The Corporate Burnouts Podcast

The Corporate Burnouts Podcast
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Welcome to The Corporate Burnouts—the podcast built for anyone trying to survive (or escape) the corporate grind. Whether you love your job, hate it, or just feel stuck in the endless cycle of meetings and emails, this is your space. Hosted by two ex-corporate besties who’ve been through it all, we’re here to share real stories, practical advice, and plenty of laughs. This podcast is a community. A place where we uplift each other, share hard-earned wisdom, and remind you that you’re not alone in this. Join us each week as we build a corporate support system that actually has your back.

  1. 6d ago

    Finding Clarity at Work with Lynnae Brown

    Most people who are miserable at work aren't overworked, they're just confused. No clear expectations. No idea what "doing a good job" even looks like. Sound familiar? This week Mandy and Mandy open up about a scratch-cake baking fail (turns out unclear instructions aren't just a workplace problem) before diving into a conversation with career clarity expert Lynnae Brown. Lynnae helps people figure out exactly what's expected of them at work, and how to stop feeling lost in their own job. If you've ever sat at your desk wondering "wait, am I even doing this right?" — this episode is your permission slip to get clear. New episodes drop every Thursday. Follow The Corporate Burnouts so you never miss one!

    Finding Clarity at Work with Lynnae Brown

  2. Jul 23

    Gen Z Vs The Workplace: Who Really Needs To Change?

    The Great Gen Z Soft Skills Debate: Who's Really to Blame? Mandy Holt and Mandy Alt are back with a conversation that got a little too real. It starts with a story about a teenage road trip speed trap crackdown and spirals into a full breakdown of why Gen Z is entering the workforce without the soft skills managers say they need — and who actually dropped the ball. The Mandys dig into the millennial and Gen X parenting instinct to smooth every hard thing over for our kids, why that's created a generation that's smart, capable, and totally unequipped for confrontation, feedback, and phone calls. They talk through the CAPS program and why more schools need it, why "just text me" is a red flag in an interview, how to actually ask AI a good question (it's a skill!), and what it really takes to get hired right now if you're missing some of these fundamentals. Whether you're a Gen Z listener trying to figure out why you're not landing interviews, or a manager trying to bridge the gap with your team, this one's got something for you. In this episode: Why millennial and Gen X parents may have created the soft skills gapThe CAPS program and why every school should have oneRed flags (and green flags) in interviewing young talentWhy "how do you like to receive feedback" is the most telling interview questionLearning to ask AI (and Google) better questionsAdvice for Gen Z job seekers on standing out despite the skills gapGot thoughts? Leave a review and let us know where you land. New episodes every week — hit follow so you don't miss the next one.

    Gen Z Vs The Workplace: Who Really Needs To Change?

  3. Jul 16

    Embarrassing Work Stories: Cheating Scandals, Bathroom Disasters & Bad Hair Days

    Two Mandys, Two Shit-Your-Pants Stories, and the Brain Chemistry of Being Mortified This week the Mandys are diving into the most embarrassing, cringe-inducing moments of their corporate careers — and yes, that includes bathroom disasters, hair emergencies, and getting caught up in an office dating scandal. Mandy Alt kicks things off with a Louisville road trip flashback (RIP to the Waze app that led them straight into an alley) before getting real about the time she was cheated on by a coworker who was also her friend — and how close she came to quitting over the humiliation alone. Then Mandy Holt shares the story of oversleeping before a presentation with soaking wet, unwashed hair and having to own it in front of a room full of co-workers...but worse, shitting her pants twice in a week. Yes, twice! Along the way, they get into the actual neuroscience of embarrassment (why does your brain think you're going to die?), why owning a mistake beats denying it every time, and why cancel culture makes "how you handle it" more important than the mistake itself. 💬 We want YOUR stories. Send us your most embarrassing work moments — and let us know if you quit afterward or went back in. We might share it on our stories! Follow The Corporate Burnouts for weekly conversations on workplace chaos, corporate survival, and the stuff nobody puts in the employee handbook. Topics covered: embarrassing work stories, workplace mistakes, office dating drama, imposter syndrome, cancel culture, cortisol and adrenaline response, how to bounce back from humiliation at work

    Embarrassing Work Stories: Cheating Scandals, Bathroom Disasters & Bad Hair Days

  4. Jul 9

    How To Stay Relevant In An AI World

    If you ignore AI for the next two years, what happens to your career? Organizational psychologist Dr. Kelly Monahan says you'll be left behind, not by AI itself, but by the people who learned to use it. Kelly spent 15 years researching the future of work at Meta, Upwork, Accenture, and Deloitte, and she joins Mandy Alt and Mandy Holt to break down what's actually happening behind the scenes as companies weigh AI against payroll. In this episode: - Why AI can do about a third of most jobs better than you can — and what to do with that freed-up time - The real skills that matter now: intellectual curiosity, a "learning muscle," and basic statistics literacy - Why older generations are more excited about AI than Gen Z (and what that says about who's actually at risk) - The three-step growth path for using AI in a small business: speed, scale, and scope - Which jobs are safest from automation — hint: it's not the ones sitting behind a computer - The mistakes new entrepreneurs make when they lean on AI too hard, and where a human still has to have the final say Kelly is the bestselling author of Essential and the founder of Beyond the Desk. Her new book, Reclaim the Plot: How Leaders Rewrite the Story When AI Rewrites Work, drops September 29th. Pre-order here - https://www.reclaimtheplotbook.com/ Ways to find Kelly: Website - https://drkellymonahan.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/monahankelly/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-monahan-ph-d-18879413/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@futureofworkisnow Whether you're worried about your job, building a business, or just trying to make sense of the AI noise, this conversation is a grounded, no-BS look at where work is actually headed.

