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. The Skeptic’s Guide to Vision Boards: Make One That Actually Drives Action

    3D AGO

    The Skeptic’s Guide to Vision Boards: Make One That Actually Drives Action

    Vision boards work… do they? 😅 In this episode, Jess (the believer) and Claude (the skeptic) make vision boards for 2026 and unpack what vision boards really are: not magic, not toxic positivity, but a clarity tool that helps you focus your decisions and take real action. We share the 3 questions that guide everything, how to avoid turning your board into a fantasy board, and a simple way to keep your goals visible all year. What You’ll Learn / Key Takeaways: The 3 questions to ask before you cut a single pictureWhy “vision board” is really a clarity boardHow to avoid a “fantasy board” (and keep goals tangible)What it means when you don’t hit a goal… but you’re still on trackWhy consistency is the real secret ingredientPhysical vs digital vision boards: pick what works for your brainThe easiest way to actually use your board (phone wallpaper hack)Mentioned in This Episode: Recording from Podfest in Orlando (yes, we’re literally on the floor 😄)Canva vs magazines + scissors + glueBuilding community + growing the podcast ecosystemAction Challenge (for listeners): Answer these three questions today: How do I want work to feel in 2026?What do I want less of?What am I willing to do differently?Then share ONE word, phrase, or image that represents your 2026 direction. Send us a text 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

    18 min
  2. Reinventing Yourself With Grace: It’s Okay If Your Path Deviates with Rosamaria Mancini (SOS Podcasts)

    JAN 12

    Reinventing Yourself With Grace: It’s Okay If Your Path Deviates with Rosamaria Mancini (SOS Podcasts)

    “New Year, New You” can feel inspiring… until your life takes a turn you didn’t plan. In this episode, Rosamaria Mancini—author of SOS Podcasts—joins us to explore what it really means to reinvent yourself when your path changes, and how to meet that deviation with grace, empathy, and connection. Rosamaria shares her story of leaving New York and rebuilding her identity through major transitions in Italy and later Germany. From culture shock and learning new rhythms of daily life to loneliness, motherhood, and the challenge of making friends later in adulthood, she offers an honest look at what it takes to start over—without losing yourself in the process. A standout theme: podcasts as connection. For Rosamaria, podcast voices became a lifeline during isolated seasons—helping her feel less alone, more grounded, and still connected to the world she came from. If your “future plan” doesn’t look the way you expected this year, this conversation is a reminder: different doesn’t mean wrong—your path can deviate and still be yours. In this episode, we talk about: When Rosamaria realized she was truly an expatItaly vs. Germany: the emotional whiplash of switching culturesHow slowing down can be the key to belongingFriendship abroad + building “chosen family”The “emergency contact” moment that hits expats hardPodcasts as a tool for comfort, learning, and connectionThe mindset shift: staying true to yourself when plans changeGuest: Rosamaria Mancini Website: [https://rosamariamancini.com]Book: SOS PodcastsResources mentioned NPR Life KitThe Daily (The New York Times)Wiser Than Me (Julia Louis-Dreyfus)Send us a text 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
  3. Season 3 Kickoff: New Year, New You (Without Burning Out) + 2026 Theme Roadmap

    JAN 5

    Season 3 Kickoff: New Year, New You (Without Burning Out) + 2026 Theme Roadmap

    Jess + Claude are back to kick off Season 3: Work Besties Who Grow—a realistic, micro-intentions approach to career glow-ups with fewer breakdowns (hopefully). You’ll get the full year roadmap by quarter + month, plus practical micro intentions you can start this week. In This Episode Why Season 3 is about tiny steps → big changeHow we’re structuring every month: Kickoff → Guests → Work Bestie LensJanuary theme: New Year, New You (soft resets, not reinvention)Micro intentions you can actually stick to (with examples)The 5-minute weekly Work Bestie check-in (3 questions)Small digital detox boundaries that don’t require quitting your phoneWhat’s coming up next + how to send us topic/guest requestsEpisode Highlights / Key Takeaways Micro intention ideas (pick ONE for 7 days): One tiny career move (send the email, update the resume, book the coffee chat)One boundary sentence (“I can get that to you by tomorrow at 3pm—unless you want me to reprioritize.”)One visibility moment (speak once in a meeting, share a win with your manager, post one insight)One reset ritual (1–3 minutes) (end-of-day prep, short walk between meetings, quick list rewrite)Weekly 5-minute Work Bestie check-in (use these 3 questions): What felt heavy today?What was a win?How can I support you?Small tech boundaries (choose one): No email before 9am or after 6pmNo screens during mealsSwap bedtime scrolling for a reset (book, water, short walk)Q1: Reset + Direction (New Year, New You) January: Reset & Micro Intentions (tiny steps that stick)February: Authenticity + Personal Branding (how you want to show up)March: Career Clarity + Pivoting (where you are vs. where you want to go)Q2: Skills + Confidence Building April: Money Moves (pay confidence, negotiation, value)May: Mentorship & Sponsorship (finding advocates, being one)June: Communication (hard convos, clarity, influence)Q3: Boundaries + Energy Resetting July: Boundaries (protect your peace without the guilt)August: Burnout Prevention + Energy Management (systems for sustainability)September: Reset Rituals + Digital Detox (recharge habits that actually work)Q4: Leadership + Systems + Mental Wellness (Finish Strong, Not Fried) October: Leadership (leading with or without the title)November: Systems (workflows, prioritization, repeatable routines)December: Mental Wellness + Reflection (close the year strong—not crispy)Work Bestie Community Challenge: Pick one micro intention and co Send us a text 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

