

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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Oct 28, 2021 • 56min
Boxing Champ Christy Martin Survives To Tell Her Story
Legendary boxer Christy Martin trained hard and put on a show to become the first female superstar in the boxing ring. But at home, her trainer-turned-husband was controlling and abusive, and in 2010 brutally attacked her and left her to die. Christy survived and shares her story of perseverance and determination with Erika. We also run through headlines of the week, answer your questions, and offer tips on how to tackle credit card debt. (00:05:00) Headlines (00:18:36) Q&A (00:28:57) Christy Martin (00:49:16) AdultingYou 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

Oct 21, 2021 • 34min
How To Make Anxiety Your Superpower
40 million of us suffer from some form of anxiety. Whether you have a big meeting or just the Sunday Scaries, the unwanted stress can complicate our lives. But neuroscientist Dr. Wendy Suzuki tells Erika that anxiety is actually good for you... and can make you a stronger, more productive person. Erika also runs through headlines, answers your questions about thank you emails, and talks to an expert about how each of us can be more inclusive to our coworkers. (00:03:25) Headlines (00:05:56) Q&A (00:12:51) Dr. Wendy Suzuki (00:29:13) AdultingYou 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

Oct 14, 2021 • 55min
How Bobbi Brown's Authenticity Led to Success
On this episode, Erika sits down with legendary makeup artist and entrepreneur Bobbi Brown about her new company, Jones Road Beauty. Brown shares her secrets to being a successful entrepreneur, how it feels to leave her name behind at another company, and what President Obama calls her. Erika also runs through headlines and answers your questions with special guest Tiko Texas. She wraps the show with a BREAKING NEWS interview with White Sox Dave about his viral confrontation with actor John Cusack. Sports Research: Go to www.Sportsresearch.com, add your favorite products to your basket, and use code ERIKA at checkout for 25% off. JustWorks: Find out how JustWorks can help your business by going to www.JustWorks.com. High Noon: Head over to your local liquor store and get some today. (00:03:20) - Headlines (00:12:48) - Q&A (00:21:16) - Bobbi Brown (00:45:00) - Adulting (00:48:30) - Inside Barstool Check out Barstool Sports for more: http://www.barstoolsports.com Follow Barstool Sports here: Facebook: https://facebook.com/barstoolsports Twitter: https://twitter.com/barstoolsports Instagram: http://instagram.com/barstoolsports Merch: http://www.store.barstoolsports.comYou 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

Oct 7, 2021 • 44min
How To Change Your Career At Any Age
After decades of working in media and marketing, Marla Aaron wanted to make a jump into a brand new industry: jewelry. Erika speaks with Marla about what it took to make the leap and the challenges she faced in making the new business successful. In adulting, Erika speaks with an expert on how to properly re-brand yourself when making a career change. She also runs through the headlines and answers your questions. (00:02:32) Headlines (00:14:01) Q&A (00:19:27) Marla Aaron (00:38:59) AdultingYou 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

Sep 30, 2021 • 42min
Why Are We Erasing Women Athletes? (feat. Dr. Nicole LaVoi)
From salaries to media coverage, there's a divide between how the sports industry is approached based on whether the athletes are men or women. Today, Erika speaks with Dr. Nicole LaVoi, a sports sociologist whose research focuses on gender in the sports industry, about some of the root causes. Erika also runs through headlines of the week, answers your questions, and offers tips on how to manage a bad manager. (00:01:48) - Headlines (00:09:01) - Q&A (00:15:00) - Business of Women's Sports (00:36:43) - AdultingYou 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

Sep 23, 2021 • 36min
How We Sell Barstool & Keep the Lights On
Erika takes you behind the scenes of Barstool's Upfront, the biggest event of the year for advertisers to buy into our unmatched content. She'll chat with Chief Revenue Officer Deirdre Lester about huge new announcements and what money they hope to bring in to the company. Erika will also answer your questions, talk headlines (including the Wall Street Journal's bombshell reporting on Facebook) and explain how to deal with burnout. Headlines (00:01:23) Q&A (00:12:08) Barstool Upfront (00:21:02) Adulting (00:31:25)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

Sep 16, 2021 • 50min
How Prison Saved Wallo's Life and Inspired The Million Dollaz Brand (feat. Wallo & Gillie)
On Today’s Token CEO, Erika chats with Wallo and Gillie, the hosts of Million Dollaz Worth of Game. They talk about how Wallo stayed resilient while in prison and how he never takes technology for granted. Erika also runs through this week's headlines (the Met Gala, the NFL Sunday Ticket Deal, Sports Betting & Taco Bell) and she'll answer your career questions and give advice on how to pick a college major. Headlines (00:01:32) Q&A (00:10:30) Paul Rabil Retirement (00:18:16) Wallo and Gille (00:21:15) Adulting (00:46:10)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

Sep 11, 2021 • 12min
The 20th Anniversary of September 11th (feat. Brendan Stackpole)
Today's special Token CEO episode we remember the events of September 11th on the 20th anniversary. Erika is joined by FDNY Brendan Stackpole, who's father, Timothy Stackpole, also a FDNY member, lost his life helping during the events of September 11th. Timothy Stackpole Foundation: https://www.facebook.com/FdnyCaptainTimothyStackpoleFoundation/ https://www.stackpolefoundation.org/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

Sep 9, 2021 • 1h 36min
The More Uncomfortable You Make Yourself, The Better You Are (feat. Kate, Alex & Kim and Danielle Collins)
Today Erika is joined by Kate to help her co-host the episode. They start off by remembering 9/11 and discussing this week's headlines and giving out career advice. Next up, Erika sits down Alex and Kim, the new mother daughter duo at Barstool Sports and Danielle Collins, a professional tennis player competing in the US Open. Lastly, Erika and Kate wrap up with advice on how to turn an informational interview into a job offer. (00:11:54) - Headlines (00:23:44) - Q&A (00:33:52) - Alex & Kim (1:10:19) - Danielle Collins (1:29:05) - AdultingYou 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

Sep 2, 2021 • 1h 28min
Bring the Juice (feat. RJ Kaminski)
For today’s episode, Erika is joined by her intern for the day, RJ Kaminsky. RJ is a host and senior manager of brand for the Premiere Lacrosse League. Erika and RJ talk this week’s headlines and answer your career questions. Next up, we take a look inside a Barstool Sports management training and wrap up with advice on how to present in a company meeting. Headlines (00:08:13) Q&A (00:19:52) Management Training (00:34:21) Adulting (1:07:25)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


