10 Must-Listen Podcasts that Mentor in the Margin
Professional Development on-the-go for Working Women
Professional development has a new look. Parking at your desk or in a seminar isn’t the only avenue to consume new info to benefit your career. Half of Americans listen to podcasts with 55% of listeners tuning in to learn per a 2023 Pew Research report. And 36% of us earbud-wearing podcast learners made a lifestyle change based on what we heard in an episode.
So if you’re craving a career move, advice to overcome work-life obstacles or build a business, check out these 10 must-listen podcasts that speak directly to women leaders and goal getters.
For the Career Climber
SisterSmart Leadership
Host and career success coach, Jill Avey, empowers female leaders to leverage their wiring as a woman to her unique advantage. Catch real-life stories and practical advice, encouraging women to lead differently and gain the recognition they deserve in male-dominated industries. Listen here.
Wisdom from The Top with Guy Raz
Grab your seat at the table for conversations with influential leaders at the biggest brands. Tapping into how executives think, you’ll hear a mix of insight and experience infused with lessons from executives’ stories that don’t make the professional bio. Listen here.
Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business (Ellevate Network)
Hop into a community of inspiring women - entrepreneurs, corporate leaders and everything in between - for actionable career advice within their personal journeys. It’s real stories of real women sharing the personal and the professional for career advancement. Listen here.
For the Work Advice Seeker
9 to 5ish with theSkimm
“The work advice you need, from women who’ve been there.” Episodes are short enough to be your work commute or get-ready companion. Be ready for relatable and grounded convos, diving into real-life topics - from navigating office politics to finding work-life balance and tackling imposter syndrome. It’s practical advice you can actually apply to your career. Listen here.
Women at Work (HBR)
Harvard Business Review staffers, Amy Gallo and Amy Bernstein, interview experts to “untangle some of the knottiest problems” working women face. It’s like having a supportive chat with friends who understand the unique hurdles women encounter in their careers, to build confidence and find strategies to succeed no matter the obstacle. Listen here.
The Career Contessa Podcast
Lean into “hush-hush topics” for aha moments that debunk traditional career advice (that just isn’t working for you). It covers allll the things for the modern working woman to thrive. Listen here.
For the Entrepreneur
The Goal Digger Podcast
Jenna Kutcher is your BFF and business advisor all rolled into one. She empowers female entrepreneurs with mini-master classes and expert interviews to reach their business goals. From online courses, marketing and email listing building, she’s got you covered. Listen here.
The Boss Mom Podcast
Heads up moms who want to succeed in motherhood and business - This podcast is for you! Expect solo episodes with host, Dana Malstaff, and expert interviews with mompreneurs so you can navigate the work and kid juggle with ease. No more feeling guilty (or unsupported) about pursuing your passion while being a great mom. Listen here.
For the Work/Life Integrator
The Lazy Genius Podcast
“Be a genius about the things that matter and lazy about the things that don't.” Kendra Adachi, aka The Lazy Genius herself, covers topics that simplify time management and life routines while embracing the kid corral and messiness of life. It’s the life playbook you didn’t know you needed. Listen here.
Kelly Corrigan Wonders
Kelly wonders about all the stuff. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry and you’ll learn more about yourself in each listen. She intersects topic upon topic in varying formats and lengths, releasing episodes 3x/week. From reflections and thoughts to expert interviews, you’ll find moments of meaning in the margins of your day and be the better for it. Listen here.
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