Are you insecure? Do you struggle with analysis paralysis, overthinking, or constant paranoia that people are judging you and talking behind your back? Well, you're in luck! Today, I teach you 3 psychology-backed mindset hacks to reframe your thinking and free yourself from others' opinions. In this episode, we dive into:✅ Why you actually should care what some people think (just not everyone)✅ How to use the “3% Rule” to stop spiraling over haters✅ A science-backed reason people like you more than you think✅ The exact mindset shift that’ll help you stop overthinking and start living👀 Tune in if you’re tired of shrinking yourself to make other people comfortable—and you’re ready to reclaim your confidence.🎙️ Want to be on Season 2 of No One Knows What They’re Doing?👉 Apply here: AdviceWithErin.com/SHOW💡 TAKE THE FREE CAREER QUIZ! Find your ideal career based on your personality & lifestyle: advicewitherin.com/quiz

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🔔 Subscribe for more relatable career advice!⸻Key Moments:00:00 - Let’s talk about overthinking and judgment 👀00:49 - Why “just stop caring” is terrible advice01:58 - The real trick: Pick your people02:38 - The 3% Rule04:08 - Why you shouldn’t take advice from people you wouldn’t swap lives with05:44 - The loudest boos come from the cheapest seats06:59 - The Liking Gap: Explained08:59 - FDR’s iconic advice10:00 - Final pep talk: Live with integrity, not for approval ❤️

Welcome to Season 2 of No One Knows What They’re Doing! 🎉 This season, we’re taking it LIVE—you’re calling in, and I’m giving you real, unfiltered, big-sister career advice on the spot.

And today’s caller? Michelle is ready to quit her job… but she’s TERRIFIED of how her boss and coworkers will react. Why? Because her workplace has that “we’re a family” dynamic (AKA a walking red flag 🚩).

In this episode, we dive into:
✅ How to quit a job when your workplace guilt-trips you into staying
✅ Why you don’t owe your boss a “heads up” before you resign
✅ The exact phrases to use if your boss tries to manipulate you (so you don’t get trapped in a long, awkward convo)
✅ How to stop overthinking your exit and actually just leave

👀 Tune in if you’ve ever felt guilty about quitting a job you KNOW isn’t right for you—and let’s work through it together.

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00:00 - Welcome to Season 2! Taking calls LIVE 🎉
01:12 - Michelle is ready to quit… but her workplace feels like a family 🫠
02:45 - How to stay calm, confident, and professional when you quit
04:03 - The exact phrases to use if your boss guilt-trips you into staying
06:18 - Why you don’t need to “warn” your employer before quitting
08:30 - Michelle’s biggest fear about quitting—and how to handle it
10:02 - The one question you need to ask yourself before you quit
12:45 - Why your boss’s feelings are not your problem (and how to remind yourself of that)
4:30 - Final pep talk: You are NOT doing anything wrong by leaving!

Drop a 🔥 in the comments if you’ve ever felt guilty about quitting a job—let’s talk about it!

In Episode 06, Erin interviews Alex Lieberman (aka, @alexlieb) to discuss how he co-founded the wildly successful newsletter, Morning Brew, and sold it a few years later for $75 million—all before 30. We talk about entrepreneurship, being a CEO, starting a newsletter, monetizing online business, raising funds for a startup, dealing with the sudden death of his father, dating, terrible advice, amazing advice, and why Alex didn't buy a Rolex or Ferrari when he became a multi-millionaire.

➞ In this episode:

0:00-2:33 Introduction

2:34-5:39 Growing Up in Jersey

5:39-9:50 College & Caddy-ing

9:51-14:54 Starting Morning Brew

14:55-18:11 Monetizing a Newsletter

18:12-22:35 Quitting His Job

22:36-31:43 Pitching Investors & Raising $750k

31:44-34:43 Selling Morning Brew for $75M

34:44-40:20 Seeing $$$ Hit His Bank Account

40:21-51:30 Alex's Father Dying + Grief

51:31-55:55 Alex's Morning Routine

55:56-56:40 The Worst Advice Alex Received

56:41-58:48 Advice That Changed Alex's Life

58:59-1:00:28 Alex's Role Model

1:00:29-1:01:42 The Definition of Success

1:01:43-1:03:13 How Alex Met His Wife

1:03:14 Real Advice with Erin & Alex

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In Episode 05, Erin interviews Dr. Judith Joseph, MD-MBA (aka,  @drjudithjoseph ) to discuss a range of topics from high-functioning depression, workplace burnout, neurodiversity, social media, anhedonia, medical school, scholarships, MBA/business school, mental health crisis, growing up in the evangelical church, how to find a therapist, attachment styles, and much more!

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➞ In this episode:

0:00-01:44 Introduction

01:45-6:00 Background Q&A

6:01-7:10 Scholarships

7:11-10:19 First & Current Job

10:20-10:50 MBA AND Med School at the Same Time!?


10:51-13:12 Balancing 3 Companies & Mental Health

13:13-15:34 Pros & Cons of Being a Psychiatrist

15:35-19:15 Do We Really Have A Mental Health Crisis…?

