Overworked

Pride Beyond Parades: How to Be An Active Ally

June is Pride Month which usually means Pride Parades across the U.S. and a show of support at each...but how can we honor the LGBTQ+ community after the confetti sets and the music stops? Steven Wakabayashi, founder and CEO of QTBIPOC Design joins us to discuss allyship, rainbow washing and how you can show your support all year round.

 

View show notes here: https://www.weareoverworked.com/blog/pride-beyond-parades-steven-wakabayshi

You Are Your Best Investment

Investments can be intimidating, especially if you haven't been educated on the ins and outs of the stock market. This episode features Carolyn Leonard, an expert in all things investing...so much so that she is the second women in the U.S. to trade in the pits with her own money and the first in Chicago. She joins us to discuss how and where to invest, knowing your own worth, and what it was like to be one of few women in a male-dominated industry.

Access show notes here: https://www.weareoverworked.com/blog/investment-carolyn-leonard

Creating Leaders Through Mentorship

Making tough decisions is a lot easier when you have a mentor to talk to. Episode 7 features Cheryl McPhilimy, a professor at Loyola University Chicago and founding faculty advisor of Inigo Communications, Chicago's only student-run communications agency. Cheryl shares how mentors can help us with conflict resolution, how they enable long-term success, and her tips for a successful mentorship.

Access show notes here: http://www.weareoverworked.com/blog/episode-7-mentorship

Setting Boundaries and Overcoming Fear

If you ask someone about their fears you'll probably hear about spiders, sharks, or snakes...but what about success? It may seem counterintuitive but many people seem to fear success because they feel like they aren't worthy of it. (You are!) In this episode, we tackle the importance of facing your fears and setting boundaries with our special guest, Depika Mistry. 

Access show notes here: https://www.weareoverworked.com/blog/episode-6-setting-boundaries-with-depika-mistry

Self Care, Self Value, and Self Worth

We've all been there-work is stressful, sleep takes a back seat, and self care gets pushed aside. In this episode, Grace Derocha, Registered Dietitian, talks about the importance of self care for overall health and wellness and shares tips on how to find balance in your life while juggling multiple priorities. 

 

View show notes here: www.weareoverworked.com/blog/self-worth-grace-derocha

Climbing the Proverbial Ladder

Entrepreneurship can feel... like you're climbing Mount Everest. Our latest guest, Erik Severinghaus, has done both and wrote a book about it! In this episode, we discuss the challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of mental resilience, and what to do when you encounter failure.

Access show notes here: https://www.weareoverworked.com/blog/episode-four-climbing-proverbial-ladder

 

When the Glass Slipper Hits the Glass Ceiling

Join Overworked as we talk about dealing with situations where fairytales don’t match up to reality. We take a deep dive into the Meghan Markle interview, the idea of a “dream job” and the reality of glamorizing overworking. 

View show notes here: www.weareoverworked.com/blog/episode-3-the-reality-of-the-fairy-tale

Choose to Challenge in 2021

International Women's Day was March 8. In this episode, we discuss the history of IWD, what we #ChooseToChallenge, and potential solutions with special guest Rachel Misick, author of Second to None. 

Check out our blog for any resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.weareoverworked.com/blog/episode-2-choose-to-challenge.

Addressing the Challenges Women Face Today

Welcome to Overworked! In this episode, we share how the podcast got its start, our backgrounds, the recent news about Britney Spears' conservatorship, and how COVID-19 has affected women in the workplace. 

https://www.weareoverworked.com/blog/episode-one-addressing-challenges-women-face-today