

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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Aug 26, 2021 • 1h 22min
Brazen & Inappropriate (feat. Julia Haart & Lora DiCarlo)
Erika begins by sharing a fact that will probably leave your jaw on the floor. She then kicks off the episode with headlines and a Q&A before getting into two interviews. The first is Lora DiCarlo, who discusses how women can feel more empowered by understanding who they are and what makes them feel good. Lora has created the next generation of pleasure aids that mimic the touch and feel of a human being. Next is Julia Haart, who you may know from Netflix's 'My Unorthodox Life'. Julia explains why she left her religious community, citing that she wanted to be an example for her daughters that they could have their own freedom. She dives into what her life was like while she was in the community and explained why everyday when a man wakes up, they pray and say “Thank God I’m not a woman”. (00:02:04) - Headlines (00:12:09) - Q&A (00:23:39) - Erika Rant (00:27:54) - Lora DiCarlo Interview (00:54:33) - Julia Haart Interview (01:18:47) - 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

Aug 19, 2021 • 42min
Bloom Where You're Planted (feat. Chaps)
Erika kicks off the episode covering this week's headlines, including #BamaRush and what working from home may mean for wages. She then answers listener-submitted questions regarding mental health in the workplace. Chaps joins the show to discuss why saying "I love you no matter what" is actually a bad thing, what it means to bloom where you're planted, and more. Erika rounds out the episode with adulting. (00:01:36) - Headlines (00:13:30) - Mental Health Q&A (00:22:49) - Chaps Interview (00:39:52) - 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

Aug 12, 2021 • 48min
I Don't Have Bad Days (feat. Deion Sanders)
Erika begins the episode with a rundown of what’s ahead this fall in Barstool’s world with the upcoming football season. Then, Erika transitions into responding to listener submitted voicemails before getting into the weekly ‘Adulting’ segment. To wrap up, Deion Sanders, accompanied by his son, Shilo, joins the pod. Together they discuss the upcoming release of Coach Prime, what Deion thinks pressure really is, and why he doesn’t have bad days. (00:01:37) - Fall Happenings at Barstool Sports (00:07:46) - Voicemail #1 - How Early Is Too Early To Quit A Job? (00:09:31) - Voicemail #2 - How To Deliver Upward Evaluations? (00:11:15) - Voicemail #3 - What To Do If You Don't Want To Be A Reference? (00:13:20) - Voicemail #4 - Dealing With A Stagnant Boss (00:17:49) - Adulting (00:22:12) - Deion & Shilo InterviewYou 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

Aug 5, 2021 • 45min
See How Tomorrow Goes (feat. Dr. Shari Marchbein)
Today Erika is joined by her dermatologist of 10 years, Dr. Shari Marchbein. Together they discuss Marchbein's path from a medical school to opening her own practice and all the hardships in between. Marchbein explains why you should never order skin products from Amazon, and debunks the myth that drinking water is tied to having great skin. Marchbein also shares advice from her parents that kept her going even when she wanted to quit. (00:04:16) - Interview begins (00:43:10) - 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

Aug 3, 2021 • 43min
The Team, The Team, The Team
On today's Token CEO, Erika kicks off the episode with the weekend's best headlines. Then, she's joined by Karim who is 'one of Dave's guys'. The pair discuss what it's like working for Dave, how Barstool Athletes came to be, and why Erika says his job is a short cut in life. Finally, Erika wraps up with voicemails submitted from fans. (00:02:05) - Headlines (00:11:47) - Karim/Barstool Athletes Interview (00:35:24) - Voicemails - Work QuestionsYou 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

Jul 29, 2021 • 52min
The Way Out Is Through (Feat. Karsen Woods)
In today's episode of Token CEO, Erika reviews news headlines before getting into Barstool's manager training. She's then joined by Karsen Woods, a pioneer in the NFT space. The two discuss what industries they see being impacted next by blockchain, as well as crypto culture. To wrap up, Erika speaks on when you should (or shouldn't) tell your manager you're looking for a new position. (00:01:13) - Headlines - Barstool Bowl Game, Olympics Streaming, Snapchat, Robinhood IPO, Boomers vs Zoomers back in the office (00:14:21) - Barstool's Manager Training (00:27:32) - Karsen Woods Interview (00:49:16) - Adulting - When Do You Tell Your Boss You're Looking For A New Job?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

Jul 27, 2021 • 53min
ESPN Was Never My Dream (Feat. Kelly In Vegas)
On today's Token CEO, Erika gives her advice on listener submitted voicemails. Then, she gives a rundown on what is coming for Barstool in the near future before wrapping up with Barstool's newest gambling personality, Kelly In Vegas. Kelly tells us all about who she was in high school, how she made her way to Vegas and what she did with her excessive earnings as a cocktail waitress. She then gives us the low down on what happened with ESPN and her opinions on the matter. (00:01:30) - Voicemails - Mental Health (00:06:24) - Voicemails - Professional Lows (00:11:10) - Voicemails - Treating Everyone The Same (00:13:34) - Voicemails - Dealing with Rejection (00:18:05) - Rundown on the Latest at Barstool (00:24:00) - Kelly In Vegas InterviewYou 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

Jul 22, 2021 • 39min
We're Here To Compete (Feat. Danielle Kang)
It's almost time for the Olympic Games to begin. Erika highlights some headlines leading into the Games and discusses why being the host of the Olympics isn't all that it's cracked up to be. She's then joined by Danielle Kang, a Team USA golfer, to talk about why she's not upset about the no fans rule and how she became good at golf...on accident. (00:01:07) - Headlines (00:07:43) - Business of Hosting the Games (00:14:15) - Women to Watch (00:18:15) - Danielle Kang Interview (00:33:49) - Adulting - Dress CodeYou 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

Jul 20, 2021 • 40min
5 Years at Barstool Sports
In today's episode, Erika celebrates her 5 year anniversary at Barstool Sports. She breaks down how she landed the job, the early days of Barstool Sports, and lessons she's learned along the way as CEO. Erika then answers questions from listeners and a surprise video from Barstool employees closes out the episode. (00:01:47) - How Erika Got To Barstool Sports (00:06:43) - Lessons on Getting To Barstool Sports (00:09:00) - The Early Days (00:21:26) - Lessons Learned From Being CEO (00:26:18) - Answering Questions From Fans (00:30:38) - Surprise Barstool Employees VideoYou 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

Jul 15, 2021 • 56min
Life Is About The Story (Feat. Rico Bosco)
Erika is joined by Barstool's own gambling personality, Rico Bosco. He explains why he doesn't apologize for landing a job at Barstool and breaks down his Rico-isms. He also clears up why he decided to start showing his face in content, as well as what his biggest regret has been thus far. Finally, Rico asks Erika a few questions. (00:01:31) - Headlines (00:11:57) - Rico Bosco Interview (00:51:32) - Adulting - The Great ResignationYou 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


