growing phenomenon of Ghosting. They listen to three callers who’ve been ghosted or have ghosted themselves and break it down in real-time. Rachel and Suzanne will dispel some sticky myths and tell you what to do when this happens.
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Why is it that when women display their vulnerabilities and downplay their strengths, they are “relatable” and “brave,” but when they proudly embody their power and skills they are alienated? In this little shorty of an episode, Rachel and Suzanne discuss power, self-confidence, and nude photo shoots.
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You don’t always know exactly when the time is right to make a big move - when to leave a job, when to change careers, when to have kids. No one is going to tell you whether or when to make those decisions in your life. But Rachel and Suzanne sure have a lot of experience doing it for themselves, and in this episode they’ll give you a few guidelines to follow to help along the way. Heads up - sometimes betting on yourself means you end up recording an entire podcast with a wet tile saw in the background.
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Five years ago (!!), Rachel and Suzanne did an episode all about their (not so secret) inner selves - the person who comes out during moments of pressure or stress; their inner hulk. Everybody has one - and you likely know exactly who yours is. In this updated version of that episode, they dive back in to help you understand what to actually do when your hulk comes out.
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If you’re leading a team or running a company, how and when to communicate on issues can be the most crucial and difficult decision you make. Whether you’re taking a stand on a cultural issue, or delivering a piece of difficult news, it can sometimes feel like entering a minefield. But don’t worry, Rachel and Suzanne have set off plenty of mines before and they’ve got strategy for days.
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This one’s for those of you who may just be getting to know us… or for listeners who have been waiting, hoping, asking for Rachel and Suzanne to finally lift the curtain already. Just a little start-of-summer get-to-know-ya treat. Enjoy.
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Whether you are ready for your hot vax summer or you are hiding under your covers, the prospect of re-entry means a reckoning for us all. What does it mean to come back to your life - and what would you rather leave in the Before Times? In this episode, Rachel and Suzanne talk about taking stock of your life and how to figure out what is better left behind. It’s bespoke, baby.
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Rachel and Suzanne are the poster children for change - they know better than most that you can’t just “set and forget” your identity. But how do you know if you’re in the right place for right now? Stay tuned for a recipe to help yourself become more yourself, over and over again. And listen up for some bonus branding advice along the way.
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We've all heard the mantra "no excuses" - but Rachel and Suzanne know, it's not that simple. When you just can't get something done, making excuses feels really bad (and PSA: everyone knows when you're doing it), so we're giving you an alternative. You’ll never have to make excuses again.
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In this special two-part episode, Rachel and Suzanne explain why in any argument, the solution is never just to "hug it out." In part two, they show you exactly how best to resolve a major argument with someone you care about by delving into the painful memories of the worst fight they ever had, and how they worked through it.
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In this special two-part episode, Rachel and Suzanne explain why in any argument, the solution is never just to "hug it out." In part one, they share their stories of past interpersonal conflicts and breaches of trust, and why the only way out of a disagreement is through.
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Everyone has little micro pockets of free time throughout their day, but how you choose to use them says a lot about you. If you're a Rachel, you refuse to work at all during those little bits of free time. If you're a Suzanne, you have your entire day planned out, down to the minute. Rachel and Suzanne examine their own time management habits, and help you figure out how to better use your micro pockets and enjoy your day.
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Boundaries and ultimatums: what's the difference? Is there one? In this episode, Rachel and Suzanne ponder why boundaries are so important in any relationship, and reflect on past ultimatums set with friends and family. They discuss when its best to set boundaries, as well as the warning signs that tell you its time to issue an ultimatum. Most importantly, Rachel and Suzanne help YOU learn how to set healthy boundaries and use ultimatums effectively at work and in your life. (Book reference: Caste by Isabel Wilkerson)
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Make sure to tune in every other Wednesday for all new episodes of "The Big Payoff" with your favorite best friend/business partner duo: Rachel and Suzanne!
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As quarantine has taught us, it can be hard to maintain healthy habits and be productive when you are the only person around to hold yourself accountable. You kind of have to be your own boss, especially for those who work from home. But what kind of boss are you to you? This episode, Rachel and Suzanne realize they are terrible bosses of themselves, and talk through how to care for yourself AND hold yourself accountable in order to be a more productive and happy person.
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What do you do when you've got too many things demanding your attention at once? How will you get everything done, and done well, when there are a million other things on your to-do list? This week, Suzanne and Rachel lay out three ways to approach your schedule in order to get everything done to the best of your ability, each of which involves making some choices.
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Last episode, Rachel and Suzanne discussed catastrophic thinkers, and how to respond to their fear of the worst case scenario in a productive way. But what happens when catastrophe actually strikes? What do you do when you when s*** hits the fan and you feel like you've lost all control? Never fear! Rachel and Suzanne are here with a six-step solution to help you wait out the chaos and find the light at the end of the tunnel.
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You know that person in your life who always goes to the worst case scenario as soon as there's a problem? That coworker or friend (or in Rachel's case, mother) who immediately catastrophizes any situation? Rachel and Suzanne discuss how to spot a "catastrophic thinker," and give you tips for how to respond to them in a way that's productive for everyone.
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When Rachel locked herself out of her closet this week, she unexpectedly learned an important life lesson. Instead of coming in hot with an answer, her handyman actually solved her problem by asking her questions. Rachel and Suzanne discovered that the “let’s figure this out together” approach is actually way more effective than aiming for, “I’ve got your answer!” Also, Suzanne is a Diplo fan now?
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How do you navigate a dystopian existence? Rachel and Suzanne are delineating the Before from the After times in the only way they know how: by asking the best questions. Here are four questions you should never leave home without (in addition to your mask).
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Toddlers need their parents’ help navigating their wild emotional swings… but if you are finding yourself in these tumultuous times having trouble with your own wild emotions, it’s time to learn how to work through it on your own. Suzanne and Rachel discuss how to parent yourself through moments of crisis.
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If you’re wondering what keeps Rachel and Suzanne up at night, what their current guilty pleasures are… or what they’re really doing on Zoom… check out this little hot mic lightning round.
Right now, Rachel and Suzanne - like many of you - are searching desperately for ways to feel better - physically, mentally, and emotionally. But when they turned to the “classic” self-care model (think: meditation, cucumbers on eyes, hot baths), they found it... sorely lacking. So what better time than now to completely redefine the meaning of self-care? Follow along with this episode - and with the worksheet we created on our website (bigpayoffradio.com) - to find your definition of self-care.
