Work Besties Who Podcast

Work Besties Who Podcast
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Building a bold community of work besties 💼👯‍♀️ to bond 🤝💞, banter 😂🎉, and bloom 🌸✨ 🎙️ Listen to the Work Besties Who Podcast: where workplace friendships get real! From tea spills to relatable laughs, we’re unpacking everything about work life's ups, downs, and unforgettable moments.✨ Join us for candid chats, relatable stories, and a sprinkle of chaos—because what’s work without a little drama and a lot of fun?  💼😄 Hit play, and let’s dive into the messy magic of workplace connections together! Work Besties:-)

  1. 100 Episodes of Work Besties: How it Started vs How it's Going

    3D AGO

    100 Episodes of Work Besties: How it Started vs How it's Going

    What started as two coworkers laughing through stressful projects somehow turned into 100 episodes of Work Besties Who Podcast. In this milestone episode, Jess and Claude go back to the beginning: how they met, how their work friendship started, the stressful project that brought them closer, the matching outfits that put them “on the map,” and the chaotic little idea that eventually became this podcast. They also reflect on what has changed since episode one, what has stayed exactly the same, and why having someone in your corner at work can make all the difference. This episode is part celebration, part throwback, and part love letter to the Work Besties community. In this episode, we talk about:  How Jess and Claude first met  The stressful work project that bonded them  Why collaboration beats competition  The matching outfits and inside jokes that became part of their story  How the podcast idea actually started  What 100 episodes has taught them  Why workplace friendships matter more than people realize Since this is our 100th episode, we want to hear from you. Tell us your favorite episode, favorite guest, funniest moment, or what you want more of next. Your Supportive Work Besties,  Jess & Claude Send us Fan Mail You can watch the full episode on Youtube Follow us on IG ,  TikTok, Threads and LinkedIn Please rate, comment and provide suggestions for upcoming episodes Work Besties! Theme Song Written by Ralph Lentini @therallyband

    27 min
  2. The Recruiter Lens : Salary Negotiation with Megan Applegate

    APR 27

    The Recruiter Lens : Salary Negotiation with Megan Applegate

    Have you ever been asked, “What salary are you looking for?” and suddenly forgotten every impressive thing you’ve ever done? In this episode of Work Besties Who Podcast, Jess and Claude sit down with Megan Applegate, a former recruiter and Talent Acquisition Director, to talk about one of the most stressful career conversations: salary negotiation. Megan shares what professionals often misunderstand before the negotiation even starts, why knowing your market value matters, how to build proof around your experience, and why you should not wait until the offer stage to think about compensation. We also talk about creating a “brag book,” asking your work bestie to help you remember your wins, using salary ranges strategically, and why there is often more to negotiate than just base pay. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a simple Work Besties salary check-in you can use before your next interview, review, or offer conversation. Learn more from Megan follow her at  Megan Applegate | Career Dev & Professional Branding Expert (@dreamjobahead) • Instagram photos and videos Resume Writing Services - Executive Design for Professional Success – Career Blueprint Solutions Megan Applegate, CPC | LinkedIn Send us Fan Mail You can watch the full episode on Youtube Follow us on IG ,  TikTok, Threads and LinkedIn Please rate, comment and provide suggestions for upcoming episodes Work Besties! Theme Song Written by Ralph Lentini @therallyband

    27 min
  3. Know Your Worth with Dr. Cynthia Coy

    APR 20

    Know Your Worth with Dr. Cynthia Coy

    What does it really mean to know your worth? In this episode, Dr. Cynthia Coy joins us for an honest and empowering conversation about self-worth, confidence, boundaries, and the inner work it takes to fully recognize your value. Too often, people look for outside validation to define who they are. But true worth is not based on applause, titles, relationships, or approval from others. It comes from knowing who you are, what you bring, and what you deserve. In EP 98, we explore how understanding your worth affects every area of life — from relationships and career choices to healing, growth, and the standards you set for yourself. This episode is a reminder that your value is not something you have to earn. It is something you have to believe, protect, and walk in. If you’ve ever questioned yourself, played small, or accepted less than you deserve, this conversation is for you. Listen now and be reminded to stand confidently in who you are. Contact Dr Cynthia Coy  Linkedin Facebook Instagram Youtube Send us Fan Mail You can watch the full episode on Youtube Follow us on IG ,  TikTok, Threads and LinkedIn Please rate, comment and provide suggestions for upcoming episodes Work Besties! Theme Song Written by Ralph Lentini @therallyband

