"Very demure, very mindful"

"Puppy monkey baby."

...Now if these words evoked a memory of a brand or piece of content, you're not alone. What makes marketing truly memorable? Let's discuss the principles of memorable content.

Also in today's episode:

• Venmo X Taco Bell (QSR Mag)
• TikTok's New Creator Content Report
• Gremlins 3 & Jack In The Box x Gremlins Ad
• Facebook's Holiday ad (Fast Company)
• TikTok's emotional ads (example)
• Ad Recall Should Be a Thing of the Past (Advertising Week)
• "Made To Stick" by Dan and Chip Heath - Read A Kidney Heist HERE

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Today, we're discussing some marketing hook strategies to create content that people actually want to stick around and consume. 

Other topics:

Thanksgiving Day Parade, Wicked: For Good collabs and 2026 movie trailers!

Now that Edits has launched and been around for a few weeks, here's my official review including, favorite features and opportunities.

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• Instagram for iPad?! (The Verge)
• Locked Posts on IG (Social Media Today)
• Meet a new TikTok challenger, Neptune (TechCrunch)

CAMPAIGNS OF THE WEEK

• A1 vs. AI
• San Pellegrino x The Sopranos (AdWeek)
• Jet-Puffed’s Easter Hack (CNN, WalMart)

CELEBRITY x BRAND COLLAB ROUNDUP:

• Kardashian x Crumbl
• Dolly x Good American
• Nike x Rory McIlroy

WORK BREAK

• Denise Richards & Her Wild Things
• A24's Warfare

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NEWS

• Pepsie Purchases Poppi - Forbes
• Meta and “Community Notes” - Media Post
• AI Comments were spotted - Daily Carnage via Jonah Manzano
• 3-minutes videos may perform better - Buffer and Social Media Today

CAMPAIGN OF THE WEEK

• Tower28’s The Blush Lives of Sensitive Girls - shoutout to Rachel Karten for bringing this to my attention in her newsletter. IT’S AMAZING and I’ll share why!

WORK BREAK:

• Novocaine
• Upcoming trailers: Accountant 2 and Ballerina 
• Severance (contains Season 1 Spoilers!)
• Lady Gaga’s Mayhem album

• Tiktok launched an Oscars hub
• Cynthia Erivo visits Raising Cane's - E!
• McDonalds celeb orders - AdWeek
• Instagram may launch a stand-alone app for Reels - The information
• YouTube: now the most frequently used service for listening to podcasts in the U.S. - YouTube
• YouTube mid-roll ads announcement . Google
• Prebiotic sodas making moves - Poppi, Ollipop and Coke - Marketing Brew, CNBC
• Duo is alive - USA Today

WORK BREAK:

• Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (Prime)
• Running Point (Netflix)

In today's episode:

• Buzzfeed’s new social platform, minus the SNARF (ANA, TechCrunch, Sign-up Page!)
• Netflix Bites opens in Vegas --and I need to go! (Variety)
• Rachel Kirkconnell and Brawny (E!)
• Hailey Bieber x FILA (See the landing page!)
• RIP Duo the owl

WORK BREAK:

• Traitors recap/thoughts (spoilers around the 10 minute mark)

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We dive into:

• Oscar Predictions: The Brutalist, Conclave, The Substance, Timothy Chalamet, Best Actress and Best Movie guesses!
• Alex Cooper's Sirius XM launch
• Michelle's Onyx Storm event experience & an update of where I'm at (spoiler alert!)

and more!

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• Most Memorable
• Best Celebrity Cameo
• The Odd Ball Award
• Points for Creativity
• A Nice, Classic Marketing Ad
• Missed Opportunity Award
• The Not So Great...Award
• Overall Best in Show

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The GRAMMY Awards

• Partners
• Memes
• Best Dressed

Super Bowl...Spoilers?

• Dunkin, Stand Up to Jewish Hate and Pringles bring in big names.

Campaign of the Week:

• Barbie's Super Bowl collab
• Bratz shouts out David Lynch

WORK BREAK:

• Fantastic Four Trailer - here's why I like it
• Mission: get Adam Sandler to be our guest of honor!

• 🗞️ Instagram Algorithm Updates & New Features (@mosseri, Lia Haberman)
• 🗞️ TikTok's 75-day Extension; Who's Buying? (USA Today, NPR, CNBC)
• 🗞️ Super Bowl Ad Teasers Have Arrived — Charli XCX, Martha Stewart & More! (Forbes)

Campaign of the Week:

• ⭐️ Why I love NYXTAPE (NYX Cosmetics)

WORK BREAK

• 🎬 Oscar noms are here!
• 🎬 Conclave Review — watch on Peacock
• 🎬 Nosferatu Review — rent at home on Amazon Prime
• 📚 Onyx Storm is taking over my life

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MARKETING NEWS

• Kristin Juszczyk and Emma Grede launch OffSeason (GMA)
• Disney acquires 70% of Fubo (EMarketer)
• Instagram will surpass Facebook to become the largest social ad business (EMarketer)
• Golden Globes viewers increase (Marketing Brew)
• Crumbl x Dove launches! (StyleCaster)

WORK BREAK:

• I started watching Severance - whoa!
• A Complete Unknown recap

In this episode:

• ⭐️ Top Collaborations
• ⭐️ Funny Campaigns
• ⭐️ Marketing FLOPS (sorry!)
• ⭐️ Overall favorite campaign/viral moment
• ⭐️ 2025 Predictions - influencers and more!
• ⭐️ Top piece of advice for social managers heading into the new year

WORK BREAK:

Jordan and I dive into this season of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and the season finale of Yellowstone. Enjoy!

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Specifically, this episode is full of nonsense.☺️

My longtime friend, fellow marketer and, now, Sabrina Carpenter and Kansas City Chiefs Correspondent, Alyssa Leavitt joins Working Girl Talk today! Sit back on your work break and enjoy a reprieve from the sometimes stressful season.

In this episode:

⭐️ A (too?) detailed recap of Netflix's A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter ⭐️ Pantone releases the 2025 color of the year ⭐️ The Eras Tour is officially over. It was rare and we were there.🥹 ⭐️ Will Netflix's NFL Christmas live games actually work? ⭐️ A Hallmark Christmas village in Kansas City?!

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I hope you have a great work week, and an even better work break!

Today's topics & links:

• TikTok Shop's Black Friday Numbers (The Creator Economy by Kaya Yurieff via The Information, Business Insider)
• Apple Music Replay vs. Spotify Wrapped
• Walmart's Black Friday "TV series" featuring Anthony Ramos, Jake Shane, Chad Michael Murray, Taye Diggs and more! (Walmart's instagram, Kevin Kelly’s 1000 true fans essay)

Plus, words of encouragement for our social media managers out there!

Work Break:

• I'm rewatching Glee (I love you it's ruining my life)

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Today, we're discussing:

• WICKED vs. Gladiator II marketing strategies — what worked? And why? 
• Instagram's new reset feature 
• Sabrina Carpenter's Nonsense Christmas trailer
• Threads has seen 35 million new users in November (Axios)
• Black Friday ads go simple
• College Bowl season begins (RIP Pop-Tarts Mascot)

On today's WORK BREAK:

• A very WICKED Recap
• Gladiator II Recap
• The Silence of the Lambs Recap
• Yellowstone Recap

Episode Sources/Links:

• Box office numbers via FastCompany
• WICKED Collabs via Hollywood Reporter
• COLAssuem recap via Yahoo! Entertainment
• Gladiator 2's big ad buy via The New York Times
• Instagram reset feature news via Meta
• 35 million new Threads users via AXIOS

On Work Break: Love Is Blind and The Substance

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ALSO! I kick off the show by sharing some news about Working Girl Talk's future. Thanks for your patience as I've grappled with the direction this show needs to go in order to provide the most value. I'm SUPER excited for this new chapter and I hope you are too.

Buckle up, my pop culture-obsessed marketers we're heading into a new era!❤️

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In this recap:

• A breakdown of the opening scene (obsessed!)
• The best cameos
• Abby reveals she's actually an X-Men superfan (???)
• What makes this R-rated movie so...wholesome! 
• Best scenes in the movie
• Theories about what's next for MCU/X-Men/Deadpool
• Overall ratings

BONUS! Stick around for the end of the episode for a Long Legs recap...if you dare. But seriously, it's a good time.

⭐️ Note: This episode contains spoilers, and due to the nature of the films discussed, more mature references than usual.

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You'll hear:

• An official Love Island USA recap
• Why they can't make us hate Rob
• Rob on "Call Her Daddy" and Kaylor on "Viall Files"
• Abby starts watching My Lady Jane
• Bachelorette mini recap - can it compete with Love Island?
• A Glenn Powell & Chappell Roan Summer
• Book update: Funny Story & Butcher & Blackbird

On this Work Break:

⭐️ Gypsy Rose's new show

⭐️ Edward vs. Jacob: A Thesis

⭐️ Vampire Diaries rewatch

⭐️ Fly Me To The Moon and Channing Tatum's greatest hits

⭐️ Kat's book recs for thriller/mystery fans

⭐️ Justin Baldoni's surprise role is sure suite...

