Podcast Episodes

The Science of Goal-Setting, with Anne-Laure Le Cunff

We spend so much of our lives chasing goals: big ones, small ones, some we barely remember choosing. But what if the goals we’re working toward aren’t really ours? This week on Hello Monday, Jessi He…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

What If Work Was Actually Fun?

Most of us spend the majority of our lives at work — but how often do we pause to ask whether our days are actually fun?

In this episode of Hello Monday, host Jessi Hempel sits down with Bree Groff, …

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Caregiving Is Work — We Just Don’t Treat It That Way

You shouldn’t have to choose between showing up for your job and showing up for your family and loved ones. Caregiving is a growing part of modern work life — and it’s largely invisible. In today’s e…

Published on 5 months ago

How to Be a Consultant—and Actually Make It Work

More professionals than ever are rethinking what’s next. For many mid-career and senior-level workers, consulting is the best path forward. But how do you actually make the leap?

In this week’s episo…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

From Side Hustle to Main Meal: How Nicaila Matthews Okome Scaled Her Passion Project

Millions of professionals are balancing side hustles alongside their full-time jobs. But what does it take to turn that extra project into something bigger? In this episode from the Hello Monday arch…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Reclaim Your Joy and Overcome High Functioning Depression with Dr. Judith Joseph

You’re showing up, doing the work, checking the boxes, but something feels…off. You’re not falling apart, but you’re not really okay either. And you’re certainly not alone. This week on Hello Monday,…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

How One Mom Sparked a National Movement with Shannon Watts

Twelve years ago, Shannon Watts was folding laundry when breaking news stopped her in her tracks: a mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary. The next morning, she woke up with a fire inside her, and t…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Masculinity, Work, and the New Fatherhood with Paul Sullivan

More dads are becoming lead parents. What does that mean for work? When we talk about parenting, the spotlight usually falls on mothers. In this week’s episode of Hello Monday, we’re shifting that fo…

Published on 6 months ago

Is College Still Worth It? Kathleen deLaski on Rethinking the 4-year Degree

The belief that a four-year degree is the only path to a good job is baked into our culture. But what if that narrative is outdated?

In this week’s episode of Hello Monday, host Jessi Hempel sits dow…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

How to Protect LGBTQ+ Families in 2025 with Darra Gordon

Pride is more than a celebration, it’s a call to action, especially for queer families navigating today’s uncertain political landscape. This week on Hello Monday, Jessi Hempel sits down with Darra G…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago