b Cause Work Doesn't Have to Suck

A way to create connection, build authority and stand out from your peers in an unexpected way? *Yes please! *

A super simple strategy that most people aren't leveraging in the workplace? *Where do I sign up? *

It's completely centered around video.

**slowly backs out of the room**

We get it. Video can be intimidating, a smidge uncomfortable and maybe a little unnatural.

But the gem of a human being featured on the podcast today will hopefully help you set aside those fears and make practical changes that'll add a unique twist to your current video practices.

Oh, and they're practically painless. Promise.

In this episode, you'll hear Erin chat with Kerry Barrett. Kerry is an Emmy award-winning broadcast news anchor, reporter and producer, turned public speaking and media coach and trainer, who helps others bring their stories to life with confidence and personality. And you know, no big deal or anything, but you may have even seen Kerry on a few internationally renowned media institutions like NBC, ABD and Fox tv stations.

Ok, ok that's kind of a big deal.

Even with that impressive lineup though, Kerry is most known for overcoming a massive and debilitating fear of public speaking. Now, she uses her experience to help business professionals move from obscurity to visibility through the power of video.

The way Kerry talks about video makes it seem like a natural and an attainable process, but even more so, it's rooted around building an authentic connection with whomever is on the other side of the screen.

So, if you want to stand out from the crown and learn how to leverage the power of video authentically, this is an episode you're not going to want to miss.

Connect with Kerry

Check out Kerry's website at Kerry Barrett.com

Connect with Kerry on Linkedin

Follow Kerry on Instagram @kerbarrett

Resources mentioned in the episode

Check out BombBomb

Learn more about Videoask

If you'd like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple "plays" to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie

To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]

If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!

• Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)

• Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram

• Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group

• Take our simple, fun and insightful"What's your workplace superhero name?"quiz

• Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin's book,"You Do You (ish)"

• Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice

• Work with Us

• Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here

DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.

Tweetable Comments

• "It was a whole series of steps and missteps that finally got me to a place of competence where I could at least act like I was confident until I was able to get where I was headed."

• "While I didn't have strategy and I didn't have a lot of knowledge, what I had was the ability to put myself out there."

• "We just have to recognize that if I'm never going to meet this person in person, I've got to use every single asset that I have to make sure that we have the best likelihood of connecting on the camera as we possibly can have."

• "Figure out what works best for you and what you feel more comfortable with. And then, put your own personal style into whatever method it is that you choose."

• "You may not be technically savvy or camera savvy, but there is a way to the end. And if you have somebody guiding you or if you have time to do the research on your own, it's actually pretty easy to get there."

• "If you are putting yourself out there and you're getting some flack for it, it's not because of what you're doing.

• "It's because somebody is punching up because you're making them insecure about their own place and presence in the world."

One of the best things about this podcast is the no-holds-barred, insightful, hilarious, and often vulnerable conversations that Erin and Nicole have.

And this one's no different.

Over the years, Nicole has let us in on her career-the good, the bad, and the ugly. Not many would be willing to go where she has and openly share the way she does.

In this episode, Nicole shares a huge announcement with us that has changed the trajectory of her career, added a little uncertainty to her life and undoubtedly a lot of excitement.

How's she doing? In Nicole's words, "somewhere between onward and oh fuck."

Shonda Rhimes: My Year of Saying Yes to Everything

Finding Joe

If you'd like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple "plays" to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie

To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]

If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!

• Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)

• Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram

• Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group

• Take our simple, fun and insightful"What's your workplace superhero name?"quiz

• Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin's book,"You Do You (ish)"

• Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice

• Work with Us

• Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here

DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.

Tweetable Comments

• "Taxes are our subscription to life. Before you work, it's a free trial." -Erin's son, Mick

• "I could no longer resign myself to do things that were actively undermining my authenticity, destroying my sense of integrity and hurting my health."

• "Adrenaline is a drug just like caffeine. You can stay on it to beat burnout and depression and unhappiness, or even excitement, enthusiasm, and innovation. It can help you with all of those things, but it will also run you dry."

