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Meet Ann Shoket, the former editor-in-chief of Seventeen Magazine, author of The Big Life, and a champion for millennial women who are redefining the meaning of power and success. But championing women isn’t why I asked Ann Shoket to join us—although we’ll definitely cover that. I wanted Ann to come talk about what I call The Ambition Trap. Sometimes drive and direction don’t work in tandem, and that can feel really, really frustrating. All that mess is something Ann totally understands—she’s a bit of millennial woman guru—and I’m sure many of you can relate to the internal battle you have with your ambition as well. Which is why on this episode we’ll be discussing:   What exactly ambition means and why women struggle with the ambition trap How to deal with the “itch” or that feeling that something better might be out there And the different meanings and outcomes behind side hustles.   Show Notes: Unhappy at Work Quiz The Big LifeAnnShoket.com Ann Shoket Instagram Badass Babes   CareerContessa.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Farnoosh Torabi, a personal finance expert, 3-time author with her latest book called “When She Makes More,” and host of the popular So Money podcast.  Farnoosh isn’t your typical money expert with years working at a bank or managing other people’s portfolios. It was actually through a career in journalism, coupled with her first-hand experience of working her way out of thousands of dollars of debt, that helped her carve out a niche in personal finance—proof that we can all become experts without ivy league educations. In today’s episode, we talk about: What $30,000 debt really means Why every woman should focus on discovering her niche And why you shouldn’t settle for a Mr. Mom Show Notes: The Salary Project Farnoosh Torabi InstagramWhen She Makes More So Money podcastFarnoosh.tvCareerContessa.com  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meet Dr. Zelana Montminy, a prominent figure in positive psychology and the author of 21 Days to Resilience. Her research is at the forefront of ground-breaking new science, which she calls “the science of thriving”, a field in which experts are exploring what drives us toward optimal well-being. And that’s what brings us to the podcast. Dr. Z  is going to help explain, “Why do we meltdown?” We are going to learn what is it that makes us spiral out of control or lose our sense of direction? And what does it take for us to focus on our strengths and thrive within our lives and workplaces—as opposed to just survive? Get ready to reshape how you view "happiness" as you shift to thrive for more resilience in your life. Show Notes: Career Contessa Website Dr. Z’s webinar on how to transcend the daily grind 21 Days to Resilience Dr.Zelana.com Dr. Zelana Montminy Instagram  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Drybar Founder, Alli Webb, isn't afraid of a career pivot. Alli went from college dropout to fashion PR misfit and finally found her passion at beauty school. That beauty school experience eventually laid the foundation for what is now Drybar, a successful blow dry bar and product line. Alli's an accidental entrepreneur with over 10 years of business success and she's here to discuss her relationship with failure, how she constantly develops her career within her own company, and what exactly the “red wine crisis” is. Show Notes  Side Hustle Quiz Drybar Guide to Good Hair For All Alli Webb's Instagram Drybar's Instagram Alli’s podcast, Raising The Bar Visit a Drybar    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Actress Autumn Reeser had her whole life planned out. Marriage, successful career, kids, and more. But then she was hit with a divorce, lack of emotional support, and even postpartum psychosis. Autumn’s vulnerability has led her to share that, until recently, her version of “having it all” definitely didn’t include room for messy moments. The result was that she was preoccupied with the idea of doing more, doing it perfectly, and of course, ignoring whatever wasn’t working—until the moment of meltdown came for her anyway. So, while this episode is less “career advice”, more life perspective, this episode covers how Autumn’s perfectly planned life transitioned into Plan B—or maybe even Plan D or E—and how her resilience has created a new version of herself.   Show Notes: Autumn Reeser Instagram  Postpartum Depression: Inkblot: online counseling The Journey PPD ACT   The Postpartum Progress Site Mental Health Resources: Talkspace: online therapy Anxiety Depression or Bipolar Disorder Schizophrenia Obsessive-Compulsive Thoughts and Behaviours Self-Harming  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to The Femails, a podcast from Career Contessa that deep dives into the world of  women, work, and what it takes to build a successful and fulfilling career on your terms. The Femails podcast, hosted by Lauren McGoodwin, is an extension of the conversation, resource, and tools created  by Career Contessa, the only career platform dedicated to helping women. This is a podcast about  exploration, failures, triumphs, courage, fear, and taking a  real-talk approach to women’s career development. Each episode, we talk with a different woman about those moments, the lessons learned, and explore some strategies they’ve uncovered that we can all use in our own lives. This is about learning from the most challenging times, together. Because  one thing's for sure: even the most difficult moments can transform your career for the better. To check out Career Contessa and our comprehensive list of resources from career coaching to salary database to daily career advice, visit careercontessa.com. You can also follow along for regular updates and exclusive content on Instagram at @careercontessa and #TheFemailsPodcast. Theme Music: Ethan EdenburgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.