    31 min
  4. The Confidence Gap Costs Money with Jennifer Kornoely

    APR 13

    The Confidence Gap Costs Money with Jennifer Kornoely

    Have you ever read the books, made the plan, and still frozen when it was finally time to ask for more? In this episode, we talk with Jennifer Kornoely about why that happens — and why confidence around money usually does not grow in silence. We explore how women are taught not to talk about money, why information alone rarely turns into action, and how trusted community can change the way women price themselves, negotiate, and see their own value. We also get practical. Jennifer shares how conversation helps women move from learning to action, how to think about market rate, why documenting your accomplishments matters, and what to do before asking for a raise or negotiating for more. In this episode:  Why so many women are still uncomfortable talking about money  The “learning triangle” and why reading alone is not enough  How community builds confidence, accountability, and action  What trusted salary and rate conversations can actually sound like  How to prepare before asking for a raise  Why you need an accolades folder and a CYA folder  One simple question to ask when someone is underpricing herself If this conversation resonated, share it with a work bestie and start the money conversation this week. Want to learn more or Join Jennifer's Book Club? Find details here https://www.shereadssheleads.com/ Send us Fan Mail You can watch the full episode on Youtube Follow us on IG ,  TikTok, Threads and LinkedIn Please rate, comment and provide suggestions for upcoming episodes Work Besties! Theme Song Written by Ralph Lentini @therallyband

    36 min
  5. Work Besties Guide to Salary Negotiation

    APR 6

    Work Besties Guide to Salary Negotiation

    Have you ever looked at your paycheck and thought, “Wait… is this it?” Or watched someone else get promoted while doing work that looks a lot like yours? This episode is all about helping you ask for more at work — whether that means salary, a promotion, better boundaries, or new opportunities. We talk through one of the biggest myths in the workplace: that if you work hard enough, someone will automatically notice and reward you. Then we break down a simple three-part framework to help you advocate for yourself more clearly: Proof, Position, Pause.  We also cover:  how to lead with results instead of emotion  why clarity matters more than hinting  how to prepare for the ask before the conversation starts  why silence after your ask is powerful  small ways to practice negotiation before the stakes feel big This week’s challenge:  Share this episode with your work bestie, practice your script out loud, and make one clear ask this week.  FYI Key States with Mandatory Salary Range Posting: California, Colorado, New York, Washington, Illinois, Rhode Island, Maryland, Nevada Send us Fan Mail You can watch the full episode on Youtube Follow us on IG ,  TikTok, Threads and LinkedIn Please rate, comment and provide suggestions for upcoming episodes Work Besties! Theme Song Written by Ralph Lentini @therallyband

    21 min
  6. Is This a Season or a Sign?

    MAR 30

    Is This a Season or a Sign?

    Jess and Claude tackle one of the biggest career questions many of us quietly carry: How do you know whether to stay, shift, or go? This conversation is not just about work. It is about confidence, energy, identity, relationships, and the ways work can start following you home. Together, they unpack why awareness comes before any big career decision and why the real question is often not just “How do I feel at work?” but “Who am I becoming because of what is happening at work?”  Throughout the episode, they explore what patterns show up when stress takes over, how high-capacity people often default to doing more instead of facing what is actually true, and why some career pivots are not dramatic exits but smaller shifts in communication, boundaries, or how you advocate for yourself. Jess and Claude also reflect on the difference between a difficult season that stretches you and a harmful pattern that starts to reshape you. They close with practical questions to help you check in with yourself:  -Where has work started affecting how you see yourself?  -What patterns have you been normalizing that deserve closer attention?  -And what truth do you already know, but have been afraid to say out loud?  This episode is a reminder that not every hard moment means it is time to leave, but every hard moment is worth noticing. Sometimes clarity does not arrive as a lightning bolt. Sometimes it begins as a pattern you finally stop ignoring. Send us Fan Mail You can watch the full episode on Youtube Follow us on IG ,  TikTok, Threads and LinkedIn Please rate, comment and provide suggestions for upcoming episodes Work Besties! Theme Song Written by Ralph Lentini @therallyband

