Big Sis Biznis Podcast: Recent Episodes
Andrea Lechner-Becker
"If only I was like employee 5 at Facebook, I'd be set!" Equity in a sexy tech start-up is the shit of legends; you'll be retired before your 30th birthday! Instead, it's often just a shiny distraction to keep from paying you more. In this episode, CTO, angel investor and been-around-the-start-up-blocker, Heather Wilde explains terms and shares why you should focus on salary first.
As they say, a spoiled blueberry ruins the bunch. Your network has a crazy impact on your decisions. In this episode, we explore the impact of my 5 people. The good, bad and judgy. It'll make you think about who you surround yourself with.
In Section 2, article IV of the whatevertheactualfuck" Legal jargon can be confusing and let's be honest, you never really read your employment contract, right? In this episode, employment lawyer, Krista Robinson, helps us understand our rights and also that HR is not our friend.
Money for Adulting 101. From investing in your 401k to credit cards to living with someone, anyone, to split bills. This provides practical advice to the under 30 crowd for how to save for the future you, all wrinkly and shit, that no one wants to think about.
Most of us hated group projects, yet, collaboration is the top skill employers want in new hires. Ugh! In this episode, Deb Mashek gives practical ways to improve collaboration, project meetings and even shares ways to truly get to know your coworkers to make working with them easier.
"I'm so busy!"..."There's just not enough time in the day!" If you find yourself saying this, stop and listen to this episode. Busy is a trap. Time is the only currency you can't make more of. Get practical advice to improve your time management.
Feedback is a gift ... that most people would return to sender. Melissa Lamson's work with execs at LinkedIn, Twitter, SpaceX, etc. etc (she's a big deal) has proven the power of the right mentality and framework to make it not only less painful, but a tool to personal and professional growth.