Thank You In Advance

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The career advice you need, but won’t ask for. Join our podcast hosts/professional yappers, Abby Forbes and Jess Taylor, as they delve into the work worries and career fears keeping you up at night. From advice on navigating workplace Karens to owning a monumental f*ck up—you can thank us in advance because we’ve got you covered.

03/27/2025

Dilemmas #5: Has Gen Z Banned Friendship In The Office...?

Abby and Jess are diving back into the work worries and career fears keeping the OKM girlies up at night. This ep we examine the potentially very different approach Gen Z is taking to Millennials when it comes to office friendship, the questions you should ask yourself to nail that career pivot, and how new grads might possibly find a job in this economy?! Have a dilemma you'd like us to answer? Email ⁠thankyouinadvancepod@gmail.com

28 min
03/13/2025

Breaking Barriers or Losing Ground? Resilience, Community & the Future of Women in Creative with Katie Hunter

As DEI efforts face global setbacks, how can women maintain hope and resilience in their lives and careers? This episode we're joined by Katie Hunter, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Wonderhood Makers (the social division of creative agency Wonderhood Studios) and CEO of Ok Mentor! We discuss the impact of female leadership on her early career years, trusting in your authenticity to build your own vision of success and why women still see each other as competitors. Plus, we reflect on the millenial urge to wear a pinstripe suit to the club and what working in PR was like before the advent of the laptop! Follow Wonderhood Studios on LinkedInFollow Wonderhood Studios on InstagramFollow Katie on LinkedIn

53 min
02/27/2025

Enjoy the Ride: Quitting, Prioritising & Thriving with Naomi Walkland

Success isn’t just about hustling to the top, it’s about knowing when to quit, pivot, and actually enjoy the journey. In this episode, Naomi Walkland, Chief Marketing Officer at Motorway, shares the game-changing power of quitting, her tips for ruthless prioritisation, and why the right support system, whether it’s a partner, peers, or mentors, makes all the difference. Plus, she opens up about tough bosses and how embracing the ride (not just the destination) has shaped her career. Follow Motorway on LinkedInFollow Motorway on InstagramFollow Naomi on LinkedInGet in touch with Ok Mentor at thankyouinadvancepod@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram.

43 min
02/13/2025

Dilemmas #4: Breaking Up with Your Job & Making Out at Work?!

Is January DRAGGING anyone else? Jess and Abby are back after hiatus with a fresh dilemmas episode - answering all your burning questions (and some you could have probably lived without). We talk a lot of shit, but we still get into the good stuff: from salary negotiations (don't fumble the bag), why resigning is exactly like breaking up, and how to be more strategic at work. Plus, we tackle some juicy quickfire questions: Would you hook up someone from the office? Should you really tell colleagues they're incompetent? Enjoy the ep, and as always, if you have a dilemma you'd like us to answer, get in touch at thankyouinadvancepod@gmail.com!

28 min
01/30/2025

Am I Cool Enough? The Founder’s Guide to Staying Relevant with Liz Stone

Abby and Jess are joined by VERY special guest Liz Stone, Co-founder and Global CEO of OK COOL, a social media agency which helps world leading brands plug into youth culture. In 2019, Liz also co-founded Ok Mentor with Stef Stanley (now Principal Global Client Partner at LinkedIn), responding to an opportunity to support more women to flourish in their creative careers. From fashion school and sleepless nights as an early founder, to scaling OK COOL in New York and working with brands like Nike, Spotify and Benefit, Liz discusses her bid for world domination. She also talks Forbes 30u30, why Oprah is her idol and Ok Mentor making moves across the Atlantic...! Follow OK COOL on LinkedInFollow OK COOL on InstagramFollow Liz on LinkedInGet in touch with Ok Mentor at thankyouinadvancepod@gmail.com, or follow us on Instagram.

59 min
12/19/2024

So You Wanna Be CEO of Mastercard, with Lulu Carter

Abby and Jess are joined by Lulu Carter, Senior Account Director at Fieldhouse Associates, a public relations and communications agency, which services the high-growth tech and investment ecosystem.Capturing the essence of Lulu, our conversation follows her her passion for investment in women-led businesses, a lifelong infatuation with both ex- New Zealand prime minister Helen Clark and Taylor Swift, as well as her ambitions to become the next CEO of Mastercard. Follow Fieldhouse on LinkedInFollow Fieldhouse on InstagramFollow Lulu on Linkedin⁠Get in touch with Ok Mentor at thankyouinadvancepod@gmail.com, or follow us on Instagram.

49 min
12/05/2024

Dilemmas # 3: How to Gentle Parent Your Manager

Pod hosts/professional yappers, Abby Forbes and Jess Taylor delve into the work worries and career fears keeping the Ok Mentor community up at night. This episode we explore how to manage your manager or navigate the internal politics of a family-run business, as well as the sober Christmas party debate and billionaire finances, for good measure. Have a dilemma you'd like us to answer? Email thankyouinadvancepod@gmail.com

32 min
11/21/2024

He Called Me Pretty Full On: Misogyny & Metanarratives with Tijana Tamburic

Abby and Jess are joined by Tijana Tamburic, Co-founder and Creative Director at creative agency Female Narratives, who shares fascinating stories from across her patchwork life and career so far. We cover how to know when you're on the path of 'not here', why long form content reigns supreme and the time she got stuck in a lift with David Beckham. Follow Female Narratives on Instagram⁠Follow Tijana on Instagram⁠⁠Follow Tijana on Linkedin⁠Get in touch with Ok Mentor at thankyouinadvancepod@gmail.com, or follow us on Instagram.

51 min

The career advice you need, but won’t ask for. Join our podcast hosts/professional yappers, Abby Forbes and Jess Taylor, as they delve into the work worries and career fears keeping you up at night. From advice on navigating workplace Karens to owning a monumental f*ck up—you can thank us in advance because we’ve got you covered.

Creator

Ok Mentor
Years Active

2024 - 2025
Episodes

14
Rating

Explicit
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Thank You In Advance