Podcasts by The Big Payoff with Rachel Bellow and Suzanne Muchin
The Big Payoff offers career advice, served straight up with a twist. Hosts Rachel Bellow and Suzanne Muchin are long time business partners who have launched and sold six companies together and are STILL best friends. Each episode gives you the duo’s unique point of view and hard hitting advice on topics that will change your career and your life. So get a tumbler of vodka, a cup of coffee, or juice cleanse and let's get started.
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Feeling Ourselves from 2021-08-25T19:07:34
Why is it that when women display their vulnerabilities and downplay their strengths, they are “relatable” and “brave,” but when they proudly embody their power and skills they are alienated? In th...
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Bet On Yourself from 2021-08-10T05:00
You don’t always know exactly when the time is right to make a big move - when to leave a job, when to change careers, when to have kids. No one is going to tell you whether or when to make those d...
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Your Inner Hulk (2.0) from 2021-07-23T05:00
Five years ago (!!), Rachel and Suzanne did an episode all about their (not so secret) inner selves - the person who comes out during moments of pressure or stress; their inner hulk. Everybody has ...
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If You Want To Speak Out, Speak Out from 2021-07-09T05:00
If you’re leading a team or running a company, how and when to communicate on issues can be the most crucial and difficult decision you make. Whether you’re taking a stand on a cultural issue, or d...
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Icebreakers from 2021-06-14T05:00
This one’s for those of you who may just be getting to know us… or for listeners who have been waiting, hoping, asking for Rachel and Suzanne to finally lift the curtain already. Just a li...
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Bespoke Your Life from 2021-05-28T05:00
Whether you are ready for your hot vax summer or you are hiding under your covers, the prospect of re-entry means a reckoning for us all. What does it mean to come back to your life - and what woul...
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How to Become Yourself, Again and Again from 2021-05-10T05:00:11
Rachel and Suzanne are the poster children for change - they know better than most that you can’t just “set and forget” your identity. But how do you know if you’re in the right place for right now...
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No Excuses from 2021-04-26T05:00
We've all heard the mantra "no excuses" - but Rachel and Suzanne know, it's not that simple. When you just can't get something done, making excuses feels really bad (and PSA: everyone knows when yo...
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Don't Hug It Out Part 2 from 2021-03-03T22:29
In this special two-part episode, Rachel and Suzanne explain why in any argument, the solution is never just to "hug it out." In part two, they show you exactly how best to resolve a major argument...
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Don't Hug It Out (Part 1) from 2021-02-17T05:00
In this special two-part episode, Rachel and Suzanne explain why in any argument, the solution is never just to "hug it out." In part one, they share their stories of past interpersonal conflicts a...
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Micro Pockets of Time from 2021-02-03T05:00
Everyone has little micro pockets of free time throughout their day, but how you choose to use them says a lot about you. If you're a Rachel, you refuse to work at all during those little bits of f...
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Boundaries vs. Ultimatums from 2021-01-20T05:00
Boundaries and ultimatums: what's the difference? Is there one? In this episode, Rachel and Suzanne ponder why boundaries are so important in any relationship, and reflect on past ultimatums set wi...
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The Big Payoff- Two New Episodes Every Month! from 2021-01-15T05:00
Make sure to tune in every other Wednesday for all new episodes of "The Big Payoff" with your favorite best friend/business partner duo: Rachel and Suzanne!
Sitting in the Chaos from 2020-11-25T05:00
Last episode, Rachel and Suzanne discussed catastrophic thinkers, and how to respond to their fear of the worst case scenario in a productive way. But what happens when catastrophe actually strikes...
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Catastrophic Thinkers from 2020-11-11T06:01
You know that person in your life who always goes to the worst case scenario as soon as there's a problem? That coworker or friend (or in Rachel's case, mother) who immediately catastrophizes any s...
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Be the Questioner, Not the Answerer from 2020-09-14T05:00
When Rachel locked herself out of her closet this week, she unexpectedly learned an important life lesson. Instead of coming in hot with an answer, her handyman actually solved her problem by askin...
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Must Ask Questions for 2020 (and Beyond) from 2020-08-17T05:00
How do you navigate a dystopian existence? Rachel and Suzanne are delineating the Before from the After times in the only way they know how: by asking the best questions. Here are four questions yo...
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Grow the F*$! Up from 2020-07-16T05:00
Toddlers need their parents’ help navigating their wild emotional swings… but if you are finding yourself in these tumultuous times having trouble with your own wild emotions, it’s time to learn ho...
