Pretty Funny Business

EMMIE Collective

Introducing « Pretty Funny Business », the playground brand we were forced to create in order to corral our founders’ nonsensical ideas and general tomfoolery. From the founders of, by not generally endorsed by, Emmie Collective. Hosted by Lauren Aquilino and Sydney Mulligan. You can expect off-the-cuff banter on feminism, funny business, and well.. not-so-funny business. Join us out of curiosity, stay for the hot takes and dad jokes. www.prettyfunnybusiness.com

  1. JAN 6

    Professionalism Is Fake: Zoom Etiquette, Makeup Rules & Work-From-Home Myths

    Welcome to the final episode of Season 3 of Pretty Funny Business! Today’s topic? Professionalism.What is it? Who decides what counts? And why did we all buy day-to-night outfits in 2012 even though we were going absolutely nowhere at night?We break down:  Why “professionalism” is mostly made-up Zoom etiquette we all pretend to follow (camera on? makeup? …internet?) The remote-work dress code nobody asked for Day-to-night fashion and the lies magazines told us Makeup expectations, gender double-standards & office culture Our most unprofessional moments with clients (in a cute way)If you work from home, show up to Zoom in a hoodie, or have ever been judged for not wearing makeup — this one’s for you.📲 Connect with us:Lauren → https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenaquilinoSydney → https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydneymulligan👗 Try Nuuly and get $30 off your first rentalNuuly – Sydney’s Invite Link: https://share.nuuly.com/sydney9937Nuuly – Lauren’s Invite Link: https://share.nuuly.com/lauren42247🛠 Tools we swear by (affiliate links – we earn a small commission):Fathom for meeting notes: https://fathom.video/?source=agencypartners&ps_partner_key=c3lkbmV5bXVsbGlnYW43MzQ&ps_xid=aKkNfXKYBvY1Hp&gsxid=aKkNfXKYBvY1Hp&gspk=c3lkbmV5bXVsbGlnYW43MzQAirtable to manage workflows: https://airtable.com/invite/r/NHkCkkSDRun your whole business like a pro with Google Workspace: https://workspace.google.com/landing/partners/referral/gws2/?utm_source=sign-up&utm_medium=affiliatereferral&utm_campaign=apps-referral-program&utm_content=9KKCZ0C📧 Want to work with us? Find out more at https://www.emmieco.com/

    38 min

  2. 12/23/2025

    12 Days of Pretty Funny Holidays 🎁 Gifts & End-of-Season Confessions

    Welcome to our 3rd annual 12 Days of Pretty Funny Holidays!In today’s special holiday episode, we exchange 12 chaotic, heartfelt, and wildly unserious “gifts” inspired by the year we've just survived together. From Chick-fil-A nugget ice to golf meltdowns to protein-based baby formula to flight upgrades… this is our peak business-girlie holiday energy.We talk:  The tradition of our 12 Days gift exchange How we somehow made 16 full video podcast episodes this year Nugget ice discourse Golf, husbands, and the Real Reason men love “being outside” Our obsession with baby-formula-tier protein 2025 client wishlists And just nearly wrapping Season 3 with a whole lot of gratitude📲 Connect with us:Lauren → https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenaquilinoSydney → https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydneymulligan👗 Try Nuuly and get $30 off your first rentalNuuly – Sydney’s Invite Link: https://share.nuuly.com/sydney9937Nuuly – Lauren’s Invite Link: https://share.nuuly.com/lauren42247🛠 Tools we swear by (affiliate links – we earn a small commission):Fathom for meeting notes: https://fathom.video/?source=agencypartners&ps_partner_key=c3lkbmV5bXVsbGlnYW43MzQ&ps_xid=aKkNfXKYBvY1Hp&gsxid=aKkNfXKYBvY1Hp&gspk=c3lkbmV5bXVsbGlnYW43MzQAirtable to manage workflows: https://airtable.com/invite/r/NHkCkkSDRun your whole business like a pro with Google Workspace: https://workspace.google.com/landing/partners/referral/gws2/?utm_source=sign-up&utm_medium=affiliatereferral&utm_campaign=apps-referral-program&utm_content=9KKCZ0C📧 Want to work with us? Find out more at https://www.emmieco.com/

    33 min

  3. 12/16/2025

    Business Travel Crimes We’re Not Tolerating in 2026 (Feet, Flossing, & First Class)