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• Kelcy processes "Leave the World Behind"
• Are we too scared to see "Long Legs"?
• A week of remake/sequel announcements: Gladiator 2, Devil Wears Prada 2 AND Shrek 5.
• Abby mourns the loss of "Horizon: An American Saga 2" in theaters
• The Bikeriders recap (a double 5-star movie!) and why Jodie Comer needs an Oscar
• Idea Of You vs. A Family Affair pt. 2
• Podcasts we're listening to: Crime Junkies and Radio Rental
• Abby explains her current horror-comedy read (???)

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On this Work Break, Abby and Avi discuss:

• Surviving (barely) Sabrina Carpenter's ticket queue
• Taylor Swift in Ireland
• A Family Affair on Netflix
• Avi's breakdown of Game of Thrones & House of the Dragon
• Abby's Movie Minute: A Quiet Place Day One and Horizon: An American Saga
• Abby learns that Jamie Campbell Bower dated Ginny Weasley
• Our love for Abby Jimenez books

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Spin-off alert! Join Abby and friends as they chat about the the things we fit into our precious lunch break and weekends. From movies and books to trips and pop culture, enjoy YOUR work break with Work Break.

On this first edition of Work Break, Abby and her sister, McCall, dive into: Travis and Taylor in LONDON (aahhh!), Perfect Match vs. Love Island UK/US, break dancing in the Olympics, Abby's love for Maxton Hall, summer music, and a reading recap of "None Of This Is True" by Lisa Jewell. 

Enjoy your work break!

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Well, as someone who has a paper due and discussion board posts due in the next 24 hours, it may be the wrong time to ask me this question...🤪

Kidding! But in all seriousness, this is a common question that you may ask yourself at some point in your career or you may be thinking about it now.

In this episode, I'll share my experiences starting a master's degree (learn from my mistakes!) and share some ideas on what areas to consider before starting. I love my master's program and am happy to share any guidance on this, because it's a BIG decision. 

⭐️ A special something for WGT listeners! Download your Free personalized BiziFormula - a financial guideline to help you manage your money effectively so you can grow profit, build cash, and get your business to pay you more: https://www.bizinumbers.com/workinggirltalk

Thank you to BiziNumbers for sponsoring today's episode!

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No one wants to appear conceited or boastful. But more often than not, I see people underselling their great work. In this episode, I’ve compiled a few of my WGT tips based on my own experience and working with other young professionals.

Today, we're answering: How can I advocate for myself and showcase my achievements without appearing boastful or conceited?

This Week's Headlines:

💕 Barbie breaks records (Forbes)

📊 Good news for Meta (Wall Street Journal, Marketing Brew, GBR)

❌ Twitter is X (CNBC)

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Check out today’s sponsor! Go to Bizinumbers.com to become a member and get personalized financial dashboards and support for you business or side hustle. Find your financial safe space with BiziNumbers.

Today’s headlines:

• USA’s Most revenue generating businesses (50Pros/Fortune)
• Apple’s Ducking update (BBC)
• More updates from Apple’s WWDC (CNBC)
• Social media babies are growing up (The Atlantic)
• Instagram’s algorithm explained (watch on IG)

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Today's episode is a raw and real conversation about my battle with burn out over the last few months and work avoidance (yes, it's a thing).

Resources:

• The 5 Stages of Burn Out (Integris Health)
• A Guide to reducing Task Avoidance in the Workplace (WorkBrighter)

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But how do you even start a food brand? Especially one that fits into the categories above? How do you bring your actual food product idea to life? And what are the learning lessons along the way?

Today, you’ll get answers to that and more as I chat with Shayne Hindes, founder of Guiltless by Shayne. Guiltless is a plant-based and health conscious dessert brand. They have a variety of mini cupcakes that you can keep in the freezer — the perfect work day snack.🧁

Get ready for a fun and informative conversation with Shayne that will inspire you to live out your dreams guiltlessly.

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Why are Zillennials (a microgroup between Millennials and Gen Z) so unhappy at work? Why is job satisfaction across all generations the lowest it has been in 20 years?

As someone who is passionate about the workplace and happiness in careers, these stats really struck me. Why is this happening? How can we fix it? I don't have all the answers but I have some thoughts, takeaways and ideas to help - and get the gears turning. Let's talk!

P.S. If you're miserable at work, know that you are not alone. My heart goes out to you. The WGT community and podcast is here to help. If your struggle is something more serious, please seek help from a licensed therapist or other medical professional.💕

This Week's News:

‣ Pinned posts to profile on Instagram (The Verge)

‣ Meta's earnings report (The New York Times)

‣ Netflix's subscriber drop (Gizmodo)

‣ Activision Blizzard hires two female execs (Axios)

‣ GM and Honda making under 30k electri cars? (CNBC)

‣ Shein's billion dollar valuation (TechCrunch)

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This Week's News:

📌 Instagram Launches Algorithm-Free Feed Sorting Options (Social Media Today)

📌 HubSpot Hack Leads to Data Breaches at BlockFi, Swan Bitcoin, NYDIG and Circle (Coin Desk)

📌 Uber shares up 5% after reaching deal to list NYC taxis on its app (CNBC)

📌 YouTube adds 4,000 free TV episodes (The Verge)

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This Week's News:

⭐️ Netflix's new price change (The Verge)

⭐️ Amazon aquires MGM (Variety)

⭐️ TikTok nearing deal with Oracle (Social Media Today)

⭐️ Starbucks CEO to retire (Yahoo! Finance)

⭐️ IG users will be able to create NFTs (Gizmodo)

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More resources: Ed Mylett video on becoming a better listener

In today’s episode with Lia Garvin, you’ll discover yes, there is something you can do about it… starting right now. 

About Lia Garvin:

Lia has spent a decade working in big tech, you may be familiar with some of the places she’s worked including Microsoft, Apple, and Google where she was the senior operations leader. After seeing the common challenges found in the modern workplace, she has now dedicated her life to helping professional women who are trying to break through to the next level in their careers but are feeling stuck.

Why are we so afraid to discuss raises and promotions? What’s holding us back?

It may be something different for each of us. And while there’s no blanket why... In today’s episode, we’re diving into the how! How to bring up the raise topic and how to conquer some of the common mindset blocks around it.

After today’s episode, get ready to never feel that anxiety about the topic of raises ever again.

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Maybe we're thinking about dream jobs ALL WRONG? We're diving how we can start thinking about dream jobs in a way that will, hopefully, make them more achievable — and make our careers more enjoyable!

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This Week's News:

‣ New legislation for workplace sexual misconduct (Associated Press, 19thNews, Morning Brew)

‣ LinkedIn's politics filter (Fortune, Fortune Data Sheet)

‣ Peloton's meeting reportedly gets cut short (CNBC)

We're also diving into that viral Ask A Manager reader submission, "the new hire who showed up is not the same person we interviewed" - a WGT must-read!👀

This week's happy headlines: ⭐️ Last-resort cancer therapy holds back disease for more than a decade (Nature)

⭐️ Cincinnati Public Schools give students, staff day off (ESPN)

⭐️ Polar bears move into abandoned weather station (The Guardian)

⭐️ Complex three-dimensional kidney tissue generated in the lab from the scratch (Kumamoto University)

⭐️ Fortune cookie guides North Carolina man to $4M. (ABC 7)

⭐️ A couple renovating a 115-year-old building discovered two 60-foot-long hidden murals (CNN)

⭐️ World's oldest-ever tortoise turns 190 (CNN)

⭐️ Netflix releases 2022 movie preview (The Hollywood Reporter, 1440 Newsletter)

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This week's news:

⭐️ Google is discontinuing its legacy free G Suite tier (9to5Google)

⭐️ YouTube doubling down on creator-generated content (Deadline)

⭐️ Become Marriott's TikTok ambassador (Marketing Dive)

⭐️ Twitter's inspiring new campaign (Fast Company)

⭐️ Chicken soup candles? Yep. (Marketing Dive)

⭐️  Netflix raises prices (CNBC)

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5G explained segment sources: ( yes, it's that complex!)