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Hot Mic: Quarantine Lightning Round from 2020-05-05T05:00
If you’re wondering what keeps Rachel and Suzanne up at night, what their current guilty pleasures are… or what they’re really doing on Zoom… check out this little hot mic lightning rou...
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Redefining Self-Care from 2020-04-21T05:00
Right now, Rachel and Suzanne - like many of you - are searching desperately for ways to feel better - physically, mentally, and emotionally. But when they turned to the “classic” self-care model (...
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Hot Mic | Words to Live By from 2020-04-03T05:00
Since you’re… still at home, here’s a lil hot mic to take your mind off the world. Take a break, find your mantra, and enjoy.
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Frolleagues from 2019-12-23T06:00
You may be tempted to turn your work friends into your real friends… but beware of the friend colleague (er… frolleague?) booby traps! Don’t worry, Rachel and Suzanne have made all the biggest mist...
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Hot Mic | Make Time For This from 2019-11-27T06:00
Here’s a little pre-Thanksgiving snack this week! We kept the mics rolling from our last episode and Rachel & Suzanne admit what they always make time for… even if they’re lying to you about it...
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It’s Not About Time from 2019-11-11T23:02:08
Why Rachel & Suzanne think you should be taking on MORE in your day, even when it feels like you don't have time... and how to figure out when to say yes.
“Adulting” from 2019-09-30T20:13:29
Welcome to an all new season of THE BIG PAYOFF! Rachel and Suzanne are back from summer break and thinking all about “adulting” - who dreads it, why, and how to put on your Big Girl Underpants™? an...
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Hot Mic | What We Thought We Learned: “Are you a Producer or a Consumer?” | The Big Payoff from 2019-08-07T17:03:50
As we get ready for our summer break, we thought we would take a quick look back at an episode from March of 2018 that really felt life changing for us. So we kept the tape rolling and did a q...
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The Help You Need | The Big Payoff from 2019-07-27T19:24:39
You might not want to admit it, but sometimes you need help. And when the stakes are high and you need it the most, that is likely when you turn help away. Why? Because no one could possibly do it ...
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Hot Mic | Nothing Easy About Touchy Feely | The Big Payoff from 2019-06-27T18:53:33
Stanford and Wharton MBA programs have rolled out new classes with a “touchy feely” curriculum. These are the softer skills-- you know silly things like interpersonal dynamics, relationship...
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Don’t Ask to Pick My Brain | The Big Payoff from 2019-06-19T16:04:44
Okay graduates, job seekers, professional networkers or anyone who writes emails-- this show is for you. You want to write a killer email to someone you haven’t met. Maybe you’ve been refer...
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Hot Mic | R&S on Mr. Big | The Big Payoff from 2019-05-13T20:42:11
The mics were hot when Suzanne and Rachel started chatting away about Mr. Big- turns out he is what inspired the conversation for our last episode, “At Your Service.” Think about it, SATC super fan...
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At Your Service | The Big Payoff from 2019-05-02T18:07:09
We’ve talked a millions times about this over cocktails and for sure on this show: men and women do things differently. What starts off as a conversation about how we use email opens up into a wide...
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You and the Big Game | The Big Payoff from 2019-04-12T13:00
Imagine being in a baseball game and going up to bat without having a clue about the situation of the pitcher, the state of the team you’re facing, and what else is happening on the field as you ap...
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Hot Mic | R&S on The Varsity Blues Scandal | The Big Payoff from 2019-04-01T16:45:39
We’re trying a new segment called Hot Mic-- where we’re just yackin’ and the tape keeps rolling. We’re talking about whatever’s on our mind at the moment. This time, we share our take on ...
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Wanted: Athletes for Hire | The Big Payoff from 2019-03-03T02:29:55
“I don’t hire positions. I hire athletes”- Bill Bowen, former President of Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and Rachel’s beloved mentor, etched these words on Rachel’s brain, and this episode pays it fo...
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Welcome to Your New Network Strategy | The Big Payoff from 2019-02-04T21:53:33
A new study is out that says most successful women surround themselves with just a few close women. We couldn’t help but wonder if this is true for us, and if it is….why is that? We h...
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What it takes YOU to relax | The Big Payoff from 2019-01-17T14:30:19
All that meditation, mindful breathing and yoga you do isn’t actually helping you relax. Even mindless Netflix binging doesn’t do the trick. We’ll tell you why that is and what we’ve figured out ab...
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Want macro changes? Start microdosing. | The Big Payoff from 2018-12-20T13:39:54
Have you heard of microdosing? It’s all the rage-- the idea of taking teeny tiny doses of, shall we say substances, to make small shifts in your system that accumulate over time, to significant (po...
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Office Hours | Standing Out from the Crowd (Part II) | The Big Payoff from 2018-12-06T19:48:53
Last month Suzanne held “office hours” with a recent Kellogg MBA grad asking for advice on how to stand out meaningfully from her peers at work. The response to that episode was an overwhelming cho...
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The Reluctant Dragon | The Big Payoff Radio Show from 2018-11-10T13:38:24
It’s that feeling you get when you’re way into something….and the other person just isn’t...or not that much. Maybe it’s a date. Or a job interview. Or you’re pitching some idea hard Listen
Office Hours Special Edition | Help me stand out from the pack! | The Big Payoff from 2018-10-16T15:08:41
Welcome to the first of our new feature, “Office Hours,” in which Rachel and Suzanne offer unscripted coaching to real live women in need of real-time advice. In this episode, we listen in on ...
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Are You Carrying Someone Else’s Weight? | The Big Payoff from 2018-10-06T15:15:07
We collaborate with others all the time, and more often that we want to admit, someone is doing more than their fair share of the work. If that’s you, raise your hand. We see you. And, we have a po...
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Just Don’t Do It |Part 2| The Big Payoff from 2018-09-20T20:51:12
In Part 1 of our season opener, we talked about the lead up to taking “Big A” action in our lives, and the unusual role that talking about what you want to do (to everyone, all the time) plays in t...
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Just Do It |Part 1| The Big Payoff from 2018-09-05T20:54:07
To act or not to act, that is the question. We are kicking off the start of this season with a two part conversation. In this episode we talk about what gets us to take action and why we don’t.<...
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Unlocking Your Creativity (and Theirs) |The Big Payoff from 2018-06-18T15:16:31
Being “the person who is always SO creative” at work isn’t always easy. But according to Rachel and Suzanne, it’s the quality your boss (and others) want from you more than anything else. The good ...
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How to have a great conversation |The Big Payoff from 2018-06-07T13:48
Conversation is the key to getting what you want--at home, at work, and in all the spaces between. Just imagine if every conversation you had were a great one– satisfying, riveting, forward moving....
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Where Your Loyalty Lies |The Big Payoff from 2018-05-24T01:07:35
No doubt you have made many professional and personal decisions based all or in part on loyalty. Most often your loyalty is to a “who,” but it can also be to a “what” (a company, a brand) or even t...
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Excel as an Introvert | with Tom Yorton | The Big Payoff from 2018-05-08T20:24:22
As an introvert, you think you can’t be powerful in a room, or that you need to change your nature if you want to command attention. Not true. In this episode, Suzanne, the self-proclaimed introver...
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The Myth of Me Time |The Big Payoff from 2018-04-03T17:17:07
“I just wish I had a day to myself!” is your familiar battle cry. So let’s say you are gifted a day of me time. Then what? You go back to your regular life of feeling pulled in a million directions...
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I’ll have what she’s having | The Big Payoff from 2018-03-26T13:10:52
You look at what your friend or colleague is doing and you wish you could do that, too. You get that gnawing feeling of “I should be more of this...I should do more of that…but then you realiz...
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Are you a producer or a consumer? |The Big Payoff from 2018-03-07T06:00
In early January, Rachel and Suzanne made a startling discovery: their friend Rob English, a super cool, frontiersman of culture and fashion, casually let it drop made a pledge to stop shopping ...
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The Small Stuff is a Big Deal | The Big Payoff from 2018-02-27T03:09:02
If you want to really get under Suzanne’s skin, tell her “hey, don’t sweat the small stuff.” Rachel, on the other well-manicured hand, confesses that she’s happier away from the minutiae and does w...
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How to fight the good fight from 2018-02-05T18:47:43
Some of us like a good fight, and some of us flee at the first sign of confrontation. But no matter what your instincts tell you, there are many reasons to learn why, when and how to argue well. In...
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In Praise of Compliments from 2018-01-24T14:35:14
Does the act of giving someone a compliment pave the way for a more productive work meeting? And how do you praise someone authentically, and avoid the “Gap greeter” approach (which is to tell you ...
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The Best of the Big Payoff 100 (if we don’t say so ourselves) | The Big Payoff from 2018-01-11T20:15:54
We have a special treat for you. (Ok, it was for us to, but really, it was for you.) To mark the 100th episode of The Big Payoff Podcast, we thought it would be fun to share our favorite episodes. ...
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Own It | Episode 87 | The Big Payoff from 2017-12-15T14:20:55
We know how it goes-- you get an assignment that you completely dread. You wonder if anyone will notice if you do a half-assed job. You start fantasizing about how you can get out of it– who c...
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Managing your Boss | Episode 86 | The Big Payoff from 2017-11-30T06:00
You’re having a bad time at work and blame your boss. She’s a nightmare. But wait. Instead of complaining about it--which doesn’t change the situation--how about learning to manage HER? ...
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Claiming your expertise | Episode 85 | The Big Payoff from 2017-11-13T14:30:54
When someone asks you, “What do you do?” you go right to your job title, and possibly even say something self-deprecating as a chaser. But that’s not the way to claim your expertise, or your power ...
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Planning for that difficult conversation | Episode 83 | The Big Payoff from 2017-11-01T13:24:03
You are anticipating a difficult conversation, so you have the whole narrative figured out. You’ve painstakingly scripted both sides of the conversation. The bad news: it NEVER goes the way you thi...
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You’re Such a Badass | Episode 84 | The Big Payoff from 2017-10-20T07:52:47
You are hearing and seeing this term everywhere, right? You share your opinion at a meeting, and you’re a badass. Or maybe you pull an all nighter for the presentation…or give a talk in front of a ...
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Being OK with Being No. 2 | Episode 82 | The Big Payoff from 2017-09-12T21:40:19
There are times when your job is about helping someone else look good, get the credit or shine in the spotlight. When that’s your role, do you embrace it, or does your ego fight it? Rachel and Suza...
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Stress is Not the Boss of Me | Episode 81| The Big Payoff from 2017-08-29T11:14:57
With thanks to Tina Fey for introducing all of us to “sheetcaking” as an emotional release in turbulent times, we bring you this podcast episode on the topic of reducing your stress in ways that ac...
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Don’t Quite Fit In? She’s Gets You w/ Jennifer Romolini | Episode 80| The Big Payoff sode from 2017-07-17T22:43:34
Jennifer Romolini, chief content officer for Shondaland.com, is a self-proclaimed misfit. Even while killing it in her career she has never felt that she looked or acted like she was supposed to, a...
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Charisma in 3 easy-to-learn moves! | Episode 79 | The Big Payoff from 2017-07-05T16:15:21
She walked into the conference room and within seconds she was smiling and chatting easily with the others. There’s an ease, a magnetism, an instant desire to be in her presence. How DOES she do th...
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Getting Sh*t Done | Episode 78 | The Big Payoff from 2017-06-22T16:39:29
Does this sound familiar: “I worked all day but got nothing done.” It’s the worst feeling ever. Right? Our guess is that you did everything BUT the work you needed to get done. This isn’t procrasti...
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“Admit you're getting better” | Episode 77 | The Big Payoff from 2017-06-14T14:03:44
You’re focused on the one negative comment your boss made about a piece of work you just turned in. You keep getting in the same fight with your kids (or your spouse/partner) day after day. You won...
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“What should I wear?” | Episode 76 | The Big Payoff with Michelle Smith from 2017-05-23T13:14:18
“What should I wear?” is one of those questions that has a lot beneath the surface. What it reveals is the anxiety we have when we’re headed into a new situation. The real bubble over our head is: ...
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Part II: Rethinking the “Vacation” | The Big Payoff @Daily Worth #7 from 2017-05-04T21:54:22
We’re back! We took our vacation hypothesis on the road and put our 4 specific theories to the test so that we could tell you what we learned. (It was a tough assignment, but for you dear listeners...
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Rethinking the “Vacation” | Episode 75 from 2017-04-13T17:32:45
Rachel and Suzanne have packed their Louis Vuitton bags and are going on vacation. Together. For the first time ever. Here’s the problem-- they’ve never been very good at taking a break from work s...
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The Cost of Sharing Secrets | Episode 74 from 2017-03-19T16:13:25
This is between us. I shouldn’t be telling you this. Don’t tell anyone I told you, not even your dog…We’ve been there-- more than we want to admit. Why do we do this? What do we think we will gain?...
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Strong is the New Pretty | The Big Payoff @Daily Worth #6 from 2017-03-13T13:47:03
Last year photographer Kate Parker was on our show to talk about her amazing “Strong is the New Pretty” photo campaign. Her breathtaking new book has recently been published and it is EVERYWHERE. T...
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But do you LIKE me? | with Michelle Smith | Episode 73 from 2017-02-24T19:12:11
We all want to be liked. But when we work too hard at it, we pay a price-- at work, in our personal relationships, and even at places like the doctor’s office. Ever used this phrase when you didn’t...
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Working on the Weekend | Episode 72 from 2017-02-13T17:34:26
The weekend is coming up. Here’s a pop quiz: Do you see the weekend as: a. Time to do the things I enjoy b. No different from the rest of the week c. An endless to-do list d. An abyss of resentment...
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Paying Off Our Dread | Episode 71 from 2017-02-06T16:33:50
Ever pay extra cash to avoid a hassle or make something you dread more bearable? On this podcast, we explore the habit of “Dread Financing”-- spending money to make an upcoming situation a little l...
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Your Work and Your Soul | The Big Payoff @Daily Worth #5 from 2017-01-16T20:06:10
Ikram Goldman is one of the most influential figures in the world of fashion and owner of the Chicago boutique, Ikram. She recently added “vocalist and performer” to her title after the band, Pink ...
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What Your Junk Drawer Says About You | Episode 70 from 2016-12-19T20:44:48
Most of us have a junk drawer in our home. Keys, batteries, old chargers, loose change...and, what else? It turns out that junk drawers are shockingly revealing. Join us as Michelle Smith, our resi...
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Fatal Distraction | Episode 69 from 2016-12-07T15:01:37
It’s easy to reject the doomsday scenarios of the impact of technology on our concentration. After all, even as I’m typing this on my computer, I’m also checking Instagram and responding to a text....
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Who should pick up the bill? from 2016-12-06T16:20:47
Who pays for dinner on a date? Answer this: are you a millennial? Do you earn a salary? Do you want to see sexism live forever?
How to ask a good question. from 2016-12-01T18:03:14
“Excuse me. I have a question. Can someone set up a soapbox for me?”
When the boss is away. from 2016-11-28T19:38:06
A cringe-worry confession from Suzanne.
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Post Election 2016: The Choice That is Still Yours to Make | Episode 68 from 2016-11-22T18:08:41
It will take a while before we will be able to shake off the bad feelings and anger that surrounded us on all sides of this election. While revenge fantasies are often the first thing that comes to...
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If You’re Angry and You Know It | The Big Payoff @Daily Worth #4 from 2016-11-10T16:53:48
Getting emotional at the office is typically a big no-no. Expressing anger can be particularly nasty. But is it really healthy to keep it all in? (Black Mirror Season 3 watchers will know the answe...
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Feeling scared at work? Fear not. | Episode 67 from 2016-10-26T16:13:42
Does arriving at your desk in the morning, flipping open your laptop, or hearing the ping of your phone feel like the beginning of a Stephen King movie? Feeling scared and anxious at work is all t...
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Getting in Bed with Entrepreneurs | The Big Payoff @DailyWorth | Episode 3 from 2016-10-07T20:49:31
You are all in with your job, and it’s hard to separate your work life from personal life. You might even fantasize about being in a relationship with someone who allows you to engage in work-relat...
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The Power of Broke | The Big Payoff @DailyWorth | Episode 2 from 2016-09-11T12:46:19
Shark Tank’s Daymond John shares why you should never stop feeling broke. Daymond John, the fashion mogul and investor known as “the people’s shark” on Shark Tank, joined Rachel and Suzanne in the...
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The Biggest Lie We Tell Ourselves | The Big Payoff @DailyWorth | Episode 1 from 2016-08-08T16:44:50
We all say it too often, and we’re calling bullsh*t. We get to the bottom of this with Michelle Smith of WorthFM. If you don’t have 25 minutes to listen to a podcast episode that may just change yo...
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Three Words to Live By | Episode 66 from 2016-08-05T14:39:37
When you reach that moment when you’re asking yourself, “Is it time to move on?”, chances are, in your head, your head is already out the door and you’re dragging your feet to the office every day....
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Your Inner Hulk | Episode 65 from 2016-07-21T18:17:23
When you’re stressed out and overwhelmed, you are not your “best self.” Instead, you unleash your Inner Hulk, and it’s not pretty. Rachel and Suzanne reveal their own monsters, and we “call a coac...
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When Your Boss Goes on Vacation | Episode 64 from 2016-06-30T20:03:08
You might think that there’s nothing worse than being stuck in the office when your boss goes on Summer vacation. But what if her vacation is actually your moment to shine? Rachel and Suzanne share...
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Strong is the New Pretty | Episode 63 from 2016-06-23T14:03:26
In honor of this month’s Serena Williams Glamour cover, we are (re) posting our most listened to episode (so if you missed it, now’s your chance). Everyday we are reminded how women are judged by t...