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Since you’re… still at home, here’s a lil hot mic to take your mind off the world. Take a break, find your mantra, and enjoy.
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Despite the absolute insanity of this moment, we’ve decided to post an episode we had previously taped, in the hopes that this conversation around what keeps you motivated, and how to stay centered might be helpful during this time. Also… if you need even more distraction? Do yourself a favor, and go binge watch Netflix’s “Cheer” after you listen to this episode. Go ahead, we’ll wait.
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Rachel and Suzanne are LIVE at the Kellogg School of Management, and taking on your “Imposter Syndrome” once and for all. Take out your notebooks, this one’s got tools you’ll never want to leave home without.
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Rachel and Suzanne dive a little deeper into business relationships to answer a listener's question... specifically, ones they've royally f*ed up.
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You may be tempted to turn your work friends into your real friends… but beware of the friend colleague (er… frolleague?) booby traps! Don’t worry, Rachel and Suzanne have made all the biggest mistakes with their work friends so you don’t have to.
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Here’s a little pre-Thanksgiving snack this week! We kept the mics rolling from our last episode and Rachel & Suzanne admit what they always make time for… even if they’re lying to you about it.
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Why Rachel & Suzanne think you should be taking on MORE in your day, even when it feels like you don't have time... and how to figure out when to say yes.
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What happens when you start to outgrow your reputation? You tune into The Big Payoff's very first LIVE episode, where Rachel and Suzanne will give you their 3 Power Moves for closing the gap between who you are and who you want to be... plus some items to add to your Personal Assistant's to-do.
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Welcome to an all new season of THE BIG PAYOFF! Rachel and Suzanne are back from summer break and thinking all about “adulting” - who dreads it, why, and how to put on your Big Girl Underpants™️ and grow the f$@! up.
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As we get ready for our summer break, we thought we would take a quick look back at an episode from March of 2018 that really felt life changing for us. So we kept the tape rolling and did a quick check in to see if we have taken our own advice- did what we learn in fact stick? Well, we thought it did. Until our producer, who NEVER wants to be heard on air, just couldn’t hold back this time.
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You might not want to admit it, but sometimes you need help. And when the stakes are high and you need it the most, that is likely when you turn help away. Why? Because no one could possibly do it as well as you can or the way you want it. And that makes you a nightmare to work with, work for, or live with! If this is making you squirm with self-recognition, don’t panic. We've got your back because we’ve been there. All the time. But fear not-- we have solutions for all of us. We are the help you need right now, do NOT turn us away!
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Stanford and Wharton MBA programs have rolled out new classes with a “touchy feely” curriculum. These are the softer skills-- you know silly things like interpersonal dynamics, relationship building and how to authentically engage with others. Basically, everything we cover in this podcast. You’re welcome. What’s incredible is that these more intangible skill sets, the ones that make us better at our jobs and life, are not part of EVERY business school curriculum. We have thoughts, caught on tape.
Okay graduates, job seekers, professional networkers or anyone who writes emails-- this show is for you. You want to write a killer email to someone you haven’t met. Maybe you’ve been referred to them, maybe this is a cold call to someone you really want to meet. The truth is a cold call or email will very likely be ignored, missed, or, even worse, DISmissed. Ouch. This episode will tell you what you need to know to get noticed and maybe, just maybe, make the person on the other end WANT to talk to you. Just like right now--
you WANT to listen to this episode.
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The mics were hot when Suzanne and Rachel started chatting away about Mr. Big- turns out he is what inspired the conversation for our last episode, “At Your Service.” Think about it, SATC super fans- didn’t it make you crazy when our Carrie was at Mr. Big’s beck and call? In what has to be one of Suzanne and Rachel’s shortest conversations ever, they dig in.
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We’ve talked a millions times about this over cocktails and for sure on this show: men and women do things differently. What starts off as a conversation about how we use email opens up into a wider discussion of the role women so often take on in service to someone. Yes, it’s cringeworthy listening at times. But today’s episode will help by showing you a new path forward.
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Imagine being in a baseball game and going up to bat without having a clue about the situation of the pitcher, the state of the team you’re facing, and what else is happening on the field as you approach the mound. If you did that, you’d risk getting smacked with a curve ball. Well, that’s what happened to us- not on a baseball diamond, but in the rooms where we play OUR ball games. We hope our stories will help you see the bigger game you’re always a part of, whether you realize it or not. That way you’ll hit the ball out of the park every time you’re at bat.
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We’re trying a new segment called Hot Mic-- where we’re just yackin’ and the tape keeps rolling. We’re talking about whatever’s on our mind at the moment. This time, we share our take on college admissions scandal, where fancy parents paid fancy $$ to falsify documents so their kids would get into fancy places. Spoiler alert: this ain’t just about the benjamins.
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“I don’t hire positions. I hire athletes”- Bill Bowen, former President of Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and Rachel’s beloved mentor, etched these words on Rachel’s brain, and this episode pays it forward. What did he mean...and what does this mean for you? Hint: it’s not about sports. But you’ll need a hoist a pen to note the 5 qualities that will change your mindset about what you need to succeed (and what qualities you want on your team).
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A new study is out that says most successful women surround themselves with just a few close women. We couldn’t help but wonder if this is true for us, and if it is….why is that? We have different answers from the study and arrive at a new strategy for how you should approach networking that could make all the difference to your success… and it’s not just for women.
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All that meditation, mindful breathing and yoga you do isn’t actually helping you relax. Even mindless Netflix binging doesn’t do the trick. We’ll tell you why that is and what we’ve figured out about how to fix it! Spoiler alert: it’s all about listening to yourself before doing ANYTHING.
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Have you heard of microdosing? It’s all the rage-- the idea of taking teeny tiny doses of, shall we say substances, to make small shifts in your system that accumulate over time, to significant (positive) effect. We’ll let the medical experts explore all that, while Rachel and Suzanne take a look at applying the idea as a strategy in our personal and work lives to create changes in ourselves and others. Warning: this episode might mention illegal substances, horrifying behavior on tables at LPQ, and a whiskey so cult-like you won’t find it on the shelves. Welcome to The Big Payoff, 2019.
