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"Your Gen Z Co-Worker," the podcast where we break down the workplace and focus on what matters: building well-being into your career, prioritizing life over work, and staying true to yourself. Hosted by Emily (a fellow Gen Z-er who's been there, done that, and is still figuring it out); this is your space for real-talk career advice, workplace trends, and actionable insights that put you first.

  1. 10/21/2025

    the gen z career playbook (that no one told you about)

    Ever wonder why Gen Z seems to hop jobs so much? Or why titles matter less than purpose? In this episode, we’re breaking down the Gen Z Career Playbook - the rules no one ever told us, but that are shaping the way we work, hustle, and build our careers. Whether you’re a Gen Z figuring out your next move, or a manager trying to understand the new career mindset, this episode is packed with insights, perspective, and maybe a few lessons we can all learn. Articles: - https://www.hrdive.com/news/83-of-gen-z-workers-consider-themselves-job-hoppers-study-suggests/693539/ - https://www.randstad.com/press/2025/genz-workplace-blueprint/ - https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinesscouncil/2022/12/23/6-reasons-gen-zers-with-side-hustles-make-the-best-employees/ Links + Resources: 📖 Order my book We’re Human. Not Resources: https://a.co/d/2jkOAdV 🎧 Follow the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and RogersTV 💬 Let’s connect on Instagram: @em.thinkhr 💻 Check out my website: ⁠https://www.thinkhr.ca/⁠

    33 min

  2. 10/07/2025

    your career is not your personality (and that’s a good thing)

    I'm diving into one of the biggest mindset shifts you can make in your career: separating who you are from what you do. Your job is important, but it’s not your entire identity - and learning to detach the two can actually make your career (and life) better. As I'm navigating this as well - we're covering how to detach your self-worth from your job title, the importance of building life goals that exist outside of work, reframing career pivots as growth opportunities, and more. This is your reminder that your career is just part of the story — not the whole thing. Links + Resources: 📖 Order my book We’re Human. Not Resources: https://a.co/d/2jkOAdV 🎧 Follow the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and RogersTV 💬 Let’s connect on Instagram: @em.thinkhr 💻 Check out my website: ⁠https://www.thinkhr.ca/⁠

    23 min

  3. 09/23/2025

    life, work, and what’s new since june

    Season 4 is here! In this kickoff episode, I’m catching you up on everything that’s been happening since June - from wedding planning to triathlon training, book launches, and big shifts at Think HR. I’m sharing the highs, the chaos, and the lessons I’ve learned along the way about work, life, and how the two really fit together. Plus, I’ll give you a sneak peek at what you can expect this season on Your Gen Z Co-Worker. If you’ve ever felt like life and work keep pulling you in different directions, this is your reminder that you’re not alone. Links + Resources: 📖 Order my book We’re Human. Not Resources: https://a.co/d/2jkOAdV 🎧 Follow the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and RogersTV 💬 Let’s connect on Instagram: @em.thinkhr💻 Check out my website: https://www.thinkhr.ca/⁠

    25 min

  4. 06/24/2025

    what if burnout isn’t inevitable? rethinking success with Mallory Rowan

    is burnout just part of the deal? my guest doesn’t think so - and after this episode, you might not either. in this episode, I’m joined by Mallory Rowan, anti-burnout educator and 4x founder, to talk about what it really takes to build a sustainable business and life. we unpack the myths of hustle culture, what it means to grow a business, build wealth, and create without burning out. whether you’re building something of your own or just tired of doing things the old way - this conversation is your permission to do it differently.----- Catch the full episode on RogersTV - Woodstock Channel 13, YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts! Don’t forget to subscribe and share your thoughts✨I’m Emily, your gen z co-worker. Just a heads up - I’m not a licensed therapist, and this podcast isn’t meant to replace advice from a doctor, coach, therapist, or any other qualified pro. Cool? Cool. Catch you in the next episode! ----- LINKS: Find Mallory: IG: @malloryrowan Website: https://malloryrowan.com/ Find Emily: IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@em.thinkhr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thinkhr.ca/⁠ -----

    36 min

  5. 05/27/2025

    from gen z to gen z: a conversation with Layla from Heart to Hustle

    In this episode, I sit down with Layla, host of Heart to Hustle, to dive into what it means to be Gen Z in today’s world - from the perspectives between “elder” and “younger” Gen Z to how we balance ambition with well-being. We explore the myths about our generation, how we approach work and creativity, and whether our passion-over-paycheck mindset is truly sustainable. Layla also shares her journey of turning storytelling into a career, the power of podcasting for connection, and where she sees Gen Z leading the future of work. If you’ve ever questioned how to find success without the grind taking over your life, this episode is for you. Tune in for an honest, fun, and eye-opening conversation about redefining careers, passion, and what it really means to hustle with heart. ❤️ Catch the full episode on RogersTV - Woodstock Channel 13, YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts! Don’t forget to subscribe and share your thoughts✨ I’m Emily, your gen z co-worker. Just a heads up - I’m not a licensed therapist, and this podcast isn’t meant to replace advice from a doctor, coach, therapist, or any other qualified pro. Cool? Cool. Catch you in the next episode! ----- LINKS: Find Layla: IG: @hearttohustlepod Website: https://hearthustlemedia.com/ Find Emily: IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@em.thinkhr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thinkhr.ca/⁠ ----- Intro Song: A Growing Success by Dip Diet ----- Sign up for my newsletter - "life over work insider" https://www.thinkhr.ca/

