In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss the difference between nepotism vs. networking in the workplace, and how to make nepotism work for you even when you don’t think you have the connections you need to secure an opportunity.

00:00 Intro

00:46 Defining a “nepo baby”

04:54 How common workplace nepotism actually is

09:03 When people are, and are not okay with workplace nepotism

12:52 Is nepotism different from networking?

18:22 How to make nepotism work for you

19:56 The power of weak ties

22:19 “Nepo or Not” game

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