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The dilemma of the unpaid internship | Episode 62 from 2016-06-15T19:36:22
Unpaid internships during and after college have become the norm, an expectation that it is a necessary step to your brilliant future career. But is that really the right path? Is it ever a good id...
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Learn to trust your gut | Episode 61 from 2016-06-09T14:14:18
It seems that some people are totally comfortable trusting their gut, and others second guess themselves into a hole. On this episode, Rachel and Suzanne ask: Is trusting your gut something that ca...
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Why People Aren’t Listening to You | Episode 60 from 2016-06-02T02:53:45
You go into a meeting with a big idea. You lay it all out there with everything you’ve got. And then...blank stares. On this reposted episode of our podcast, we explain what the hell just happened,...
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What are you waiting for? | Episode 59 from 2016-05-25T15:01:44
We are all waiting for something. For the next job offer. For better weather. For the prospective client to return our call. But when you are waiting instead of doing, you get nowhere fast. Rachel...
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When She Earns More | Episode 58 from 2016-05-18T14:59:15
We are revisiting a favorite past show about what happens in a relationship when it’s the woman who brings home the bacon. This show contained some priceless moments, including a reveal about a 70’...
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Why every woman needs to learn to play poker | Episode 57 from 2016-05-11T13:56
A great poker player is patient, calculating, pays attention, and is not afraid to take a gamble. Hmm… where else could these skills and traits possibly come in handy? Rachel and Suzanne share thei...
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Scared at work? Fear not. | Episode 56 from 2016-05-06T15:56:51
It’s 3am. You can’t sleep. You’re thinking about your job and break into a cold sweat. You’re telling yourself that it’s “just stress.” But let’s be honest, it’s also fear. We’ve all been there. S...
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The Power Moves You Didn’t Even Know Existed | Episode 55 from 2016-04-27T16:41:41
A revisit to our first in the “Off the Sidelines” series on Women and Power with Commissioner Bridget Gainer. If you take away anything from this episode it will be to not touch the f**king muffins...
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You’re gonna be old school one day soon. | Episode 54 from 2016-04-22T00:48:59
Feeling like you can’t keep up in today’s workplace or just don’t want to? You’re not alone. By 2020 75% of the workforce will be millennials and you don’t want to be in the corner mumbling to you...
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F**k Gratitude. | w/ Amanda Steinberg and Michelle Smith #53 from 2016-04-11T19:24:34
In honor of the U.S. women's national soccer team’s demands for equal pay, we’re re-posting our take on the dark side of gratitude. “Be grateful women get to play professional soccer at all.” Are y...
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Get Your Career Unstuck. Fast. | w/ Adrian Granzella Larssen of The Muse #52 from 2016-04-05T20:44:35
There are times when we all feel stuck in our careers. You look around and it seems like everyone you know is on the right career path but your choices seem limited. That’s where you’re wrong. Rach...
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#StrongIsTheNewPretty – Body Image Revolution | w/ Kate Parker #51 from 2016-03-29T20:29:33
With so much pressure on young girls to rely on physical beauty as their source of power (screw you, Spice Girls, Instagram, and YouTube), the future can seem bleak for the coming generation. But ...
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Think your job is meaningless? Do something about it | w/ Mary Alice Stephenson| Episode 50 from 2016-03-23T19:18:29
Unless you're a member of Doctors without Borders you probably have moments when you long for more meaning in your job. Here’s the deal: it’s not your job, it’s what you do with it. Mary Alice St...
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Why Smart Dating = Smart Business | w/Bela Gandhi Episode #49 from 2016-03-15T05:00
Your job interview feels like a date. Your date feels like a job interview. You’re closing a deal and you’re in full seduction mode. What’s going on here?? Here’s what: there’s a big overlap betw...
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Letting go of your story | Off The Air #48 from 2016-03-07T16:43:39
We tell ourselves stories all day long to make sense of our lives. And we’re very attached to our version of events. But some stories are fairy tales. The takeaway: don’t hit send on that highly ch...
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Do you really need to be the boss? | Off The Sidelines Series #4 w/ Bridget Gainer from 2016-02-29T22:01:21
Rachel and Suzanne welcome Commissioner Bridget Gainer back to talk about the urge to BE THE BOSS. Do you really want to be a boss or is it something else you’re looking for (power, control, creati...
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Women. Money. Power. Gratitude. | DailyWorth Series #4 w/ Michelle Smith and Amanda Steinberg from 2016-02-22T21:20:06
Michelle Smith, CEO of Source Financial Advisors, and Amanda Steinberg, CEO of DailyWorth join us to close out our Women & Money Series with a discussion about the darkside of gratitude. How to she...