    41 min

  6. 05/13/2025

    leading change with Kate Leatherbarrow: building community through politics and purpose

    In this episode, Emily chats with Kate Leatherbarrow, city councillor for the City of Woodstock, about her unique journey and the realities of leadership. Kate opens up about the challenges and surprises of stepping into the role, what inspired her to run for council, and how Gen Z can reshape the future of local leadership and community. What You'll Learn: ✨ Why redefining success and leadership matters for younger generations. ✨ Actionable ways for young people to step up and lead in their communities. Whether you're curious about politics or how to make an impact as a young leader, this episode is filled with real talk and practical advice. Catch the full episode on RogersTV - Woodstock Channel 13, YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts! Don’t forget to subscribe and share your thoughts✨ I’m Emily, your gen z co-worker. Just a heads up - I’m not a licensed therapist, and this podcast isn’t meant to replace advice from a doctor, coach, therapist, or any other qualified pro. Cool? Cool. Catch you in the next episode!----- LINKS: Find Kate: IG: @leatherbarrowwoodstock Find Emily: IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@em.thinkhr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thinkhr.ca/⁠ ----- Intro Song: A Growing Success by Dip Diet ----- Sign up for my newsletter - "life over work insider" https://www.thinkhr.ca/

    43 min

  7. 04/29/2025

    what companies get right (and wrong) about supporting employees with Alyssa

    Ever felt like the corporate world just isn't for you? In this episode, Emily sits down with Alyssa to unpack how it's not always the industry that's the problem - but the leadership style, culture, and company values that make all the difference. Alyssa shares her journey of realizing that it wasn’t corporate life she disliked but the environments that didn’t prioritize transparency, trust, or true employee well-being. She dives into what her current company gets right, from empowering leadership to meaningful check-ins and how a culture of trust (instead of micromanagement) has transformed her work experience. What You'll Learn: ✨The biggest red flags that signal an unhealthy work environment. ✨What real transparency and trust look like in a company. ✨How leadership shapes the culture and future of work. ✨Actionable advice for companies ready to better support their teams. Tune in for an honest, empowering conversation about what it really takes to create a workplace where people want to stay and grow. ----- Catch the full episode on RogersTV, Woodstock Channel 13, YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts! Don’t forget to subscribe and share your thoughts✨ I’m Emily, your gen z co-worker. Just a heads up - I’m not a licensed therapist, and this podcast isn’t meant to replace advice from a doctor, coach, therapist, or any other qualified pro. Cool? Cool. Catch you in the next episode! ----- LINKS: Find Alyssa: IG: @ alyssasmusings Find Emily: IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ em.thinkhr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thinkhr.ca/⁠ ----- Intro Song: A Growing Success by Dip Diet ----- Sign up for my newsletter - "life over work insider" https://www.thinkhr.ca/

    45 min

  8. 04/22/2025 · BONUS

    a sneak peek into "We're Human. Not Resources." with my sister

    Writing a book is one thing - but having your sister be the first to edit it? That’s a whole new level of real talk! In this episode, I sit down with my sister, the first editor of "We're Human. Not Resources." to dive into her unfiltered thoughts on the book. We discuss her first impressions, the biggest surprises she found while editing, and what she thinks readers will take away from the book. She also turns the tables on me, asking about the inspiration behind the book, the biggest challenges I faced while writing, and my hopes for its impact on the HR world. If you’re curious about the behind-the-scenes process of writing "We're Human. Not Resources," or you want a sneak peek into the book’s key themes, this episode is for you. Get ready for an honest, insightful, and sibling-filled conversation about changing how we think about work, individuality, and what it means to be human in the workplace. ----- Catch the full episode on RogersTV - Woodstock Channel 13, YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts! Don’t forget to subscribe and share your thoughts✨ I’m Emily, your gen z co-worker. Just a heads up - I’m not a licensed therapist, and this podcast isn’t meant to replace advice from a doctor, coach, therapist, or any other qualified pro. Cool? Cool. Catch you in the next episode! ----- LINKS: Find Emily: IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@em.thinkhr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thinkhr.ca/ ⁠----- Intro Song: A Growing Success by Dip Diet ----- Sign up for my newsletter - "life over work insider" https://www.thinkhr.ca/

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"Your Gen Z Co-Worker," the podcast where we break down the workplace and focus on what matters: building well-being into your career, prioritizing life over work, and staying true to yourself. Hosted by Emily (a fellow Gen Z-er who's been there, done that, and is still figuring it out); this is your space for real-talk career advice, workplace trends, and actionable insights that put you first.

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  • Creator
    Think HR
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Explicit
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