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Latest Episodes
Episode 31 – Jumpstarting Your Career
Are you a recent college graduate interested in starting your career with your best foot forward? Do you have a few years of experience and are looking for tips on getting that next big promotion? Eit
Episode 30 –Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Hello everybody. Im Lori Jo Vest. Thank you for joining me for this episode of Work Mom Says Dont Be an Idiot today. Were going to talk about imposter syndrome. Now, this podcast is for young profess
Episode 29 –No, Elon Musk Isn’t Smarter Than You
Contrary to popular belief, Elon Musk isnt any smarter than you or me. He may have a genius level IQ, but his lack of emotional intelligence seriously affects his ability to be an effective leader.
Episode 28 – Mastering the Work-Life Blend
Want to create a better work-life balance? I offer my top tips for blending your work and personal life. From the strong data behind the importance of work-life balance to making yourself a priority a
Episode 27 –Marketing Yourself
To build a successful career, you must start with building your reputation. Your reputation precedes you, and if you can create a strong reputation, it can only help you get that next great opportunit
Episode 26 –The Origin of Work Mom Says (Plus a Sneak Peek at My Upcoming Book)
Its launch week for my new book Work Mom Says: Dont Be an Idiot! 38 Lessons You Dont Want to Learn the Hard Way! To celebrate, I wanted to share the origin story behind this podcast and why I becam
Episode 25 – “How to Be a Better Ally: You Have to Do the Work”
Founder and CEO of Maximum Communications Ayana King joined us for a fantastic discussion about how to do the intentional, personal work of anti-racist allyship. From the different types of microaggre
Episode 24 – “A Sneak Peek at My Upcoming Book”
Work Mom wrote a book! My latest book Work Mom Says: Dont Be An Idiot! 38 Lessons You Dont Want to Learn the Hard Way comes out April 1st. To celebrate its upcoming launch, Im giving you a sneak
Episode 23 – “5 Ways to Make 2023 Your Best Year Yet”
As the year comes to an end, its essential to reflect on the year and prepare for the one ahead. I share five ways to prepare for 2023 right now, so you can start off the new year on the right foot.
Episode 22 – “Ten Things They Don’t Tell You in College”
College teaches you a lot, but it rarely teaches you how to create a successful career. Young professionals Kiley Transit and Molly Wagner join me for a fantastic conversation about the top ten thing