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Last month Suzanne held “office hours” with a recent Kellogg MBA grad asking for advice on how to stand out meaningfully from her peers at work. The response to that episode was an overwhelming chorus of “TELL US WHAT HAPPENED!” Did she tell the story they uncovered? Did it go well? Is she the CEO yet? Not only do we have Kimberly Nelson’s full report for you, but this time, Rachel and Suzanne double team as they strategize for Kimberly’s next meeting with a very different audience. When they dig in even more, they discover a pretty memorable mantra that Rachel “JUST LOVES!”. You will, too. Let us know if you want to make your own office hours appointment! Email info@bigpayoffradio.com
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It’s that feeling you get when you’re way into something….and the other person just isn’t...or not that much. Maybe it’s a date. Or a job interview. Or you’re pitching some idea hard...and the heads just aren’t nodding. And you know what you do-- you try harder! You can win them over! Or maybe you can bring them on board hoping that they’ll come around. Oh no you don’t. Not on our watch. Here’s what you’re doing: You are holding on the tail of a reluctant dragon. And here’s what we know (you’ll hear the ugly stories): you cannot slay a reluctant dragon. We’ll tell you what you can do-- even when it’s your own reluctant tail you’re chasing.
This episode will breathe some fire into you.
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Welcome to the first of our new feature, “Office Hours,” in which Rachel and Suzanne offer unscripted coaching to real live women in need of real-time advice. In this episode, we listen in on a conversation between Suzanne and Kimberly, a recent MBA graduate, who asks how she can stand out from her peers at work in a very competitive environment. In a surprise twist near the end, Suzanne uncovers the ace up Kimberly’s sleeve that even Kimberly didn’t realize she had. Finding that meaningful and memorable personal brand narrative is what you’ll need to stand out and break through, so listen and learn! After you hear this, you will want to make your own office hours appointment (please do! Email info@bigpayoffradio.com)
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We collaborate with others all the time, and more often that we want to admit, someone is doing more than their fair share of the work. If that’s you, raise your hand. We see you. And, we have a podcast episode for you. Rachel and Suzanne get to the bottom of why we tend to do this, and even air their therapy sessions in order to help all of us work and live better and smarter.
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In Part 1 of our season opener, we talked about the lead up to taking “Big A” action in our lives, and the unusual role that talking about what you want to do (to everyone, all the time) plays in that process. In this episode, Rachel and Suzanne look at the flipside-- those times in your life when your power comes from holding back, and doing nothing. You’ll hear their stories of restraint, as well as this week’s segments of “Have you noticed…” and “Check this out” (your car rental experience will never be the same again.)
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To act or not to act, that is the question. We are kicking off the start of this season with a two part conversation. In this episode we talk about what gets us to take action and why we don’t.
You know the drill: there’s a move, a change, a pivot we’ve been contemplating for months...or years. We talk about it talk about it talk about it... sounding like a broken record to our friends and colleagues, but can’t quite take the plunge. Until one day, we do. Suzanne and Rachel share some stories, shine a new light on what’s really going on here...and what to do about it. Stay tuned for Part 2 where we explore when not to take action: Just Don’t Do It.
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Being “the person who is always SO creative” at work isn’t always easy. But according to Rachel and Suzanne, it’s the quality your boss (and others) want from you more than anything else. The good news is that they believe everyone can get better at it. In this episode, Suzanne and Rachel are on a mission to help you and those around you step up, break out, and in the process, have a whole lot more fun.
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Conversation is the key to getting what you want--at home, at work, and in all the spaces between. Just imagine if every conversation you had were a great one– satisfying, riveting, forward moving. Suzanne wishes that life were like episodes of the West Wing...but sadly, there’s no script for that. However, there ARE rules that make our real life conversations so much better and we share them with you in this episode...and Aaron Sorkin won’t make you talk at breakneck speed...while walking.
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No doubt you have made many professional and personal decisions based all or in part on loyalty. Most often your loyalty is to a “who,” but it can also be to a “what” (a company, a brand) or even to the idea of loyalty itself. On this episode, Rachel and Suzanne look at where your loyalties lie, push you to think about whether you have a misplaced understanding of the rationale behind those commitments. They’ll tell stories about their own “loyalties gone bad”, and the hard lessons learned. Then, Rachel poses a singular question for Suzanne that she’s never asked before. Suzanne has an answer that may surprise you.
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As an introvert, you think you can’t be powerful in a room, or that you need to change your nature if you want to command attention. Not true. In this episode, Suzanne, the self-proclaimed introvert of the dynamic duo, gets some fantastic on air coaching from Tom Yorton, founder and CEO of Shyne Advisors, a practice dedicated to the pursuit of “original communications for quiet leaders.” Rachel is forced to listen to their conversation while on mute. You can hear Suzanne’s giddiness loud and clear to have Tom to herself as he offers some amazing hacks for introverts. Stay through to the bitter end to see how Rachel REALLY feels about it.
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“I just wish I had a day to myself!” is your familiar battle cry. So let’s say you are gifted a day of me time. Then what? You go back to your regular life of feeling pulled in a million directions, stressed, and taking care of everyone else but yourself. We are challenging this whole myth of “time for myself” and calling bullsh*t on what we see as a fundamental error in how you treat your days. We have a solution-- one that will give you more nourishment for yourself, so that you don’t need to run away to find that magical me time.
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You look at what your friend or colleague is doing and you wish you could do that, too. You get that gnawing feeling of “I should be more of this...I should do more of that…but then you realize, “but that’s not me.” In this episode we’ll talk about how this experience can actually help you see what you really want and how to go and get it. As one wise podcaster says (listen closely): “The disease of our era is that everyone wants to be and nobody wants to become.” Well, we have the cure.
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In early January, Rachel and Suzanne made a startling discovery: their friend Rob English, a super cool, frontiersman of culture and fashion, casually let it drop made a pledge to stop shopping in 2018. He will not buy anything that isn’t essential - no clothes, no home goods, no accessories. What started out as a behavioral experiment has turned into a soul searching exercise to find a different measure of his creativity. Uh oh. That sounded like a challenge. So they took it...for Q1, at least.