CNN - https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/19/tech/airlines-5g-flights-canceled-explainer/index.html

The Verge - https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/18/22890080/5g-flight-cancel-att-verizon-c-band-emirates-air-india-ana-japan 

NBC News - https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/are-airlines-squaring-wireless-companies-5g-rcna12630

NY Post - https://nypost.com/2022/01/21/us-airlines-will-likely-avoid-future-5g-chaos-ceos-say/ 

Verizon - https://www.verizon.com/business/resources/factsheets/verizon-c-band-spectrum-auction-frequently-asked-questions/ 

PCMag - https://www.pcmag.com/news/what-is-c-band

ZDNet - https://www.zdnet.com/article/at-ts-oft-delayed-c-band-5g-services-go-live-in-eight-cities/ 

Fierce Wireless - https://www.fiercewireless.com/regulatory/do-something-useful-spectrum-auction-proceeds-lowenstein 

This was the MOST popular guest episode of 2021 so I thought I’d bring back some pieces of wisdom from Lucy as we finish out the year.

Today, you’ll hear some 📝 resumé tips, 💰salary negotiation best practices and ⚡️advice on leadership.

If you want to hear the full episode, go back to episode 90. Enjoy! Listen to the full episode with Lucy, episode 90.

This Week's News:

⭐️ Reddit files for IPO (WSJ)

⭐️ A class-action lawsuit against Zoom (MassLive)

⭐️ Jack Harlow teams up with KFC (PR NewsWire)

⭐️ Apple's top downloaded apps of 2021 (TechCrunch)

This Week's News:

⭐️ Twitter's shopping stream (The Verge)

⭐️ Hollister and Snapchat team up (Modern Retail)

⭐️ Lush quits social media (Daily Hive)

"Can you stay late?" or "I'll just do one more thing." can cause us to stay way later at work than we wanted or expected.

And staying late past your work schedule may not be as beneficial as you think.

In today's episode, we're starting the conversation about finding and maintaining balance with your work schedule and WHY would should probably STOP staying late. 

Sources:

https://hbr.org/2015/08/the-research-is-clear-long-hours-backfire-for-people-and-for-companies 

https://hbr.org/2015/04/why-some-men-pretend-to-work-80-hour-weeks 

https://www.inc.com/kayla-matthews/4-reasons-why-you-really-should-stop-staying-late-at-office.html 

https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/you-risk-your-life-the-more-you-do-this-thing-your-boss-asks 

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/05/100511092145.htm 

https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2014/08/to-work-better-work-less/375763/

This Week's News:

📰 The Mariah Menu (USA Today)

📰 Twitter subscriptions come to the U.S. (Ad Age)

📰 Ariana Grande launches beauty brand (WWD)

📰 Arby's makes vodka (Inspire Brands)

📰 Rivian goes public (CNBC)

After noticing multiple of her personal training clients struggle with the same problem, Emma Vollrath decided she was the one to do something about it. 

Emma is the CEO & founder of Emma Lou The Label. She joins Working Girl talk to about her journey into creating her innovative activewear line.

On This Episode:

⭐️ The inspiration behind her innovative, patent-pending activewear line ⭐️ Overcoming imposter syndrome ⭐️ What she did when 100 products had the wrong logo 😱 ⭐️ Spreading the word about your brand ⭐️ Developing strong influencer relationships ⭐️ Using mood boards & finding inspiration  ⭐️ The concept of “balance” as a solopreneur

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Join us if you dare... for a special Halloween episode. This time, we're joined by Cathleen Daly, blogger, brand strategist and past guest. 

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That is what we call A SLUMP!

We all hit slumps every once in a while. We hit that creative and motivational wall, and we feel we've lost that spark. It happens.

Today, we're talking about some small things to help you get out of that slump and find motivation again. It takes time but let's do it together!

This Week's News:

📌 Facebook to change name (The Verge)

📌 PayPal and Pinterest? (TechCrunch)

📌 Jessica Simpson gets her company back (People)

📌 WeWork goes public (WSJ)

But we all start somewhere.

Today’s special Best Of episode looks back at how some of our favorite guests got their start in their business and career. 

Full episodes of today’s Best Of guests:

⭐️ Episode 29 with Sam Abrahart - Apple, Spotify

⭐️ Episode 52 with Lisa Song Sutton - Apple, Spotify

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⚡️ Twitter's allows tipping with Bitcoin (The Verge)

⚡️ El Salvador's cryptocurrency update (Fortune, Fortune CEO Daily)

⚡️ Toast makes a comeback on the stock exchange (Forbes, Under 30 Newsletter)

⚡️ Facebook announces new features (TechCrunch)

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I recently had a HUGE epiphany when it comes to fear. And I'm here to say we don't have to let fear hold us back! Buckle up because we're going on a journey in this short, inspiring episode.

⭐️ Follow @workinggirltalk on Instagram for the latest business and tech news, workplace tips and show updates.

This Week's News:

- The Wall Street Journal releases the Facebook Files - and it's wild. (The Wall Street Journal, Time.com)

- Burger King creates collab meals (Delish)

- AMC is accepting even more crypto (Reuters)

We discuss Becca's start in social, mental health and social media, learnings as a CEO, what their team looks for in social media managers and MORE!

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This Week's News:

- Ray Ban and Facebook are teaming up (Fortune, The Verge)

- Amazon is paying for employee college (CNBC)

- The Trial of Elizabeth Holmes (The New York Times)

- FDA pushes back Juul ruling (The New York Times)

- El Salvador takes huge step with BitCoin(The New York Times)

- No more Houseparty (Gizmodo)

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Don't we all want to be that person? Today, we're breaking down six tips to help you be the best coworker and the easiest person to work with.

This Week's News:

📌 Walmart launches delivery service (Yahoo!)

📌 Warby Parker files for N.Y.S.E. (Dealbook with Andrew Ross Sorkin, SEC)

📌 Shopify and TikTok team up (The New York Times)

📌 Forbes to go public (CNBC, 1440 Daily Digest)

📌 Is Toys "R" Us is coming back? (Spectrum News)

Workleisure is in (Fortune)

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We all have A LOT of responsibilities. In the race to get all of them done, we sometimes burn out, get hurt, get sick or even worse. I've learned recently that productivity is a balancing act --- there's a healthy dose and a toxic dose. I've experienced this firsthand and have learned a few things along the way.

Today, I'm sharing four specific, personal learnings to help you avoid the burnout and frustration that being over productive can cause. Let's get back into a healthy balance of productivity, together.

These tips are based off of my own personal experience and I hope you can take them and mold them to apply to your situation.✨

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This Week's Headlines:

📌 Reddit is worth how much? (Reuters)

📌 GrubHub ditches controversial phone ordering (New York Post)

📌 The woman behind the TikTok voice (Technology Review, Fortune Data Sheet)

📌 Google's firings (Vice, Fortune Data Sheet)

Monique Bryan brings over 15 years of top-level industry experience in the areas of product development, entrepreneurship, branding, business development, and personal styling today. Today, Monique runs a successful personal brand consultancy. 

In today’s episode:

- Starting her career in fashion - Finding passion in your career - How getting breast cancer helped her start her current business - Crafting your personal brand story - Developing your tone of voice online - Balancing personal vs. professional branding - How your brand brings about the Law of Attraction

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- Netflix Q2 earnings report (CNBC, The Motley Fool)

- Zoom's big purchase (Globe Newswire)

- A Farmville clone turned into a ponzi scheme - yes, it's real (Rest of World)

- Robinhood is set to go public (The New York Times)

- Become a director of taco relations (Progressive Grocer)

- Apple employees want to work remotely (The Verge)

- Facebook Pay to branch out (The Verge)

- GMail's new security feature is rolling out (The Verge)

- Move to Italy and start a business (CNN)

- Sony's pulls ad (Polygon)

- Gaming on Netflix? (CNET)

- Dictionary adds new words (CNN, Dictionary.com)

This Week's News:

- Microsoft paying bonuses (CNBC, Fortune CEO Daily)

- Richard Branson heads to space (Space, 1440 Newsletter)

- Netflix hires former Apple Podcasts employee (Variety) 

- Chobani is going public (CNBC, 1440 Newsletter)

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This Week's News:

- LinkedIn data theft (Fortune)

- TikTok rolling out longer videos (The Verge)

- Amazon's big pod purchase (Podcast Business Journal)

- Panera selling Au Bon Pain (CNN)

- Gap's Yeezy brand could potentially make how much?!  (NECN)

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Sage launched her brand, SAGE AUBREY in 2015. The company was founded on the philosophy that women deserve honestly priced luxury. The brand is built on the foundations of quality, craftsmanship and kindness to the planet and women.

On This Episode:

- Sage's early start in entrepreneurship

- Letting go of naysayers & negative energy

- How she actually started creating product

- Staying relevant as a brand

- And so much more!

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This Week's News:

- Warby Parker is going public (Axios)

- So is SweetGreen (Axios)

- And so is BuzzFeed (CNBC)

- Amazon's new audio purchase (Podnews)

- Do chance meetings at the office boost innovation? (The New York Times)

This is the perfect episode to come back to, month after month, year after year, to refresh and reset on your goals.

But first, a lot happened this week in the tech and business world, let's start by diving into some headlines.