19:16-21:00 Social Media & Mental Health

21:01-23:00 Mental Health Content Creators?

23:01-24:29 Pros + Cons of Social Media Mental Health Consumption

24:30-25:30 How to Find A Therapist

25:31-27:55 Advice Judith Ignored

27:56-28:29 Hardest Thing Judith’s Done

28:30-31:50 Thoughts on “Neurodiversity” & Autism

31:51-44:19 What is “Anhedonia”? Or “High Functioning Depression”?

44:20-46:34 Opinions on Mental Health Labeling

46:35-51:54 The 4 Attachment Styles

51:55-53:50 Something You Need To Know About Depression &

53:51-59:28 Advice for Burnout & Boundaries

59:29-01:00:58 Are People Attached to Their Mental Illnesses?

01:00:59-01:05:58 Real Advice from Erin + Judith

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In Episode 04, Erin interviews Hannah Williams, founder of Salary Transparent Street.

Hannah graduated from Georgetown University in 2019 and hopped 5 jobs in 2.5 years, taking her salary from $40k to $150k, creatively paying off her college loans in full. In 2021, she quit her job as a Data Analyst to launch Salary Transparent Street, a social media account that simply visits different cities across the U.S. and asks random people on the street what they do for a living and how much they make. Since then, STS has blown up into a viral sensation leading Hannah to be featured in publications such as The Washington Post, NYT, TIME, Business Insider, Good Morning America, CNBC, and 2023, Hannah was named one of Forbed 30 Under 30.

In this episode, Hannah transparently breaks down how she achieved her goals, how she makes money, and the struggles she's faced along the way.

➞ In this episode:

0:00 Intro

1:45 Forbes 30 Under 30

3:16 Background Q&A (growing up overseas, community college, etc.)

14:20 Working as a Telemarketer Post-Grad

17:24 Job Hopping

20:20 Best Career/Job Interview Advice

20:47 How Hannah Found Out She Was Underpaid

26:19 How YOU Can Find Out If You're Underpaid

28:40 How Hannah Filmed Her First TikTok

29:51 Do People Lie About Their Salaries...? $$$

31:46 Why Hannah Blocks People (Sometimes)

33:30 How Hannah Went From $150k to $1m in ONE YEAR

35:39 Salary Transparency Trends

37:03 Can You Talk About Salary With Coworkers?

38:57 Why You Should Negotiate Your FIRST Job Offer

42:48 Thoughts On "Lazy Girl Job" or "Quiet Quitting"

48:00 Advice Hannah's GLAD She IGNORED

49:30 Hannah's Smartest Financial Decision

51:43 Highest Salaries Hannah's Documented

53:16 Lessons Hannah's Learned The Hard Way

55:18 #RealAdvice from Erin & Hannah

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💚 STS Free Market Research Guide: https://sts.myflodesk.com/marketresearchguide

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In Episode 03, Erin interviews Jim Keyes, former CEO of 7-11 AND Blockbuster (and pilot, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author!)

Jim climbed out of poverty, being the only person in his family to go to college. He graduated with an MBA from Columbia and went on to climb the ladder to become CEO of both 7-11 and Blockbuster during the 90's into the 2000s. In this episode, Erin discusses Jim's career and the differences between their two generations—Erin straddling Gen Z and Millennials and Jim, a Baby Boomer. They discuss the importance of education, being strategic and adaptable, imposter syndrome, and what the heck happened to Blockbuster. There is so much to learn in this episode for the average worker—but especially anyone looking to forge their own path and create a new life for themselves.

➞ In this episode:

0:00 Intro

2:04 Rapid fire Q&A

6:11 From poverty to Columbia MBA in NYC

9:09 First job to 7-11

11:26 Climbing the Ladder to CEO

17:35 CEO of 80,000+ Stores

18:41 The IDEAL Slurpee

19:56 Selling 7-11 (and cashing out $$)

21:51 Jim almost BOUGHT Blockbuster!?

23:54 Taking on Blockbuster as CEO

28:09 What Could Have Saved Blockbuster?

29:10 Day in the Life of a CEO (+ leadership tips!)

31:12 Why Jim Wrote a Book about Education

33:01 What's at stake here?

35:31 The price of college in 1980 vs. 2020

38:45 Should 18-year-olds Go to College?

40:06 Jobs Don't Require Degrees? "It's a Bubble."

42:16 How Jim Would Fix Education System in America

44:53 Tuition-Free University: Yay or Nay?

46:41 Having Beliefs & Being Open-Minded

The incredible screenwriter and actress Julia Yorks joins Erin on the pod today. Julia's impressive accolades include writing the film 1UP for BuzzFeed/Lionsgate, working with Peacock and DreamWorks on several productions, and writing animated episodes for Hulu. Acting-wise she was most recently featured in an episode of Law and Order! 

Julia’s tale of navigating how to work in the film industry (i.e. if you can’t get in through the door try a window) is super inspiring! One of the double-edged sword realities of the film industry is there is no one path, so truly anything can happen. Her biggest tip here is persistence. Keep chipping away, and you will grasp the thing you want.  