Rob joins Rachel and Suzanne on this episode to tell them about his pledge, and the surprising discoveries he is making along the way. They compare the (agonizing) withdrawal experience…
If you want to really get under Suzanne’s skin, tell her “hey, don’t sweat the small stuff.” Rachel, on the other well-manicured hand, confesses that she’s happier away from the minutiae and does what she can to avoid Suzanne’s control freak “inner hulk” (check out a previous episode by the same name). In this episode, the duo debate whether the big decisions are actually made or broken by the small stuff (and we don’t mean Suzanne).
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Some of us like a good fight, and some of us flee at the first sign of confrontation. But no matter what your instincts tell you, there are many reasons to learn why, when and how to argue well. In this episode, Rachel and Suzanne duke it out over their own bad arguing habits, and bring on media expert and the arguing heavy weight champion of the world: Hank Norman. Warning: while listening to Hank, you may feel the desire to throw a good punch. Go ahead. He’s ok with that.
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Does the act of giving someone a compliment pave the way for a more productive work meeting? And how do you praise someone authentically, and avoid the “Gap greeter” approach (which is to tell you that your ski hat is so adorable because they’ve been trained to believe that saying that to you when you walk in the door will make you feel like buying more). In this episode, Rachel and Suzanne break down the Art of the Compliment. Also? Rachel bemoans what’s become an all too familiar response to photos on Facebook, and Suzanne shares that she actually really likes Rachel’s earrings, but she doesn’t want to tell her, for reasons that might surprise you.
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We have a special treat for you. (Ok, it was for us to, but really, it was for you.) To mark the 100th episode of The Big Payoff Podcast, we thought it would be fun to share our favorite episodes. Some of our picks were those our listeners related to most, and some were those where we really did help ourselves (always a bonus). There were also a few that simply contained moments that only audio can capture. We appreciate each and every one of you who takes the 24 minutes out of your day to join us on our journey to dive more deeply into the conversations that can make all of us better at our work, and more comfortable with ourselves in our lives every day (that is, after all, the big payoff). We hope you’ll have as much fun listening as we did creating this for you.
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We know how it goes-- you get an assignment that you completely dread. You wonder if anyone will notice if you do a half-assed job. You start fantasizing about how you can get out of it– who can you get to do it for you. Today we’re going to give you the strange secret to getting REAL satisfaction from a dreaded project and your job-- even one you are hating on right now. You will not only end up doing better, you will feel better. Warning: it’s completely counterintuitive. So much so that Rachel whines… a lot. Stick around to the bitter end to see if Rachel and Suzanne actually take their own advice!
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You’re having a bad time at work and blame your boss. She’s a nightmare. But wait. Instead of complaining about it--which doesn’t change the situation--how about learning to manage HER? We call this “managing up” and it’s the key to getting sh*t done at work...and to your success over time. Managing those who have power over you is not just a work skill--it’s a life skill, and it can be learned. By listening to this show, for starters. Rachel and Suzanne have been there. And done that.
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You’re having a bad time at work and blame your boss. She’s a nightmare. But wait. Instead of complaining about it--which doesn’t change the situation--how about learning to manage HER? We call this “managing up” and it’s the key to getting sh*t done at work...and to your success over time. Managing those who have power over you is not just a work skill--it’s a life skill, and it can be learned. By listening to this show, for starters. Rachel and Suzanne have been there. And done that.
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When someone asks you, “What do you do?” you go right to your job title, and possibly even say something self-deprecating as a chaser. But that’s not the way to claim your expertise, or your power in the room. Here’s a hint at what you’ll hear on this podcast: your expertise is a far bigger piece of territory than you think. It’s the skills, talents, insights and experience that you’ve accumulated over time, and now it’s just about claiming that package. Rachel and Suzanne help you fill out a “claims report” that will help you talk about your expertise in an entirely new way.
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You are anticipating a difficult conversation, so you have the whole narrative figured out. You’ve painstakingly scripted both sides of the conversation. The bad news: it NEVER goes the way you think it will, and you’ve wasted your time and energy for nothing. The good news: help is on the way. Listen in as Rachel tries to counsel Suzanne on this issue, and proves that she is a better podcast host than behavioral psychologist (or maybe Suzanne is just a terrible patient).
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You are hearing and seeing this term everywhere, right? You share your opinion at a meeting, and you’re a badass. Or maybe you pull an all nighter for the presentation…or give a talk in front of a group…or run a 5k And the next thing you know...you’re a badass?! Something feels wrong about that, so Rachel and Suzanne set out to uncover the true meaning of the term, and go straight to the source-- the ACTUAL queen of badass, extreme action hero, choreographer and warrior, Elizabeth Streb. Turns out, being a badass takes more than you may think (and no, it’s not a biker jacket).
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There are times when your job is about helping someone else look good, get the credit or shine in the spotlight. When that’s your role, do you embrace it, or does your ego fight it? Rachel and Suzanne talk about how to make “being Number 2” a position of power, and as always, share stories of their cringe-worthy mistakes. As they say in the theatre-- there are no small parts, only small podcasters.
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With thanks to Tina Fey for introducing all of us to “sheetcaking” as an emotional release in turbulent times, we bring you this podcast episode on the topic of reducing your stress in ways that actually work. Whether it’s your boss, your clients, or and the crazy “back to school” insanity, we all need better ways to not only relieve stress in the moment, but reduce it entirely. As always, Rachel and Suzanne give you a completely different take on how to take back control over your life, and let your stress know it is NOT THE BOSS OF YOU.
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Jennifer Romolini, chief content officer for Shondaland.com, is a self-proclaimed misfit. Even while killing it in her career she has never felt that she looked or acted like she was supposed to, and just couldn’t shake the awkwardness and anxiety that has always been a part of her. So she wrote a book about it called, “Weird in a World That's Not: A Career Guide for Misfits, F*ckups, and Failures.” Jenn joined us in the studio for an amazing conversation about herself, her book, and gave us a little sneak peak into the upcoming world of shondaland.com. You’re gonna love it.
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She walked into the conference room and within seconds she was smiling and chatting easily with the others. There’s an ease, a magnetism, an instant desire to be in her presence. How DOES she do that? You might want to say-- well she just has a charismatic personality. And while that may be true, she is likely putting a few techniques into play. In this episode, Rachel and Suzanne break it down and share their 3, foolproof moves that will help you win the room.
