Let's Talk Offline

Let's Talk Offline

Each week on Let's Talk Offline, LinkedIn's Gianna Prudente and Jamé Jackson Gadsden answer your unfiltered questions about work life, from negotiating pay to setting boundaries to navigating office friendships. Gianna – an early career development editor and resident Gen Zer – and Jamé – a community manager, workshop host and millennial – get real about their own career experiences (spoiler: they're still figuring it out, too) and confide in expert guests who've been there, done that. Through it all, you'll learn what it takes to thrive in the early years of your career — without sacrificing your values, sanity or sleep.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Should I Stay, Or Should I Go? with Content Creator Timm Chiusano

    After what felt like a million job applications, you finally found a company where you feel comfortable. But you can’t stay there forever, right? How do you know when it’s time to pursue new opportunities? Today, Gianna and Jamé chat with creative executive and content creator Timm Chiusano about why staying at the same company might not be a bad idea – as long as you keep finding new ways to grow.  Do you have any burning questions about work? We want to hear them! You can email us your questions at letstalkoffline@linkedin.com.  And thank you to Timm Chiusano for joining us this week! Follow Timm on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/complexbusinessproblemsolver/). For more, follow Gianna (http://linkedin.com/in/giannaprudente) and Jamé (http://linkedin.com/in/jamejackson) on LinkedIn and subscribe to Gianna’s weekly newsletter: https://linkedin.com/letstalkoffline. CreditsGianna Prudente - Co-host, Early Career Development Editor, LinkedInJamé Jackson - Co-host, Community Manager, LinkedInSabrina Fang - Producer, Western SoundMaya Pope-Chappell - Director of Content & Audience Development, LinkedInJessi Hempel - Chief Content Officer, LinkedInSavannah Wright - Senior Producer, Western SoundSarah Dealy - Associate Producer, Western SoundAlex MacInnis - Engineer, Western SoundCourtney Coupe - Head of Original Programming, LinkedInDan Roth - Editor in Chief, LinkedInBen Adair - Executive Producer, Western SoundKatrina Norvell - Executive Producer, iHeartMediaNikke Ettore - Executive Producer, iHeartMedia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    41 min
  2. DEC 10

    Are You in a Toxic Workplace? with HR Professional Kayla Moncayo

    When you’re early in your career, you might not be able to recognize the signs of a toxic workplace. Like yes, yelling and bullying are obviously not okay, but what about subtler signals? And if you are working in a toxic environment, who can you turn to for help? In this episode, Gianna and Jamé chat with employee relations expert Kayla Moncayo about how to navigate these situations. Do you have any burning questions about work? We want to hear them! You can email us your questions at letstalkoffline@linkedin.com.  And thank you to Kayla Moncayo for joining us this week! Follow Kayla on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylamoncayo/). For more, follow Gianna (http://linkedin.com/in/giannaprudente) and Jamé (http://linkedin.com/in/jamejackson) on LinkedIn and subscribe to Gianna’s weekly newsletter: https://linkedin.com/letstalkoffline. CreditsGianna Prudente - Co-host, Early Career Development Editor, LinkedInJamé Jackson - Co-host, Community Manager, LinkedInSabrina Fang - Producer, Western SoundMaya Pope-Chappell - Director of Content & Audience Development, LinkedInJessi Hempel - Chief Content Officer, LinkedInSavannah Wright - Senior Producer, Western SoundSarah Dealy - Associate Producer, Western SoundAlex MacInnis - Engineer, Western SoundCourtney Coupe - Head of Original Programming, LinkedInDan Roth - Editor in Chief, LinkedInBen Adair - Executive Producer, Western SoundKatrina Norvell - Executive Producer, iHeartMediaNikke Ettore - Executive Producer, iHeartMedia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    42 min
  3. DEC 3

    A Beginner’s Guide to Battling Burnout

    A staggering 98% of Gen Z professionals have battled burnout symptoms. You might ignore those symptoms to prove you’re a hard worker. But pushing yourself to the max takes a toll on your physical and mental health, and your wellbeing comes first. In this episode, Gianna and Jamé talk about how to recognize symptoms of burnout and how to get the support you need to recover. Do you have any burning questions about work? We want to hear them! You can email us your questions at letstalkoffline@linkedin.com.  For more, follow Gianna (http://linkedin.com/in/giannaprudente) and Jamé (http://linkedin.com/in/jamejackson) on LinkedIn and subscribe to Gianna’s weekly newsletter: https://linkedin.com/letstalkoffline. To learn more about FMLA and taking mental health days off: https://www.dol.gov/general/mental-health-at-work CreditsGianna Prudente - Co-host, Early Career Development Editor, LinkedInJamé Jackson - Co-host, Community Manager, LinkedInSabrina Fang - Producer, Western SoundMaya Pope-Chappell - Director of Content & Audience Development, LinkedInJessi Hempel - Chief Content Officer, LinkedInSavannah Wright - Senior Producer, Western SoundSarah Dealy - Associate Producer, Western SoundAlex MacInnis - Engineer, Western SoundCourtney Coupe - Head of Original Programming, LinkedInDan Roth - Editor in Chief, LinkedInBen Adair - Executive Producer, Western SoundKatrina Norvell - Executive Producer, iHeartMediaNikke Ettore - Executive Producer, iHeartMedia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    39 min
  4. NOV 26