• "I go out for one day on New Year's Day and I get COVID from sharing a plate of nachos. And they were some damn good nachos."

• "The most humbling part of this is that there's so much learning in all of this, but there's so much I need to unlearn too."

• "Be honest with yourself. You have to own your own bullshit and be open to new bullshit because it's all bullshit."

• "When people ask me how I'm doing, my answer is generally 'somewhere between onward and oh fuck.'"

Podcast Episode Summary – Authenticity, Career Exit & Reinvention

Podcast Episode Summary

Overview

In this episode of the Becuz Podcast, host Erin Hatzikostas and co-host Nicole Lapin reflect on Nicole's decision to leave her job, the physical and emotional aftermath of that decision, and the broader cultural moment of workplace burnout, reinvention, and what is often called the "Great Resignation."

Key Themes

1. Choosing Authenticity Over Stability

Nicole explains that she reached a point where staying in her job was actively undermining her authenticity, health, and overall well-being. She describes the decision to leave as not impulsive, but the result of long-term internal tension and reflection.

"I could no longer resign myself to do things that were actively undermining my authenticity… hurting my health."

The conversation reframes quitting not as failure, but as an alignment decision: choosing integrity and personal sustainability over external expectations.

2. The Hidden Cost of "Success" and Adrenaline

A major insight in the episode is how long-term stress and adrenaline can mask burnout. Nicole reflects on how she functioned in a near-constant state of "fight or flight," which eventually led to physical breakdown once she stepped away.

She and Erin discuss how high performers often become addicted to urgency, overwork, and pressure — what Nicole calls a kind of "home" or comfort in chaos.

3. The Physical Fallout of Burnout

After leaving her job, Nicole experienced a wave of health issues, including surgery, illness, and exhaustion. Rather than immediate relief, she describes a "pressure cooker effect" where the body finally shuts down once stress is removed.

The episode highlights how burnout is not just mental or emotional, but deeply physiological.

4. The Reality of Leaving a Job (Beyond the Romance)

Nicole shares the unexpected logistics of unemployment: navigating insurance, COBRA alternatives, exchange healthcare systems, and administrative complexity.

She emphasizes that while leaving can be liberating, it also introduces new forms of stress and uncertainty that are rarely discussed publicly.

5. Reframing "Toxic Work Environments"

Rather than attributing toxicity solely to organizations or leaders, Nicole reframes it as a combination of environment, expectations, and self-reinforcing behaviors.

She suggests that sometimes the most "toxic" element is the internal narrative and pressure individuals place on themselves.

6. Identity, Ego, and Reinvention

A significant part of the discussion centers on identity loss after leaving a senior role. Nicole explores the challenge of detaching ego from job title and rebuilding a sense of self outside of corporate structure.

This phase is described as a "detox period" — not yet clarity, but necessary transition.

7. The Unlearning Phase

Nicole identifies key things she is actively unlearning:

• Adrenaline addiction as a productivity tool
• Perfectionism and self-criticism loops
• The belief that worth is tied to constant output
• The assumption that the "next job" must immediately follow the last

8. Advice for Others Considering a Career Exit

Erin and Nicole offer practical reflections for listeners in similar situations:

• Be honest about your current situation, even if it's uncomfortable
• Recognize and challenge internalized self-criticism
• Assume imperfection and uncertainty are part of transition
• Ask for help — and actually accept it when offered
• Don't over-index on what others might think; most people are neutral or supportive

Emotional Arc of the Episode

The episode moves between humor, vulnerability, and deep reflection. While there are comedic moments (including chaotic stories about healthcare navigation, colonoscopy prep, and absurd life transitions), the emotional core is about surrendering control and rebuilding identity.

Nicole describes her current state as:

"Somewhere between onward and overwhelmed."

Closing Message

The conversation concludes with a broader reflection on change, uncertainty, and growth. Erin frames Nicole's experience as a "hero's journey," emphasizing that discomfort is not a signal of failure, but often a sign of transformation.

The episode ultimately encourages listeners to view career transitions not as breakdowns, but as necessary resets that can lead to greater alignment, even if the path is messy and nonlinear.