This Week's News:

- McDonald's launches BTS merch after meal success (Business Insider)

- Google opens retail space in NYC (The Verge, YouTube)

- Zuckerberg drops off Glassdoor's Top 100 CEO list (Bloomberg, Google Trends chart)

- Employee preferences are changing (Future Forum) 

- Spotify buys "Call Her Daddy" for $60 million (MarketWatch)

Today, we're chatting with Danielle and Shriya, co-founders of women's apparel line, Maison de Papillon, and Project Gaia NYC, a collaborative, multi-brand concept store showcasing elevated, purpose-driven brands.

Both of them decided to switch career paths and ended up meeting at Parsons in NYC. They instantly connected and had the idea to create something chic,  effortless and sustainable.

In today’s episode we talk about:

⭐️ Their career journeys

⭐️ Advice on how to make that career pivot and when to know it’s time

⭐️ Starting Project Gaia during the pandemic

⭐️ Fashion waste

⭐️ Making sustainability approachable

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Visit their website: https://projectgaianyc.com/, https://www.maisondepapillon.com/ 

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Seeing that sparked a lot of thoughts amongst myself and the WGT community. Thoughts about: how work from home is a more commonplace conversation in workplaces now, that WFH is actually something that could be a non-negotiable for someone taking a job vs. years past when it may not have been, thoughts about what's really a priority for employees and employers, etc.

Last year has sparked some mindset shifts, and today, we're talking about what the experts say and some of my own predictions.

Today's episode is to help listeners become aware of some of these shifts and the opportunities that can arise from them, as well as an opportunity to assess your own career priorities. 

Resources:

The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2021/05/work-from-home-2-days-a-week/618841/

The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/21/technology/welcome-to-the-yolo-economy.html

Fortune: https://fortune.com/2021/05/11/return-to-office/

I laugh because it's relatable. But WHY is it relatable?

Something so simple can bring a lot of stress. In today’s episode, we’re covering:

⭐️ How to ask for vacation time (and get it approved)

⭐️ How to prepare for your time off

⭐️ How to not work on your vacation time.

Even if this isn’t a current struggle of yours, there may be something new you haven’t thought of before.

Resource: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/getting-time-off-work-2064020

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This Week's News:

- New quarters featuring famous women (The Seattle Times)

- Chick-fil-a's sauce shortage (The Hill)

If you want to be seen as a thought leader and share your story and insight with the world, get ready to take some notes. 

On this episode:

⭐️ Gloria's career path ⭐️ How to use rejection to your advantage ⭐️ Why do YOU need PR? ⭐️ Gloria's CPR Method to help you craft your story ⭐️ Best days/times to pitch the press ⭐️ The art of the follow-up ⭐️ The mindset of pitching

🚨 Register for Gloria's upcoming FREE Masterclass taking place May 18, 2021.

🎁 Gloria's GIFT to WGT listeners: https://learn.gloriachoupr.com/podcastfeature

Gloria's PR Starter Pack: www.prstarterpack.com 

Gloria's Facebook Community: www.getfeaturednow.com 

Gloria's website: gloriachoupr.com 

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This Week's News:

- TikTok's company culture (CNBC Beyond The Valley)

- Google's new work schedule (Engadget, 1440 Newsletter)

- Krispy Kreme files IPO (CNBC, 1440 Newsletter)

- Honest Company files IPO (CNBC)

Spoiler alert: Success doesn’t happen overnight. The brands and people we think of as successful and unattainable today, most likely started exactly where you are. These people and brands are years in the making.

Today, we’re talking about six specific people that were not overnight successes.

Resources for stories shared in today's episodes:

Joel Clark •  Medium •  NPR - How I Built This

Martha Stewart •  Artful Living •  Martha Stewart Living •  Inc.

Phil Knight •  The Street •  Good Morning America •  CBS Sunday Morning  •  Vast Knowledge

Melanie Perkins •  CNBC •  Canva •  CEO Magazine •  Forbes

Oprah Winfrey •  CNN

Vera Wang •  BoF •  Business Insider •  Fashion In Time •  2 Revive •  Vera Wang • Harvard Business Review

This Week’s News: - Lyft sells its autonomous driving unit (Wall Street Journal) - Apple’s IOS update (Wall Street Journal) - Zoom’s new backgrounds (The Verge) - Spotify owner bids for Arsenal (ESPN) - Kanye Wests’s expensive shoes (NBC News)

*News headlines sourced from outlets, Fortune Data Sheet and 1440

This episode is perfect for anyone who is on their career path and wondering what their next move is. It will show you that you’re right where you’re supposed to be, putting yourself out there makes a huge difference and growth can be a little bit uncomfortable (but worth it in the end).

In This Episode:

💕 Handling career disappointment

💕 Starting a cupcake company at 25

💕 Exploring the question: What do I want to be when I grow up?

💕 Putting yourself out there for a job you may not be qualified for

💕 How to handle a job you dislike

💕 Her path to Kendra Scott

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This Week's News:

- Updates from Apple (The Verge)

- Reddit starts audio feature (TechCrunch)

- Facebook releases audio tools (TechCrunch)

We are all about leaving on the best foot possible. In today's episode, you'll learn how to quit your job and not burn any bridges in the process. 

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Additional Resources:

‣ Do you have to answer where you’re going? (https://www.themuse.com/advice/do-you-tell-people-where-youre-going-leave-job)

‣ How To Tell Your Boss You're Quitting (https://www.thebalancecareers.com/how-to-tell-your-boss-you-re-quitting-your-job-2063035)

‣ Your Pain-free Guide to Having the "I Quit" Conversation (https://www.themuse.com/advice/the-almost-painfree-guide-to-having-the-i-quit-conversation-with-your-boss)

On this episode:

• Working at L’Oréal
• Corporate vs. owning a business
• Loneliness of entrepreneurship
• Getting her start in the beauty industry at Bobbi Brown
• Creating a role from scratch
• Building client trust
• Consumer Psychology
• Should brand’s participate in social conversations?
• How to stand out through all the noise
• Trends in marketing to be aware of

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This Week’s News:

- Clubhouse launches monetization (TechCrunch)

- Spotify might be getting into the clubhouse game (CNBC International)

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Sources: 

Subway: https://www.marketing-interactive.com/subway-my-puts-april-fools-twist-to-eat-fresh-slogan-by-creating-daily-face-wash

Volkswagen: https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/30/22357166/volkswagen-name-change-voltswagen-us-division

Full list: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/april-fools-day-2021-duolingo-toilet-paper-velveeta-skincare-and-more-pranks/ar-BB1fcgFS?li=BBnbcA1

Jack Links Cologne: https://www.instagram.com/p/CNIGOp7Hmgf/

FireHouse Subs Meatball page: https://www.firehousesubs.com/meatballclub/

Velveeta Skincare: https://vbyvelveeta.com/fbsweeps/sweeps/VbyVelveeta

Green Giant Peeps: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/green-giant-and-peeps-partner-to-introduce-limited-edition-cauliflower-flavored-marshmallow-bunnies-301259063.html

As tough as it is, you’re the only one that can make this decision. The prompts discussed in today's episode can help you figure out your path and help you answer, "Should I stay or should I go?"

Attitude quote (The Center of Work Ethic Development)

Comfort with a job quote (Debut Careers)

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This Week's News:

‣ Slack's new feature (The Verge)

‣ Clubhouse for Android update (TechCrunch)

‣ Disney Plus increases prices (The Verge)

Jessica Marx, a business growth strategist who was recently named “Top Female Coach” by Yahoo! Finance, joins us for a walkthrough of launching your business. 

On This Episode:

💕 How to niche down services  💕 Creating a pricing model 💕 How to raise price and not lose clients  💕 How to feel more confident in sales 💕 What to focus on in your business 💕 Should you ever work for free?

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This Week's News:

‣ Google to face large lawsuit (Search Engine Journal)

‣ Uber classifies drivers as "workers" in the U.K. (CNBC, Beyond The Valley)

‣ Amazon gets into healthcare (Bloomberg)

‣ Spam calls no more? The FCC claps back (CNBC, Beyond The Valley)

This Week's News:

LinkedIn's free courses for women (Social Media Today, LinkedIn)

Salesforce halts SF lease (SF Gate)

Kind comes out with smoothie bowls (CNBC)

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Lucy Basta is the co-founder and co-CEO of WorkWell. Their company is a one-stop shop to learn interview skills, strategize effective job search plans and become part of a supportive, lifelong community with deep roots in tech.