    22 min
  4. Listener Favorites & Claude's Signature Sips

    12/29/2025

    Listener Favorites & Claude's Signature Sips

    You think you know which Work Besties Who Podcast episode was #1 this year… but the data says otherwise. In this 2025 Year in Review, Jess & Claude recap Season 2’s biggest wellness themes, the solo episodes you replayed the most, and the guest conversations you couldn’t stop talking about. And because you asked (many times!) — Claude walks us through two end-of-year cocktails you can make with your work bestie while you binge your favorite episodes. Most importantly: every guest, every solo, every episode was a winner. Thank you for being part of the Work Bestie community and making Season 2 what it was. In this episode, we cover: The top wellness themes that rose to the top this yearThe top solo episodes you replayed the mostThe top guest episodes (your WorkBestie Starter Pack)Two cocktails Claude makes step-by-stepA quick teaser of what’s coming in Season 3 (starting next week!)All episodes are winners — and here are the “most replayed” highlights: Top Solo Episodes Wellness Isn’t One Size Fits All: Season 2 BeginsCelebrate the Small Stuff: Why Recognition Matters More Than You ThinkThe Power of BreaksTop Guest Episodes (WorkBestie Starter Pack) Movements of Mindfulness: Rethinking Yoga in Modern Life — with Brea JohnsonAuthentic Storytelling: The Journey of Roxy Couse — with Roxy CouseBreaking Free From Burnout to Breakthrough — with Nicole RichardsStoic Empathy — with Shermin KruseUnlocking Career Success: Moving Through Relationships — with Morag BarrettCocktail #1: Classic Cosmo (for two) Ingredients 4 oz vodka (2 oz per person)2 oz cranberry juice (1 oz per person)2 oz lime juice (1 oz per person)2 oz orange liqueur (1 oz per person)Ice  Garnish (optional): rosemaryDirections Add everything to a shaker with ice → shake → strain into a coupe → garnish if you want. Cocktail #2: Spiced Apple Cider Batch Cocktail (holiday-style) Ingredients Apple ciderOrange slicesCinnamon sticksStar aniseCognacOrange liqueurA splash of cranberry juice  Optional: top with ginger beer Optional garnish: rosemary + pomegranate seedsDirections Warm apple cider with orange slices + cinnamon + star anise (about 15 minutes) → cool → add cognac + orange liqueur + cranberry → mix → pour into a serving dish/pitcher → garnish → let people serve themselves (optional ginger beer topper). Friendly reminder: drink responsibly and don’t drive. Happy New Year, Work Besties — and we’ll see you next week for the Season 3 kickoff. 🎉 Send us a text 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

    34 min
  5. Pause Before You Burn Out: Stay on Track Without Hustling Harder

    12/22/2025

    Pause Before You Burn Out: Stay on Track Without Hustling Harder

    Have you ever looked up from your laptop and thought, how is it already December? Or finally sat down for a night off… and your brain is still sprinting? Today, we’re saying something mildly offensive to hustle culture: if you never pause, it’s not just your energy that suffers — it’s your judgment, your relationships, and your career. In this episode, Jess & Claude break down the difference between a break (physical step-away) and a pause (a mental pattern-interrupt), then share our Work Bestie framework: the 4 P’s of Pause: People: who energizes you vs. drains youPace: how fast you’re living and where you need space to thinkPatterns: what keeps repeating (overcommitting, last-minute scrambling, self-doubt)Pulse: what your body is telling you (sleep, stress, headaches, gut, fatigue)Plus, we share micro-pauses you can actually do in real life: transition pauses between meetings, a 10-minute screen-free reset, a walk-and-talk with your work bestie, and a simple Friday reflection. Take a breath, pick one “P,” and start small. Your pause isn’t a problem — it’s your power. 💎 Key Takeaways Why working more hours can create less outputBreak vs. pause (and why pause is the productivity game-changer)The 4 P’s of Pause: People, Pace, Patterns, PulseMicro-pauses: transition resets, screen-free time, walk-and-talk, weekly reflectionA simple challenge: pick one P and check in with your work bestieWork Bestie Challenge: This week, choose one P (People, Pace, Patterns, or Pulse) and do a 5–10 minute check-in with yourself (or your work bestie). Then tell us: Which P do you need most right now? Links / Resources Mentioned  Deep Work — Cal NewportAtomic Habits — James ClearEP 79: Your Phone Is Not Your Work Bestie: How to Set Screen Boundaries Without Burning Down Your CareerEP 75 Why You’re Still Burned Out (Even After a Weekend Off)EP 52 Power of BreaksEP 38 Self Love & Resilience: How to Stop Doubting Yourself and Own Your ConfidenceSend us a text 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

