9 to 5ish with theSkimm

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The work advice you need, from women who’ve been there. Every week, join the co-founders and co-CEOs of theSkimm, Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg, as they help you get what you want out of your career by talking to the smartest leaders they know.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best 9 to 5ish with theSkimm episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to 9 to 5ish with theSkimm for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite 9 to 5ish with theSkimm episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

LIVE with Kathleen King, founder of Tate’s Bake Shop: “Anger, bitterness, as you go on in life, you realize they're choices.”

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12/11/19 • 35 min

We’re obsessed with Tate’s Bake Shop cookies at Skimm HQ. So we were thrilled to speak to its founder, Kathleen King, on this week’s episode. Tune in to hear how she built her cookie empire, and why the road to her success wasn’t always so sweet.

In this special live episode, King tell us about what she learned from her family’s farm (2:18), how to build an effective team (31:55), and shares how her success was born from failure (14:30).

This episode was recorded at theSkimm’s Celebrate Smarter pop-up in New York City. Shop in-store or online.

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Lori Gottlieb, psychotherapist and author: "The uncomfortable is a great place to be."

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08/12/20 • 36 min

Lori Gottlieb knows what it’s like to make a risky career move. Or four. Before becoming a bestselling author and therapist, Lori was a TV exec, then a medical student... and then a journalist. This week, Lori told us how she successfully navigated those transitions in her life. And how she helps her patients navigate those types of changes now.

In this episode, Lori shares how to get comfortable with being uncomfortable (12:40), why we need to humanize each other in the office (23:25), and how to know when you should stop seeing a therapist (19:15).

Stay tuned at the end for a spotlight on PUR Home, a company making green cleaning supplies for your home. Want to be featured? Submit yourself or a friend here.

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Glennon Doyle, author: “Untame the companies.”

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03/25/20 • 50 min

What happens when we actually listen to our gut? Bestselling author and activist Glennon Doyle is no stranger to having deeply honest conversations with herself. And she sat down with Danielle this week to talk about her newest memoir, Untamed. She told us what happened when she freed herself of expectations others had for her. And how her life changed when she listened to her own inner voice.

Plus, hear from surprise guests including Glennon’s sister, Amanda, and her wife (and Olympian) Abby Wambach.

In this episode, Glennon shares what she learned about honesty from recovery circles (6:36), why companies should encourage “untamed” meetings (18:16), and what happens when we stop trying to please everyone (33:04).

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Abby Wambach: “If you're not a good leader on the bench, you cannot call yourself a good leader on the field.”

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08/05/20 • 46 min

In an alternate universe, we’d be cheering in front of our TVs right now. Because the Olympics would be on. So while we wait for Tokyo 2021, we sat down with someone who knows a thing or two about winning a gold medal: Abby Wambach. She won two while she played for the US Women’s National Team. And the soccer star hasn’t slowed down in retirement. She’s now a bestselling author and an equal pay activist.

In this episode, Abby shares what it was like to play with her idols, including Mia Hamm (12:45), how she’s developed her leadership style on and off the field (19:33), and why one night at the ESPY awards changed the direction of her retirement (27:49).

Stay tuned at the end for a spotlight on Babyation, a company that’s unapologetically for moms. Their first product: a breast pump that’s quiet and discreet. Want to be featured? Submit yourself or a friend here.

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Paris Hilton On Building Your Personal Brand

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08/11/21 • 24 min

Whether you’re a solo entrepreneur or working at a big company, everyone has a personal brand at work. And everything from your LinkedIn profile to your resume to your interview style adds to that brand. So this week, we sat down with the master of creating a personal brand, Paris Hilton, to talk about how she built hers. She’s not only the OG social media influencer, but she also created a persona that took the world by storm. And spoiler: investing in her brand paid off. Now, she’s got dozens of businesses, not to mention a new hit TV show on Netflix, "Cooking with Paris." In this episode, Paris shares: Why (and how) she built the persona of Paris Hilton What she’s like as a businesswoman Her advice for leveraging social media to reach your career goals Who she goes to for advice when she’s looking to take the next step How she evaluates who to work with How to prioritize between personal and professional life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Shiza Shahid, co-founder of the Malala Fund: “My friends were sneaking out to parties and I was sneaking out to protests.”