Final Thought

Work doesn't always have to "suck," but sometimes the process of leaving what no longer fits is what makes space for something more sustainable, honest, and human.

Think authenticity only applies to the corporate world? Think again. We've decided to shake things up and show you how authenticity can be applied to any career.

In this episode, Erin meets with Sergeant Major Matt Parrish. Matt is currently the Senior Enlisted Leader for the USSOCOM Preservation of the Force and Family program. He is a Green Beret who has spent his entire career within Special Operations, including 13 years on Special Forces operational teams. Matt has multiple tours to Iraq and Afghanistan as well most of the countries in Central and South America.

Pretty badass right?

You'll hear Matt tells us captivating stories from his career that range from encounters with the Obamas, the one and only Snoop Dog and so many more that are fresh, unique, and incredibly bold. One thing these stories all have in common? Matt didn't play it safe and used authenticity to advance his career, without compromising who he was.

Connect with Matt on Linkedin

Check out Matt's podcast, SOFCAST

If you'd like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple "plays" to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie

To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]

If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!

• Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)

• Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram

• Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group

• Take our simple, fun and insightful"What's your workplace superhero name?"quiz

• Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin's book,"You Do You (ish)"

• Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice

• Work with Us

• Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here

DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.

Tweetable Comments

• "There's been a few times in my career where I thought, 'Should I do this or should I not? Should I play it safe? Or should I go after it?'"

• "Leaders get to a point where they no longer get candid feedback because it gets filtered by the time it gets to them. It's refreshing when they meet someone who gives them real-time feedback."

• "It's ok to just say, "Hey, this is what I think is right and I'm going to go with it. If it crashes and burns, then that's okay. I was real about it. And if it succeeds then great."

• From an early age my mom told me "You're a leader." She didn't say, "You should be a leader." Leading was God's gift to me, but one that she always imprinted."

• "It was always very easy for me to lead people. It came naturally. It wasn't something that I was trying to do. I never thought, "How can I lead these people to do what I want?"

• "If there's a crossroad, what I often look at is "What's the harder one?" and that's almost always the right one."

Like the rest of the world, Nicole is taking a beat and recovering from Covid. By the way, does anyone have a date on when this is going to end or…?

Luckily, Erin, the other half of the duo, is still well and has decided to authentically let you in on four critical mindset shifts that helped her pivot from executive to entrepreneur.

P.S.- If you'd like to wish Nicole well in the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group ,we know she'd love that!

If you'd like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple "plays" to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie

To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]

If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!

• Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)

• Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram

• Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group

• Take our simple, fun and insightful"What's your workplace superhero name?"quiz

• Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin's book,"You Do You (ish)"

• Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice

• Work with Us

• Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here

DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.

Tweetable Comments

• "Maybe the ladder you're climbing is not up against the right mountain. Maybe you need to climb a different ladder on a different mountain."

• "The swirl in your head can be conquered by doing simple things like writing down the future and crafting it the way you want. And once you write it, you get addicted to that new life and start to make changes."

• "Look at your fears and define them. Diagnose your fear and then diagnose the other side of your fear. And if you can get that equation very clearly that your fear of not doing that new thing is greater than the other. That's a huge tipping point."

• "Persistency is absolutely key. That's why most people don't make it and quit right before that exit on-ramp actually shows up."

• "Sometimes you have to get honest, shove humility aside and ask yourself, "Where do I truly kick ass?"

• "Work on your mindset. It's the difference between having regrets and not having regrets."

You've heard the whispers, seen the teasers and have been holding your breath in anticipation.

And yes, the rumors are true: Erin and Nicole are back with a new podcast name, but the same (always slightly inappropriate) shenanigans.

In this episode, they'll give you the scoop on the name switch, fun fan swag, and some inspiration to bring you imperfectly into 2022 (Hint, it's not another variant…hopefully.)

If you'd like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple "plays" to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie

To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]

If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!

• Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)

• Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram

• Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group

• Take our simple, fun and insightful"What's your workplace superhero name?"quiz

• Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin's book,"You Do You (ish)"

• Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice

• Work with Us

• Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here

DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.

Tweetable Comments

• "There's going to be so many gifts, which come out of my budget. So naturally Nicole's like, let's give them all the gifts."

• "There's the thing I think you asked me to do, then there's what I heard, then there's what I interpreted."

• "Maybe that's the whole point of 2022. Maybe there simply aren't any rules or resolutions, maybe it's claiming back some of what was or rebuilding something totally different. It's remembering the essence of what gives us joy and what we want to celebrate."

• "Perfectionism is a form of punishment and self hatred."

• "Imperfection is selfless and it's a gift to others."

• "Give the gift of imperfection."

• "Build your strengths, dive into your weaknesses and share them vulnerably."

• "Repurpose things in your life. I'm repurposing my treadmill into a bar and a laundry holder."

Erin and Nicole couldn't let this holiday season pass without a nod to their original, and highly relatable, "The Twelve Days of Work-mas" episode.

So, to start your holiday off right, we've decided to revisit this fan-favorite and send you off with a few laughs. Plus, Nicole surprises Erin with her work rendition of Santa Baby. I mean, can it get any better?

The Twelve Days of Work-mas

12 hour workday

11th hour deadline

10 interns sleeping

9 hours of meetings

8 corporate trainings

A 7 year-old Intern

6 feet of distance

5 gooooldeeen handcuffs...

4 minute break

3 PowerPoints

A 2-percent raise

And a promo-o-tion to a trainee

Happy Holidays from both Erin & Nicole!

If you'd like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple "plays" to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie

To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]

If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!

• Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)

• Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram

• Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group

• Take our simple, fun and insightful"What's your workplace superhero name?"quiz

• Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin's book,"You Do You (ish)"

• Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice

• Work with Us

• Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here

DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.

Tweetable Comments

• "I totally prepared, I got cash, wine, pizza bagels, and snow melt."

• "Cash and cleavage is going to get you through."

Hands up if hearing "serve people first" never really clicked with you when it came to sales. You understood the concept but putting it into action was spotty at best. Well friend, you're not alone.

In this episode, Erin and Nicole walk through the LESS Method - a gamified framework that takes the sliminess out of sales and is also completely grounded in authenticity. So, if sales aren't your thing, this method just may be your new secret weapon to making connections, gaining trust, and selling through service. Bonus? It's also pretty damn fun.

https://www.bauthenticinc.com/podcast/episode/1f40ff9e/123-game-changing-advice-to-make-you-fearless-at-work-with-molly-fletcher

If you'd like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple "plays" to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie

To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]

If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!

• Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)

• Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram

• Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group

• Take our simple, fun and insightful"What's your workplace superhero name?"quiz

• Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin's book,"You Do You (ish)"

• Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice

• Work with Us

• Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here

DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.

Tweetable Comments

• "Private accolades are great, but how do you translate that into currency and create value from that?"

• "If you slow things down and really try to make sure that you give them the best thing, nothing but good things will happen."

• "Think about the person on the other side; what are they struggling with and how can you help them?"

• It doesn't have to be a big thing that you're doing for them. It can simply be sending them information, connecting them to people or recommending a book that you just read that can apply to what they do. Doing these little things will set you apart."

• "This framework is transformative. Taking little steps, making it a game, doing the research, and really creating those connections is a way that's different and better than anybody else."

• "When you work in part of a hierarchy or a corporation, there's a balance between what serves you and what serves other people."

Performance Reviews. Depending on the person, reactions may vary. Some are ready to rock it, some are apprehensive, and some may just be ready to throw up in the nearest trash can.

Whatever camp you fall in, I think we can all agree that performance reviews are always in the back of our minds as we work through the year.

In today's episode, Erin and Nicole are going to help you prepare for those possible performance review pitfalls so you can go into it feeling confident and leave your review (ahem, audit) feeling inspired and clear on what moves you should make next.