    27 min
  7. Fixable Problems vs. Dealbreakers in Love, Friendship & Work Bestie Relationships with Shelley Badayos

    MAR 23

    Fixable Problems vs. Dealbreakers in Love, Friendship & Work Bestie Relationships with Shelley Badayos

    How do you know when a relationship needs repair… and when it’s revealing a dealbreaker? In Episode 94, we sit down with Shelley Badayos to unpack one of the messiest questions in love, friendship, and work-bestie relationships: what is actually fixable, and what is costing you too much to keep normalizing? We talk about attachment patterns, why we repeat what feels familiar, the difference between awareness and acceptance, and what it really looks like to move from insight into action. We also explore how these same relationship dynamics show up in platonic and workplace relationships, especially when a friendship starts to shift, feel one-sided, or quietly stop feeling mutual. Inside this episode:  fixable problems vs. true dealbreakers  awareness vs. acceptance  repair, boundaries, and changed behavior  the friendship formula and why work friendships change  how to tell if a relationship needs a conversation, a reset, or something more honest If you have ever found yourself wondering whether a relationship is asking for repair — or revealing something deeper — this conversation is for you. Send us Fan Mail You can watch the full episode on Youtube Follow us on IG ,  TikTok, Threads and LinkedIn Please rate, comment and provide suggestions for upcoming episodes Work Besties! Theme Song Written by Ralph Lentini @therallyband

    21 min
  8. Career Clarity Through Action with David Prosper

    MAR 16

    Career Clarity Through Action with David Prosper

    In this episode, we sit down with David Prosper, aka The Clarity Guy, for a conversation on career pivots, overthinking, burnout, and what it really takes to move forward when you don’t have the full plan. David shares why clarity is not about knowing the entire outcome — it’s about identifying your next right step. We talk about why high performers often get stuck, how overthinking keeps people trapped, and what to do when you’re successful on paper but no longer feel aligned with your work. We also walk through a real-time example of David’s coaching process, where he helps us break down a press kit challenge into one simple next action. Later, we get into the emotional side of clarity: anxiety, ambiguity, reacting versus responding, and the difference between feelings that are valid and feelings that should not drive your decisions. If you’ve been waiting for certainty before making a move, this episode is your reminder that progress comes before clarity — not after. What we cover Why the biggest myth about clarity is thinking you need the full outcomeThe question that cuts through overwhelm: What is my next right step?Why smart, ambitious people overcomplicate simple decisionsHow to know whether a career pivot is really necessaryThe difference between reacting to pain and responding with intentionDavid’s framework for getting unstuck: state, story, and systemWhy overthinking can become a prisonThe meaning behind David’s compass and the idea of finding your northDavid Prosper Instagram: @theclarityguy_ Send us Fan Mail You can watch the full episode on Youtube Follow us on IG ,  TikTok, Threads and LinkedIn Please rate, comment and provide suggestions for upcoming episodes Work Besties! Theme Song Written by Ralph Lentini @therallyband

    29 min
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Building a bold community of work besties 💼👯‍♀️ to bond 🤝💞, banter 😂🎉, and bloom 🌸✨ 🎙️ Listen to the Work Besties Who Podcast: where workplace friendships get real! From tea spills to relatable laughs, we’re unpacking everything about work life's ups, downs, and unforgettable moments.✨ Join us for candid chats, relatable stories, and a sprinkle of chaos—because what’s work without a little drama and a lot of fun?  💼😄 Hit play, and let’s dive into the messy magic of workplace connections together! Work Besties:-)

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  • Creator
    Work Besties Who Podcast
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
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    © 2026 Work Besties Who Podcast
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