Feedback is gold, right? Well, sometimes. And sometimes you have to find your own way to turn what might feel a bit more like backfeed into your own fuel.  This week Erin and Nicole catch up to contemplate their WTFs and authentic-so-hards for the week. But one moment sticks out the most. What do you do with feedback that clearly misses the mark? Well, other than talk about it on public podcat, you can also take that pile of sh*t and make your own fuel out of it! Erin Haztikostas and Nicole Licata Grant meet for another "How Was Your Week?" episode. Nicole starts with the problems of Zoom meetings on repeat; eye twitches, ice cream cones, bathroom calls. You know, general Zoom fatigue.  Ern asks Nicole for an update on the dog treadmill, a treadmill that immediately tried to throw Nicole through her own wall and has since been relegated to static artwork.  Nicole talks about her vision board progress and how you can join in with the fun by joining the b Cause Facebook group. they let (almost) everyone in! Nicole has also been invited to talk at a conference, and she has some, shall we say, interesting ideas on how to portray authenticity during her talk. "Live from the Gyno!" is likely going to be the title of her next panel discussion.  Erin tells a story about her authetic-so-hard moment, taking a Zoom call but the IGW in her had no time for pants. Followed by Nicole's story of joining a Zoom meeting mid-shower, because this is the world we live in now - a world where, as Nicole puts it, showering, working, and commuting, are no longer separate activities. They both share recent stories of having to endure mansplaining at work. Nicole "had to" have the calendar system explained to her, and Erin needed to hear about how she needed to develop a visual identity for her authenticity business (like, say what?!) This then leads into a conversation on how to give feedback, it's great to give feedback, but there is a line where it becomes condescending, especially if you make assumptions that the other person has no clue what they're doing. Erin's mansplainer did have a positive though, he acted as a catalyst for a discussion bringing together many of the things Erin talks about in her book. Inequality, authenticity, and as Nicole puts it: being a Maverick and not an Iceman.  To preorder Erin's book You Do You(ish):   Follow Nicole on LinkedIn:   Follow Erin on LinkedIn:   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 even share 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 unsustainable for younger audiences.  Tweetable Comments: "Feedback is sometimes just backfeed." "It's a process to dry my hair and not look like a wet rat." "There was a time when showering, working, and commuting were separate activities." "I don't know anyone who achieved big by magically waking up one morning put into the right body." "Dreaming your way into success usually has strategy and planning behind it." "Always give feedback, be authentic, serve people." "I'm happy to have gone through that cycle, and I'm happy that others can find their way through it too." "Go be Maverick in Top Gun, screw Iceman." "You know you're a good leader when people follow you out of curiosity." - Colin Powell "We all need a little exorcism once in a while."