Links mentioned in the episode:

https://www.bauthenticinc.com/podcast/episode/254fbde9/119-3-hacks-for-asking-powerful-questions-that-put-you-in-the-pole-position

If you'd like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple "plays" to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie

To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]

If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!

• Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)

• Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram

• Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group

• Take our simple, fun and insightful"What's your workplace superhero name?"quiz

• Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin's book,"You Do You (ish)"

• Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice

• Work with Us

• Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here

DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.

Tweetable Comments

• "Let's get away from going through the motions and doing stuff that just makes us exhausted and miserable or feels inauthentic just because it's the way."

• "Perfectionism is only in my head. It's an illusion. And it's a distraction from forward movement."

• "If I'm wanting to have the performance evaluation for myself for the year, it's probably not going on a Christmas card."

• "As you get higher up in an organization, people assume leadership doesn't matter as much. It actually matters more."

• "If anyone needs a little man porn in their life, please watch the YouTube video Sebastian Bach Skid Row in a darkened room live. You will love me forever."

"I've got a coach!"

You may have heard colleagues or friends mention how they've invested in a coach to level up their career. Instead of feeling pumped though, it left you puzzled, a little skeptical, and often wondering what they really got out of it.

In today's episode, we're taking the nebulous concept of coaching and what it can offer, by chatting with one of Erin's coaching clients, Jen Shoop, founder and "Woman in Charge" of Shoop Consulting.

You'll hear Jen spill how coaching helped her transition from 'corporate weenie' (her words) to full-time entrepreneur and powerhouse CEO of her successful consulting company.

If you're interested in BS-free career coaching, Erin offers several programs that will help you reach your goals in a way that feels most authentic to you. Visit https://www.bauthenticinc.com/authentic-programs ">https://www.bauthenticinc.com/authentic-programs to get started.

Email Jen at [email protected]

Connect with Jen on Linkedin

If you'd like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple "plays" to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie

To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]

If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!

• Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)

• Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram

• Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group

• Take our simple, fun and insightful"What's your workplace superhero name?"quiz

• Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin's book,"You Do You (ish)"

• Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice

• Work with Us

• Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here

DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.

Tweetable Comments

• "What I do matters. I'm worth what I think I'm worth. And maybe even worth more than I think I'm worth."

• "A coach is a partner with you in every sense of the word. It's that relationship that has truly enabled me. When I said, 'I can't,' you've been the voice in the back saying, 'but you can.'"

• "Coaching is what brought me to where I am today, and it's helping me set up for my success long-term."

• "I don't want to be a corporate weenie anymore."

• "Let's go take over the world."

• "You're worth more than just the hour that you work."

• "Whatever decision you make is the right decision for you."

Covid shook the corporate world upside down. Instead of heading into work, you went to your makeshift desk, grimaced through virtual meetings as your kids yelled "mom!", and had no human contact outside of your home whatsoever.

Cut to a year and a half(ish) later and we are starting to see hints of normalcy. Heading back to work is one of them.

In this episode, Erin and Nicole share their top six reasons why you should be pumped to ditch the work from home signature sweatpants and messy bun look and be excited to go back into the workplace and rock it. Hint: Sun Chips are high on the list.

If you'd like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple "plays" to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie

To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected]

If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!

• Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)

• Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram

• Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group

• Take our simple, fun and insightful"What's your workplace superhero name?"quiz

• Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin's book,"You Do You (ish)"

• Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice

• Work with Us

• Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here

DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.

Tweetable Comments

• "It's a Petri dish; it can be really great but can also be really complicated."

• "There is something wrong with American society. It is very hard to print documents."

• "I'm also slightly afraid about what I'm going to find in my office. I'm pretty sure I left some kind of sandwich in my drawer 18 months ago. I'm a little worried about that situation."

• "If shit really goes down and the entire world shuts down, who's the brave soul that has to be the last one that cleans out the fridge?"

• "How will I know when I've made it? When I can afford to buy Sun Chips at the grocery store."

• "If somebody created an AI version of me so I don't have to do my job, that'd be great. I'd buy that."

• "We're all about authenticity, but not for your looks on camera. Do whatever it takes there."