    How To Stay Relevant In An AI World

  5. Jul 2

    What Corporate America Actually Taught Us

    Corporate taught us more than we realized and not all of it was bad. This week Mandy and Mandy break down the skills they took from corporate America that actually made them better parents, partners, and business owners: having hard conversations, asking better questions, and mastering the art of small talk. They also get honest about the habits they're still trying to unlearn like guilt over taking breaks, feeling obligated to answer every text immediately, and the hustle culture hangover that doesn't quit. Plus, a girls' weekend in St. Louis, a rebrand photo shoot neither of them loved sitting for, and why one of them still color-codes her calendar like it's a corporate performance review. What did YOU take from corporate that still shows up in your everyday life? Drop it in the comments — we want to know. 🎧 New episodes every Thursday from The Corporate Burnouts

    What Corporate America Actually Taught Us

  6. Jun 18

    If You Had to Start Over Tomorrow, Would You?

    What would you actually do if you woke up tomorrow with all your skills, experience, and wisdom, but zero network, zero reputation, and zero job or clients? That's the question driving this week's episode of The Corporate Burnouts. The Mandys get into it: the soft skills that outlast any job title, why your career path is probably circumstance, not intention, and what it really means to redefine success on your own terms. Plus: Mandy Holt's unexpected obsession with hibiscus plants, Mandy Alt's townhouse sale saga, the difference between working for something and fighting for it, and why so many of us feel trapped by a degree or a title we worked hard to earn. They close with a challenge: do a lifestyle audit. Ask yourself the hard question and stop waiting for a catastrophe to give yourself permission. 📩 Share what YOU would do: hello@thecorporateburnouts.com

    If You Had to Start Over Tomorrow, Would You?

  7. Jun 11

    Leadership Coaching Secrets Every Woman Should Know

    Why High-Achieving Women Get Stuck — and How to Break Free | Ep. 68 with Ali Carson If you've ever felt stuck in your career, burned out from chasing the wrong version of success, or like you're getting in your own way, this episode is for you. We're joined by Ali Carson, MBA, ACC, Gallup certified strengths coach, brain-based coach, two-time #1 international bestselling author, and founder of Movere Coaching. With 20+ years in HR and leadership development, Ali helps high-achieving women unlock their strengths and lead with authenticity. In this episode, we dig into:✔️ Why high-achieving women are often the last to recognize when they're stuck✔️ The hidden habits holding women back and the books that expose them✔️ How redefining success changed everything for Ali (and can for you too)✔️ Limiting beliefs: what they are, where they come from, and how to release them✔️ The "implementation intentions" strategy that makes change actually stick✔️ Why accountability is the missing piece most people ignore✔️ Ali's Rise & Thrive group coaching program and why community matters in growth Ali's story — from small-town Missouri to building her own coaching business after losing both parents and walking away from burnout — is raw, real, and deeply relatable. Whether you're still in corporate or building something of your own, this episode will help you stop letting yourself get in your own way. 🔗 Find Ali Carson: - Website - https://moverecoaching.com/ - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/moverecoaching/ - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/movere-coaching - Links to books she is a part of - https://bit.ly/4olVY4H & https://bit.ly/49VJStk

    Leadership Coaching Secrets Every Woman Should Know

  8. Jun 4

    Imposter Syndrome Is Lying To You

    Ever felt like you've "tricked" everyone into thinking you belong? Yeah, us too. In Episode 67, both Mandys get real about imposter syndrome: what it actually feels like, why it hits hardest when you're leveling up, and why the goal was never to get rid of it. From Mandy Holt sitting in a boardroom at a multi-billion dollar company thinking "I have done it, I have screwed myself", to Mandy Alt pouring foamy beers as a brand new bartender, we've both been there. We talk about why imposter syndrome is actually a signal (not a stop sign), how to borrow confidence from the people around you, and why "ready" is a decision, not a feeling. Plus, college tours, early graduation drama, camper rentals, and a Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead reference you didn't know you needed. Topics: imposter syndrome, women in business, career growth, self-doubt, mindset, entrepreneurship, burnout recovery, personal development

    Imposter Syndrome Is Lying To You
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Welcome to The Corporate Burnouts—the podcast built for anyone trying to survive (or escape) the corporate grind. Whether you love your job, hate it, or just feel stuck in the endless cycle of meetings and emails, this is your space. Hosted by two ex-corporate besties who’ve been through it all, we’re here to share real stories, practical advice, and plenty of laughs. This podcast is a community. A place where we uplift each other, share hard-earned wisdom, and remind you that you’re not alone in this. Join us each week as we build a corporate support system that actually has your back.

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    The Corporate Burnouts Podcast
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    74
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