Episodes

  • Episode 44: New Year, More Money

    Episode 44: New Year, More Money
    Jan 7 2025
    WorkMomSays that actively seeking ways to increase your value to your employer and exploring opportunities beyond your current position are key to making more money in 2025. In this episode, discover strategic steps you can take to earn a higher income. Themes discussed in this episode Taking on more responsibility to earn a raise Recognizing and overcoming barriers to promotion Exploring side gigs and commission-based opportunities Strategies for career advancement Episode Highlights Timestamped inflection points from the show 00:23 – Making more money in 2025: The importance of increasing your value beyond your current role and making yourself indispensable. 1:19 – It’s about performance, not time: Longevity alone doesn’t guarantee a raise; taking on more responsibility and making your boss’s job easier is crucial. 2:35 – Barriers to promotion: A personal story highlights the importance of developing essential skills like client communic
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  • Episode 43: The Quality of Your Work Determines Your Career Success

    Episode 43: The Quality of Your Work Determines Your Career Success
    Jan 2 2025
    #WorkMomSays that the quality of your work – both who you are at work and your work product – determines your success. In this episode, learn just how important the quality of your presentation and relationships as well as your work output are when building a solid career. Themes discussed in this episode The quality of your professional presentation and behavior The importance of emotion or mood management The quality of your work output Getting the work done vs creating the best possible work Episode Highlights Timestamped inflection points from the show 2:30 – Presentation is everything: ALWAYS remember that you are being paid to behave on behalf of your employer, and that means representing your company with positivity and professionalism.5:30 – Mood management: Paying attention to your behavior at the office will help you grow past emotions so that your emotions are no longer controlling you. When it’s inappropriate to exp
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  • Episode 42: Office Politics for Beginners

    Episode 42: Office Politics for Beginners
    Nov 27 2024
    In this episode, Work Mom Lori Jo Vest discusses the importance of workplace politics and relationships. Her main piece of advice? Prioritize creating positive, connected relationships and exhibiting strategic behavior in the workplace. She offers many ways to play the emotional contact sport of business, from being cautious about joining companies with toxic politics to the importance of conflict resolution, emotional management, and building alliances with power players. Themes discussed in this episode Workplace politics involve unspoken dynamics, power structures, and power struggles Being strategic and intentional with your language, actions, and decisions is essential Build alliances with power players in the workplace Handle conflicts successfully to avoid burning bridges Collaborative conflict resolution–finding solutions together–is most effective Be authentic while also being strategic by bringing your best self to work Episode Highlights Ti
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  • Episode 41: The Power of Personal & Professional Growth for Career Success

    Episode 41: The Power of Personal & Professional Growth for Career Success
    Nov 5 2024
    Trying to level up your personal and professional lives? Try putting an emphasis on growth in both areas, and you’ll grow your career success, too. In this episode, Lori Jo Vest shares ways you can become a lifelong learner and feed your mind with great information that will help you live a life you love. Themes discussed in this episode The value of being a lifelong learner Personal growth training programs – Incl. Landmark Education Talk therapy as a way to grow your emotional skills Putting a supportive community around yourself Using art, music and other endeavors to grow personally and professional Episode Highlights Timestamped inflection points from the show 1:01 – While growth may start as setting goals or making plans for your future, it can become a positive addiction to growing your skills and mastering your emotions2:21 – The impact of cultural and familial conditioning on one’s mindset and the importance of changing t
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  • Episode 40: Finding The Right Career Path

    Episode 40: Finding The Right Career Path
    Oct 4 2024
    Work Mom Meets Career Dad Are you struggling to determine your career path? Career Dad and Work Mom are here to help! Career Dad Kerry Doyle joins us to talk about his work helping young people find their passion and career BEFORE dropping thousands of dollars on college OR if you just don’t feel like college is right for you. From networking to prioritizing your passions to the many ways to get to know an industry before you enter it, we cover a ton of ground. Themes discussed in this episode Normalizing career uncertainty The importance of self-discovery College isn’t always the right choice Ways to stay motivated in the career search Skill-building > job titles Handling rejection and career stress Featured Guest Expert Guest: Kerry Doyle, the Career Dad What He Does: He helps parents and teens explore their intended career path before wasting thousands of dollars on college tuition. He’s not anti-college, but he helps young people consider
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  • Episode 39: Kick-Starting Your Career When You’re Just Starting Out

    Episode 39: Kick-Starting Your Career When You’re Just Starting Out
    Sep 11 2024
    It’s never too early to start building a solid career, so Work Mom is sharing a few key ways to jumpstart your career BEFORE you get into the workforce. From joining professional student organizations to being a continuous learner to finding a strong, intergenerational network of peers and mentors, there are tons of ways to start your career right now. Themes discussed in this episode Jumpstarting your career while still in college Professional student organizations get your foot in the door LinkedIn is your best friend Trade organizations expand your network The power of intergenerational networking Be a continuous learner Episode Highlights Timestamped inflection points from the show 1:00 – Getting involved = getting your foot in the door: Joining professional student organizations for your industry is a game-changer for finding internships, mentors, and opportunities. 1:45 – LinkedIn. LinkedIn. LinkedIn.: Start your LinkedIn account
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  • Episode 38 – When Things Go Horribly Wrong

    Episode 38 – When Things Go Horribly Wrong
    Aug 1 2024
    Shit happens at work, but what matters most is how well you handle situations that go horribly wrong. Work Mom shares her step-by-step approach for effectively addressing and solving workplace mishaps. Themes discussed in this episode Get the facts straight first (without emotion) Throw yourself at their mercy How one store failed to problem-solve and lost a customer in the process Collaboration is key when problem-solving Conduct a post-mortem Episode Highlights Timestamped inflection points from the show 1:00: Facts ONLY: First, do a factual audit of what happened, and calmly get all the facts without blaming anyone or being overly dramatic. During this stage, you’ll also identify the right person to manage the situation, whether that’s you, your boss, or a coworker. 2:00: Honestly is always the best policy: Once you have all the facts, admit what happened to the impacted party as soon as possible. Express your regret and move to a solution mindset.
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  • Episode 37 – “Mental Toughness”

    Episode 37 – “Mental Toughness”
    Jul 1 2024
    In the latest episode, join Work Mom Lori Jo Vest for a special conversation about mental toughness with chef, influencer, and healthy cooking coach Jacqueline Laurencelle. They will discuss the many benefits of mental toughness and ways to build it, and they will recommend a few resources to help you get started. Themes discussed in this episode What is mental toughness Jacqueline Laurencelle’s mental toughness journey Benefits of mental toughness Discipline vs Motivation Tools for building mental toughness Rather than wallowing, ask yourself what lesson you can learn Featured Guest Expert Guest: Jacqueline Laurencelle What She Does: Jacqueline is a classically French-trained Chef, social media influencer, and healthy cooking coach. She’s on a mission to make healthy cooking accessible, fun, sexy, and delicious through her wellness brand and her TV show, Jacqueline Cooks! Connect: You can find her on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and her website.
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