Hiding in the Bathroom

Award-winning journalist Jessica Bennett joins us this week to discuss her new book, Feminist Fight Club (available September 13th). We discuss dealing with implicit sexism, the new ways in which women can deal with sexism in the workplace, and how we can build other women up even when we feel pressured to compete.

A frank and funny talk with therapist, entrepreneur and Y Combinator veteran Bea Arthur. Bea and Morra talk about the dangers of "playing entrepreneur," how not to get hosed by your technical team, and how to create a mental health toolkit for the entrepreneurial ride. Called "innovative and inspiring" by the American Counseling Association, licensed therapist and entrepreneur Bea Arthur is a leader in the field of mental health and telemedicine. With the goal of transforming traditional therapy into a more affordable and approachable experience, she created In Your Corner, a platform that provided counseling services through video and journals.

Today, we're tackling impostor syndrome with Sarah Penna, Head of Awestruck, a new network and lifestyle brand from AwesomenessTV. Imposter syndrome may seem simple, but it's about a lot more than feeling like a fraud. Do you find yourself feeling like you know your stuff, but you're always looking over your shoulder? Do you worry others are about to catch up to you? Achieving your dreams doesn't always loosen the pressure valve or stave off FOMO. Few people know this better than Sarah, who built and sold her first business all before she turned 30.

Have you ever hid in the bathroom at school after getting some harsh feedback on a paper, stressed about tenure, cried over grant money, or questioned the path academia has taken you down? Does the thought of leaving your current job sends you into a panic attack and make you feel guilty for disappointing the people who've helped you get where you are? Whether you're an academic thinking about leaving the ivory tower, or contemplating dropping your nine-to-five, this episode is for you. We're talking with Christine Koh and Jeanna Kadlec, entrepreneurs who left academia and took a leap of faith in starting their own businesses.

For many entrepreneurs, flying isn't a choice so much as a requirement of the job. And that can be difficult for those of us who are terrified of flying -- or even be overwhelming enough to make us feel like we can't be entrepreneurs at all. But I say we can, and Capt. Tom Bunn agrees! Today, Capt. Bunn joins us to help us let go of our fear of flying through practical tips to help us feel grounded (no pun intended), calm, and safe on every flight.

Today is all about freelancing, and who better to share her advice than the inimitable Ann Friedman. If you're thinking about making the jump to full-time freelancing or just wondering where to get started in turning your writing or creative passion into a career, listen in to learn more about building a financial foundation, the importance of sourcing recurring revenue, and once you're there, how to stay focused on the goal and effectively manage yourself.

Today, we're talking with Jane Mosbacher Morris of TO THE MARKET about saying goodbye to FOMO, acknowledging and then moving past the useless and fake glamour our culture puts on being an entrepreneur, and letting go of the pressure to be amazing all the time. We also talk about the wonderful global perspective running a purpose driven company can give you.

As an entrepreneur, it's important to set boundaries. Today, we're talking with Julia LeStage about practical planning and delegation skills you can use to become a successful businessperson and happy, whole individual at home, too.

Have you ever found yourself wracked with parenting guilt? Do you ever worry you'll just let everyone down if you try to manage it all? Or did anyone tell you you can't have a big career and enjoy your kids? Today, we're letting go of perfection, guilt, and a lot else that's bringing you down with Alicia Ybarbo and Mary Ann Zoellner, authors of Shitty Mom and their new release, Shitty Mom for All Seasons.

Do you shrink away from the spotlight, even when you're the one who's supposed to be leading the team? For those of us who are more introverted these aspects of founding and running a business can be incredibly difficult. We talk with Lisa Stone, co-Founder and CEO of BlogHer, to tackle just these issues.