Erika Ayers Badan, CEO of Food52, joins me for the first part of a compelling two-part series. With a career spanning Barstool Sports, Microsoft, AOL, and Yahoo, Erika is no stranger to bold moves and big titles. But this episode isn’t about resumes—it’s about stories. Erika’s journey is filled with lessons that inspired her first book, No One Cares About Your Career. Intrigued by the title? So was I.

In this episode (Part One), we’ll dive into her book—why she wrote it, why now, and why this title resonates. We’ll also explore five actionable tips anyone can use to succeed at work.

In Part Two, we’ll step behind the scenes of her life, discussing her upbringing, leadership style, and her take on toxic work cultures. Plus, she’ll share the advice she’s giving her own kids about thriving in today’s fast-changing world.

Revisiting the Roots: A Walk Down Memory Lane to Discover the Past’s Impact on the Present

The Brutal Truth Behind ‘No One Cares About Your Career’—How Did Erika Land on That Mic-Drop of a Title?

"Nobody's coming to help you. It's up to you to save yourself, grow yourself, push yourself, teach yourself."

What Sparked the Inspiration Behind Writing the Book?

What Makes This Book a Game Changer in a Sea of Career Guides?

Who Is This Book Really For? Unpacking the Audience Behind the Pages

"Just because you went to Princeton doesn't mean you have to go work in finance. A lot of times people get caught up in what everyone else thinks they should do. That's the lore. What everyone else thinks they should be and the reality is that nobody's really thinking about you that much. You should do what makes you happy and tell everyone else to jump off a cliff."

30 Years, 5 Simple Lessons: How to Succeed at Work Without the Overwhelm

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