    How To Ask For A Promotion with Emily Durham (Emily The Recruiter)

    So you’ve put in the hours, taken on more responsibilities, and made a positive impact on the company. Seems like the right time to ask for a promotion, right? But how do you even approach that conversation? In this episode, Gianna and Jamé bring in talent recruitment expert Emily Durham, aka Emily The Recruiter, to guide you through when and how to level up in your career. Do you have any burning questions about work? We want to hear them! You can email us your questions at letstalkoffline@linkedin.com.  And thank you to Emily Durham for joining us this week! Follow Emily on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/edurham-hr). For more, follow Gianna (http://linkedin.com/in/giannaprudente) and Jamé (http://linkedin.com/in/jamejackson) on LinkedIn and subscribe to Gianna’s weekly newsletter: https://linkedin.com/letstalkoffline. CreditsGianna Prudente - Co-host, Early Career Development Editor, LinkedInJamé Jackson - Co-host, Community Manager, LinkedInSabrina Fang - Producer, Western SoundMaya Pope-Chappell - Director of Content & Audience Development, LinkedInJessi Hempel - Chief Content Officer, LinkedInSavannah Wright - Senior Producer, Western SoundSarah Dealy - Associate Producer, Western SoundAlex MacInnis - Engineer, Western SoundCourtney Coupe - Head of Original Programming, LinkedInDan Roth - Editor in Chief, LinkedInBen Adair - Executive Producer, Western SoundKatrina Norvell - Executive Producer, iHeartMediaNikke Ettore - Executive Producer, iHeartMedia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    42 min
  5. NOV 19

    Playing the Networking Long Game with LinkedIn Learning Instructor Morgan Young

    You know you should be talking to people in your industry, but sometimes it can feel overwhelming or even transactional. In this episode, Gianna and Jamé give networking a rebrand. They chat with Gen Z content creator and LinkedIn Learning Instructor Morgan Young about how to shift your networking mindset from a tit-for-tat, one-time conversation to consistent community building. Do you have any burning questions about work? We want to hear them! You can email us your questions at letstalkoffline@linkedin.com.  And thank you to Morgan Young for joining us this week! Follow Morgan on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/itsmorganyoung). For more, follow Gianna (http://linkedin.com/in/giannaprudente) and Jamé (http://linkedin.com/in/jamejackson) on LinkedIn and subscribe to Gianna’s weekly newsletter: https://linkedin.com/letstalkoffline. CreditsGianna Prudente - Co-host, Early Career Development Editor, LinkedInJamé Jackson - Co-host, Community Manager, LinkedInSabrina Fang - Producer, Western SoundMaya Pope-Chappell - Director of Content & Audience Development, LinkedInJessi Hempel - Chief Content Officer, LinkedInSavannah Wright - Senior Producer, Western SoundSarah Dealy - Associate Producer, Western SoundAlex MacInnis - Engineer, Western SoundCourtney Coupe - Head of Original Programming, LinkedInDan Roth - Editor in Chief, LinkedInBen Adair - Executive Producer, Western SoundKatrina Norvell - Executive Producer, iHeartMediaNikke Ettore - Executive Producer, iHeartMedia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    41 min
  6. NOV 12