    30 min
  6. Bridging the Invisible Gaps: A Guide to Workplace Culture with Ivonne Furneaux

    12/15/2025

    Bridging the Invisible Gaps: A Guide to Workplace Culture with Ivonne Furneaux

    Ever feel like your workplace culture looks fine on paper… but something still feels off? In this episode of Work Besties Who Podcast, we’re joined by Ivonne Furneaux (corporate insider turned culture consultant) to talk about the hidden divides she calls “ghost gaps”—the invisible imbalances that impact who gets information, who gets a voice, and who gets seen. Ivonne shares practical ways to narrow these gaps at the organizational, manager, and individual level—plus her actionable Four I Framework: Inform • Involve • Inspire • Invest We also get real about how culture shifts during layoffs, why middle management has an outsized influence on the day-to-day employee experience, and how “work besties” help people stay connected, resilient, and authentic at work. Key takeaways What “ghost gaps” are (and why every workplace has them)The information gap between frontline and corporate teamsThe power gap and how to gather input without “everyone in the room”The visibility gap that many women experience—and how to close it fasterHow leaders can protect culture during layoffs with transparency and investmentWhy middle managers shape culture more than most people realizeHow levity + work friendships make work feel more humanReflection question What’s the biggest gap where you work right now—information, power, or visibility—and what’s one step you can take this week to narrow it? Connect with Ivonne Furneaux LinkedIn: (2) Ivonne Furneaux | LinkedIn Website: Ivonne | Transform Your Workplace Today YouTube: Ivonne Furneaux - YouTube Follow Work Besties Who Podcast Apple: Work Besties Who Podcast - Podcast - Apple Podcasts Spotify: Work Besties Who Podcast | Podcast on Spotify Youtube: Work Besties Who Podcast - YouTube Instagram: Work Besties Who Podcast (@workbestieswhopodcast) • Instagram photos and videos TikTok: Work Besties Who Podcast (@workbestieswhopodcast) | TikTok LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/work-besties-who-podcast This episode is for educational purposes and does not constitute legal or HR advice. Send us a text 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

    35 min
  7. Your Phone Is Not Your Work Bestie: How to Set Screen Boundaries Without Burning Down Your Career

    12/08/2025

    Your Phone Is Not Your Work Bestie: How to Set Screen Boundaries Without Burning Down Your Career

    Your Phone Is Not Your Work Bestie: How to Set Screen Boundaries Without Burning Down Your Career What if the very thing you use to “stay connected” is actually the reason you feel scattered, exhausted, and weirdly lonely? In this episode, we’re joined by strategist, speaker, and community builder Kelsey Green to talk about digital overload, screen boundaries, and how to reclaim your brain without torpedoing your job, your business, or your creative work. Kelsey shares how she went from high-intensity roles and constant burnout to experimenting with digital minimalism, 7 p.m.–7 a.m. screen-free blocks, and 24-hour “phone fasts.” We talk about why our attention feels so fractured, how phones are quietly reshaping our relationships, and why real connection still lives in conversations, community, and being fully present with the people right in front of us. In this episode, we cover: Why “always on” culture is wrecking our focus (and what dopamine has to do with it)Simple screen boundaries that actually work in real life (even if your job is online)How phones feed the loneliness epidemic—and how to start building your circle offlineThe power of sitting with discomfort instead of numbing out with another scrollTo learn more about Kelsey or join one of her communities, visit www.kelseylgreen.com. If this episode made you rethink how you connect, send it to your work bestie and talk about it… face to face. 💎 Send us a text 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

    34 min
  8. Ally, Bystander, or Savior? The Ally Mindset Test Every Work Bestie Needs to Take

    12/01/2025

    Ally, Bystander, or Savior? The Ally Mindset Test Every Work Bestie Needs to Take

    Allyship at work isn’t just about being “nice” — it’s about how people actually experience you. In this episode, Jess & Claude take the Ally Mindset Profile™ and unpack how they each show up as allies at work: where they shine in connection and compassion, and where candor, vulnerability, and follow-through are still a work in progress. You’ll hear them walk through the five Ally Mindset practices (abundance & generosity, connection & compassion, courage & vulnerability, candor & debate, and action & accountability) and connect them to the “four yeses”: Can I count on you? Can I depend on you? Do I care about you? Do I trust you? Then they invite you to take the quiz yourself and compare results with your own work bestie. 🔹 Take the Ally Mindset Profile (free quiz): https://skyeteam.cloud/youmewe 🔹 Listen next – the episodes we mention: Morag Barrett – Unlocking Career Success Through Relationships https://www.buzzsprout.com/2320118/episodes/17012072-unlocking-career-success-through-relationships-with-morag-barrett Ruby Vesely – The Power of Work Bestie Culture https://workbestieswhopodcast.buzzsprout.com/2320118/episodes/18080530-the-power-of-work-bestie-culture-5-leadership-practices-that-build-trust-joy-at-work Send us a text 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

    23 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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    Work Besties Who Podcast
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
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    85
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