• 9 to 5ish with theSkimm

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9 to 5ish with theSkimm

By: theSkimm
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  • The work advice you need, from women who’ve been there. Every week, join the co-founders and co-CEOs of theSkimm, Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg, as they help you get what you want out of your career by talking to the smartest leaders they know.
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Episodes
  • Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald on Levain Bakery’s 30-Year Climb to Success

    Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald on Levain Bakery’s 30-Year Climb to Success
    Feb 5 2025
    Unlike MBA grads focused on scaling and selling companies, Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald built Levain Bakery with no intention of selling. Baking was the life plan, the thing they’d do til their hands couldn’t anymore. They embraced slow, sustainable growth for years with no regrets. Then came a compelling offer and a gut feeling that led them to finally take on an investor. Listen as Pam and Connie share how a YWCA brought them together, how a New York Times article skyrocketed their company's success, and why having patience was their greatest tool. In this episode of 9 to 5ish, Pam and Connie share: What they loved about their former colleague and supporter, Anthony Bourdain How chance bike ride with an old friend got them a small business loan When they knew it was time to expand to new locations How they navigated tedious problems like meeting with community boards and dealing with frustrated neighbors Why scaling their business slowly was key to their success and when they knew it was time to take on an investor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • CNN’s Laura Coates on Sacrificing Financial Independence for a Career Move

    CNN’s Laura Coates on Sacrificing Financial Independence for a Career Move
    Jan 29 2025
    In 2015, Laura Coates traded courtroom drama for newsroom deadlines, leaving her job as a Justice Department prosecutor to dive into a journalism career. She was a new mom with no media experience or contacts, but knew she’d regret it if she never tried. Fast forward to today. Laura is CNN’s Chief Legal Analyst, a Sirius XM host, and a trusted voice on today’s most pressing legal stories. Despite her success, it didn’t come without sacrifice. Listen as Laura gets real about the hard conversations she had with her husband – and herself – about prioritizing her professional ambitions over financial security. In this episode of 9 to 5ish, Laura shares: How she charmed her husband when they first met, despite having a waxed off eyebrow Why she found it difficult to financially depend on her husband while figuring out her career How she got her foot in the door in media with no connections, and why getting the second foot in is more important Why she never shuts down her kids’ curiosity around current events How she’s dealt with big personalities in the courtroom, and on television Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Bobbie CEO Laura Modi on Making the Unpopular Move

    Bobbie CEO Laura Modi on Making the Unpopular Move
    Jan 22 2025
    Laura Modi’s organic baby formula company, Bobbie, thrived during a formula shortage that saw nearly 50% of the nation’s formula supply vanish. As desperate moms searched for alternatives, many turned to Bobbie, leading to massive growth—until the demand threatened the supply. Laura faced a critical decision: continue accepting new customers or pause growth so OG Bobbie babies were taken care of. Laura tells the story of how her bold choice paid off and how Bobbie has future-proofed itself through smart business decisions. In this episode of 9 to 5ish, Laura shares: How growing up in rural Western Ireland taught her hospitality Why it took having a second child to push her to start Bobbie How she navigated Bobbie through a product recall just two weeks after it launched Bobbie’s recent 15% price cut, and how the company was able to do it Why implementing paid family leave federally would help alleviate moms’ mental health issues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins

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