    Surviving Your First Layoff

    It’s a tight job market, and many young professionals are currently facing the first layoff of their career. But you don’t have to navigate this uncertainty alone. In this episode, Gianna and Jamé talk about how to cope when layoffs are on the horizon, what to do if your job is cut… and how to figure out your next opportunity. Do you have any burning questions about work? We want to hear them! You can email us your questions at letstalkoffline@linkedin.com.  For more, follow Gianna (http://linkedin.com/in/giannaprudente) and Jamé (http://linkedin.com/in/jamejackson) on LinkedIn and subscribe to Gianna’s weekly newsletter: https://linkedin.com/letstalkoffline. For more on how to navigate job loss, listen to Get Hired with Andrew Seaman: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/navigating-life-after-layoff-get-hired-by-linkedin-news-fw16f/   If you’d like more information on how to navigate what assistance is available to you if you’re laid off, check out these resources:https://www.usa.gov/unemployment-benefitshttps://www.dol.gov/general/topic/unemployment-insurance https://www.healthcare.gov/have-job-based-coverage/if-you-lose-job-based-coverage/ CreditsGianna Prudente - Co-host, Early Career Development Editor, LinkedInJamé Jackson - Co-host, Community Manager, LinkedInSabrina Fang - Producer, Western SoundMaya Pope-Chappell - Director of Content & Audience Development, LinkedInJessi Hempel - Chief Content Officer, LinkedInSavannah Wright - Senior Producer, Western SoundSarah Dealy - Associate Producer, Western SoundAlex MacInnis - Engineer, Western SoundCourtney Coupe - Head of Original Programming, LinkedInDan Roth - Editor in Chief, LinkedInBen Adair - Executive Producer, Western SoundKatrina Norvell - Executive Producer, iHeartMediaNikke Ettore - Executive Producer, iHeartMedia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min
  7. NOV 5

    What to Do With Your First Paycheck with Vivian Tu (YourRichBFF)

    The only thing better than that first real job is that first real paycheck! But with it comes a world of personal finance jargon — 401(k), IRA, the 50/30/20 rule — that can make money management feel overwhelming. In this episode, Gianna and Jamé chat with finance expert Vivian Tu, aka YourRichBFF, about the basics of personal finance and how to make the most of your company's benefits. Your future self will thank you! Do you have any burning questions about work? We want to hear them! You can email us your questions at letstalkoffline@linkedin.com.  And thank you to Vivian Tu for joining us this week! Follow Vivian on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/viviantu-yourrichbff/). For more, follow Gianna (http://linkedin.com/in/giannaprudente) and Jamé (http://linkedin.com/in/jamejackson) on LinkedIn and subscribe to Gianna’s weekly newsletter: https://linkedin.com/letstalkoffline. CreditsGianna Prudente - Co-host, Early Career Development Editor, LinkedInJamé Jackson - Co-host, Community Manager, LinkedInSabrina Fang - Producer, Western SoundMaya Pope-Chappell - Director of Content & Audience Development, LinkedInJessi Hempel - Chief Content Officer, LinkedInSavannah Wright - Senior Producer, Western SoundSarah Dealy - Associate Producer, Western SoundAlex MacInnis - Engineer, Western SoundCourtney Coupe - Head of Original Programming, LinkedInDan Roth - Editor in Chief, LinkedInBen Adair - Executive Producer, Western SoundKatrina Norvell - Executive Producer, iHeartMediaNikke Ettore - Executive Producer, iHeartMedia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    39 min
  8. OCT 29

    Managers: It’s Not Me, It’s You

    We all want to have a good working relationship with our boss. But that can be really hard when they’re not the best manager. In this episode, Gianna and Jamé talk about what makes a good or bad boss, how to make the most of any kind of manager, and how to lean on your co-workers for support. And if your relationship still isn’t working, they share tips for knowing when to speak up… or when to walk away. Do you have any burning questions about work? We want to hear them! You can email us your questions at letstalkoffline@linkedin.com.  For more, follow Gianna (http://linkedin.com/in/giannaprudente) and Jamé (http://linkedin.com/in/jamejackson) on LinkedIn and subscribe to Gianna’s weekly newsletter: https://linkedin.com/letstalkoffline. CreditsGianna Prudente - Co-host, Early Career Development Editor, LinkedInJamé Jackson - Co-host, Community Manager, LinkedInSabrina Fang - Producer, Western SoundMaya Pope-Chappell - Director of Content & Audience Development, LinkedInJessi Hempel - Chief Content Officer, LinkedInSavannah Wright - Senior Producer, Western SoundSarah Dealy - Associate Producer, Western SoundAlex MacInnis - Engineer, Western SoundCourtney Coupe - Head of Original Programming, LinkedInDan Roth - Editor in Chief, LinkedInBen Adair - Executive Producer, Western SoundKatrina Norvell - Executive Producer, iHeartMediaNikke Ettore - Executive Producer, iHeartMedia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    37 min
4.9
out of 5
35 Ratings

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Each week on Let's Talk Offline, LinkedIn's Gianna Prudente and Jamé Jackson Gadsden answer your unfiltered questions about work life, from negotiating pay to setting boundaries to navigating office friendships. Gianna – an early career development editor and resident Gen Zer – and Jamé – a community manager, workshop host and millennial – get real about their own career experiences (spoiler: they're still figuring it out, too) and confide in expert guests who've been there, done that. Through it all, you'll learn what it takes to thrive in the early years of your career — without sacrificing your values, sanity or sleep.

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