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Does this sound familiar: “I worked all day but got nothing done.” It’s the worst feeling ever. Right? Our guess is that you did everything BUT the work you needed to get done. This isn’t procrastination-- which is when you knowingly clean the house instead of writing that report. This is Work Avoidance. It’s sneakier. Rachel and Suzanne have identified 3 work avoidance time sucks to help you avoid the rabbit hole and get sh*t done.
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You’re focused on the one negative comment your boss made about a piece of work you just turned in. You keep getting in the same fight with your kids (or your spouse/partner) day after day. You wonder if you are even on the right career track. It can be exhausting. So on this podcast, Rachel and Suzanne pose a different set of questions. Instead of asking if you are good at what you do, or if you like what you do, ask yourself: am I getting better? Am I showing up every day with a focus on improving? Am I “coachable?” Take a listen. Give it a try it. It works!
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“What should I wear?” is one of those questions that has a lot beneath the surface. What it reveals is the anxiety we have when we’re headed into a new situation. The real bubble over our head is: “I’m not sure I’ll be comfortable walking into that room. Who is going to be there? What will I say? And who am I supposed to BE?” Okay, maybe that’s just Suzanne’s internal dialogue, but we are all familiar with those feelings. If you’ve ever stood in a cocktail line to avoid having to schmooze, or escaped to the bathroom rather than working the room, then this show is for you. With Michelle Smith’s help, Suzanne and Rachel learn some great tips for how to walk into any room with confidence, and even better, how to be the hostess with the mostess.
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We’re back! We took our vacation hypothesis on the road and put our 4 specific theories to the test so that we could tell you what we learned. (It was a tough assignment, but for you dear listeners, we made the sacrifice.) Our goal was to create a vacation experience that could result in something truly shifting inside you so profoundly, that it goes home with you and is better for you than that suntan.
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Rachel and Suzanne have packed their Louis Vuitton bags and are going on vacation. Together. For the first time ever. Here’s the problem-- they’ve never been very good at taking a break from work so being together certainly won’t help matters. The good news for you is that this event has led them to radically rethink the purpose of a vacation from work, and they have some insights to share. Rumor has it that they are then going to try to apply it while they are away, and tell us all about it when they return. Yup...taking one for the team. Bon Voyage!
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This is between us. I shouldn’t be telling you this. Don’t tell anyone I told you, not even your dog…We’ve been there-- more than we want to admit. Why do we do this? What do we think we will gain? As it turns out, not much. In fact, there’s a lot to lose. Michelle Smith from Source Financial joins us for an honest conversation about what sharing a secret will cost you. This is behavior that can change-- we’ll tell you how.
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Last year photographer Kate Parker was on our show to talk about her amazing “Strong is the New Pretty” photo campaign. Her breathtaking new book has recently been published and it is EVERYWHERE. To date, this episode with Kate has been our most popular, for good reason-- she has helped to change the way women see themselves, and most importantly, teaching girls that they are to be celebrated for being their fearless, confident, independent, authentic selves. Listen again to our conversation with Kate, and then go buy her book for yourself, your friends, and every young girl you know.
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We all want to be liked. But when we work too hard at it, we pay a price-- at work, in our personal relationships, and even at places like the doctor’s office. Ever used this phrase when you didn’t really mean it: “No problem.” Yup. Us too. To the rescue: our resident financial therapist, Michelle Smith of Source Financial. She doesn’t care if we like her as long as we listen to her.
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The weekend is coming up. Here’s a pop quiz: Do you see the weekend as: a. Time to do the things I enjoy b. No different from the rest of the week c. An endless to-do list d. An abyss of resentment On this podcast we explore what your attitude about the weekend says about you. Listen to the end for some real to do’s that can make a difference for you, and to hear Suzanne and Rachel’s “Bad Habit Showdown” or in other words: “Anything she can do, I can do worse.”
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Ever pay extra cash to avoid a hassle or make something you dread more bearable? On this podcast, we explore the habit of “Dread Financing”-- spending money to make an upcoming situation a little less dreadful. As Rachel and Suzanne discover, with the help of Michelle Smith from Source Financial, this behavior is costing you more than you might think. Let’s fix that. Ready? Calculators should be at the ready, ladies.
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Ikram Goldman is one of the most influential figures in the world of fashion and owner of the Chicago boutique, Ikram. She recently added “vocalist and performer” to her title after the band, Pink Martini, asked her to sing “Girl from Shallabiya” with them at concert halls around the globe (and on their recent album). In this podcast she shares that soul awakening experience, and the secret to being more generous and open to others, as well as “good” at what she does every day.
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Most of us have a junk drawer in our home. Keys, batteries, old chargers, loose change...and, what else? It turns out that junk drawers are shockingly revealing. Join us as Michelle Smith, our resident financial therapist, analyzes what Rachel and Suzanne found in theirs, and learn what your junk drawer might be telling you about your “stuff.” You might just find something that you never knew was there.
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It’s easy to reject the doomsday scenarios of the impact of technology on our concentration. After all, even as I’m typing this on my computer, I’m also checking Instagram and responding to a text. Yeah. So what? Well, we’ll tell you what. The way we behave around our technology, at work and at home, is giving away something that’s hard to get back. And oh, do we have stories to share.
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Who pays for dinner on a date? Answer this: are you a millennial? Do you earn a salary? Do you want to see sexism live forever?
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Or should we ask, what are you afraid of? Oh, yes, we’re going there...
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“Excuse me. I have a question. Can someone set up a soapbox for me?”
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Work for free? We say uh-uh. No. Unless it’s your dad who’s not paying you. Then you’ve got a problem. Right, Suzanne?
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A cringe-worry confession from Suzanne.
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It will take a while before we will be able to shake off the bad feelings and anger that surrounded us on all sides of this election. While revenge fantasies are often the first thing that comes to mind (or at least, came to ours), in the end, those thoughts just make you feel worse and less in control of the world around you. So we set out to find someone who has a very different take on what to do right now to feel better, and a story to go with it. It turns out that we didn’t need to look very hard. We bring Suzanne’s dad into the studio for everyone’s favorite segment, and “Ask Arthur” to share his story about a lost camera case, some friendly Geeks, and returning something that money can’t buy.