Fun fact: They've helped place over 1000 people in jobs in tech. 🎉

On This Episode:

‣ Starting WorkWell ‣ Lessons learned from working at Apple ‣ Leading with Positive Intent at work ‣ How to get into the tech field with non-tech work experience ‣ How to speak from the heart in job interviews ‣ Salary negotiations

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This Week's News:

‣ Spotify may overcome Apple this year (TechCrunch)

‣ The Netflix app goes TikTok (Variety, Fortune DataSheet)

‣ First civilian woman to reach orbit (The 19th, Fortune DataSheet)

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This Week’s News:

✨ Facebook and Australia's media bill (CNBC, Facebook Pressroom, Search Engine Journal, CNBC)

✨ Klarna’s new valuation (CNBC)

✨ Firefox fight cookies (Search Engine Journal)

✨ Clubhouse’s data breach (Social Media Today)

On This Episode:

✨ Damari's career journey

✨ Conquering the worry mindset when it comes to finance & taxes

✨ Common tax mistakes we're making

✨ Structuring your business

✨ Are there deductions we're missing out on?

✨ When is it time to get an accountant vs. DIY tax software

✨ Worst financial mistake she's made and what she's learned

✨ Best financial advice she's received

This Week's News:

‣ Instagram to launch multi-participant live-streams (Social Media Today)

‣ Epic Games goes after Apple (CNBC, CNBC Beyond The Valley Newsletter)

‣ Amazon acquires Shopify competitor, Selz (CNBC, CNBC Beyond The Valley Newsletter)

This Week's News:

‣ Whitney Wolfe Herd takes Bumble public (Fortune, Business Insider)

‣ The McDonald's secret menu item we need to discuss (Business Insider)

‣ Shopify integrates with Facebook (Social Media Today)

‣ TikTok dives into eCommerce (Social Media Today)

In this episode:

✨ Turning an idea to a brick and mortar establishment ✨ How to motivate yourself ✨ Why having a purpose-driven mission is crucial to business ✨ The importance of culture when building a team ✨ Balancing family and business ✨ Changing focus in 2020 ✨ One thing to do today to boost confidence

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This Week's News:

‣ Tesla's recall (The Wall Street Journal)

‣ Instagram's new TikTok-like feature - again (TechCrunch)

‣ The scoop on Clubhouse (TechCrunch)

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No matter what life throws at us, it’s up to us to decide how we react to it. I’ve had a few pivot moments this month already and a constant thought in my head has been, "I need peace!"

In a world so chaotic, how do we protect our peace and set boundaries?

⚡️Today, Abby is focusing on three areas to set boundaries in, what to focus on and how to say no.⚡️

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This Week's News:

- The Reddit and GameStop saga (CNBC, KQED)

Alex has over 10 years of experience designing brands and websites. She's run two successful companies and has her master's degree in Global Strategic Communications with an emphasis in Art Direction. Her background is in advertising and she has experience working with companies such as IBM Watson, MTV Japan, DAZN, Olive Garden and more.

In this episode:

⚡️ How High Moon Studio empowers clients

⚡️ How Alex started her design career

⚡️ Starting High Moon Studio when she thought she was at rock bottom

⚡️ How branding has evolved in the last few years

⚡️ Top 3 branding mistakes to avoid

⚡️ Resources for typefaces

⚡️ Number one tip for those that want to get into design

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This Week's News:

- McDonald's throwback Thursdays (Business Insider)

- Apple starts new VR-AR headset (Business Insider)

- Alphabet stops balloon program (CNBC)

HINT: It's because it's true!

In this solo episode with your host, Abby Zufelt, she highlights a personal experience to help you understand why embracing who you are and standing out will take you where you want to go. Get ready for a story of one obnoxious hat, an appearance on the Today Show and an Al Roker fandom. Yep, you read that right. 

This Week's News:

- Man forgets password to BitCoin account that holds about $220 million (Entrepreneur)

- Hyundai and Apple team up to make a car? (Fox Business)

- YouTube launches searchable hashtags (Search Engine Journal)

- LinkedIn adds swipe-up links to stories (Social Media Today)

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⚡️ Supporting ALL women at work ⚡️ How to overcome perceived career losses ⚡️ How embarrassing herself helped her overcome imposter syndrome ⚡️ Top 3 tips when it comes to writing a book ⚡️ Self-publishing on Amazon

Make sure to check out her book! VISIBLE: A Woman's Guide to Unleashing Your Full Potential in the Workforce

Connect with Laura Arroyo

This Week's News:

- TikTok is in trouble again? (Social Media Today)

- R.I.P. to Adobe Flash (The Verge)

- Snapchat's new try at ecommerce (Social Media Today)

- Amazon buys Wondery (Bloomberg)

Connect with your host, Abby.

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We'll dive into an actionable way to start preparing for your 2021 yearly review (and quarterly reviews!) and a few tips to shine during your review. 

This Week's News:

- LinkedIn is adding products to company pages (Social Media Today)

- Reddit acquires DubSmash (Social Media Today)

- Samsung and TikTok team up in Europe (Social Media Today)

- Google gets the green light to acquire FitBit(Fortune)

-  Coinbase may go public (Fortune)

A group of marketing working girls talk their favorite social media hot topics and discuss where they think these trends are going in 2021.

In this episode, we discuss:

TikTok:

• Why TikTok blew up in 2020
• What does success look like? 
• Fave TikTok accounts

Instagram Reels:

• Will it last?
• Facebook’s past with new features
• Do's & don’ts of Reels

Influencers:

• How the industry has changed this year
• TikTok’s challenges for influencing
• Who is doing influencer marketing well?
• Is it too late to become an “influencer”?

Digital community building:

• Creating brand evangelists
• Facebook groups, yay or nay?
• Biggest mistake made in Facebook Groups

FOLLOW:

Alexa (@alexa_gberg), Natalie (@natalieepeterss) and @contentandcocktails

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In This Episode:

• Going from idea to product
• Navigating disagreements and boundaries with a business partner
• Sacrifices as a business owner/entrepreneur
• Favorite products for fashion mishaps
• Learning lessons from 2020

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About The Rescue Kit Co.:

Created by sisters, CEOs and seasoned stylists, The Bride Kit and The Closet Kit are user-friendly, elegant, and cost-effective products curated specifically to prevent + solve any unexpected wardrobe mishaps that could arise. From fail-safe stain removers, to quick hem repairs - they've curated, sourced, and co-created with a purpose so you can breathe easy and walk confidently out the door.

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Additional Resources:

- 13 Tips for Anyone Working a Side Hustle from The Motley Fool

- The Ultimate Side-Hustle How-to Guide: 10 Rules for Side-Hustle Success from Inc.

This Week's News:

- Ulta is coming to Target (Target)

- Instagram goes SEO (Social Media Today)

- YouTube launches audio ads (Search Engine Journal)

- Google Pay goes head to head with Venmo (CNBC)

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She is a productivity guru and she coaches entrepreneurs, bloggers and influencers to get more done, make more money & make a bigger IMPACT. 

In this episode:

- Her career journey

- Taking your productivity to the next level

- How to identify where you should be spending time in your biz

- How to fight off procrastination

- Automation - what 2-3 areas of your biz to automate

- Her top time management tip

Check out Alyssa's November event and her free workbook

This Week's News:

- TikTok's new education tab (Social Media Today)

- Zoom Security Failures Alleged in FTC Settlement (Search Engine Journal)

On today’s episode, Taylor Tieman of Legalmiga shares trademark and legal protection knowledge. Taylor is a lawyer turned entrepreneur that helps business owners set themselves up for legal success. Get ready to take some notes!

If you like this episode, make sure to screenshot while you're listening and share to your Instagram story. Tag @legalmiga and @workinggirltalk so we can see what you think!

In this episode:

• Her legal career journey
• Starting Legalmiga
• Balancing helping people and charging for services
• Top 3 legal steps to take when starting a business or side hustle 
• Who should trademark and why
• Where to search if anyone is using your name
• Help for DIY-ing the trademarking process
• Why you need website terms and conditions

Resources:

• Check out Taylor’s website
• Follow LegalMiga on Instagram
• USPTO.gov

This Week's News:

- Netflix raises prices (TechCrunch)

- A hologram in every home (TechCrunch)

- An IG LIVE can stream for how long?! (Search Engine Journal)

Today, we talk about event planning with Meghan Fialkoff, co-founder of The Modern Day Wife and non-profit director. Hailing from Long Island, Meghan is passionate about production and entertainment which led her into the events business. She has produced over 2,000 events!

In this episode:

- Shifting to virtual events

- Charging for events

- Finding great speakers

- Establishing event branding

- How to get engagement during events

- Plus: Meghan talks about the non-profits she runs!

Get $5 off of your ticket to the next Modern Day Wife event: Raise The Bar, Level Up Your Lifestyle! Use code PODCAST at checkout to get $5 off! Click here to get your ticket.

This Week's News:

- Cell service on the moon (Reuters)

- PearPop is TikTok's new monetization tool (TechCrunch)

- Apple TV's new channel (The Verge)

Google’s URL Builder. Use this as guide to start tagging links, when you're linking externally and want to track the traffic attribution. Do NOT tag internal links.

