Work Besties Who Podcast
Building a bold community of work besties đźđŻââď¸ to bond đ¤đ, banter đđ, and bloom đ¸â¨
đď¸ Listen to the Work Besties Who Podcast: where workplace friendships get real! From tea spills to relatable laughs, weâre unpacking everything about work life's ups, downs, and unforgettable moments.
⨠Join us for candid chats, relatable stories, and a sprinkle of chaosâbecause whatâs work without a little drama and a lot of fun?
đźđ Hit play, and letâs dive into the messy magic of workplace connections together!
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Episodes
78 episodes
Ally, Bystander, or Savior? The Ally Mindset Test Every Work Bestie Needs to Take
Allyship at work isnât just about being âniceâ â itâs about how people actually experience you. In this episode, Jess & Claude take the Ally Mindset Profile⢠and unpack how they each show up as allies at work: where they shine in con...
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Season 2
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Episode 78
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23:05
Pass the Gratitude, Please: Thanksgiving Confessions from Two Work Besties About Burnout, Boundaries & Being Seen
This Thanksgiving, weâre feeling all the feelings: grateful, tired, over-caffeinated⌠and very, very thankful for YOU. đIn this cozy holiday episode, Jess and Claude slow down to reflect on what theyâre grateful for at work, in their per...
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Season 2
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Episode 77
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22:35
The Personality Trap: How Your Values (Not Your Skills) Shape Your Relationships & Career with Eric Gee
Ever feel like youâre doing all the ârightâ things at work or in your relationships⌠and still feel off?In this episode, Jess & Claude sit down with Eric Gee â educator, personality typologist, and author of Th...
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Season 2
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Episode 76
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38:30
Why Youâre Still Burned Out (Even After a Weekend Off)
You took the weekend off, but somehow still woke up tired on Monday. Why? This week, Work Besties Who Podcast welcomes Anna Hindell â a Gestalt Psychotherapist and Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher â whoâs redefining how we think about burn...
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Season 2
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Episode 75
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28:21
Why Work Besties Matter: Laughter, Sanity & Survival in the Workplace
Work Besties as a Support System Having a work bestie isnât just nice â itâs survival. In this episode, Jess and Claude unpack why workplace friendships arenât fluff, theyâre foundational to your mental health, motiv...
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Season 2
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Episode 74
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19:04
The Power of Work Bestie Culture: 5 Leadership Practices That Build Trust & Joy at Work
Ruby Vesely is the kind of leader you wish you hadâand the one you can start becoming today. In this conversation with Jess and Claude, Rubyâexecutive coach, HR strategist, and co-author of You, Me, Weâshares how to build wo...
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Season 2
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Episode 73
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29:00
Belonging at Work with Faith Clarke
What does belonging at work actually look likeâbeyond posters and policies? Organizational culture expert Faith Clarke (engineer-turned-people-systems strategist) joins us to unpack âyes-yesâ solutions, internal vs. external mot...
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Season 2
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Episode 72
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29:25
Healing from Burnout: Insights from a Therapists
High performance can come with hidden costs. In this conversation, the Work Besties, Jess and Claude chat with therapist Laurel VanDerToorn, who explains why trauma and burnout can hit high achievers hardâand what real, susta...
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Season 2
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Episode 71
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31:50
Be a Better Ally: Simple Steps to Support Your Team
What does it really mean to be an ally at work? And how can we build cultures where everyone feels seen, supported, and empowered?In this episode of Work Besties Who Podcast, Jess & Claude sit down with Dr. Victo...
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Season 2
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Episode 70
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28:58
Stop Chasing Followers: Build Genuine Connections That Last
Do you ever feel like social media is running you instead of the other way around? đĽâ¨In this episode, Work Besties Jess & Claude sit down with Britney Crosson (Founder, <...
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Season 2
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Episode 69
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38:27
Authentic Storytelling: The Journey of Roxy Couse
In this inspiring episode of Work Besties Who Podcast, we sit down with Roxy Couseâcontent creator, corporate leader, and the voice behind the âMillennial Managerâ movement. Roxy shares how she balances a thriving corporate care...
