In this episode of WORK, Erika sits down with Julia and Kiernan, two longtime team members leaving the food52, for honest and thoughtful exit interviews. They talk about growth, burnout, resilience, and what it takes to stay optimistic during change. Erika also reflects on grief, legacy, and why leaving things better than you found them still matters.

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In this episode of WORK, Erika breaks down the massive shift happening at Food52 and Schoolhouse. She talks hard choices, layoffs, and the reality of running a business when the numbers don’t add up. She gets into what went wrong, what had to change, and what’s next.

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In this episode of WORK Erika dives into the realities of workplace culture, productivity, and the challenges of modern leadership. She explores how uncertainty, fear, and exhaustion are shaping the way people show up at work—and why relationships matter more than ever. Plus, a discussion on daylight savings (should we even have it?), the right way to set boundaries when dealing with personal loss, and the importance of closing the loop at work. There’s also a deep dive into AI, including why you might want to start being nicer to your GPT. With insights, humor, and plenty of real-world experiences, this episode is all about navigating the chaos of work and life with a little more clarity.

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In this episode of Work Erika dives into the challenges of balancing workload, managing priorities, and navigating career growth. The conversation explores how to take ownership of work, build strong relationships, and rethink productivity. Plus, she tackles the evolving expectations around remote work, the impact of leadership styles, and the importance of follow-through in business. With insights, humor, and plenty of real-world experiences, this episode is all about making work, well… work.

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In this episode of Work, Erika talks about the controversial world of office snacks, and the generational differences in work-life balance. We also dive into strategies for staying positive in the face of daily chaos, the importance of setting boundaries, and the ongoing debate about remote work versus office culture. Plus, we discuss the challenges of managing bandwidth and staying productive while juggling multiple responsibilities. Tune in for a fun, insightful conversation filled with workplace wisdom, personal anecdotes, and a few unexpected laughs!

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In this episode of Work, Erika shares a key lesson on responding vs. reacting in the workplace, gives a behind-the-scenes look at the Nobody Cares live event, and dives into the challenges of discussing work on social media. Guests include Ben Kraim on cannabis marketing and George Wells is back breaking down SGA expenses. 

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In this episode, we dive into the real challenges of modern work - figuring out what actually matters. From sifting through endless meetings to understanding the power of AI, we’re breaking down how to work smarter, not harder. We explore why prioritization is key, how AI is shaping the future of productivity, and whether remote work policies are sustainable. Special guest Lindsay Metzler joins to talk social media at work, and George Wells makes a return to teach us more about the financial realities behind running a business by going over what GAAP means.

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In the debut episode of Work, Erika breaks down the realities of work, leadership, and career growth. She shares why she started the podcast, the importance of learning on the job, and why resilience matters in today’s workplace. From the dangers of revenge quitting to hiring insights and generational work-life balance debates, Erika keeps it real with unfiltered advice and guest perspectives. Also decoding corporate jargon, explaining the meaning of EBITDA, and reflections on the challenges of discipline at work.

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Work with Erika is a new podcast hosted by Erika Badan, CEO of Food52, former CEO of Barstool Sports and author of Nobody Cares About Your Career. Each week, Erika dives into the challenges and realities of modern work - from office dynamics to work-life balance, and everything in between. Join her for candid conversations on how to make work, work for you. Tune in starting January 27th, wherever you get your podcasts.

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On today's episode we're joined by Charity Auctioneer and author Lydia Fenet. Lydia has been named one of New York’s most influential women by Gotham magazine and she has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Vogue, Vanity Fair, and more. She is the leading charity auctioneer in the world and has single handedly has raised over a billion dollars for over 800 organizations. Her book 'CLAIM YOUR CONFIDENCE: Unlock Your Superpower and Create the Life You Want' is out now! Plus, Erika give us an update on the future of Token CEO and the show. Enjoy!

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