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Getting emotional at the office is typically a big no-no. Expressing anger can be particularly nasty. But is it really healthy to keep it all in? (Black Mirror Season 3 watchers will know the answer to that.) Maybe Trump really is right (yes, that’s not a typo) and what happens at work IS, in fact, only business? Cue Anne Kreamer, one of the founders of Spy Magazine, a Fast Company columnist, and author of the book (cue drumroll)...It’s All Personal. Anne gave us the full frontal on anger at work, and we didn’t cry once.
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Does arriving at your desk in the morning, flipping open your laptop, or hearing the ping of your phone feel like the beginning of a Stephen King movie? Feeling scared and anxious at work is all too common. We break it down and talk to an expert coach from the The Muse to help us understand and face our demons. Make some popcorn and get comfortable. Here we go.
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You are all in with your job, and it’s hard to separate your work life from personal life. You might even fantasize about being in a relationship with someone who allows you to engage in work-related pillow talk at all hours. But what if both you and your partner/spouse both need that kind of support and attention? Is that a dream, or a nightmare? We wanted to get the unphotoshopped scoop on what a committed relationship actually looks like between two, hard-driving entrepreneurs. We hit the jackpot when we decided to interview “it” couple Miki Agrawal, founder of Thinx, and her boyfriend (turned fiancé since we taped this show!) Andrew Horn, founder of Tribute. They joined us in the studio and agreed to give us their honest and raw he said/she said take on their relationship, Newlywed Game Style. This episode will make you stop and think about many, many things, and will help you answer the age old question, “Evening or morning sex?”
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Shark Tank’s Daymond John shares why you should never stop feeling broke. Daymond John, the fashion mogul and investor known as “the people’s shark” on Shark Tank, joined Rachel and Suzanne in the studio to share some incredible insights and lessons about how to harness the “power of broke”—and keep that mindset even once you start to make some (or even a lot of) money. There are so many moments in this podcast that really kicked us back on our heels, and also made us burst out laughing. And for Shark Tank fans, don’t worry: we get some juicy behind-the-scenes intel, including the real story behind “the biggest fight ever to take place on Shark Tank,” and the reason that he is now a beekeeper (we couldn’t make that up).
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We all say it too often, and we’re calling bullsh*t. We get to the bottom of this with Michelle Smith of WorthFM. If you don’t have 25 minutes to listen to a podcast episode that may just change your life, well, we don’t believe you.
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When you reach that moment when you’re asking yourself, “Is it time to move on?”, chances are, in your head, your head is already out the door and you’re dragging your feet to the office every day. While we wish we could come up with some great mantra to help you avoid getting to that point, it turns out...we don’t need to! On this episode we’ll share some truly sage advice on the secret to an amazing life from one of America’s icons: the great Norman Lear.
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When you’re stressed out and overwhelmed, you are not your “best self.” Instead, you unleash your Inner Hulk, and it’s not pretty. Rachel and Suzanne reveal their own monsters, and we “call a coach” with expertise to tell us exactly what we can all do to tame the beast.
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You might think that there’s nothing worse than being stuck in the office when your boss goes on Summer vacation. But what if her vacation is actually your moment to shine? Rachel and Suzanne share some truly cringe-worthy stories from their early careers, and offer (more mature) tips on ways to make the most of the Great Indoors while your boss heads to the beach.
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In honor of this month’s Serena Williams Glamour cover, we are (re) posting our most listened to episode (so if you missed it, now’s your chance). Everyday we are reminded how women are judged by the way they look and behave. Photographer Kate Parker’s “Strong is the New Pretty” photo campaign flips all that. There’s no question that a woman’s power and strength comes from a hell of lot more than just her looks. Right, Hillary? This is a good one. Take a listen.
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Unpaid internships during and after college have become the norm, an expectation that it is a necessary step to your brilliant future career. But is that really the right path? Is it ever a good idea to work for free? Is there a big payoff? Suzanne and Rachel take opposite sides on this debate and call an expert to weigh in and settle matters. Another “Ask Arthur” episode; he’s always got the answer.
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It seems that some people are totally comfortable trusting their gut, and others second guess themselves into a hole. On this episode, Rachel and Suzanne ask: Is trusting your gut something that can be learned? How? In another “call a coach” segment, they get superstar CEO coach Strat Sherman on the phone, and what he shares knocks them back on their (high) heels.
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You go into a meeting with a big idea. You lay it all out there with everything you’ve got. And then...blank stares. On this reposted episode of our podcast, we explain what the hell just happened, and how to turn the whole thing around the next time. Radio rock star turned tech entrepreneur Jennifer Brandel reveals the secret to getting audiences to pay attention. Sometime you just gotta flip things upside down.
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We are all waiting for something. For the next job offer. For better weather. For the prospective client to return our call. But when you are waiting instead of doing, you get nowhere fast. Rachel and Suzanne give you a much needed kick in the butt, including a “call a guru” moment with none other than their media coach, Hank Norman. Hank? You there? Pick up. Don’t make us wait.
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We are revisiting a favorite past show about what happens in a relationship when it’s the woman who brings home the bacon. This show contained some priceless moments, including a reveal about a 70’s era commercial, as well as plenty of rough and tumble exchanges among Rachel, Suzanne and their expert guests Amanda Steinberg and Michelle Smith of WorthFM. Things heat up, enough to fry it up in a pan.
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A great poker player is patient, calculating, pays attention, and is not afraid to take a gamble. Hmm… where else could these skills and traits possibly come in handy? Rachel and Suzanne share their best moves, and then talk with Ellen Leikind, founder of Pokerdivas.com and author of “Poker Women: How to Win at Love, Life, and Business Using the Principles of Poker.” As they say in poker, she’s got the nuts.
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It’s 3am. You can’t sleep. You’re thinking about your job and break into a cold sweat. You’re telling yourself that it’s “just stress.” But let’s be honest, it’s also fear. We’ve all been there. So we made a checklist of our top 3 work-related fears and what to do about them. Then we doubled down and called an expert for advice. Fear not. Help is here.
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A revisit to our first in the “Off the Sidelines” series on Women and Power with Commissioner Bridget Gainer. If you take away anything from this episode it will be to not touch the f**king muffins.
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Feeling like you can’t keep up in today’s workplace or just don’t want to? You’re not alone. By 2020 75% of the workforce will be millennials and you don’t want to be in the corner mumbling to yourself “kids today…” What’s the alternative? Listen in and find out….