    Business travel sounds glamorous… until you’re a mom on a “staycation,” someone’s kid has strep, and the man next to you on the plane takes off his shoes like he’s at a spa.In today’s episode of Pretty Funny Business, we’re unpacking the real rules of traveling for work — from mom guilt to Medallion status to the absolute travel crimes happening on airplanes.We’re talking: - Business travel as working moms - The chaos of packing, childcare, and 45-minute “commutes” - Plane etiquette red flags (FEET. FLOSSING. WHY.) - Airplane punishments we think should be federal law - Platinum Medallion status (and why this is the feminist win of the year) - Why it’s always the white men in first class - The travel schedule & routine behind PFBIf you’ve ever flown next to someone shoeless, clueless, or flossing mid-flight… this one’s for you. 😘📲 Connect with us:Lauren → https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenaquilinoSydney → https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydneymulligan👗 Try Nuuly and get $30 off your first rentalNuuly – Sydney’s Invite Link: https://share.nuuly.com/sydney9937Nuuly – Lauren’s Invite Link: https://share.nuuly.com/lauren42247🛠 Tools we swear by (affiliate links – we earn a small commission):Fathom for meeting notes: https://fathom.video/?source=agencypartners&ps_partner_key=c3lkbmV5bXVsbGlnYW43MzQ&ps_xid=aKkNfXKYBvY1Hp&gsxid=aKkNfXKYBvY1Hp&gspk=c3lkbmV5bXVsbGlnYW43MzQAirtable to manage workflows: https://airtable.com/invite/r/NHkCkkSDRun your whole business like a pro with Google Workspace: https://workspace.google.com/landing/partners/referral/gws2/?utm_source=sign-up&utm_medium=affiliatereferral&utm_campaign=apps-referral-program&utm_content=9KKCZ0C📧 Want to work with us? Find out more at https://www.emmieco.com/

    41 min

  4. 12/02/2025

    We Rehearsed 100 Times… and Still Raw-Dogged It Onstage

    In this episode of Pretty Funny Business, we’re taking you behind the scenes of our very first LIVE podcast performed onstage at Marketing Ops Spring Fling in front of hundreds of unsuspecting B2B professionals.We break down: - How our “brilliant idea” of doing a LIVE podcast at a B2B conference actually happened - Why we rehearsed more for this than anything in our entire careers - The saga of transporting a giant flip chart across the country - What we learned from hiring a comedian to help us write a scriptIf you’ve ever prepped for a conference talk, tried to be funny onstage, or attempted to riff without a plan… this one’s for you.📲 Connect with us:Lauren → https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenaquilinoSydney → https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydneymulligan👗 Try Nuuly and get $30 off your first rentalNuuly – Sydney’s Invite Link: https://share.nuuly.com/sydney9937Nuuly – Lauren’s Invite Link: https://share.nuuly.com/lauren42247🛠 Tools we swear by (affiliate links – we earn a small commission):Fathom for meeting notes: https://fathom.video/?source=agencypartners&ps_partner_key=c3lkbmV5bXVsbGlnYW43MzQ&ps_xid=aKkNfXKYBvY1Hp&gsxid=aKkNfXKYBvY1Hp&gspk=c3lkbmV5bXVsbGlnYW43MzQAirtable to manage workflows: https://airtable.com/invite/r/NHkCkkSDRun your whole business like a pro with Google Workspace: https://workspace.google.com/landing/partners/referral/gws2/?utm_source=sign-up&utm_medium=affiliatereferral&utm_campaign=apps-referral-program&utm_content=9KKCZ0C📧 Want to work with us? Find out more at https://www.emmieco.com/

    32 min

  5. 11/18/2025

    Corporate Buzzwords, Cancellable Takes, & Mining Cryptocurrency

    Are you guilty of saying “let’s circle back,” “per my last email,” or “let’s take this offline”? 👀 In this episode of Pretty Funny Business, we’re calling ourselves and everyone else out for the ridiculous corporate jargon we can’t stop using...even when we swear we hate it.From “CTL (Close The Loop)” to “flagging this for visibility”, we unpack why these phrases exist, what they really mean, and how they somehow became a weird form of corporate bonding.In this episode:- The psychology behind office slang (and why it’s secretly team-building)- The worst offenders: “per my last email,” “circle back,” “let’s table that,” and more- A new round of “Buzzword Blitz”: aka, the ultimate jargon showdown💼 Whether you’re crafting (sorry, making) an email or aligning internally, this one’s for you.👇 Comment below: What’s your most hated piece of corporate jargon?📲 Connect with us:Lauren → https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenaquilinoSydney → https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydneymulligan👗 Try Nuuly and get $30 off your first rentalNuuly – Sydney’s Invite Link: https://share.nuuly.com/sydney9937Nuuly – Lauren’s Invite Link: https://share.nuuly.com/lauren42247🛠 Tools we swear by (affiliate links – we earn a small commission):Fathom for meeting notes: https://fathom.video/?source=agencypartners&ps_partner_key=c3lkbmV5bXVsbGlnYW43MzQ&ps_xid=aKkNfXKYBvY1Hp&gsxid=aKkNfXKYBvY1Hp&gspk=c3lkbmV5bXVsbGlnYW43MzQAirtable to manage workflows: https://airtable.com/invite/r/NHkCkkSDRun your whole business like a pro with Google Workspace: https://workspace.google.com/landing/partners/referral/gws2/?utm_source=sign-up&utm_medium=affiliatereferral&utm_campaign=apps-referral-program&utm_content=9KKCZ0C📧 Want to work with us? Find out more at https://www.emmieco.com/