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This Week’s News:

- A new *strange* feature from Wordpress (Social Media Today)

- We Work’s rebrand...again (Reuters, The New York Times)

- YouTube’s in-video shopping (Social Media Today)

- Kraft pulls controversial ad (Marketing Dive)

In this episode:

- Abby's "ah-ha!" manifesting moment this week

- Two tactical ways to manifest your dreams into reality

- Encouraging reminders to keep you going (especially during this crazy year!)

Resources:

- Episode 23: You Didn't Get The Job. Now What?

- Episode 29: Sam Abrahart, founder & CEO of The Mayfair Group

- The Ed Mylett Show: The Mindset Blueprint

This Week's News:

- Travis Scott saves McDonald's (The Wall Street Journal)

- Facebook suspends political ads (The Wall Street Journal)

- Slack to launch Insta-worthy features (The Verge)

- Instagram celebrates 10 years (Social Media Today, TechCrunch)

- Facebook responds to "The Social Dilemma" (Social Media Today)

In part two of our Creative Label series, Aisha Marshall joins us! She is the co-founder and VP of branding and digital marketing at Creative Label. Creativity and Aisha go hand in hand. She is an expert brand builder and strategist and she drops some major knowledge and inspo in this episode. Get ready to take some notes!

In this episode:

- Aisha’s journey going to law school and starting Creative Label with Des

- Where to begin when building a brand from scratch

- Her favorite branding projects

- Setting boundaries with clients

- How providing free, service-oriented content helps their business and has established them as thought leaders

Listen to Part 1 with Des Dickerson, co-founder of Creative Label

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Keep up with Creative Label

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In this episode:

- Des’s career journey

- How to make sure your brand is pr ready

- The elements of a perfect pitch

- Her advice for new business owners

- Learning lessons from 2020

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FOLLOW Working Girl Talk for workplace memes, inspiration and updates on new episodes.

Your Data Checklist:

• Don’t use Facebook to log into to other accounts.
• Complete the data assignments that are discussed in the episode.
• Purchase a VPN.
• Use really secure passwords.
• Pay attention to the cookie/privacy policies you accept on websites. You don’t have to accept.

Resources:

• What ‘The Social Dilemma’ misunderstands about social networks (The Verge)
• How to download your Facebook data (Wired)

This Week's News:

• A patent for active links in IG captions - for a price (The Verge, Protocol)
• YouTube's new TikTok-esque test (TechCrunch)
• You can listen to Working Girl Talk (and other podcasts) on Amazon Music (The Verge)
• This reality tv show is out of this world - literally (The Verge)

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We are BIG fans of SEO here at Working Girl Talk so you will LOVE today's episode with SEO strategist Stefanie Becker.

Stefanie Becker is the owner of the boutique SEO agency Stefanie Becker Digital, as well as the creator of the online course, SEO for Creatives.

In this episode:

- Working at an agency right out of college

- How to create an SEO strategy

- Wordpress vs. SquareSpace

- All about affiliate links 

- Advertising on your own site

- Her favorite SEO tools

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This Week's News:

- "Alexa, print my documents!" (TechCrunch)

- United Airlines security bug (TechCrunch)

- Facebook's blast from the past with Facebook Campus (TechCrunch)

- Gateway computers makes a comeback (Forbes)

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Today's episode dives into navigating risk and change during uncertain times and who better to teach us then Megan Accardo?!

Megan is a former family therapist turned entrepreneur and leadership coach. Her mission is to guide you to find greater connection and impact in whatever company, position or title you have. She also hosts her own podcast, "Power Your Purpose."

In this episode:

• How to navigate risk and change during uncertain times
• Clarifying your career roadmap
• How to be a better communicator in the workplace
• Communicating in this digital work environment
• Finding balance and avoiding burnout

Visit Megan's website and follow Megan on Instagram 

This Week's News:

• Google's new certificates are changing higher ed (Search Engine Journal)
• Do more Instagram carousels (Search Engine Journal)
• Toaster Strudel's marketing collab is SO FETCH! (People)

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Today's episode is all above overcoming self-doubt and limiting beliefs. Janelle Lynnae, founder of Next Level Confident, joins us to discuss her personal journey with depression and self-sabotage, and how she shifted her mindset. She helps self-conscious women become self- assured - sign me up!

In This Episode:

• Her personal journey through depression
• Identifying and overcoming  self-limiting beliefs
• Looking at your life from a bird’s-eye view - is my life in the trajectory i want?
• Confidence in job interviews
• Enneagrams in the workplace
• When should I get a coach?

FOLLOW Janelle and check out Next Level Confident

Take the enneagram here

This Week's News:

- Walmart joins the TikTok bid? (CNBC

- Microsoft says goodbye to Internet Explorer (Forbes, Independent)

- Online sales are BOOMING (Forbes, TechCrunch, CNBC)

- Chrome will let you know if webforms are safe (Forbes, Engadget)

Kristin Molenaar, is on a personal mission to eradicate entrepreneurial stress and help her clients work less & make more. She runs YesBoss, a virtual agency that partners with solopreneurs as their one-stop business building team. They hit six figures in 2018, while she worked an average of just 5 hours per week. The hacks she’s discovered are simple and she’s sharing them with us today!

Download the 80/20 model resource Kristin refers to in the episode.

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Sophia is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and has been recognized for her entrepreneurial endeavors in Forbes, ELLE Magazine, and on the TEDx stage.

In this episode:

• Starting a clothing company out of her dorm room - and then selling it
• Launching a water non-profit
• Thee reason why new startups struggle with generating consistent revenue for their business
• Conquering mindsets that can hold you back
• Setting prices in your business
• The secret to building a startup brand that’s attention-worthy

FOLLOW Sophia on Instagram & check out Sophia's website for startup and entrepreneurial advice

This week's news:

1. Blockbuster is back - kinda (Marketing Dive)
2. Disney's Fox rebrand (The Verge)
3. Domo's "Data Never Sleeps" chart (Social Media Today)

Today’s guest on Working Girl Talk is Eve Dawes! Eve Dawes is the founder of Dawes Custom Cosmetics, a custom lipstick experience where you can create your own perfect, unique custom color lipstick that's cruelty-free.

Eve is also a certified personal trainer, pageant queen( Mrs. Nevada United States 2017), WBFF Pro, fitness blogger, podcaster and national judge with a wealth of knowledge & passion for performing, coaching & empowering girls with a desire to be the best. 

This episode is packed with wellness, health and beauty gold!

In this episode:

• Her career as a professional dancers leading her to fitness
• Creating healthy eating habits
• Motivation in fitness
• How to avoid overeating
• Don’t be a afraid to evolve your brand
• Launching a Cosmetics Company
• Finding cruelty-free brands

Show Links:

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Learn more about Dawes Custom Cosmetics

Listen to Eve's podcast, Glamour & Gains

This week's news:

• The battle of the social media platforms - and IG Reels (The Verge, Axios, Fox Business)
• A Twitter subscription model? (Search Engine Journal)
• YouTube ends community captions (The Verge)

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In this episode:

• Cathey's entrepreneurial upbringing
• Preparing yourself financially to go into business
• Getting comfortable talking about money
• Real estate investing
• Being and advisor, not a salesperson
• Biggest tip on working with clients
• Why you should always offer a consultation

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Get your notepads ready, because this episode has some fantastic takeaways. 

In this episode:

• From corporate to CEO of her own biz
• Letting go of fear of saturation that holds you back
• How to utilize FOMO for good!
• Building an email list (Is it for you?)
• Growing an ENGAGED audience
• Hashtags
• How "Sacred Tuesday" helps her business
• When it’s time to start charging for your expertise

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This Week's News:

- Instagram Launches Personal Fundraisers (Social Media Today)

- Hulu launches new ad platform (Search Engine Journal)

- Google faces privacy lawsuit (Search Engine Journal)

Gina is a speaker, coach and author who has mentored entrepreneurs from across the globe. She is well known for her involvement in community service and empowering others with economic opportunities.

In this episode:

- Letting go of imposter syndrome

- Getting a start in a new role and industry

- Misconceptions in the manufacturing/engineering industry

- Learning lesson as a company leader

- Why a CEO should have multiple leadership styles

- Employee engagement tips

- Proudest moment as a business owner

- Being your truest self in life and business

Buy Gina’s book "More Than" & learn more about Gina

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This Week's News:

- Pinterest updates algorithm (Search Engine Journal)

- DoorDash and Walgreens team up (CNBC)

- Wells Fargo bans TikTok (The Verge)

- Byte climbs app store charts (Social Media Today)

This is in no way to scare anyone or to take a side. This episode is designed to inform you about what it going on so you can make your own informed decisions. Let us know what you think of this special edition episode on IG.

