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Episode 24
Lisa Congdon didn't start her career as a visual artist until she was 39 years old. This episode, hear Jessi interview the illustrator and author about what it's like to be a late bloomer in your car…
Published on 6 years ago
When to be Quick, When to be Wise
Episode 23
Social scientist Arthur Brooks says that many successful careers start with generating new ideas, and then end with teaching with them. “You start off as an inventor, and you finish up as an instruct…
Published on 6 years, 1 month ago
Quitting Google: The Happiest Career Move This Exec Ever Made
Episode 22
Jessica Powell ran communications for Google, making her one of the most powerful voices in the PR industry – until she quit. This episode, hear a conversation about what it’s like to leave a job whe…
Published on 6 years, 1 month ago
How to Get the Most Out of Your Mornings
Episode 21
Many of our guests share something in common: they have morning routines. So what's going on during these first hours of the day, and how do we get the most out of them? This episode, writer Dan Pink…
Published on 6 years, 1 month ago
Why TaskRabbit's Founder Dared to Try Something New
Episode 20
Leah Busque Solivan founded TaskRabbit, the online marketplace where people get help with small jobs like cleaning, or building furniture. She built it into a multi-million-dollar business, and then …
Published on 6 years, 1 month ago
Laura Linney on What Makes Good Criticism
Episode 19
Actor Laura Linney has played roles in everything from Ozark to The Truman Show, and she’s learned a thing or two about handling the critics. This episode, hear Laura talk with Jessi about what makes…
Published on 6 years, 2 months ago
Spilling the Tea After 99 Years
Episode 18
This episode, Jessi gets out of the office and heads downtown to eat at a 99-year-old Chinese restaurant. Hear her conversation with Wilson Tang of Nom Wah Tea Parlor, as the two talk about what it’s…
Published on 6 years, 2 months ago
Roxane Gay: Bad Feminist, Master Writer
Episode 17
In the decades leading up to her breakout book Bad Feminist, Roxane Gay wrote every day, not knowing if anyone was ever going to read her work. It wasn’t until she was 40 years old that she had her f…
Published on 6 years, 2 months ago
Jerry Colonna: The Coach Who Tells You, “Yes, It Is You”
Episode 16
Jerry Colonna was called “the Prince of New York” by New York Magazine for his success as a venture capitalist. Then his life came to a hard stop when he fell into depression and realized that his wo…
Published on 6 years, 2 months ago
Radio Didn't Kill This Video Star: The Anna Faris Story
Episode 15
Hello Monday is back for Season 2, and Jessi kicks off with a conversation with actor and podcaster Anna Faris. Anna's best known for her roles in the Scary Movie series and The House bunny, but star…
Published on 6 years, 2 months ago