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In honor of the U.S. women's national soccer team’s demands for equal pay, we’re re-posting our take on the dark side of gratitude. “Be grateful women get to play professional soccer at all.” Are you fcking kidding? Fk gratitude, and whoever said that.
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There are times when we all feel stuck in our careers. You look around and it seems like everyone you know is on the right career path but your choices seem limited. That’s where you’re wrong. Rachel and Suzanne share their take on how to to get “unstuck,” and chat with Adrian Granzella Larssen, Editor-in-Chief of career website The Muse, to find out what advice she gives to their 1.5 million subscribers.
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With so much pressure on young girls to rely on physical beauty as their source of power (screw you, Spice Girls, Instagram, and YouTube), the future can seem bleak for the coming generation. But we hear rumblings of change in the air (and so do advertisers.) Photographer Kate Parker tells us why #strongisthenewpretty might be getting so much traction, and what this means for our daughters. #hopeful
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Unless you're a member of Doctors without Borders you probably have moments when you long for more meaning in your job. Here’s the deal: it’s not your job, it’s what you do with it. Mary Alice Stephenson of Glam4Good shares how she’s turned leaders in the fashion world into a bunch of do-good revolutionaries.
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Your job interview feels like a date. Your date feels like a job interview. You’re closing a deal and you’re in full seduction mode. What’s going on here?? Here’s what: there’s a big overlap between smart dating and smart business. This conversation will get you promoted or married. Or both. Listen to Bela Gandhi, founder of Smart Dating Academy.
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We tell ourselves stories all day long to make sense of our lives. And we’re very attached to our version of events. But some stories are fairy tales. The takeaway: don’t hit send on that highly charged email until you have the full and accurate story. You’re welcome.
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Rachel and Suzanne welcome Commissioner Bridget Gainer back to talk about the urge to BE THE BOSS. Do you really want to be a boss or is it something else you’re looking for (power, control, creative outlets…) Will being the boss actually make you happy?
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Michelle Smith, CEO of Source Financial Advisors, and Amanda Steinberg, CEO of DailyWorth join us to close out our Women & Money Series with a discussion about the darkside of gratitude. How to shed the mental handcuffs of appreciation and get what you deserve at work.
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Michelle Smith and Amanda Steinberg return to The Big Payoff to discuss how all aspects of our relationships change when traditional roles are reversed and women are the ones bringing home the bacon. "It's not just about money. It's about sex, power, love…. and marriage"
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Why a 'rescue me now' mindset and a quick flow of cash won't actually make your dreams come true. Michelle Smith of Source Financial and Amanda Steinberg of DailyWorth are back on the Big Payoff to help us face our financial fears and fantasies.
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Rachel and Suzanne kick off a new series about Women and Money with Michelle Smith, CEO of Source Financial, and Amanda Steinberg, CEO of Worth Financial. This week is all about taking an honest and hard look at your relationship with money. What is your first memory of money? Were you ever told girls are bad at math? We all have a money story and often that’s what holds us back.
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Rachel and Suzanne welcome Commissioner Gainer back to the Big Payoff along with local high school leader, Heaven Johnson to show us just how different the mentor-mentee relationship looks today. This is NOT your mother’s mentorship.
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Who better to define influence than the deputy managing editor of TIME? Rachel and Suzanne tackle the question of influence with Radhika Jones, the person responsible for overseeing the selection of TIME's Person of the Year and Top 100. What is influence, who has it and why do you need more of it?
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This is a conversation worth hearing (and having) again, and again. Entrepreneurs often change course and go in a different direction to find success. The entrepreneur’s dilemma is how to tell a seamless and logical story even when the path is not straight and narrow. But if you are true to your point of view, you will find that golden thread that ties everything together. Episode 46
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Commissioner Bridget Gainer and political strategy consultant, Anna Valencia, join Rachel and Suzanne for Part 2 of the "Off the Sidelines" series. In Part 1 we defined power for women in the workplace. This week is about how to put that power to work. Hint: your power is a muscle, not a bank account.
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Do you ever feel that the way the world sees you is not the way you see yourself? We talk to the fabulous Israel Idonije, former NFL defensive end for the Bears, The Lions, and the Giants. Today, he is an unstoppable entrepreneur, founder of Blessed Communion, Athlitacomics, The Chicago Bureau, and the Israel Idonije Foundation, israelidonije.org/. He sees himself as the author of a life with multiple chapters, and he inspires us to do the same. This guy is on FIRE. Episode 45
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Oh, the painful experience when your pristine vision meets the gritty realities of market response. We know it too well. So does Emma Tessler, one of the founders of DatingRing.com. She takes us through the struggles and turning points of her company’s dream to match all single people happily ever after. Dating Ring was this season’s featured company on the wildy popular podcast, Startup. Humble Emma insists that she’s not a star. You’ll definitely disagree.
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What's keeping you on the sidelines? How can you start claiming your power, today? Rachel and Suzanne kick off their Off the Sidelines series with an episode all about Women and Power. Commissioner Bridget Gainer talks about her work with Senator Gillibrand's 'Off the Sidelines' initiative and offers tips for claiming your power as a woman.
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Few things are more frustrating than having your great idea be totally ignored. This week, Rachel and Suzanne invite Jennifer Brandel (radio guru and founder of Hearken) to discuss how listening breeds listening and the art of getting your message out there.
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What’s going on with the way we make boundaries between our workspace and our lives? Spark Media Group's SVP Scott Hess breaks down how Gen Xers and Millennials work differently and sheds light on what might be in store for the upcoming Post Generation. Episode 40
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Shame, frustration and a self-fulfilling prophesy: time to change the relationship between women and their money. Listen and learn tricks for boosting financial confidence and effectively advising the women’s market from CEO of Source Financial Advisors, Michelle Smith and Tiller LLC CEO, Rob Densen.
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How do you react when you open an email, business or personal, and it just goes on and on? We thought so. This episode is short and sweet, just like your emails should be.
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What you say when you talk to yourself can be very powerful. Just ask any athlete or actor. Makes us wonder what was going on in Serena's head at the US Open.
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Trump, naked selfies, and other symptoms of our desperation…
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Straight from her yoga mat, Rachel shares a recent epiphany with Suzanne. Nama… wait for it…ste.