Julia’s experience starting out her acting career in Los Angeles until relocating to New York City is a true insider's breakdown of what it's like to “make it” in each place. One thing COVID taught everyone in the film industry is that you don’t have to be in L.A. anymore to make your mark. Julia goes on to offer hot takes on the recent 6-month WGA and SAG-AFTRA union strikes and the overall impact they had on her career and the industry. 

During the writers’ strike, she pivoted, or rather broadened her writing skillset and passion, to include screenwriting. The essence of screenwriting is helping brands tell stories and problem-solving, which Julia is oh-so good at doing. In the spirit of transparency, one of Julia’s core values, she shares how she works with agents, managers, lawyers, and bookkeepers. Super juicy!

All New Yorkers have a quintessential living-in-NYC story and Julia’s is *chef’s kiss.* Picture this: she’s at the MET for the screening of Geroge Clooney’s latest film, wearing TJ Maxx’s chicest all-black comfy ensemble, runs into Anna Wintour, crashes the after-party at the Polo Bar and… well you’ll have to listen to find out!

Episode Outline:

1:40 Intro 

1:41 Acting in Law & Order 

4:35 Making $$ in Screenwriting 

6:02 Background Q&A 

9:08 Breaking into the film industry 

14:30 Dealing with rejection 

16:50 Networking & schmoozing 

20:35 Biz of Professional Screenwriting 

23:20 Agents vs. Managers 

23:47 Joining the WGA (union) 

26:12 Fighting Imposter Syndrome 

27:20 The 2023 Film Strikes 

31:11 George Clooney, Crustaceans  & TJ Maxx

44:15 LA vs. NYC 

45:35 Erin & Julia give Advice

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Julia Yorks Website: https://juliayorks.com/

Julia Yorks YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV4D-IAZcEyrxZfwtgQ5BTA

Julia Yorks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/Julia-Yorks?lang=en

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Making friends as an adult can be so weird! In this episode, Erin and special guest Danielle Bayard Jackson dive into the sticky yet mega-important world of adult friendships. Danielle is a certified women's coach and friendship expert, and she's known for pairing research with real life to help women experience more joy in platonic relationships with other women. She’s become Bumble BFF's official spokesperson and has become a go-to source for the media as a guest on outlets like CBS NEWS, NBC News, and even daytime talk shows!

Danielle kicks off the episode with her story and her very nonlinear path of becoming a friendship expert. She’s so honest and vulnerable and reminds us just because she’s an expert doesn’t mean she’s perfect or that she was a nice girl in high school (spoiler, she wasn’t). 

One cause of modern friendships becoming so weird is the shift to remote work. Work is where we spend most of our time, and that proximity automatically makes it the perfect place for friendships to form. However, without that in-person work culture, now more people than ever are feeling friendless. 

The thing is, we all need friends! Just because we can go for periods of time killing it on our own doesn’t mean we should isolate ourselves 24/7, introverts and extroverts alike! Top tip: the more we are around our friends and make it normal to make new friends, the easier it gets. Knowing what qualities, values, and the time we are able to devote to our friendships, all things Danielle’s new book will help you master, are crucial to forming better relationships. 

Men and women view their friendships differently, Danielle’s got the research receipts to prove it, and the ways in which men and women friends make new friends and like to spend time together are very not the same. For instance, women tend to see friends as siblings, and men tend to see friends as cousins. The intimacy is real! 

Erin and Danielle then explore the sometimes awkward social norm of selecting bridesmaids and groomsmen, three different types of loneliness, and how to combat each. This first smash episode wraps with some #RealAdvice time! 

Episode Outline:

0:30 Introduction & Danielle’s background

2:10 Rapid fire Q&A

3:25 Why Danielle switched careers

5:11 Being the shy/mean/popular girl in high school 

7:03 How Danielle got out of teaching and into coaching

12:50 Is working from home killing our friendships?

16:22 Dunbar's Number 

18:00 Making friends as a remote worker (or else you'll get weird)

19:00 Harvard 100-Year Study on Happiness

20:35 What are "quality" friendships?

21:42 Introverts vs....

Welcome to "No One Knows What They're Doing"! A show where Erin McGoff, aka AdviceWithErin, dives into topics that are top of mind for people in their 20s and 30s. Erin, a career educator, filmmaker, creator, and classic multi-hyphenate with millions of followers, admits she's still figuring things out herself. She's here to remind you that it's okay not to have all the answers.

From surgeons to teachers to CEOs, no one was born knowing everything. But that's the beauty of it – we're all in this together, just winging it. Erin's on a mission to introduce you to people from all walks of life, exploring careers you might never have considered. And hey, she's not afraid to tackle the tough questions, like “Should I move to Europe?” or “How do I negotiate my salary?” or “How to find a work-from-home job that isn’t a scam?” 