    35 min

  6. 11/04/2025

    How We Hired Backwards & Built the Perfect Team

    Ever wondered how small businesses grow without following the “traditional” hiring rules? In this episode of Pretty Funny Business, we dive deep into the terrifying—but ultimately rewarding—process of hiring for the first time. From manifesting the right team to navigating sales growth and onboarding virtual assistants, learn how we scaled our business while staying true to our unique culture.We're Talking: The fear of hiring for the first timeHow we used fractional support to fill gapsBackwards hiring: finding the right people firstManaging freelancers and growing your teamLessons from red flags in hiringCreating a team that fits your company culture🔗 Mentioned in this Episode:Outsourced Doers (Virtual Assistant support) https://go.doneverse.com/refer-a-friend/?first_name=Lauren&last_name=Aquilino&email=lauren%40emmieco.com&email=lauren%40emmieco.com&mobile=~Contact.&mobile=~Contact.&inf_contact_key=b16df14c44d4436a6b9bc3627f1fd97c7e470d92b8b75168d98a0b8cac0e9c09📲 Connect with us:Lauren → https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenaquilinoSydney → https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydneymulligan👗 Try Nuuly and get $30 off your first rentalNuuly – Sydney’s Invite Link: https://share.nuuly.com/sydney9937Nuuly – Lauren’s Invite Link: https://share.nuuly.com/lauren42247🛠 Tools we swear by (affiliate links – we earn a small commission):Fathom for meeting notes: https://fathom.video/?source=agencypartners&ps_partner_key=c3lkbmV5bXVsbGlnYW43MzQ&ps_xid=aKkNfXKYBvY1Hp&gsxid=aKkNfXKYBvY1Hp&gspk=c3lkbmV5bXVsbGlnYW43MzQAirtable to manage workflows: https://airtable.com/invite/r/NHkCkkSDRun your whole business like a pro with Google Workspace: https://workspace.google.com/landing/partners/referral/gws2/?utm_source=sign-up&utm_medium=affiliatereferral&utm_campaign=apps-referral-program&utm_content=9KKCZ0C📧 Want to work with us? Find out more at https://www.emmieco.com/

