The Breadwinners

By Rachael Lowell

"The Breadwinners" is a podcast about the realities of working, earning, leading and balancing - and the choices we make when the workplace and the world don’t match what was promised. Hosted by workp... more

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How many episodes does The Breadwinners have?

The podcast currently has 187 episodes available.

The Breadwinners episodes:

July 27, 2023 Do I Have to Tell My Boss About My Side Hustle? EP 184
We close out Season Five of The Breadwinners with a look at side hustles. This week we consider what and who you need to tell about your other work — and whether it’s time to retire the phrase “side hustle” forever.
Have a question for Rachael + Jennifer? Email us at [email protected] or visit us at thebreadwinnerspodcast.com. We’re also on Facebook and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
And please, support us by rating and reviewing us — and sharing this episode with your favorite breadwinner today!

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July 13, 2023 How to Choose Between Two Job Offers EP 183
Lucky you, with two competing job offers to consider! In this week’s episode, Rachael and Jennifer map out the important factors to consider when choosing between job offers. What can you learn — or ask about — in your job interviews to set yourself up for success?
Have a question for Rachael + Jennifer? Email us at [email protected] or visit us at thebreadwinnerspodcast.com. We’re also on Facebook and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
And please, support us by rating and reviewing us — and sharing this episode with your favorite breadwinner today!

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June 29, 2023 I Work Too Much EP 182
For The Breadwinners Season 5, we’re tackling your stickiest work-life questions. This week Jennifer + Rachael consider what happens when your work begins to overtake your life. Are you a workaholic? We talk about the symptoms and what drives them — and how to build the guardrails you need to have a little more of the life you want.
Have a question for Rachael + Jennifer? Email us at [email protected] or visit us at thebreadwinnerspodcast.com. We’re also on Facebook and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
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23min
June 15, 2023 Riding the Wave — of Layoff Anxiety EP 181
For The Breadwinners Season 5 we’re tackling your stickiest work-life questions. This week Jennifer asks Rachael her own burning question: What’s the best way to deal with the anxiety of job instability? In this latest era of layoffs, bankruptcies and even bank failures is anxiety just a given we all must live with now?
Have a question for Rachael + Jennifer? Email us at [email protected] or visit us at thebreadwinnerspodcast.com. We’re also on Facebook and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
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19min
June 01, 2023 When Should I Tell My Boss I’m Pregnant? EP 180
For The Breadwinners Season 5 we’re tackling your stickiest work-life questions. This week: when should you share the news with your boss/team that you’re pregnant? Rachael and Jennifer break down the timing and the talking points — and welcome you to a new chapter as a working parent!
Have a question for Rachael + Jennifer? Email us at [email protected] or visit us at thebreadwinnerspodcast.com. We’re also on Facebook and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
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29min
May 18, 2023 I Hate My Boss! EP 179
For The Breadwinners Season 5 we’re tackling your stickiest work-life questions. This week: what to do when your boss is blocking you. Rachael unwraps the internal considerations while Jennifer rips into the external ones. Together, we aim to give you the gift of next steps to take!
Have a question for Rachael + Jennifer? Email us at [email protected] or visit us at thebreadwinnerspodcast.com. We’re also on Facebook and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
And please, support us by rating and reviewing us — and sharing this episode with your favorite breadwinner today!

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23min
May 04, 2023 There’s No Crying in Baseball, But How About Work? EP 178
For The Breadwinners Season 5 we’re tackling your stickiest work-life questions: This week, Jennifer + Rachael consider the perception paradox, or how women are still seen by men as being too emotional — and its impact on our careers. Put away your hankies and break out the tea because it’s time to SPILL!
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Show Notes
Who Wants to Return to the Office? — FiveThirtyEight
Today’s Most Critical Workplace Challenges Are About Systems — Harvard Business Review

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April 20, 2023 Is It Time to Grow My Business? Or Not? EP 177
For The Breadwinners Season 5 we’re tackling your stickiest work-life questions: This week, Jennifer + Rachael consider what to do when your client asks you to grow your business — and you’re not feeling ready. How should you respond?
Have a question for Rachael + Jennifer? Email us at [email protected] or visit us at thebreadwinnerspodcast.com. We’re also on Facebook and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
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22min
April 06, 2023 Am I Being Set Up for Failure? EP 176
For The Breadwinners Season 5 we’re tackling your stickiest work-life questions: This week, Jennifer + Rachael consider what to do when your dream job starts off with a bang — as in, landing in a war zone between two warring factions. Is it even possible to broker a cease fire?
Have a question for Rachael + Jennifer? Email us at [email protected] or visit us at thebreadwinnerspodcast.com. We’re also on Facebook and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
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20min
March 23, 2023 Should You Run for the Hills? EP 175
For The Breadwinners Season 5 we’re tackling your stickiest work-life questions: This week, Jennifer + Rachael share what to do when you’re promoted into a manager role that comes with a demoralized team — and yes, running for the hills is certainly an option.
Have a question for Rachael + Jennifer? Email us at [email protected] or visit us at thebreadwinnerspodcast.com. We’re also on Facebook and Instagram. Let us know what you think!
And please, support us by sharing our show with your favorite breadwinner today!

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29min

FAQs about The Breadwinners:

How many episodes does The Breadwinners have?

The podcast currently has 187 episodes available.