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When you take a sharp left turn—in your life, your career, your brand, or even in a conversation or meeting—you need to let others know what's coming or you’ll have a pile up behind you (think honking horns and fender benders). Remember that you’re in the driver’s seat!
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Suzanne has a hard time saying no to people. Rachel does not. What's the secret? Hint: No actually means yes. And yes actually means no. Listen and learn!
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“I can’t make the meeting”; “I won’t join that cause”; “I don’t schedule lunch on Mondays.” Three different ways of saying no with very different implications. Rachel and Suzanne take apart what it means to say can’t, won’t or don’t.
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What happens when you have to completely reboot a product, an idea, or even your whole life? Starbuck’s CEO (and Rachel’s fantasy boyfriend) Howard Schultz is a perfect case in point, with his radical re-do of the #RaceTogether campaign after a fiasco launch 3 months ago. Today’s guest, Jordan Ruden, of Acres Media Group (www.acresmediagroup.com), shares his harrowing personal story of having to reboot his life when brought down by a debilitating disease at the prime of his life and career at age of 38. What do these two men have in common? They faced the brutal facts and kept their faith. Starting over never sounded so good.
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Do you dread the question: What do you do for a living? If your work involves doing lots of different gigs, strung together by the common thread of what you like doing and do well, you're living what we call a “portfolio life.” On today’s show we talk to the poster child for portfolio life, Brenda Bergen— a creative director working with several different companies, including Vosges Chocolat, who also makes room for her own creative expression on her cool blog, fuelyourprocess.com. We don’t want to whitewash the anxiety that comes from juggling multiple projects, but this way of living also offers joys, freedom, and huge creative growth. And that, friends, is the big payoff. Episode 29
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What to do with our to-do lists? Sound advice on how to break through the invisible barrier that stops us from getting the BIG work done so we can feel like the warriors we want to be.
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Oh, the painful experience when your pristine vision meets the gritty realities of market response. We know it too well. So does Emma Tessler, one of the founders of DatingRing.com. She takes us through the struggles and turning points of her company’s dream to match all single people happily ever after. Dating Ring was this season's featured company on the wildy popular podcast, Startup. Humble Emma insists that she's not a star. You’ll definitely disagree.
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What to do when you climb on your high horse and play "the customer is always right" card, but then it turns out…you’re wrong? We find a path out of that awkwardness and make a bigger point.
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Men are not healthy. A pudgy “Dad Bod” is not hot—and celebrating that is what’s wrong with this country. Dr. Ridwan Shabsigh, an expert on men’s health, is on a mission to help men live healthier and longer and give them the tools and motivation to do that. Step away from the burrito and listen to what the doctor has to say. Rob Densen, CEO of Tiller, tell us how this whole thing can become a movement. Episode 28
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How do we show up as ourselves—authentic and spontaneous—without a script. Giving a speech or presentation? Unless you’re my mommy, don’t read to me. Just tell me what you have to say. Turns out that “winging it" takes a lot of preparation.
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Who are your people? That’s your future. For 30 years Dee Dunn, founder of dsgnfix.com, has developed a global rolodex of design mavens. So it makes perfect sense that she’d explode that network into a global community who want to experience the world through the lens of amazing design. It's like Trip Advisor for creatives. Episode 26
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We break off romantic relationships with a text and can’t manage to reply to business partners. We’re sorry, people. Here’s the deal: ENGAGE!!!!
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Your best idea is going to take a sharp right turn sooner or later. Here’s what that looks like: Wendy Pashman, founder of www.entertainingcompany.com describes how that happened for her. She pivoted like a pro player—and our bet is that the big payoff is up ahead. Episode 25
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There is a revolution happening right now in American corporate culture. Not just where we work, but how. New work environments like We Work are valued at $1.5B because they foster collaboration, community and creativity. And more creative work cultures are what Tom Yorton, CEO of www.secondcityworks.com is all about. His book, "Yes, And…", co-authored with Kelly Leonard, was going to be called "The Revolution Will Be Improvised.” That’s the point, people. Episode 24
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So often we find ourselves caught up in the fantasy that we will be saved and live happily ever after because of this one thing—this one meeting, one conversation, one deal, one man/woman… Cinderella – save yourself. That glass slipper may fit, but you can’t actually wear it!
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The recent New York City nail salon scandal revealed more than just the slave labor conditions of manicurists. It made us think about what socially responsible means day-to-day. Pippa Lord, fabulous founder of the online magazine, www.sousstyle.com, began a campaign, #handlewithcare, to raise awareness and enforce consciousness. If you want to know the real meaning of cool, do not miss this conversation. Episode 23
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Entrepreneurs often shift direction (read: pivot) to find success. When that happens, the challenge is always: how do I keep the narrative from confusing my stakeholders and causing doubt in my vision? If you’re on the right path, the story IS logical, including twists and turns. But you have to hold fast to the golden thread that ties everything together.
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Can you imagine designing each day of your life with intention, focus and clarity? Kathleen Wright, founder of Pieceandco.com, is one of these people. We asked Kathleen one simple question: What is a typical day in your life—hour by hour? Here’s her answer…. Episode 22
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Everyone needs a mentor. But it’s not as simple as it seems. Just like dating, finding the right one and establishing that relationship is all about chemistry, commitment and boundaries. Lauri Alpern, President of Open Door Advisors (www.opendooradvisorsinc.com/) tells us why a mentor can be more valuable than a fancy business degree. And we are giving this advice away for free. Episode 21
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Except for Mark Zuckerberg, getting dressed for work everyday can be a total time suck, not to mention the expense. It's not just preening…it’s our image in the marketplace, where every detail sends a different signal. Exhausting. Ironically, a work uniform might just be the ticket to being our more authentic selves.
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It's time for feminism to have a makeover. For decades, The word feminism evoked earnest intellectuals ready to argue at the drop of a pin. Kassidy Brown and Allison Rapson founded WeAreThe XX.com to change the narrative, moving it to the mainstream conversation, making it more inclusive and approachable by women AND men. Google XX and you’ll get a bunch of porn sites, so don’t forget the “we are” part. Episode 20
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Who is the real Hillary Clinton? Does she throw on her PJs the minute she’s home, or does she sleep in her pantsuit, always armored? We all have layers of our selves…but when we never let anyone see the underbelly we block passionate connection. Let us in, Hillary. We can help!
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