Episode sources:

• A visual timeline of TikTok’s rise (TechAsia)
• The FTC report 
• TikTok Is Being Investigated Over Children's Data - Again (Forbes)
• Does TikTok pose a national security threat? Two senators think so (USA Today)
• TikTok is a national security threat, US politicians say. Here's what experts think (CNN)
• Simple Apple Security Hack: If You Have An iPhone And MacBook, Look Away Now (Forbes)
• Beware If You Use TikTok On Your iPhone (Forbes)
• Warning—Apple Suddenly Catches TikTok Secretly Spying On Millions Of iPhone Users (Forbes)
• TikTok: Beneath Its Fun Exterior Lies A Sinister Purpose (Forbes)
• Anonymous Hackers Target TikTok (Forbes)
• TikTok ban undercuts ByteDance in one of the world's biggest digital markets (CNN)
• TikTok Introduces New Ad Platform Amidst Calls For Ban (Forbes)
• TikTok Transparency Report (TikTok)
• TikTok likes and views are broken as community worries over potential US ban (TechCrunch)
• TikTok's problem (Forbes)

She is one of America's leading experts on transformational leadership and a highly regarded leader in the field of leadership and diversity and inclusion. She is the founder and CEO of the Center for Workforce Excellence and has been leading the organization for nearly two decades. She is also a published author and well-known speaker.

In this episode:

- Trudy's story and how she got into this space

- Starting the Center for Workforce Excellence

- How to have courageous conversations

- Being mindful of inclusion at work

- Understanding bias

- Allyship and what it actually means

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This Week's News:

- The Facebook ad boycott (The Verge)

- Booking.com's supreme court ruling (The Verge)

- New resource for understanding YouTube SEO (Search Engine Journal)

She’s also the founder of Freedom Initiative Project, a not-for-profit organization that assists women emerging from abusive relationships, released from incarceration or any life situation resulting in dislocation.

In this episode, we dive into:

- Kumari’s career journey

- Working with high-profile clients

- How to talk to the person you want to at networking events

- Using formal education to network

- Nurturing your network

- Building a personal brand

- Starting a non-profit

Learn more about Freedom Initiative Project

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The Finance Agency’s mission is to empower business owners to understand their finances. In true WGT fashion, Louise owns her own company empowering other biz owners while working her 9-to-5 in finance too!

In this episode we talk about moving to America, making friends when you move for a job - which affects so many working women, organizing finances and so much more.

Show Notes:

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This Week's News:

- Facebook launches 15 new Blueprint courses (Social Media Today)

- Catchup, an audio-only phone app, is released (TechCrunch)

- Instagram starts "Guides" to provide more context (Social Media Today)

- IGTV and IG LIVE ads are here—and it's a big deal (The Verge)

In this episode, we talk about Maya’s childhood, moving from Israel to L.A., how she got into high-end real estate (and how you can too!), how to build connections, balancing work and travel while being a mom and so much more!

Show Notes:

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Watch "Selling Sunset" on Netflix

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This Week's News:

- Facebook buys GIPHY and what it means (The Verge)

- LinkedIn launches polls (Social Media Today)

- Google is offering free skills training (Social Media Today)

She is an artist, creator, business owner and designer. She does it all! She’s the founder of Hola Gwapa. Hola Gwapa is an online shop, community & blog that connects, celebrates & supports female artists & entrepreneurs. In this episode, we talk about her career journey working in textile design and as an artist, her experience at New York Fashion Week, launching her company, the many hats a business owner has to wear and so much more.

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This Week's News:

- Pinterest's new Shopify integration (Social Media Today)

-Spotify launches "Group Sessions" (The Verge)

- Twitter goes remote forever (The Verge)

- Google Chrome gets organized (TechCrunch)

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Christina Hawatmeh is the founder of Scopio, a photo marketplace of over 200,000 images from over 150 countries where ANYONE can submit great images and make MONEY! They filter, curate and tag with AI to make it super easy, and have thousands of creatives building the next generation of ideas and businesses with diverse images.

In this episode:

- Launching a tech company

- Pivoting your business ideas

- Diversity in imagery

- Pitching your business

- Image usage rights & How stock photos can save you time

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This week's News:

Google Meet launches (TechCrunch)

Google's algorithm update (Search Engine Journal)

There are 44 million streaming "moochers" (TechCrunch)

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In this episode:

• How she launched four different businesses
• How to find a mentor
• Why community-building helps your business
• How to excel at customer service (and why ALL businesses need to be focused on it)
• Her leap into politics

She's done it all and has so much knowledge to share! Please enjoy this episode with Lisa.

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In May, join us for a FULL month of in-depth interview episodes! And, remember to review the podcast if you haven't yet.

This Week's News:

- Google's helpful new update (Search Engine Journal)

- Facebook launched location display for large accounts (TechCrunch)

- An update on the Streaming Wars (The Verge)

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We talk about:

Approaching people on the red carpet and her time at E! News

Why you should be asking for a raise every year (and how to do it right!)

Leaving corporate to start your own business

Having a healthy social media mindset

Letting go of comparison

Staying organized as an entrepreneur

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This Week's News:

- YouTube launches a free, DIY video tool (TechCrunch)

- Instagram adds stickers for restaurants to sell gift cards (The Verge)

- Three tech companies can now offer small business loans (TechCrunch)

This week's news:

- Disneyland releases churro recipe (Disney Parks)

- Free office noises (The Verge)

- Facebook releases "quiet mode" (TechCrunch) 

Matiana Gregory, is the owner and lead designer of DANG! Fine, Rentals & Designs, one of the largest and well-known boutique rental companies in Phoenix, Arizona - and the country. Matiana and her team transform event spaces into ‘environmental experiences’ that bring people together. She travels the world to get unique pieces or she custom designs them herself. You can find their unique designs and experiences at weddings, private parties, corporate events, and Fortune 500 companies. Matiana is a go-getter! Working Girl Talk had the chance to visit the Dang! Fine warehouse and see where the magic happens during this interview - it’s incredible!

In this episode, we talk about her journey through entrepreneurship, moving from LA to Phoenix to start her dream company, the creative process, how to dive into this unique industry, and SO MUCH more. 

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This Week's News:

- Instagram's new features for community building (Search Engine Journal)

- Beauty brands making a difference (NewBeauty)

In this episode, we talk about her wellness journey, what it's like on a magazine cover shoot set, competing in figure competitions, self-worth, balancing fitness and healthy eating as a working woman, developing a positive relationship with food - and with yourself, and more!

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This Week's News:

- Facebook to give $100 million to small businesses (Inc.)

- Facebook releases a new desktop layout (TechCrunch)

- Penguins take over She'd Aquarium (CapitalFM, The Verge)

- Louis Vuitton's parent company will start making hand sanitizer (ABC News)

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Remote work will probably touch all of us at some point but due to these circumstances I did divide this episode up into two parts. Part one: the actual logistics of remote work and how you can kill it and be productive. Part two: how to add joy and cheer to a long-term remote situation. We got this!

Before you think, "this doesn’t apply to me" - think again. If you work in marketing, social media, are a business owner, a college student or a side hustler, this episode is for you. At some point in your life you may need to know the best option for advertising on Facebook and here it is for free on Working Girl Talk. 

This Week's News:

- Twitter's new feature seems familiar... (The Verge)

- Pinterest takes on misinformation (The Verge)

- A halt in Baby Yoda toy production (CNN)

- Kohl's is aiming to fix its women's line (CNBC)

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RISTYLE Consulting is a boutique styling company that specializes in bridal styling, one-to-one client styling, and wardrobe shopping & editing. Risa and her work have been featured on Huffington Post,  E!, Scottsdale Modern Luxury and so much more. After a serious car accident, Risa began to experience the intricacies of physical and emotional scars. At the same time, she decided that nothing would stop her from reaching her dream - even if she didn't know exactly where and what that dream would be.

Her path has been filled with many diverse experiences, including: college cheerleading, bridal hair and makeup, fashion buying, fashion publicity in NYC, and now styling - she is the true definition of a business woman who is making her own path and killing it!

On this episode, we talk about the many twists and turns of Risa’s path, an emotional journey after a serious car accident, tips for consultants in every industry, fashion for the workplace, manifesting your dreams and more. I loved hearing Risa's story and you will too!

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This Week's News:

- JIF vs. GIF (CNN Business)

- Netflix releases Top 10 (Netflix, Mashable)

- TSA bans TikTok (The Verge)

This Week's News:

- Watch "To All The Boys" on Netflix for free (The Verge)

- Top 10 best companies to work for in the U.S. (Great Place To Work, Business Wire)

- Best states for business (24/7 Wall St.)

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Before going into this interview, I had no clue about anything CBD-related. Chelsea explains the science of CBD and how she became the co-founder of Simple Jane. We talk business partnerships (her co-founder is her mom!), how to make partnerships really work, how learning the 5 love languages helped her in business and awesome tips for working women when it comes to finding a business coach. Enjoy!