    31 min

  7. 10/14/2025

    Systems, Snacks & Spicy Brains: Neurodivergent at Work

    What happens when your brain just… doesn’t do things the “normal” way? In this episode, Sydney and Lauren open up about their ADHD diagnoses, how that’s shaped their work lives, and all the strange, funny, and frustrating ways neurodivergence shows up day-to-day.In this episode, they break down what it’s really like to navigate office systems, endless meetings, and brain chaos when your neurodivergent mind doesn’t quite fit the corporate mold. We’re talking: The many (mis)diagnoses before landing on ADHDWhy medication feels like discovering a cheat codeRejection sensitivity dysphoria (aka why one email can ruin your week)Demand avoidance, face blindness, and other quirks people don’t talk about enoughSurviving corporate life while neurodivergentThis isn’t medical advice, just real experiences, some laughs, and maybe a little validation if you’ve ever thought “wow, my brain makes no sense.” Spoiler: you’re not alone.Connect with us:Lauren → https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenaquilinoSydney → https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydneymulligan👗 Try Nuuly and get $30 off your first rentalNuuly – Sydney’s Invite Link: https://share.nuuly.com/sydney9937Nuuly – Lauren’s Invite Link: https://share.nuuly.com/lauren42247🛠 Tools we swear by (affiliate links – we earn a small commission):Fathom for meeting notes: https://fathom.video/?source=agencypartners&ps_partner_key=c3lkbmV5bXVsbGlnYW43MzQ&ps_xid=aKkNfXKYBvY1Hp&gsxid=aKkNfXKYBvY1Hp&gspk=c3lkbmV5bXVsbGlnYW43MzQAirtable to manage workflows: https://airtable.com/invite/r/NHkCkkSDRun your whole business like a pro with Google Workspace: https://workspace.google.com/landing/partners/referral/gws2/?utm_source=sign-up&utm_medium=affiliatereferral&utm_campaign=apps-referral-program&utm_content=9KKCZ0C📧 Want to work with us? Find out more at https://www.emmieco.com/Episode Description (YouTube):What’s it really like to navigate work while neurodivergent? Sydney and Lauren get candid about living and working with ADHD— and how their brains both help and sabotage them in hilarious, frustrating, and surprisingly relatable ways.From face blindness to rejection sensitivity to that specific rage when someone tells you to do something you’re already doing… they're breaking down the neurodivergent experience at work (no medical jargon, just real talk).Timestamps: 00:00 Disclaimer we definitely need 02:00 ADHD, autism screenings, and misdiagnosis fun 06:00 Why meds can feel like a life hack 10:00 Rejection sensitivity dysphoria (aka why that one mistake keeps you up all night) 14:00 Demand avoidance and face blindness stories 19:00 Corporate life through a neurodivergent lensIf you’ve ever wondered whether your “bad horse” moments are actually “excellent zebra” ones, you’ll relate.Connect with us:Lauren → https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenaquilinoSydney → https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydneymulligan👗 Try Nuuly and get $30 off your first rentalNuuly – Sydney’s Invite Link: https://share.nuuly.com/sydney9937Nuuly – Lauren’s Invite Link: https://share.nuuly.com/lauren42247🛠 Tools we swear by (affiliate links – we earn a small commission):Fathom for meeting notes: https://fathom.video/?source=agencypartners&ps_partner_key=c3lkbmV5bXVsbGlnYW43MzQ&ps_xid=aKkNfXKYBvY1Hp&gsxid=aKkNfXKYBvY1Hp&gspk=c3lkbmV5bXVsbGlnYW43MzQAirtable to manage workflows: https://airtable.com/invite/r/NHkCkkSDRun your whole business like a pro with Google Workspace: https://workspace.google.com/landing/partners/referral/gws2/?utm_source=sign-up&utm_medium=affiliatereferral&utm_campaign=apps-referral-program&utm_content=9KKCZ0C🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!📧 Want to work with us? Find out more at https://www.emmieco.com/

    32 min

  8. 09/30/2025

    Corporate Cults, Meetings That Could’ve Been Emails & Millennial Memes

    You’ve sat through a meeting that could’ve been an email… and wondered why it felt so painfully unnecessary. Yeah. That’s this episode.We’re talking corporate rituals, long daily standups, and the weird, quasi-religious energy of your typical office gathering. If you’ve ever wondered whether your calendar is a sacred text, this one’s for you.In this episode, we: ✨ Debate whether corporate meetings are more like religion or a cult ✨ Share our worst “Groundhog Day” meeting stories (you know, the ones you live over and over) ✨ Explore the trauma of 90-minute standups that accomplish… nothing ✨ Recommend replacing meetings with Loom videos whenever possible ✨ Laugh at ourselves and our obsession with calendar boundariesBasically, if your work life feels like an endless series of meetings that don’t accomplish anything, hit play.Connect with us:Lauren → https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenaquilinoSydney → https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydneymulligan👗 Try Nuuly and get $30 off your first rentalNuuly – Sydney’s Invite Link: https://share.nuuly.com/sydney9937Nuuly – Lauren’s Invite Link: https://share.nuuly.com/lauren42247🛠 Tools we swear by (affiliate links – we earn a small commission):Fathom for meeting notes: https://fathom.video/?source=agencypartners&ps_partner_key=c3lkbmV5bXVsbGlnYW43MzQ&ps_xid=aKkNfXKYBvY1Hp&gsxid=aKkNfXKYBvY1Hp&gspk=c3lkbmV5bXVsbGlnYW43MzQAirtable to manage workflows: https://airtable.com/invite/r/NHkCkkSDRun your whole business like a pro with Google Workspace: https://workspace.google.com/landing/partners/referral/gws2/?utm_source=sign-up&utm_medium=affiliatereferral&utm_campaign=apps-referral-program&utm_content=9KKCZ0C🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!📧 Want to work with us? Find out more at https://www.emmieco.com/

    38 min
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Introducing « Pretty Funny Business », the playground brand we were forced to create in order to corral our founders’ nonsensical ideas and general tomfoolery. From the founders of, by not generally endorsed by, Emmie Collective. Hosted by Lauren Aquilino and Sydney Mulligan. You can expect off-the-cuff banter on feminism, funny business, and well.. not-so-funny business. Join us out of curiosity, stay for the hot takes and dad jokes. www.prettyfunnybusiness.com

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  • Creator
    EMMIE Collective
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    69
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © EMMIE Collective
  • Show Website
    Pretty Funny Business