

Work with Erika Ayers Badan
Erika Ayers Badan
WORK Podcast offers real, and relatable insights into work, leadership, and culture from someone who’s been there and done that (mistakes included). Through interviews, commentary, and listener questions, Erika provides a funny, unfiltered and unapologetic look at how to be yourself and be successful. erikaayersbadan.substack.com
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Jan 10, 2023 • 26min
The 4 Ways To Start Fresh At Work This Year
On today’s episode Erika discusses the 4 possible work scenarios that you could be in when entering the new year. These include starting a new job, deciding you want to leave your job, not having a job and going for it at your current job. Plus, as always Erika answers your career questions and talks about performance at work, having a sh*tty manager and end of year bonuses. Stay tuned for Thursday’s episode with fashion designer Cynthia Rowley! (00:02:20) Starting Fresh At Work (00:15:12) Q&AYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Jan 5, 2023 • 32min
How Millionaire Entrepreneur Pinky Cole Created Slutty Vegan
On today’s episode Erika sits down with American restaurateur, Pinky Cole. Pinky is the owner and operator of Slutty Vegan, a plant-based burger restaurant chain. Cole describes Slutty Vegan as "someone who eats vegan but enjoys junk food” and she wanted to give the name a hook to help people to reimagine food. Erika and Pinky discuss how Pinky got to where she is, being confident, having the right people around you, taking no bullshit and much more. Enjoy! (00:03:36) Pinky ColeYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Jan 3, 2023 • 35min
Behind The Scenes Of The Barstool Arizona Bowl (ft. All Business Pete & Live Event Lisa)
On today's episode Erika is joined by Pete Overmyer, SVP of Technology and Lisa Litvack, VP of Live Events, live from the Barstool Arizona Bowl to discuss all things behind the scenes of the bowl. Pete and Lisa describe how they got to Barstool, how the company has changed since they started, their roles in the creation of The Arizona Bowl and much more. We finish out the episode with a Q&A featuring soon to be mom, Kayce Smith. Erika and Kayce discuss navigating work as a new mom. Stay tuned on Thursday for our interview with Pinky Cole, enjoy! 00:00 - Intro 02:01 - Pete and Lisa 25:42 - Q&A (ft. Kayce)You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Dec 22, 2022 • 48min
Why Advertisers Like Partnering With Barstool Sports
On today’s episode Erika is joined by Jay Woods, the CEO of Omega Accounting Solutions. Omega Accounting Solutions is a partner of Barstool Sports as an advertiser and in correlation with the Barstool Fund to help small businesses through the pandemic. The two discuss what it takes to be a good accountant, Omega’s partnership with Barstool, managing your finances and much more. In addition, Erika talks to Enrique, the Barstool office operations manager about the security incident that occurred a few weeks ago. Enrique also tells us about his job and how his career has grown at Barstool over the 3 years he’s been here. Lastly we wrap up the episode with Q&A and Erika reflects on 2022 in preparation for the new year. Enjoy and happy holidays! (00:00:36) Omega Accounting Solutions CEO (00:24:52) Enrique (00:33:58) Q&A (00:43:47) End of Year ThoughtsYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Dec 20, 2022 • 6min
Year End Performance Review Feedback | Work Like a Girl
On today's episode Erika gives us advice on getting constructive feedback in your year end performance review and what your first job salary should look like. Enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Dec 15, 2022 • 52min
How Miriam Haart Is Breaking Barriers On My Unorthodox Life
On today’s episode Erika sits down with Miriam Haart. Miriam is an engineering graduate of Stanford University and stars in Netflix's My Unorthodox Life along with her family. The two discuss how Miriam broke out of her Orthodox Jewish community, becoming your true self, entering a new life and much more. Plus we take a look at Barstool’s 2023 end of the year meeting and Erika breaks down how we run our company and things that need to be changed. As always we answer your career and job questions and Francis and Caroline sing us out with a special company meeting song. Enjoy! (00:02:54) Miriam Haart (00:23:36) Boardroom (00:30:02) Company Meeting (00:35:01) Q&A (00:44:40) Closing ThoughtsYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Dec 13, 2022 • 12min
Setting Goals For Your Future Self | Work Like A Girl
On today's calls Erika gives advice on how to work for yourself and create on your own. Plus, we help a caller market a product she made, enjoy!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Dec 8, 2022 • 58min
How to Become a ‘Rich Bitch’ With Nicole Lapin
On today’s episode we talk to New York Times best selling author and money expert, Nicole Lapin. She has worked as a journalist at CNN and CNBC and her list of books includes Rich Bitch, Boss Bitch and Becoming Super Woman. Nicole gives all her advice on money and finances including investing, getting someone to pay you back, the stock market, getting out of debt and much more. Plus, leading up to her Rough ‘N Rowdy fight we have Grace O’Malley to talk about why she decided to fight, her training and how things have changed since she started working at Barstool. As always we answer your career and business questions and take a look at the business side of Barstool Sports. Enjoy! (00:02:39) Nicole Lapin (00:34:52) Boardroom (00:38:11) Grace O'Malley (00:50:23) Q&AYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Dec 6, 2022 • 8min
Navigating Impending Lay-Offs | Work Like A Girl
On today's call Erika gives a caller advice on how to navigate an office environment when there are impending lay-offs.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Dec 1, 2022 • 54min
How Milk Bar Founder Christina Tosi Built A Dessert Empire
On today’s episode Erika sits down with the founder and chef of Milk Bar, Christina Tosi. Christina created Milk Bar because she didn’t like the perfectionism in fine dining restaurants and wanted to build what she believed should have existed, which was dessert in a unique way. They discuss Christina’s path to Milk Bar, the lessons she teaches her staff, their dirty dessert secrets and much more. In addition, Erika gives us an inside look at Barstool’s Black Friday sale and the Cyber Monday Telethon and as always we answer your career questions in the Q&A. Enjoy! Christina’s new cookbook, All About Cookies: A Milk Bar Baking Book is out now! https://milkbarstore.com/pages/100-all-about-cookies-recipes (00:02:19) Boardroom (00:12:05) Christina Tosi (00:45:15) Q&AYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Get full access to WORK at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe


