Everything Counts

Kristin Gardner
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A podcast about careers, detours, and the absurdity of work. Host Kristin Gardner talks with guests about the twists, pivots, and tiny choices that shape our lives. With humor, feminism, and honesty, Everything Counts (but nothing is real) reminds us that even when nothing makes sense, everything we do counts.

  1. 13 MAI

    Advice: Figure out how to hack yourself.

    In this episode, we’re closing out Season 2 with our signature advice episode, but with a twist. No listener questions this time. Instead, Kristin and Loren reflect on what’s actually been working lately, from rethinking how we structure our time to reducing decision fatigue and figuring out how to “hack” ourselves in ways that make life feel lighter. Along the way, they break down workplace behaviors (it’s cool or straight to corporate jail), assign chaotic coworker energy to Real Housewives, and revisit some of the best advice from this season’s guests. From inventing your own job to shutting up the voice in your head, it’s a reminder that there’s no single path. But there are patterns, habits, and small shifts that can change everything. It’s part reflection, part chaos, and part practical wisdom. Exactly how we like to end a season. Send us Fan Mail

    31 min

  2. 6 MAI

    Liz: Lift as you climb.

    In this episode, Kristin sits down with Liz (she, her), Global Co-Head of Brand Consulting at CAA, to talk about building a career that doesn’t follow a straight line and why that might be the point. From studying sociology and planning to become a social worker, to working a string of unexpected jobs, to eventually leading a global team connecting brands to culture, Liz’s path is a reminder that the most meaningful careers are shaped in ways we couldn’t have predicted. They talk about the importance of understanding people: what they care about, what they value, and how that shapes everything from consumer behavior to leadership. Liz reflects on how growing up with four sisters shaped her perspective and her commitment to “lifting as you climb,” along with honest insights on leading large teams, making decisions about where to show up, and letting go of the idea of perfect balance. At its core, this conversation is about adjusting your sails, trusting that things will come together over time, and remembering that not one chapter, good or bad, defines you. Because in the end, resilience matters more than any title and everything you experience along the way counts. Send us Fan Mail

    32 min

  3. 29 AVR.

    Nicole: Rethink ambition.

    In this episode, Kristin talks with Nicole—a literature PhD, high school teacher, and maker—about what happens when the life you worked toward doesn’t turn out the way you expected. From growing up in a working-class family where work was about survival, to navigating academia, nonprofits, and ultimately finding her way to teaching, Nicole shares a deeply honest look at ambition, burnout, and redefining success on your own terms. Together, they explore what it means to step off the “expected” path, build a life rooted in stability and creativity, and embrace moments where you’re not striving for more but simply figuring out what feels good. A conversation about detours, healing from survival mode, and why it’s okay to not always be climbing. How to get in touch: SexyBeastJewelry on EtsySend us Fan Mail

    45 min

  4. 22 AVR.

    Lauren: Stop waiting to be heard.

    In this episode, Kristin talks with Lauren (she/her), founder of Hormonally, a nonprofit focused on hormone health education and access. Lauren shares how her work challenges a common assumption: that education alone leads to better health outcomes. In reality, many people still struggle to be heard, often leaving medical spaces feeling dismissed or unsupported. Together, they explore what it actually means to advocate for yourself especially when the system makes that difficult. From “care-seeking fatigue” to the gap between having information and knowing how to use it, this conversation gets honest about the emotional and practical barriers to getting care. Lauren also reflects on her nonlinear path—from personal loss to academia to founding a nonprofit—and why feeling off track might be part of building something meaningful. This episode is a reminder that your voice matters, even when it feels hard to use. And that learning to advocate for yourself is just as important as what you know. How to get in touch: HormonallyLauren RedfernSend us Fan Mail

    39 min

  5. 15 AVR.

    Megan: Get your shit together.

    In this episode, Kristin sits down with Megan (she/her), a senior accounting leader whose career has been shaped as much by intuition as it has by strategy. From her degree in fashion merchandising to navigating Big Four accounting and beyond, Megan shares how she’s built a career that blends structure, creativity, and strong instincts. They talk about what it really means to feel off track, the evolution from self-doubt to self-trust, and the importance of finding the right people and environments along the way. The takeaway: not all stuck moments are the same and knowing when to trust the vibes versus when to get your shit together might be the most important skill of all. Send us Fan Mail

    42 min

  6. 8 AVR.

    Nichole: Don't fear the unknown.

    In this episode, Kristin sits down with Nichole (she/her), founder of Success on the Spectrum—the first autism treatment franchise in the U.S.—to talk about building a business that truly changes lives. What began as a personal mission to support her daughter grew into a nationwide network serving thousands of families, after Nichole saw firsthand how few spaces existed for children with autism to truly belong. Together, they explore the intersection of purpose and profit, and what it means to build something meaningful without having it all figured out. Nichole shares how she scaled her work through franchising, empowering others to start purpose-driven businesses of their own. This episode is a reminder that care and courage often go hand in hand. Sometimes the most impactful thing you can do is try something new and build what doesn’t yet exist. How to get in touch: Success on the SpectrumSOS FrancisingSend us Fan Mail

    29 min

  7. 1 AVR.

    Vera: Why not?

    In this episode, Kristin reconnects with Vera (she/her), a public sector professional working in the Dutch national government, to explore a career that took shape slowly and unexpectedly over time. From moving to the U.S. after college and taking on a series of “random” jobs to returning to school and ultimately finding purpose in public service, Vera shares how her path came together in hindsight even when it didn’t make sense in the moment.  Together, they unpack the realities of government work, the importance of bridging policy and real life, and what it means to contribute to change from behind the scenes. It’s a conversation about timing, support, and the quiet accumulation of experience. And a reminder that feeling “off track” might just mean you’re still in the middle of becoming. Send us Fan Mail

    43 min

  8. 25 MARS

    Susan: Trust what your body knows.

    In this episode, Kristin talks with Susan (she/her) who spent years building a successful career in the legal world before realizing that being good at something is not the same as feeling aligned with it. Together they explore the path from paralegal to massage therapist, what it meant to choose a more embodied and values-driven life, and how self-employment changed her relationship to work, stability, and success. Together, they talk about right livelihood, the surprising ways stress lives in the body, the intimacy and healing of long-term client relationships, and why changing direction doesn’t mean starting over. Susan’s story is a reminder that nothing is wasted, your experience comes with you, and sometimes your body knows what your brain is still trying to figure out. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re off track, this conversation offers a gentler reframe: maybe you’re not lost. Maybe you’re just collecting information about what a more aligned life could be. How to get in touch: susanlmt.com Send us Fan Mail

    44 min
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A podcast about careers, detours, and the absurdity of work. Host Kristin Gardner talks with guests about the twists, pivots, and tiny choices that shape our lives. With humor, feminism, and honesty, Everything Counts (but nothing is real) reminds us that even when nothing makes sense, everything we do counts.

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  • Création
    Kristin Gardner
  • Années d’activité
    2025 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    28
  • Classification
    Contenu explicite
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Everything Counts
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    Everything Counts

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