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Season 2
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Episode 68
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36:11
Truly Showing Up: Empathy, Reset Tools & Leadership with Marcy Axelrod
Most of us donât actually choose how we show up â we default. In this powerful conversation, Marcy Axelrod, author of How We Choose to Show Up, joins Jess and Claude to unpack what it really means to bring your whole self to work and l...
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Season 2
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Episode 67
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31:44
Leadership & Followership : Work Lessons Hidden In Tango
Dancer, speaker, and relationship coach Linda Sutton reveals how Argentine tango maps to work: leadership & followership as functions, not hierarchy; why consent and distance create safety; and how followers amplify a...
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Season 2
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Episode 66
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39:59
More Than Words: Are You Hearing or Actually Listening...The Difference Matters
In this thought-provoking episode, Jess and Claude dive into the power of work besties and intentional communication with Colleen Robinson and Deanna Pemberton, founders of Digital Dojo. Thei...
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Season 2
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Episode 65
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45:45
The Power of AND: Embracing Opportunities in Leadership & Life with Sarena Diamond
In this episode, Sarena Diamond takes us inside her journey from corporate leadership to personal empowerment. She opens up about navigating burnout, the hidden costs of âcorporate trauma,â an...
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Season 2
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Episode 64
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32:06
Celebrate the Small Stuff: Why Recognition Matters More Than You Think
In this solo episode, Jess and Claude explore why recognizing winsâbig and smallâmatters more than most workplaces realize. From boosting team morale to strengthening social wellness, they reveal how celebrating achievements fuels prod...
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Season 2
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Episode 63
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19:34
Breaking Free: From Burnout to Breakthrough
In From Burnout to Breakthrough, Nicole Richards takes us on her journey from living the âperfectâ life on paper to realizing that success without well-being is unsustainable. She opens up about hitting burnout, setting boundaries, and...
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Season 2
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Episode 62
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33:17
Finding Hope : Power of Starting Over with Gretchen Schoser
EP 61: Finding Hope â The Power of Starting Over with Gretchen SchoserWhat if your greatest breakdown became the foundation for your most powerful breakthrough?This week, weâre joined by Gretchen Schoser â suicide survivor,...
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Season 2
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Episode 61
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36:38
Power of Affirmations: Unlocking Positive Self-Talk for Work & Life
Jess and Claude break down what affirmations really are (and arenât), how to use them without the cringe, and why positive self-talk can meaningfully shift your mood, confidence, and boundariesâat work and beyond. From overcoming negative thoug...
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Season 2
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Episode 60
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18:23
Unpacking Burnout: Journey to Healing with Jen and Irina of MotivAction Academy
In this episode, weâre joined by Jen Hardy and Irina Alexander of MotivAction and co-hosts of the Life by Choice podcast to talk about one of the most overlooked truths in burn...
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Season 2
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Episode 59
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44:04
Movements of Mindfulness: Rethinking Yoga for Modern Lives
In this refreshing conversation, Jess and Claude sit down with Brea Johnsonâfounder of Heart and Bones Yogaâto explore how yoga can be reimagined as a sustainable, inclusive, and deeply personal practice.From burnout prevention ...
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Season 2
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Episode 58
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32:49
Balance & Wellness with Athena Desai
In this episode of Work Besties Who Podcast, Jess and Claude sit down with Athena Desaiâa holistic trauma specialist, spiritual coach, and former NPR journalistâwho shares her transformational journey from acupuncture and Eastern medic...
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Season 2
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Episode 57
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40:48
Work-Life Balance Isnât a MythâHereâs How to Make It Work for You
In this heartfelt and practical solo episode, Jess and Claude get real about what work-life balance actually looks like. Hint: itâs not about doing everything perfectly.They break down:Their personal challenges and wins aroun...
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Season 2
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Episode 56
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