Erin Hatzikostas and Nicole Licata Grant meet again to discuss the topic of the week: The addiction no one's talking about - your paycheck.  They discuss how it can become easier to simply protect your survival and regular money influx than take a breath, risk and leave, to create a much bigger life. They throw in topics - from money affecting your ability to take risks, or even completely affecting your outlook - to Erin discussing her recent trip back home and how she feels welcomed but humbled by it.  They also sneak in that Nicole's employer has caught wind of the podcast...and briefly comment on how Nicole is working through that (hint: b notorious is the mantra driving her forward and through any political bumps).  Authentic family life, authentic working life, authentic troubles, and authentic successes. We can all learn something from this.    If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration! Here are some options... Check out the b BRILLIANT career coaching program @   b Cause Podcast Facebook group @ We share even more crazy stuff here (you probably thought that was impossible).  Take our simple, fun and insightful "What Kind of Dog Are You At Work?" by going to  We have so much fun stuff going on...we wouldn't want you to miss out - join the authenticity movement and our community by adding your email just about anywhere @  Check out our blog for more of our no-BS career advice @ We have fun and inspiring t-shirts @ DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsuitable for younger audiences.  Tweetable Comments: "How many people do you see do something outlandish or carve a new path? People appreciate that." "People are starting to recognize us. They might be our own friends, but that's unimportant."  "When I decided to retire, I didn't get a package, I wasn't miserable, I just wanted something more." "People save for a car, a new house, a holiday, a new kitchen - how about saving for freedom?" "You have to allow yourself to believe that you can get to that place. It might not be easy for you, it might not look the same, but you have to believe it's possible or else you are always going to be living paycheck to paycheck." "A lot of people don't necessarily value their own time." "I certainly believe that volunteer activity is a critical thing. But if that's at the expense of thinking about ways to provide the freedom and flexibility that you and your family need, then you need to rethink your priorities." "Money is just an energy exchange. It's not about being greedy and being wealthy." "If you're able to find ways to turn your passion, your experience, your knowledge, your intellect, yoru connections into something for others in a way that propels them forward - not just financially but also holistically - there's such a value to that. And there's only so much energy you can put behind that if you're only paid the minimum." "Everybody wants to sell you a system. 'The system is going to fricking change your life.' Well, not if the morons running it has no idea. Not if your policies are out of place, and not if your leadership looks bad." "Treat your decisions like wealth. They're your riches, you must use them wisely." - Nicole's Uber Driver.  "This week I choose to be notorious."