Unicorns in the Breakroom

Sarah Vela and Amy Lewis
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Unicorns in the Breakroom

The podcast we wish we'd had when we were trying to figure out corporate life.Oh hi! All the opinions in this podcast are our opinions! They don't in any way reflect our employers, past, present, or future. So be cool, ok?

  1. APR 28

    Episode 25: Change Management

    Sarah and Amy talk about navigating change as a leader or a direct report and introduce a framework (the CLEAR model) for thinking through all the elements of leading change. It's our final episode of Season 1! See you right back here in a couple of months for Season 2 of UITB. Unicorns in the Breakroom is proudly sponsored by Pinecone Coaching, a Leadership Coaching company dedicated to helping rising leaders gain the confidence they need to take their careers to the next level. Mention the podcast for a 15% discount off of any coaching package! Email us your work stories: unicornsinthebreakroom@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @UnicornsintheBreakroom Check the webpage: Unicorns in the Breakroom

    57 min

  2. APR 14

    Episode 24: Executive Presence

    Amy and Sarah talk about Executive Presence. What it is, why it matters, and how to embody it. Unicorns in the Breakroom is proudly sponsored by Pinecone Coaching, a Leadership Coaching company dedicated to helping rising leaders gain the confidence they need to take their careers to the next level. Mention the podcast for a 15% discount off of any coaching package! Email us your work stories: unicornsinthebreakroom@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @UnicornsintheBreakroom Check the webpage: Unicorns in the Breakroom

    42 min

  3. APR 7

    Episode 23: Mistakes We've Made (A Few)

    Amy and Sarah talk about the top 3 mistakes they've made in the workplace, and what they learned from them. Unicorns in the Breakroom is proudly sponsored by Pinecone Coaching, a Leadership Coaching company dedicated to helping rising leaders gain the confidence they need to take their careers to the next level. Mention the podcast for a 15% discount off of any coaching package! Email us your work stories: unicornsinthebreakroom@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @UnicornsintheBreakroom Check the webpage: Unicorns in the Breakroom

    35 min

  4. MAR 31

    Episode 22: Power Mapping

    Looking beyond the org chart, Amy and Sarah talk about the importance of power mapping within organizations. They explore the dynamics of formal, informal, and social power, and how understanding these can help individuals navigate their careers more effectively.  Unicorns in the Breakroom is proudly sponsored by Pinecone Coaching, a Leadership Coaching company dedicated to helping rising leaders gain the confidence they need to take their careers to the next level. Mention the podcast for a 15% discount off of any coaching package! Email us your work stories: unicornsinthebreakroom@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @UnicornsintheBreakroom Check the webpage: Unicorns in the Breakroom

    51 min

  5. MAR 23

    Episode 21: Setting Boundaries at Work

    Amy and Sarah tackle boundaries. Learning to set boundaries with your time and your energy is critical to being able to, well, function. This includes saying no to unnecessary meetings, limiting after-hours work, managing extra tasks, and communicating your capacity clearly. Boundaries aren’t about being rigid or unhelpful—they’re about making sure your contributions are sustainable and aligned with your career goals. Boundaries can be especially tough for early-career professionals and women, who are often conditioned to be agreeable, responsive, and accommodating. The pressure to prove yourself or avoid being seen as difficult can make saying no feel risky—but learning to set boundaries is essential not just for protecting your own career growth and well-being, but also for modeling healthy work habits for others. Unicorns in the Breakroom is proudly sponsored by Pinecone Coaching, a Leadership Coaching company dedicated to helping rising leaders gain the confidence they need to take their careers to the next level. Mention the podcast for a 15% discount off of any coaching package! Email us your work stories: unicornsinthebreakroom@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @UnicornsintheBreakroom Check the webpage: Unicorns in the Breakroom

    50 min

  6. MAR 17

    Episode 20: When Copying is Okay

    "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery," and in this episode, Amy and Sarah encourage you to go forth and imitate the people you admire at work. ----- Want to leave us a review? Feel free to copy and paste any one of these into Apple Podcasts. It takes just a couple minutes of your time, and really helps us get discovered: Absolutely obsessed! This podcast is equal parts hilarious, insightful, and unfiltered in the best way. A must-listen for anyone navigating corporate life with a shred of sanity left. Smart, funny, and refreshingly real. No fluff, just sharp takes on corporate nonsense with a side of career wisdom. I came for the witty commentary, stayed for the existential crisis about office politics. 10/10, would spiral again. Wasn’t sure what to expect, but now I feel SEEN. Finally, a podcast that understands the ridiculous reality of corporate life and doesn’t sugarcoat it. Like therapy, but free and way funnier. If you’ve ever had a meeting that could have been an email, this one’s for you. Perfect mix of no-BS advice and workplace tea. If you’re trying to level up in your career without selling your soul, listen to this. Listening to this podcast makes me feel like I have an actual survival strategy for office life. I mean, other than crying in the bathroom. This podcast should be required listening before anyone signs an offer letter. Save yourself. Unicorns get it. If you work in HR or L&D, this is a goldmine of insight into what employees are actually thinking (and why they hate your mandatory trainings). Why did no one tell me about this sooner?! I just binged 10 episodes and now I don’t know how I survived work without it. Also of note, an apple pie recipe that will cause you to die of happiness: Apple Pie (NYT) The (still going!) podcast on Revolutions: Revolutions Podcast Unicorns in the Breakroom is proudly sponsored by Pinecone Coaching, a Leadership Coaching company dedicated to helping rising leaders gain the confidence they need to take their careers to the next level. Mention the podcast for a 15% discount off of any coaching package! Email us your work stories: unicornsinthebreakroom@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @UnicornsintheBreakroom Check the webpage: Unicorns in the Breakroom

    56 min

  7. MAR 9

    Episode 19: Imposter Syndrome

    Amy and Sarah talk about imposter syndrome. What is it, how do you recognize it, and what can you do about it. Further Resources: The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women (Dr. Valerie Young) Website on Dunning-Kruger Effect Unicorns in the Breakroom is proudly sponsored by Pinecone Coaching, a Leadership Coaching company dedicated to helping rising leaders gain the confidence they need to take their careers to the next level. Mention the podcast for a 15% discount off of any coaching package! Email us your work stories: unicornsinthebreakroom@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @UnicornsintheBreakroom Check the webpage: Unicorns in the Breakroom

    46 min

  8. MAR 2

    Episode 18: Leading Former Colleagues

    For this week's listener-requested topic, Amy and Sarah discuss the experience of transitioning from colleague to supervisor in the workplace. They share personal experiences about adjusting priorities, managing relationships with former peers, and establishing appropriate leadership boundaries. While leadership transitions present initial challenges, the new role can be a great experience for everyone when approached with clear communication and appropriate humility. Unicorns in the Breakroom is proudly sponsored by Pinecone Coaching, a Leadership Coaching company dedicated to helping rising leaders gain the confidence they need to take their careers to the next level. Mention the podcast for a 15% discount off of any coaching package! Email us your work stories: unicornsinthebreakroom@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @UnicornsintheBreakroom Check the webpage: Unicorns in the Breakroom

    58 min
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The podcast we wish we'd had when we were trying to figure out corporate life.Oh hi! All the opinions in this podcast are our opinions! They don't in any way reflect our employers, past, present, or future. So be cool, ok?

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  • Creator
    Sarah Vela and Amy Lewis
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Unicorns in the Breakroom
  • Show Website
    Unicorns in the Breakroom

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