So, grab your drink of choice, whether it's coffee or something a bit stronger (no judgment here!), and hit subscribe. There's more to life than the Sunday scaries, resumes, and the 9 to 5. In this show, you'll gain access to tangible opportunities, secret advice, and proven strategies to help you craft a life you love.

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Welcome to Season 2 of No One Knows What They’re Doing! 🎉 This season, we’re taking it LIVE—you’re calling in, and I’m giving you real, unfiltered, big-sister career advice on the spot.

In this episode, we dive into:

✅ How to handle that “OMG, is this my life now?” post-grad panic

✅ Why feeling stuck in your first job doesn’t mean you’re doomed

✅ The TRUTH about entrepreneurship (and whether or not you should make the leap)

👀 Tune in if you've ever felt like the idea of a career makes you claustrophobic—and let’s figure this out together!

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👉 Go to AdviceWithErin.com/SHOW to apply!

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🔔 Subscribe for more relatable career advice!

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Key Moments:

00:00 - Welcome to Season 2! We’re going LIVE!

01:22 - First caller: Tessa just graduated and feels stuck in her 9-5

02:35 - “Am I really going to work 40+ hours a week… forever?” 😳

04:54 - The cognitive distortion making you feel trapped

05:52 - What’s the worst-case scenario if you never take a risk?

07:03 - Signs you might actually be an entrepreneur

08:42 - Step 1: Find 5 people doing what you want to do and study them

10:22 - Why working for someone else first can help your future business

11:00 - BIG takeaway: You’re not stuck. You’re just getting started.

11:29 - FREE Career Quiz & Weekly Newsletter Signup

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In Episode 13, Erin interviews Dr. Meg Jay, a developmental clinical psychologist who specializes in 20-somethings. A recent New York Times profile called Dr. Jay “the patron saint of striving youth” and her TED talk “Why 30 Is Not the New 20” is among the most watched to date. Erin and Meg discuss the current mental health crisis, pros and cons of medication, what the research shows about your 20s, and advice on how to spend your 20s (especially when it comes to feeling stuck or behind in your career!). Enjoy!

➞ In this episode:

0:00-3:39 Introduction

3:40-7:09 Meg Jay's Background

7:10-11:54 Realistic life working as a therapist

11:55-14:09 Fascinating 20-somethings research

14:10-15:39 Why your 20s aren't the best years of your life

15:40-17:24 Advice if you don't know what to do with your life

17:25-22:00 How to pick a job in your 20s

22:01-24:21 Thoughts on a "dream job"

24:22-27:30 Opportunity cost + decision making

27:31-32:34 What is "identity capital"?

32:35-35:59 Gen Z mental health crisis

36:00-38:59 Labels & self-diagnosis

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In Episode 12, Erin interviews Reshma Saujani, founder of GirlsWhoCode and MomsFirst, an activist and leader with over a decade of experience advocating for women & girls empowerment. In this interview, Erin asks Reshma about being the first Indian American woman to run for U.S. Congress, getting rejected from Yale Law School (but persisting and eventually getting in!), founding GirlsWhoCode and MomsFirst (organizations that have impacted 500,000+ women across the world), paid family leave, childcare affordability, feminism, motherhood penalty, and more (including our love for dogs!).

➞ In this episode:

0:00 Meet Reshma!

2:22 Reshma’s Childhood + Background (& dogs!)

4:41 Growing up the daughter of African/Indian refugees

6:13 School bullies, immigrant parents & growing up as a minority

9:30 Rejection + Yale Law School

19:33 Why we should stop talking about “Imposter Syndrome”

23:23 Current feminist wave

27:37 Running for public office in NYC (and losing)

34:09 Starting GirlsWhoCode

35:50 What is MomsFirst?

38:35 Paid Family Leave in the US

41:22 Why we “don’t love moms”

58:52 Taking care of mental health

1:00:00 PaidLeave.ai

1:03:51 Advice with Reshma + Erin

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↳ Check out MomsFirst! https://momsfirst.us/

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In Episode 11, Erin interviews Grace Wells, a Gen Z content creator, filmmaker, and self-made commercial director. During the pandemic, Grace was finishing up her bachelors degree in Linguistics when she discovered her passion for video.

She self-taught herself how to film, edit, animate, and produce videos. She started sharing her hobby online and went mega-viral overnight. Today, she has over 3 MILLION followers, was awarded Creator of the Year, signed on as a commercial director with Tool of NA, signed with Whalar, and has been hired to create ads for brands such as Maybelline, Celsius, Pampers, Amazon Prime Video, Adobe, QuickBooks, Old Spice, Kiehls, Cascade, Loreal, and many others.

We also talk about managing finances, social anxiety, COVID, and more. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to work for themselves, become a content creator or filmmaker, especially if you're in your 20s!

➞ In this episode:

0:00 Meet Grace!

