

Bossed Up
Emilie Aries
Are you ready to step up as the boss of your life? Emilie Aries breaks down career conundrums with expert interviews to help women navigate career transition and step up as the boss of their careers. Whether you're in the job search, starting a side hustle, climbing a corporate ladder, or an experienced entrepreneur, join Bossed Up's community of courageous women who lift as they climb.
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Mar 16, 2021 • 38min
How to Cultivate Resilience, Make Big Changes, and Embrace Curiosity in Your Career
In today’s episode, Emilie chats with Cady North, founder and personal finance guru at North Financial Advisors, and the new author of The Resiliency Effect, about the steps you can take to overcome adversity, embrace change, and propel yourself forward to success. Related Links:Learn more about Cady’s work hereJoin us for our FREE virtual summit, RECLAIM: Where You’re Meant to BeEp 56: Talking About Mental Health at WorkEp 190: Mental Health and MoneyEnroll in Level Up, our leadership acceleratorGot a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 11, 2021 • 7min
Should You Disclose Your Criminal Background in a Job Interview?
Interviews are stressful enough on a good day. So interviewing with a criminal record can take nerves to another level altogether! Today’s episode walks you through the latest laws on the books about disclosing this sensitive subject matter, as well as best practices on how to talk about this tricky topic. Related Links:Read the corresponding blog hereEp 311: How to Talk About Marital Status, Parental Status, and Pregnancy in the InterviewLearn more about the Ban the Box campaignLearn more about job-seeking with a record at WorkplaceFairness.orgGot a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 9, 2021 • 57min
White Feminism, Self Help as Activism, and Practicing Inclusive Advocacy
In today’s episode, Emilie sits down with Koa Beck, author and co-host of “The #MeToo Memos” on WNYC’s The Takeaway, to dive into her new book White Feminism and discuss ways we all can continue advocating for all women, while still being advocates for ourselves.Related Links:Learn more about Koa BeckGrab a copy of White Feminism hereJoin the Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookGot a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 4, 2021 • 17min
How to Talk About Marital Status, Parental Status, and Pregnancy in the Interview
Related Links:Read the corresponding blog post hereJoin the Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookEp 191: Why You Should Always Get a Job Offer in WritingShould you mention your kids in the interview?NYT: The Motherhood Penalty vs. the Fatherhood BonusThe ultimate efficiency hack: Have kidsJOURNAL ARTICLE: Getting a Job: Is There a Motherhood Penalty?The Definitive Guide to Negotiating as a WomanEp 18: Bouncing Back From a Baby BreakEp 123: Pursuing a Promotion While PregnantEp 12: Know Your Worth Check out Fairygodboss.comLearn more at InHerSight.comGot a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 2, 2021 • 41min
What Self-Care Really Means (Hint: You Can’t Always Buy It)
In today’s episode, Emilie sits down with a disruptor, Stephanie Lee of SELFMADE of the self-care industry to talk about the realities of the wellness industrial complex. What’s the difference between self-are and self-maintenance? What’s the best kind of self-care money can buy? And what can’t be bought that we all need? Listen to learn more. Related Links:Learn more about Stephanie’s work at SELFMADEHear from Stephanie again at our forthcoming Bossed Up SUMMITGot a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677).This episode was sponsored by Indeed and Skillshare. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 25, 2021 • 15min
Why Is Corporate America Failing Black Women?
Today on the podcast, Emilie speaks on the frustrating reality that Black women at work continue to face systematic discrimination at significantly higher rates than any other group of workers. Why is this happening, exactly? And what can be done to rectify it? Listen to learn more. Related Links:Read today’s corresponding blog postEp 302: Microaggressions at work, Active Allyship, and Black Women’s Ambitions ft. Minda HartsRacial Equity Impact Analysis resource from the Race Matters Institute2020 Report: Women in the WorkplaceEp 164: Emotional Labor at WorkEp 304: White Fragility, White Women’s Tears, and Dismantling White SupremacyEp 307: How to Lift as You Climb and Choose Collaboration Over CompetitionContinue the conversation in the Bossed Up Courage Community on FacebookGot a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 23, 2021 • 49min
How Women Leaders Can Win in Male-Dominated Workplaces
In today’s episode, Emilie chats with Stephanie Schriock, President of EMILY’s List and author of Run to Win: Lessons in Leadership for Women Changing the World, all about how women can strategically advance into leadership roles at work in male-dominated industries, including politics!Related Links:Learn more about Stephanie’s work hereGrab a copy of Stephanie’s book, Run to WinEnroll in Level Up, our leadership acceleratorEp 34: Should You Pursue Your Passion? ft Lauren UnderwoodEp 36: Boss Mama ft Deb HaalandEp 32: Handling Rejection ft Emily CainThis episode was sponsored by Canva.Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 18, 2021 • 8min
How to Lift as You Climb and Choose Collaboration Over Competition
In today’s episode, Emilie shares the history of the phrase “lifting as we climb,” what it means for her everyday practice of feminism, and how you can practice lifting as you climb, too! Related links:Read the corresponding blog post hereSmithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureHBR: It’s Time to Break the Cycle of Female RivalryEp 303: Lessons Learned About Racial Justice & Active Allyship in 2020Ep 235: 5 Things White Feminists Must Stop Doing Right NowGrab a copy of White Feminism by Koa BeckWomen and Investing: Closing the Gender Investment GapGet Bossed Up the book!The Definitive Guide to Negotiating as a WomanEp 110: Negotiating Past Equal Pay DayEp 305: 3 Ways to Be More Bossed Up Right NowEp 253: How to Get Involved in Activism in 2020Join the Bossed Up Courage CommunityGot a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 16, 2021 • 48min
Narrative Leadership And Why Great Leaders Need It
Today Emilie chats with public speaker, podcast host of Sway Them in Color, and founder of The New Quo, Christina Blacken all about the importance of narrative leadership, how to cultivate your storytelling skills, and why storytelling is an imperative leadership skill in times of change.Related Links:Learn more about Christina’s work hereWhite Paper: Change the Status Quo Through Your Narrative IntelligenceCatch Christina’s podcast: Sway Them in ColorLearn more about Level Up, our leadership acceleratorJoin our next cohort of Speak Up, our public speaking programGot a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 11, 2021 • 18min
3 Ways to Be More Bossed Up Right Now
In today’s episode, Emilie’s taking it back to basics to explain the origin story behind Bossed Up’s name, and 3 ways to be more bossed up, starting right now.Related Links:Peep that Nicki Minaj interview hereIcon Collective’s Hip Hop History: from the Streets to MainstreamEp 01: To Lead or Be Liked? As an organization that’s always been inspired by hip hop, it’s also worth mentioning our Active Anti-Racism & Justice Plan, which includes a quarterly profit-based give-back structure so we may contribute directly to the communities of color who have given so much to us.Got a career conundrum you want me to cover on the podcast? Call and leave me a voicemail NOW at 910-668-BOSS(2677). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


