Welcome to The Femails, a podcast from Career Contessa that deep dives into the world of women, work, and what it takes to build a successful and fulfilling career on your terms.
The Femails podcast, hosted by Lauren McGoodwin, is an extension of the conversation, resource, and tools created by Career Contessa, the only career platform dedicated to help ... Show More
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3 Toughest Leadership Problems— Solved
Leadership isn’t just about big wins—it’s about navigating pressure, tough decisions, and influence when things get messy. In this episode, leadership expert Dr. Katie Best shares a practical framework to help you lead with clarity—even when it feels hardest.You’ll learn:How to a ... Show More
37m 24s
Apr 21
Why Are We Racing? How to Navigate The Modern Rat Race
Why are we racing—and who decided the pace? In this episode, Lauren sits down with UCLA Anderson career coaches Jenna Migliaccio and Jessica Christopher, co-founders of Glimmers, to unpack the modern rat race and how to build a career rooted in clarity, not comparison. If you’ve ... Show More
38m 27s
Apr 14
How to Design & Run Effective Meetings
Are your meetings driving results—or just draining your calendar? This week, Lauren sits down with organizational scientist and Your Best Meeting Ever author Dr. Rebecca Hinds to rethink how meetings are designed, measured, and led. Learn how to eliminate meeting debt, reclaim yo ... Show More
40m 9s
Mar 2024
143. How to Stand Out in the Job Hunt with Lauren McGoodwin (Career Contessa)
In today’s episode of the Financial Feminist, host Tori Dunlap sits down with Lauren McGoodwin, founder of Career Contessa — a platform dedicated to helping advance women in their careers. Together, they dive into the intricacies of workplace dynamics, salary negotiation strategi ... Show More
55m 49s
Aug 2021
489: Get Unstuck in Your Career with Your Next Move, Best Move
I know this show is mainly about entrepreneurship and advice for business owners, but part of that is an incredible community of side-hustlers, starting and growing a business in your off hours and dedicating your days to advancing your career. Is that you? Then you’re going to l ... Show More
48m 21s
Oct 2023
#370 Meaning, Motivation & Money (Live)
It's a special episode this week, recorded at Squiggly Careers Live on October 17th. In this recording, you'll hear Helen and Sarah talk to Anna Whitehouse (aka Mother Pukka), Lucy Aylen (Founder of Never Fully Dressed) and Peter Komolafe (financial expert). Together they discuss ... Show More
1h 19m