3:11 Grace upbringing + background

4:14 Working as a content creator/director

6:28 Going to school in Scotland

11:10 Switching majors & COVID in the UK

19:20 Social Anxiety & Going Viral

22:47 How to teach yourself skills online

25:10 Monetizing internet videos

32:49 Long-term goals/plans/strategy

34:10 Managing finances as a content creator

39:33 Advice with Erin & Grace

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↳ Follow Grace on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gracewellsphoto

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↳ Check out Grace's COURSE! http://bit.ly/3Lh0HC9

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LIVE from Yosemite National Park: Episode 10 is our first ~Special Episode~ ever! Erin interviews her dad, Scranton-born, Maryland-living business owner, speaker, and author (and father of 6 kids). We discuss topics ranging from planning beers, UFO, answering questions in job interviews, deathbed confessions, and much, much more. If you're looking for good ol' fashion life advice from a Dad, you found it!

➞ In this episode:

0:00 Meet Chris McGoff

1:14 Growing up in Scranton in a funeral home

5:19 The Planning Beer

8:55 Seeing a UFO

11:20 Because of/In order to

14:00 Choose vs. Decide

17:04 "Enjoy the Gap"

22:28 How to work with someone you don't like

32:45 Business Card

32:24 Best Career Advice

38:25 Best Financial Advice

40:00 Best Piece of Life Advice Ever

48:49 How to answer "why do you want to work here?"

50:53 Relationship Advice after 43 Years of Marriage

54:40 Concluding Beers & a Dad Joke

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↳ Buy Match in the Root Cellar: https://amzn.to/3VRtLpT

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In Episode 09, Erin interviews Helene Sula (aka @heleneinbetween) to talk about why and how she moved to Europe (twice!). Helene, a Texas native, explains how she left the corporate world to become a full-time travel blogger and content creator. She explains how she moved to Germany, then back to the US, and then to the UK—with her husband and two large dogs. We discuss healthcare, maternity leave, monetizing your social media, being childfree by choice, and the pros and cons of living abroad.

➞ In this episode:

0:00 Meet Helene

2:12 Helene’s childhood + upbringing in Texas

7:52 - Helene quitting her corporate job

12:30 - Side hustles + toxic corporate jobs

18:58 - Moving to Nashville

20:33 - Moving to Germany

23:24 - Moving to Europe with a dog

27:28 - How to monetize blog/social media

29:00 - Being childfree by choice

33:35 - Should you move to Europe?

36:11 - Erin living in the UK

37:42 - Why do Europeans care about US so much?

39:41 - NYC EARTHQUAKE!

40:36 - Advice for people moving to Europe

44:00 - Maternity leave US vs Europe

47:39 - Visa + immigration hurdles

49:20 - Favorite part about living abroad

50:52 - Experience living in Germany

56:00 - Happiest countries in the world?

58:00 Advice with Helene & Erin

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↳ Follow Helene on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heleneinbetween

↳ Check Out Helene's BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/OClock-Tuesday-Trevi-Fountain-Unconventional-ebook/dp/B0C9ZDP2YK

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In Episode 08, Erin interviews Erika Ayers Badan (aka  @WorkWithErika ) to discuss being the first (and only) CEO of Barstool Sports, a company she just left after 8 years. We also discuss boundary setting, taking feedback, working with Dave Portnoy and the "pirate ship", handling criticism, the media landscape, being a woman in the workplace, hiring and firing people, and tips for navigating your career.

➞ In this episode:

0:00-1:27 Introduction

1:28-3:13 Leaving Barstool After 8 Years

3:14-5:43 Growing Up in New England

5:44-8:12 What is Barstool?

8:13-9:24 How Barstool Makes Money $$

9:25-10:14 Barstool Staff Breakdown

10:15-12:44 Growing Barstool from $5M to $300M

12:45-17:43 Advice for Hiring & Firing

17:44-20:01 Judgment Taking CEO Job at Barstool

20:02-23:24 How to Handle Criticism

23:25-30:38 Being the CEO of Barstool as a Woman

30:39-34:39 How to Make Hard Decisions

34:40-41:00 Thoughts on Workplace Boundaries in 2024

41:01-46:13 People Don't Want to Work Anymore?

46:14-47:15 Is Social Media Ruining Us?

47:16-51:41 People Pleasing & Likeability

51:42-52:49 Lesson Erika Learned the Hard Way

52:50-55:28 Erika's New Book: No One Cares About Your Career

55:29 Real Advice with Erin & Erika

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In Episode 07, Erin interviews Ryan Stygar (aka, @AttorneyRyan) to discuss Ryan's crazy career journey (from SoCal firefighter to running his own law firm). We also discuss employee rights & legal issues regarding salary, job interviews, career changes, discrimination, pregnancy, and much more!

➞ In this episode:

0:00-2:18 Introduction

2:19-3:42 Growing Up in San Diego, California

3:43-6:18 Parents Careers + College

6:19-7:20 Majoring in Philosophy + First Job

7:20-16:55 Working as a Firefighter

16:56-20:36 Firefighter to Law School

20:37-28:49 Rejected from 13 Law Schools!?

28:50-31:20 Worst Advice EVER

31:21-34:45 WATCH THIS PART (trust me)

34:46-36:38 Lesson Ryan Learned the Hard Way

36:39-38:04 Fake Cases

38:05-41:20 How to Ask a Lawyer a Question

41:21-44:50 Thoughts on Capitalism

44:51-46:51 Missing Paycheck? Try this!