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01/22/20 • 38 min

Growing up in Islamabad, Shiza Shahid became interested in activism. And that interest propelled her to start the global nonprofit, the Malala Fund. Eight years (and Malala's Nobel Peace Prize) later, Shiza continues to make an impact through her angel fund and her line of sustainable cookware, Our Place.

In this episode, Shiza shares why she created a secret summer camp for girls in Pakistan (11:17), her reaction when Malala won the Nobel Peace Prize (16:44), and her advice for employees looking to create change in the workplace (28:42).

SFTC listeners get 20% off fromourplace.com products with the discount code 'Skimm'.

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Monica Royer, founder and CEO, Monica + Andy: “I literally came into the hospital without thinking about [founding my business] and left the hospital on a mission.”

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09/23/20 • 24 min

Entrepreneurship runs in Monica Royer’s family. Her brother Andy founded Bonobos, the menswear company that changed the retail game. And Monica took notes on his journey before carving out a space of her own. She went on to found Monica + Andy, a company that makes organic baby blankets and clothing. This week, Monica joined us to share how she’s created a mentor network and how she got her business off the ground.

In this episode, Monica shares how she pivoted from the pharmaceutical industry to clothing (7:27), when she knew she had to act on her idea (think: in the hospital) (8:24), and how she’s cultivated a network of mentors beyond her own family (17:14).

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Dean Erika James On Whether You Should Get Your MBA

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08/18/21 • 28 min

We heard from a lot of you that you have questions about whether to pursue your MBA or another business degree. So we asked an expert. Erika James is the dean of the Wharton School at UPenn, the oldest business school in the country. So she’s got tips on how to know if you’re ready to get that degree - and how to know if an MBA isn’t the right path for you. Plus: she tells us the do’s and dont’s of the application process. In this episode, Dean James shares: How to evaluate if you’re ready for an MBA How to know if an MBA isn’t the degree for you How to make your application stand out (and what not to include) Whether you should get an MBA if you think you don't have “quantitative skills” What you learn from an MBA program Her perspective on how business leadership has changed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Tina Tchen, CEO of Time’s Up: "Building better workplaces for our employees [is]...essential to build resilient workforces and workplaces for the future."

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07/22/20 • 40 min

Tina Tchen is challenging companies to build better workplaces. As the CEO of Time’s Up, she’s focused on equality in the office. As a lawyer by trade, Tina has also been a political aide as chief of staff to former First Lady Michelle Obama, and the executive director for the White House Council on Women and Girls. She sat down with us this week to talk about how she creates impact at scale- and what it’s like to manage up when your boss is the First Lady.

In this episode, Tina shares how she grew her confidence in a corporate setting (10:08), what it was like to be a single parent working in the White House (23:42), and her strategies for creating meaningful impact (28:30).

Stay tuned at the end for a spotlight on arfa, a new consumer goods company that develops personal care brands based on close relationships with people who use them. And the customers aren’t just consumers - but actual stakeholders in the brands.

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Danica Patrick, former professional racecar driver: “I am coachable. Whatever it is, tell me. Because I want to do better.”

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12/04/19 • 32 min

Danica Patrick first made a name for herself on the male-dominated racetrack and became one of the most recognizable female athletes in the world. While she may have retired from racing, she now has a podcast, book, and winery. So, she's far from slowing down.

In this episode, Danica tells us about handling fame at a young age (13:21), making friends on the circuit (16:38), and how she traded racing for the business world (26:01).

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How many episodes does 9 to 5ish with theSkimm have?

9 to 5ish with theSkimm currently has 341 episodes available.

What topics does 9 to 5ish with theSkimm cover?

The podcast is about Entrepreneurship, Podcasts, Business and Careers.

What is the most popular episode on 9 to 5ish with theSkimm?

The episode title 'LIVE with Kathleen King, founder of Tate’s Bake Shop: “Anger, bitterness, as you go on in life, you realize they're choices.”' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on 9 to 5ish with theSkimm?

The average episode length on 9 to 5ish with theSkimm is 31 minutes.

How often are episodes of 9 to 5ish with theSkimm released?

Episodes of 9 to 5ish with theSkimm are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of 9 to 5ish with theSkimm?

The first episode of 9 to 5ish with theSkimm was released on Feb 6, 2018.

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