Learn more about Simple Jane

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Designed to be a follow-up to episode #37: "A Beginner’s Guide to Making a Content Strategy" - let's dive in!

This Week's News:

- Byte ("the new Vine") gets over a million downloads (TechCrunch)

- Ancestry is laying off employees in the midst of slow growth (CNBC) 

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In this raw episode, Abby covers how to not give in to those negative thoughts and how to push through "Astronaut Syndrome" to find meaning in your goals again. Whether it's hustling to get that promotion, preparing for a marathon or starting a business, this episode is designed to change your mindset from "Should I even be doing this?" to "I have to be doing this!"

This Week's News:

- GrubHub is listing restaurants without their knowledge (The Verge)

- Amazon's Q4 numbers are in - and they're good (The Verge)

- Peloton's counter lawsuit gets thrown out (The Verge)

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This Week's News:

- IGTV no longer has a button (The Verge)

- Things are looking good for Netflix (TechCrunch)

- SmileDirectClub doesn't want any negativity (The New York Times, The Verge)

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This Week's News:

- Baby Yoda's force saves Build A Bear (Business Insider & Mic)

- The Hummer is making a comeback (CNN)

- Away CEO is not stepping down (The Verge)

- Verizon's new search engine is privacy focused (The Verge)

- Make a playlist for your pet on Spotify (The Verge)

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This Week's News:

- Instagram's growth numbers are lower than usual (Search Engine Journal)

- A YouTuber's app gets over a million downloads (The Verge)

Friday Favorite: The planner I'm obsessed with

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She has sat in thousands of interviews and salary negotiations and realized there was a specific method to which candidates were landing immediate interviews and offers. This specific method is what inspired Marisella to start packaging this exact formula to help women. Marisella went full-time working for herself as a career coach. In today’s episode, we talk salary negotiations, how to ask for a raise, job interview mistakes and so much more.

This Week's News:

- Ring is ringing in christmas with a breach (TechCrunch)

- FedEx vs. Amazon (CNBC)

P.S. stick around until the end of the episode for a very special Friday Favorite (hint: Google released their top search queries of 2019 and it's amazing).

This Week's News:

- Away's CEO steps down (TechCrunch)

- Google Chrome's new security feature (The Verge)

- A scooter company goes out of business in a crazy way... (The Verge)

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This Week’s News:

- Instagram’s Explore page solved...kinda (The Verge)

- Tiffany & Co. sales are dropping. Can Louis Vuitton save them? (BoF)

- Happy birthday from Instagram...just kidding (The Verge)

- Postscript raises over $4.5 million to bring shopping to your texts (TechCrunch)

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This Week's News:

- TikTok's "Link In Bio" Is Here (The Verge)

- Facebook's Secret New App (The Verge)

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Along with her busy schedule as Miss Arizona, Jacqueline is the founder of Lady Leaders, which helps empower women to stand up for what’s right through a variety of events and panel discussions. I cannot wait to cheer Jacqueline on at Miss America on NBC in December. 

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This Week's News:

- Netflix & Nickelodeon Team Up (TechCrunch)

- Amazon's New Grocery Store (The Verge)

- Bonus: IG Hiding Likes in the U.S. Has Begun

We talk about the birth of Mayfair, how to build relationships, how to not lose yourself when it comes to social media and so much more. Sam has been on the dream guest list for this podcast since day one. She is a hustler, a believer in manifesting your dreams into a reality and an all-around inspiring girlboss. 

This Week's News:

- Uber Joins The Ad Game (TechCrunch)

- Shopify Dives Into Email (TechCrunch)

*Stories have been gathered from audience submissions and Reddit threads that are publicly available. Stories may have been adjusted slightly to fit into an appropriate, audio format. Although we don't know the exact names of Reddit users to give credit, we list their username in the show in order to do so. 

This Week's News:

- Instagram Invite Stickers (Social Media Today)

- LinkedIn Event Pages Launch (Social Media Today)

- Venmo Gets A Credit Card (TechCrunch)

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Want to dive deeper? Check out this article Abby wrote about Instagram Bio Ideas

This Week's News:

- Instagram's Trying To Protect Your Data...Slowly (TechCrunch)

- AMC Jumps Into The "Streaming Wars" (The Verge)

- Say Hello To The Motorola RAZR - Again (The Verge)

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This Week's News:

- Uber Is Now Pet-Friendly (The Verge)

-Toys 'R' Us Is Back. Thanks, Target! (TechCrunch)

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This Week's News:

• The New Instagram Profile To Follow (TechCrunch)
• Sportily's New Podcast Feature (TechCrunch)

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We've all been there or will be there at some point. Not getting what you think is your dream job hurts! From personal experience and from being on both sides of the hiring process, Abby shares how to handle the rejection call and the rejection email. She also shares three tips to help you get through this hard process.

This Week's News:

• McDonald's Develops A New Way To Apply For Jobs (The Verge)
• Tinder Launches A "Game Night" To Boost App Engagement (TechCrunch)
• Instagram's Message Request Update

This Week's News:

• Forever 21's financial woes (Business Of Fashion)
• LinkedIn's new skills verification tool (Search Engine Journal)
• Why you may want to hold off on the new iPhone update (CNBC)

Friday Favorite: 

• Instagram Beauty Standards

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This Week's News:

• Facebook Settles A Lawsuit (The Verge)
• SmileDirectClub Goes Public (TechCrunch)
• Story Update: Abby Goes Into A Closing Barney's New York

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PHXGirlboss is a collaborative community focused on highlighting the best that Phoenix has to offer. The community helps local women entrepreneurs and business owners by providing a supportive network and by offering events and opportunities to collaborate. PHXGirlboss is known for its authentic community and amazing networking events.

In today’s episode, we talk about how Lauren built this community, how to conquer shyness at networking events, how to make engaging in social media a positive experience, self-care and more!

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This Week's News:

• The New iPhone (TechCrunch)
• The NFL Joins TikTok (TechCrunch)
• Disney D23 & the return of Lizzie McGuire (EW, The Verge)

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It’s not always easy to come up with a definitive answer. Very few us would say we're very decisive, but it is possible to change that! Most decision-making falls short when fear steps in, fear of making the wrong choice, fear of change, all of that "fun" stuff. Have no fear (literally), because this episode covers six ways to help you in your decision-making process. It also includes an overview of one of my favorite processes called Fear-Setting, created by Tim Ferriss.

This Week's News:

A new private messaging app from Facebook is in the works (The Verge)

Peloton Is Going Public (TechCrunch)

Don't Bring Your MacBooks on These Airlines (The Verge)

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This led her to create Guide My Business, a place where she provides a proactive approach to legal services with monthly legal counsel and flat rate services to address the needs of businesses as they grow.

In this episode, we talk about Lauren’s inspiring story, what it's like leaving corporate life, building a community from scratch, when to seek legal help, and what you need to know as a business owner. 

Check out Guide My Business

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This Week's News:

• The Latest Instagram Hoax (The Verge, Wired)
• Apple's New Credit Card (CNN, TechCrunch)

News:

Nike's subscription service for kids (TechCrunch)

Tumblr's new home (TechCrunch)

Pandora get serious about podcasting (TechCrunch)

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In this week's episode, Abby dives into 7 productivity tips that will help you stay at peak performance and take control of your day. Also, as this was a busy news week, Abby shares four major headlines you need to know about.

This Week's News:

• Barneys New York is bankrupt (CNBC)
• Poshmark's data breach (TechCrunch)
• GrubHub's secret phone numbers in Yelp (The Verge)
• Hubspot's new study: engagement bots vs. humans (Hubspot)

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The email marketing game has exploded in the last few years. It’s a really easy way to reach your audience or consumers directly, without fighting against algorithms or paying hefty ad costs. But, what good is an email if it’s not getting opened?

In this episode, Abby covers five actionable tips to improve your email open rate.

This Week's News:

• Facetune Is Worth How Much? (TechCrunch)
• Spotify Is Growing In A Big Way (The Verge)
• Netflix & YouTube are Coming to a Tesla Near You (TechCrunch)

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This week's news:

- TikTok's new purchase (TechCrunch)

- FaceApp sparks new regulation proposals (The Verge)

News:

• DuckDuckGo has 40 million searches a day (Search Engine Journal)
• Instagram’s new appeals process (TechCrunch)
• What influencers are getting paid (Search Engine Journal)

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Dala shares how living through the Gulf War impacted her, her path to starting a business, how social media plays a role in her company - and the design industry, and the simple change she made this year that has nearly doubled her revenue.

News:

- Twitter goes down 

- Netflix’s nightmare has come true

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News: Amazon is changing back-to-school shopping (BoF), the scoop of "Instagram Face" (Fashionista), and Imgur's new business model (TechCrunch). 

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This Week's News:

- Gaming 

- YouTube Ads

News: IG goes down + Revolve goes public 

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