46:51-50:58 How to Quit a Toxic Workplace

50:39-52:21 Asking Coworkers About Salary

52:22-54:20 What are PIPs...?

54:21-55:55 "Right to Work" & "At-Will Employment"

55:56-58:00 Advice for Business Owners

58:00 Real Advice with Erin & Ryan

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Took time off to raise your kids? You’re not alone—and you shouldn’t feel ashamed. In this episode, Erin chats with Chelsea, a mom of twins re-entering the workforce after two and a half years at home. Together, they break down how to confidently explain a career gap in interviews and on your resume.

If you’re stressing about how personal choices might impact your professional life, this is your pep talk and strategy guide in one.

🎙 In this episode:

✅ How to reframe your “resume gap” as a strength

✅ What to actually say in interviews

✅ Erin’s “Roman Empire” take on moms + work

✅ Resume + cover letter tips for stay-at-home parents

✅ How to show up confident, not apologetic

💼 Tune in if you’re ready to stop downplaying your life experience and own your story.

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🕒 Key Moments:

00:00 – Meet Chelsea: Twin mom rejoining the workforce

01:40 – Erin’s “Roman Empire” on motherhood + work

03:20 – You’re already qualified if you got the interview

04:50 – How Chelsea owns her story in a cover letter

06:00 – “It’s only weird if you make it weird”

07:45 – What the hardest job taught her

08:55 – First interview back: What she learned

10:15 – Be honest—without overexplaining

12:00 – Final pep talk: You got this 💪

💬 Ever stressed about a resume gap? Drop a comment—we’re in this together.

#WorkingParents #CareerGaps #NoOneKnowsWhatTheyreDoing #ConfidenceAtWork #CareerAdvice #MomLife__→ 💸 Get a (free) weekly dose of motivational advice + communication tips from me: www.hyperhelpful.com→ 💸 Snag my Salary Negotiation Guide for FREE: https://advicewitherin.com/salary→👩🏼‍💻 The Career Workshop Intensive (a career course taught by me!) First 15 PEOPLE get 15% OFF with code "CAREER15": https://bit.ly/3TvZhHm (learn more at this link)

Feeling stuck between passion and a paycheck? You’re not alone. In this episode, Erin chats with Bella, an environmental science grad torn between a stable consulting job and her dream of working in wildlife conservation. Together, they unpack the tough choices young professionals face when chasing meaning and money.

🎙 In this episode:

✅ Choosing between passion and financial stability

✅ Why “long-term” career plans might be a myth

✅ How to pivot without fear

✅ Redefining success based on the life you want, not just the job

If you’re at a career crossroads and questioning what matters most—this conversation will help you feel seen, supported, and ready to take action.

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👉 Apply here: AdviceWithErin.com/SHOW

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🕒 Key Moments:

00:00 – Bella’s environmental science background

01:25 – Consulting pays well…but is it soul-sucking?

04:40 – Are career decisions really permanent?

06:52 – The $15/hour conservation job dilemma

09:14 – Wanting your work to matter

11:17 – Is there a “monetary value” to loving your job?

13:14 – Networking tips for finding aligned opportunities

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💬 Are you trying to choose between a job you love and one that pays well? Drop your thoughts below—we’d love to hear your story.

#CareerCrossroads #PassionVsPaycheck #CareerAdvice #NoOneKnowsWhatTheyreDoing #EnvironmentalJobs #FindingPurpose

Navigating a toxic workplace? You’re not alone. In this episode, Erin sits down with Michelle, who’s grappling with a challenging work environment filled with gossip and exclusion. Together, they delve into strategies to address and overcome workplace toxicity.

🎙 In this episode:

✅ Identifying signs of a toxic workplace

✅ Strategies to address and cope with exclusionary behaviors

✅ When to consider seeking new opportunities

✅ Building resilience and confidence in challenging environments

If you’re facing similar challenges at work, this conversation offers insights and actionable advice to help you navigate and advocate for yourself.

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👉 Apply here: AdviceWithErin.com/SHOW

💡 TAKE THE FREE CAREER QUIZ: advicewitherin.com/quiz

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🔔 Subscribe for weekly career advice!

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🕒 Key Moments:

00:00 – Michelle's toxic "culty" coworkers

02:15 – How her cliquey workplace is hurting her performance

05:30 – Is is "hazing"...? Why are they like this

09:45 – Erin's advice: to stay or to go?

12:00 – Eating lunch in your car?

15:20 – How to break up a clique at work

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💬 Have you experienced a toxic work environment?

Share your story in the comments below—we’re here to support each other.

#ToxicWorkplace #CareerAdvice #NoOneKnowsWhatTheyreDoing #WorkplaceChallenges #ConfidenceAtWork #CareerSupport

Feeling completely burnt out at work but unsure where to go next? You're definitely not alone. In this episode, Erin chats with Ashley, a librarian in Orlando struggling with burnout, anxiety, and uncertainty about her career path. Together, they unpack the tough realities of frontline public service roles, explore options for making meaningful career pivots, and provide clear, actionable steps for anyone feeling stuck.

🎙 In this episode:

✅ How to recognize when burnout means it's time for a change

✅ Practical strategies for exploring career transitions

✅ Tips for managing anxiety and indecision about the future

✅ Understanding "catastrophizing" and how to overcome it

✅ Finding joy and purpose outside traditional career paths

If you're at a crossroads in your career and feeling overwhelmed, this candid conversation will help you feel seen, supported, and ready to take concrete steps forward.

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🕒 Key Moments:

00:00 – Meet Ashley: Burnt-out librarian in Orlando

02:15 – The real-life stress of frontline public service roles

05:10 – Recognizing burnout and knowing when it's time to pivot

07:40 – How to find your next step (even when overwhelmed)

09:50 – Practical advice for changing careers and locations

12:20 – Managing anxiety and career indecision

14:30 – Creating actionable goals to move forward

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💬 Have you faced burnout and made a career pivot? Share your story in the comments—we'd love to hear it.

#BurnoutRecovery #CareerChange #CareerAdvice #AnxietyAtWork #NoOneKnowsWhatTheyreDoing #FindingPurpose

Ever lost confidence after a tough work situation? You're definitely not alone. In this episode, Erin chats with Emily from Toronto, who's navigating the emotional aftermath of an unexpected layoff after seven years in healthcare management. Together, they unpack strategies for rebuilding self-confidence, reframing tough career narratives, and strategically stepping back to leap forward.

🎙 In this episode: ✅ How to rebuild your confidence after a tough professional setback ✅ Strategic reasons for taking a lower-level role ✅ Why reframing your professional identity can be a game changer ✅ Exactly what to say in interviews about a difficult job exit ✅ Turning setbacks into strategic career moves

If you've faced setbacks or unexpected layoffs and are struggling with confidence or career clarity, this conversation is exactly the pep talk you need.

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🕒 Key Moments: 00:00 – Meet Emily: Career confidence shaken after unexpected layoff 01:15 – Dealing with a challenging new boss 03:50 – Facing surprise termination and unfair workplace dynamics 06:20 – Should you accept a lower-level role? 08:10 – How to regain career confidence 10:45 – Reframing your career identity strategically 12:30 – Practical tips for interviewing after a setback 14:00 – Moving forward with positivity and strategy

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💬 Ever faced unexpected career setbacks? Share your experience below—let's lift each other up!

#CareerAdvice #ConfidenceBuilding #CareerSetback #JobInterviewTips #HealthcareCareers #NoOneKnowsWhatTheyreDoing

Took time off to raise your kids and now worried your resume won’t hold up? You’re not the only one. In this episode, Erin chats with Taylor—a marketing professional and mom of two—about the anxiety that comes with a career gap, and what you can actually do about it. They unpack how to keep your skills sharp, what hiring managers really care about, and how to re-enter the job market with confidence (and zero shame).

🎙 In this episode:

✅ How to explain a career break without over-apologizing

✅ The resume format that hides gaps and highlights your value

✅ Why skills—not job titles—are what get you hired in 2025

✅ Simple ways to stay sharp while you’re not working

✅ How AI is reshaping hiring (and how to use it to your advantage)

If you’re a parent (or anyone) navigating a return to work after time off, this episode is your reminder that you’re not behind—you’re just in a new chapter.

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🕒 Key Moments:

00:00 – Meet Taylor: Taking a career break after baby #2

01:15 – The fear of falling behind in a fast-moving industry

03:40 – The resume trick that makes career gaps invisible

06:10 – How to keep your skills fresh while caregiving full-time

08:00 – The surprising truth about AI and job applications

10:00 – What to say in interviews about your time off

11:50 – Why your break doesn’t make you less qualified

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💬 Taking time off from work for caregiving, travel, or your mental health? Drop your experience below—we see you, and you’re not alone.

#CareerAdvice #WorkingMoms #ReturnToWork #ResumeTips #MarketingCareers #NoOneKnowsWhatTheyreDoing #CareerGaps #JobSearch2025

