

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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Mar 23, 2021 • 48min
The Era We're Living In
Erika flies solo on today's episode and dives into a variety of topics. She kicks things off with her opinion on the NCAA drama last week followed by a breakdown of what Google is actually doing by parting ways with third party cookies. Lastly, she gives an inside look on what goes down in the boardroom, from being a board member with the WWE, to presenting a deck for the Barstool board meeting. Breakdown: NCAA Drama: (03:00) Google & Cookies: (16:04) Inside The Boardroom: (24:07)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 Mule Media at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Mar 18, 2021 • 37min
No Bullsh*t (Feat. Sarah Thomas)
Today Erika touches on the new NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) Bill for NCAA athletes and how student-athletes are a huge future for influencer marketing. Then we’re joined by the first female to be hired as a full-time NFL official, Sarah Thomas. Erika and Sarah talk becoming an NFL ref, how she stays at the top of her game regardless of gender, pre-game routines, and more! Episode Breakdown: NIL Bill: (0:05:35) Sarah Thomas Interview: (0:16:49) One Fucking Good Thing: (0:34:34)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 Mule Media at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Mar 16, 2021 • 45min
A Lesson on TV Rights (Feat. Alan Gold)
Class is in session on today's episode of Token CEO. Erika gives an in-depth look at TV rights, the future of cable, and sports media. She's then joined by Alan Gold, partner at Evolution Media, who has negotiated over $70 billion dollars worth of deals in the industry! Breakdown: Erika on TV Rights: (01:57:01) Alan Gold: (16:04:00)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 Mule Media at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Mar 11, 2021 • 51min
Unf*ck Your Brain (Feat. Kara Loewentheil)
On today's episode, Erika tackles a variety of topics including Burger King, HuffPost, and content distribution in its relation to Barstool. She is then joined by Kara Loewentheil, life coach and host of the Unfuck Your Brain podcast. Kara shares her advice on how to silence the little voice in your head and become your best advocate instead of your worst critic! To learn more about Kara's work, check her out below. https://bit.ly/3bBhnn2 Breakdown: HuffPost: 3:04 Burger King: 4:54 Distribution: 12:22 Kara Loewentheil: 21:38You 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 Mule Media at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Mar 9, 2021 • 46min
Make Yourself Irreplaceable (Feat. Katie Sowers)
On today's episode of Token CEO, Erika tackles the concept of attrition and how to handle it on both a management and employee level. Later on she's joined by football coach Katie Sowers to talk about her time with the 49ers, building a flag football program, and the lessons she's learned while teaching others! Breakdown: Workplace Attrition: 2:00 Katie Sowers: 18:30 #BetOnGirls: 46:30You 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 Mule Media at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Mar 4, 2021 • 1h 6min
High Risk High Reward (Feat. Deirdre Lester, CRO of Barstool Sports)
On today's episode of Token CEO, Erika sits down with Deirdre Lester, CRO of Barstool Sports! The two cover everything from starting Barstool's partnerships from the ground up to what it's like to have your boss drag your department on the internet. Before the interview, Erika shares her thoughts on Togethxr, Dave's new ETF, and Chernin's SPAC announcement. Episode Breakdown: Togethxr: 3:27 Dave & Buzz: 6:20 Chernin: 8:39 Deirdre Lester Interview: 12:36You 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 Mule Media at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Mar 1, 2021 • 55min
The F*ck It Button
Erika is riding solo for today's episode and has a lot to talk about! She covers Facebook, NFTs, Robinhood and whatever is going on at Smith College. She later introduces a new segment and shows some love to a few employees.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 Mule Media at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Feb 25, 2021 • 49min
Promising Young Women (Feat. Sydnie Wells and Alyssa Amoroso)
On today’s episode of Token CEO, Erika is joined by Barstool’s newest hires, Sydnie Wells and Alyssa Amoroso! The girls share how they felt when first joining the company and what their hopes are for the future. Later on, Token regular Kelly Keegs hops on to review Erika’s new favorite movie, “Promising Young Woman.”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 Mule Media at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Feb 22, 2021 • 49min
Girls F*ck (Feat. Caroline Spiegel)
On today's episode of Token CEO, we're talking about sex. Erika is joined by Caroline Spiegel, the founder of the audio erotica website Quinn. Caroline talks about what it's like being a woman in the sex tech industry, how she came up with Quinn, and why it's so important for women to talk about sex...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 Mule Media at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe

Feb 18, 2021 • 40min
Bet On Yourself (Feat. The DeCicco Brothers)
Erika kicks off today's episode with a rant on why you should always take the risk of betting on yourself. No one will take a chance on you if you don't take a chance on yourself first. Later on she's joined by the DeCicco Brothers, the founders of the popular beverage Super Coffee. The guys share how they created their product, what they've learned as young entrepreneurs, and mistakes they won't repeat...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 Mule Media at erikaayersbadan.substack.com/subscribe