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When the Woman Brings Home the Bacon | DailyWorth Series #3 w/ Michelle Smith and Amanda Steinberg from 2016-02-16T13:30:05
Michelle Smith and Amanda Steinberg return to The Big Payoff to discuss how all aspects of our relationships change when traditional roles are reversed and women are the ones bringing home the baco...
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Magical Thinking | DailyWorth Series #2 w/ Michelle Smith and Amanda Steinberg from 2016-02-08T17:00:50
Why a 'rescue me now' mindset and a quick flow of cash won't actually make your dreams come true. Michelle Smith of Source Financial and Amanda Steinberg of DailyWorth are back on the Big Payoff to...
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What’s your money story? | DailyWorth Series #1 w/ Michelle Smith and Amanda Steinberg from 2016-02-01T22:06:40
Rachel and Suzanne kick off a new series about Women and Money with Michelle Smith, CEO of Source Financial, and Amanda Steinberg, CEO of Worth Financial. This week is all about taking an honest an...
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Who needs a mentor? | Off The Sidelines Series #3 w/ Bridget Gainer and Heaven Johnson from 2016-01-28T13:42:38
Rachel and Suzanne welcome Commissioner Gainer back to the Big Payoff along with local high school leader, Heaven Johnson to show us just how different the mentor-mentee relationship looks today. T...
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The Meaning of Influence | w/ Radhika Jones | Episode 47 from 2016-01-20T17:07:17
Who better to define influence than the deputy managing editor of TIME? Rachel and Suzanne tackle the question of influence with Radhika Jones, the person responsible for overseeing the selection o...
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That Golden Thread | Episode 46 from 2016-01-06T13:41:48
This is a conversation worth hearing (and having) again, and again. Entrepreneurs often change course and go in a different direction to find success. The entrepreneur’s dilemma is how to tell a se...
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How to Use Your Power |Off The Sidelines Series #2 w/ Bridget Gainer and Anna Valencia from 2015-12-29T15:36:33
Commissioner Bridget Gainer and political strategy consultant, Anna Valencia, join Rachel and Suzanne for Part 2 of the "Off the Sidelines" series. In Part 1 we defined power for women in the workp...
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Is your professional persona the real you? | w/ Israel Idonije | #45 from 2015-12-23T13:44:12
Do you ever feel that the way the world sees you is not the way you see yourself? We talk to the fabulous Israel Idonije, former NFL defensive end for the Bears, The Lions, and the Giants. Today, h...
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A Startup Story | #44 from 2015-12-16T15:00
Oh, the painful experience when your pristine vision meets the gritty realities of market response. We know it too well. So does Emma Tessler, one of the founders of DatingRing.com. She takes us th...
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Women and Power | Off The Sidelines Series #1 w/ Bridget Gainer from 2015-11-25T17:56:46
What's keeping you on the sidelines? How can you start claiming your power, today? Rachel and Suzanne kick off their Off the Sidelines series with an episode all about Women and Power. Commissioner...
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How to be Heard | The Big Payoff #41 from 2015-11-18T16:36:42
Few things are more frustrating than having your great idea be totally ignored. This week, Rachel and Suzanne invite Jennifer Brandel (radio guru and founder of Hearken) to discuss how listening br...
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The Future of Work Life Boundaries | #40 from 2015-11-09T19:23:18
What’s going on with the way we make boundaries between our workspace and our lives? Spark Media Group's SVP Scott Hess breaks down how Gen Xers and Millennials work differently and sheds light on ...
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Women and Money| w/ Michelle Smith | #38 from 2015-10-21T13:48:54
Shame, frustration and a self-fulfilling prophesy: time to change the relationship between women and their money. Listen and learn tricks for boosting financial confidence and effectively advising ...
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The Death of Long Form | #37 from 2015-10-15T16:39:24
How do you react when you open an email, business or personal, and it just goes on and on? We thought so. This episode is short and sweet, just like your emails should be.
Talking to yourself (you know you do it) | #35 from 2015-09-29T12:00:19
What you say when you talk to yourself can be very powerful. Just ask any athlete or actor. Makes us wonder what was going on in Serena's head at the US Open.
No Means Yes | Episode 31 from 2015-09-02T11:00:32
Suzanne has a hard time saying no to people. Rachel does not. What's the secret? Hint: No actually means yes. And yes actually means no. Listen and learn!