In this episode, Erin chats with Sandra, who co-founded a successful classic car startup but now feels stuck and unsure how to break into her dream industry: health and wellness. They discuss the anxiety of re-entering the corporate world after entrepreneurship, how to leverage your unique skills to stand out, and why networking could be your secret weapon.🎙 In this episode:✅ How to confidently explain your entrepreneurial background✅ Why a “company-forward” strategy beats a “job-forward” one✅ The right (and wrong) way to message recruiters and connections✅ Practical networking tips for introverts✅ Why your non-traditional experience is your biggest advantageIf you’re navigating a career pivot after entrepreneurship—or any significant career gap—this episode will remind you that your story is your strength.⸻🎙️ Want to be on Season 2 of No One Knows What They’re Doing?👉 Apply here: AdviceWithErin.com/SHOW💡 TAKE THE FREE CAREER QUIZ: advicewitherin.com/quiz📩 Join the Hyper Helpful Newsletter: hyperhelpful.com🔔 Subscribe for weekly career advice!⸻🕒 Key Moments:00:00 – Meet Sandra: From restaurant marketing to startup co-founder01:21 – When working in your partner’s dream impacts your relationship03:00 – Transferring operations skills into health & wellness04:50 – Why EA and operations roles could be your best bet06:49 – Networking: The secret weapon you’re not fully using yet09:07 – How to strategically message your LinkedIn connections11:41 – Why no one actually knows what they’re doing13:09 – Company-forward strategy: Your action plan14:35 – Real talk: How hiring actually works behind the scenes⸻💬 Navigating your next big career pivot? Drop your experience below—we’ve all been there!#CareerAdvice #CareerPivot #NetworkingTips #StartupLife #Entrepreneurship #HealthandWellness #JobSearch #NoOneKnowsWhatTheyreDoing

Feeling low-key panicked about how AI might affect your job? You’re not alone—and you’re not crazy.

In this solo episode, Erin breaks down how artificial intelligence is actually reshaping the job market, which roles are most at risk, and how to stay relevant in a rapidly changing world. Spoiler: It’s not about beating the robots—it’s about learning to work with them.

🎙 In this episode:

✅ The 5 jobs most at risk of being replaced by AI

✅ What “augmentation” means (and why you need to embrace it)

✅ The difference between being irreplaceable vs. efficient

✅ Why specialists are safer than generalists

✅ Erin’s favorite AI tools and free upskilling resources

✅ Why AI won’t take your job—but someone using AI might

Whether you’re in customer service, admin, marketing, legal, healthcare, or content writing—this episode will help you stop spiraling and start planning.⸻

🎙️ Want to be on Season 2 of No One Knows What They’re Doing?

👉 Apply here: AdviceWithErin.com/SHOW

💡 TAKE THE FREE CAREER QUIZ: advicewitherin.com/quiz

📩 Join the Hyper Helpful Newsletter: hyperhelpful.com

🔔 Subscribe for weekly career advice!⸻

🕒 Key Moments:

00:00 – Why people feel anxious about AI (and why they should)

01:30 – You can’t future-proof your job, but you can future-proof yourself

03:00 – 5 careers at risk: customer service, admin, paralegals, content writers, and more

06:45 – How AI is already reshaping healthcare

08:00 – The key difference between automation and augmentation

09:30 – The mindset shift you need to stay employable

10:45 – Erin’s favorite AI tools + how she used AI to write this episode

11:30 – How to pivot into an AI-resilient or AI-powered career path⸻

💬 Are you using AI at work yet?

Drop your favorite tools, fears, or hot takes in the comments

👇 Let’s figure this out together.

#AIJobs #FutureOfWork #CareerAdvice #NoOneKnowsWhatTheyreDoing #OpenAI #JobSearch2025 #WorkingWithAI #CareerChange #PromptEngineering #Upskilling #AdviceWithErin

In this episode, Erin chats with Mike, a communications professional navigating the frustration and anxiety of multiple rescinded job offers. Mike opens up about losing a prestigious job offer after months of unemployment and wonders if he’s doing something wrong. Erin offers practical strategies on bouncing back, managing professional relationships, and confidently addressing employment gaps without self-doubt.🎙 In this episode:✅ How to emotionally bounce back after rescinded job offers✅ The right way to explain a job gap during interviews✅ Networking strategies to leverage even after rejection✅ Why rescinded offers usually aren’t about you (and how to handle them)If you’ve ever faced professional setbacks that left you questioning your self-worth, this episode is a powerful reminder: it’s rarely personal—and your best opportunities are still ahead.⸻🎙️ Want to be on Season 2 of No One Knows What They’re Doing?👉 Apply here: AdviceWithErin.com/SHOW💡 TAKE THE FREE CAREER QUIZ: advicewitherin.com/quiz📩 Join the Hyper Helpful Newsletter: hyperhelpful.com🔔 Subscribe for weekly career advice!⸻🕒 Key Moments:00:00 – Meet Mike: dealing with multiple rescinded job offers01:31 – Understanding why job offers get rescinded03:44 – Handling the emotional impact professionally05:09 – How to talk about employment gaps confidently07:21 – Keeping doors open after rejection09:39 – Why setbacks are stepping stones to better opportunities⸻💬 Ever had a job offer rescinded? You’re not alone—share your experience below!#CareerAdvice #JobSearch #NetworkingTips #Resilience #EmploymentGaps #CareerSetbacks #NoOneKnowsWhatTheyreDoing__→ 💸 Get a (free) weekly dose of motivational advice + communication tips from me: www.hyperhelpful.com→ 💸 Snag my Salary Negotiation Guide for FREE: https://advicewitherin.com/salary→👩🏼‍💻 The Career Workshop Intensive (a career course taught by me!) First 15 PEOPLE get 15% OFF with code "CAREER15": https://bit.ly/3TvZhHm (learn more at this link)