Time and Productivity | Off the Air w/ R+S #11 from 2015-08-07T11:00:12
What to do with our to-do lists? Sound advice on how to break through the invisible barrier that stops us from getting the BIG work done so we can feel like the warriors we want to be.
Every Startup’s tension: vision v. money | w/ Emma Tessler | #28 from 2015-07-31T19:36:58
Oh, the painful experience when your pristine vision meets the gritty realities of market response. We know it too well. So does Emma Tessler, one of the founders of DatingRing.com. She takes us ...
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The Juice Scandal | Off the Air w/ R+S #10 from 2015-07-24T11:01:18
What to do when you climb on your high horse and play "the customer is always right" card, but then it turns out…you’re wrong? We find a path out of that awkwardness and make a bigger point.
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What’s the deal with men?? | w/ Dr. Ridwan Shabsigh | #27 from 2015-07-22T11:01:46
Men are not healthy. A pudgy “Dad Bod” is not hot—and celebrating that is what’s wrong with this country. Dr. Ridwan Shabsigh, an expert on men’s health, is on a mission to help m...
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Unscripted v. Unprepared | Off the Air w/ R+S #9 from 2015-07-15T20:04:49
How do we show up as ourselves—authentic and spontaneous—without a script. Giving a speech or presentation? Unless you’re my mommy, don’t read to me. Just tell me what you have to say. Turns out th...
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Converting your Network into Currency|w/ Dee Dunn| #26 from 2015-07-02T22:53:58
Who are your people? That’s your future. For 30 years Dee Dunn, founder of dsgnfix.com, has developed a global rolodex of design mavens. So it makes perfect sense that she’d explode that network in...
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Communication – is protocol dead? | Off the Air w/ R+S #8 from 2015-06-29T22:01:39
We break off romantic relationships with a text and can’t manage to reply to business partners. We’re sorry, people. Here’s the deal: ENGAGE!!!!
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The Famous Pivot | w/ Wendy Pashman| #25 from 2015-06-25T19:21:28
Your best idea is going to take a sharp right turn sooner or later. Here’s what that looks like: Wendy Pashman, founder of www.entertainingcompany.com describes how that happened for her. She piv...
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The Death of Corporate America | w/Tom Yorton | #24 from 2015-06-17T12:53:38
There is a revolution happening right now in American corporate culture. Not just where we work, but how. New work environments like We Work are valued at $1.5B because they foster collaboration, ...
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There is no white knight to save us | Off the Air w/ R+S #7 from 2015-06-12T13:00:45
So often we find ourselves caught up in the fantasy that we will be saved and live happily ever after because of this one thing—this one meeting, one conversation, one deal, one man/woman… Cinderel...
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The real price of cheap, fast & easy|w/ Pippa Lord | #23 from 2015-06-10T20:53:22
The recent New York City nail salon scandal revealed more than just the slave labor conditions of manicurists. It made us think about what socially responsible means day-to-day. Pippa Lord, fabulou...
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The Entrepreneur’s Dilemma: What’s Your Story?| Off the Air w/ R+S #6 from 2015-06-07T15:45:26
Entrepreneurs often shift direction (read: pivot) to find success. When that happens, the challenge is always: how do I keep the narrative from confusing my stakeholders and causing doubt in my vis...
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Designing Your Days | w/ Kathleen Wright | #22 from 2015-06-06T14:14:53
Can you imagine designing each day of your life with intention, focus and clarity? Kathleen Wright, founder of Pieceandco.com, is one of these people. We ask...
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You need a mentor|w/ Lauri Alpern | #21 from 2015-05-31T17:57:21
Everyone needs a mentor. But it’s not as simple as it seems. Just like dating, finding the right one and establishing that relationship is all about chemistry, commitment and boundaries. Lauri Alpe...
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The Case for Uniformity| Off the Air w/ R+S #5 from 2015-05-22T21:08:27
Except for Mark Zuckerberg, getting dressed for work everyday can be a total time suck, not to mention the expense. It's not just preening…it’s our image in the marketplace, where every detail sen...
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Rebranding Feminism|w/ We Are the XX | #20 from 2015-05-20T11:00:19
It's time for feminism to have a makeover. For decades, The word feminism evoked earnest intellectuals ready to argue at the drop of a pin. Kassidy Brown and Allison Rapson founded WeAreThe XX.com ...
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Desperately Seeking Hillary| Off the Air w/ R+S #4 from 2015-05-15T14:58:31
Who is the real Hillary Clinton? Does she throw on her PJs the minute she’s home, or does she sleep in her pantsuit, always armored? We all have layers of our selves…but when we never let anyone s...
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