No One Knows What They're Doing (Erin McGoff)
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| 21 Aug 2024 | Rejection, Politics & Paid Family Leave in the USA (ft. Reshma Saujani) | 01:08:40 | |
In Episode 12, Erin interviews Reshma Saujani, founder of GirlsWhoCode and MomsFirst, an activist and leader with over a decade of experience advocating for women & girls empowerment. In this interview, Erin asks Reshma about being the first Indian American woman to run for U.S. Congress, getting rejected from Yale Law School (but persisting and eventually getting in!), founding GirlsWhoCode and MomsFirst (organizations that have impacted 500,000+ women across the world), paid family leave, childcare affordability, feminism, motherhood penalty, and more (including our love for dogs!). ➞ In this episode: 0:00 Meet Reshma! 2:22 Reshma’s Childhood + Background (& dogs!) 4:41 Growing up the daughter of African/Indian refugees 6:13 School bullies, immigrant parents & growing up as a minority 9:30 Rejection + Yale Law School 19:33 Why we should stop talking about “Imposter Syndrome” 23:23 Current feminist wave 27:37 Running for public office in NYC (and losing) 34:09 Starting GirlsWhoCode 35:50 What is MomsFirst? 38:35 Paid Family Leave in the US 41:22 Why we “don’t love moms” 58:52 Taking care of mental health 1:00:00 PaidLeave.ai 1:03:51 Advice with Reshma + Erin ~~~~~~~~~ ↳ Follow Reshma on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reshmasaujani ↳ Follow Reshma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reshmasaujani ↳ Check out GirlsWhoCode! https://girlswhocode.com/ ↳ Check out MomsFirst! https://momsfirst.us/ ↳ Need some help? Write to us for a chance to have your question answered (anonymously) on the show: https://bit.ly/nokwtd | |||
| 24 Jun 2024 | Special: Best Career & Life Advice From My Dad (ft. Chris McGoff) | 00:56:40 | |
LIVE from Yosemite National Park: Episode 10 is our first ~Special Episode~ ever! Erin interviews her dad, Scranton-born, Maryland-living business owner, speaker, and author (and father of 6 kids). We discuss topics ranging from planning beers, UFO, answering questions in job interviews, deathbed confessions, and much, much more. If you're looking for good ol' fashion life advice from a Dad, you found it! ➞ In this episode: 0:00 Meet Chris McGoff 1:14 Growing up in Scranton in a funeral home 5:19 The Planning Beer 8:55 Seeing a UFO 11:20 Because of/In order to 14:00 Choose vs. Decide 17:04 "Enjoy the Gap" 22:28 How to work with someone you don't like 32:45 Business Card 32:24 Best Career Advice 38:25 Best Financial Advice 40:00 Best Piece of Life Advice Ever 48:49 How to answer "why do you want to work here?" 50:53 Relationship Advice after 43 Years of Marriage 54:40 Concluding Beers & a Dad Joke ~~~~~~~~~ ↳ Connect with Chris on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismcgoff/ ↳ Buy The Primes: https://amzn.to/3KX3New ↳ Buy Match in the Root Cellar: https://amzn.to/3VRtLpT ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 🎙️ Listen on Apple → https://apple.co/3SNBpPu 🎙️ Listen on Spotify → https://spoti.fi/3I6j6Qz ~~~~~~~~~ → Mics are Rode 🎙️ → Chairs are from Target 🪑 → Table is Article 🍸 https://bit.ly/42HJU37 → Plants are from Bloomscape 🪴 https://bit.ly/48hjC8Y ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ↳ AdviceWithErin Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/advicewitherin/ ↳ NOKWTD Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/nooneknows.show/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ↳ Need advice? Submit here → https://bit.ly/nokwtd ↳ Get my emails → https://advicewitherin.com/show | |||
| 11 Mar 2024 | Negotiate Salary, Job Hopping & Pay Transparency | Hannah Williams | 01:02:02 | |
In Episode 04, Erin interviews Hannah Williams, founder of Salary Transparent Street. Hannah graduated from Georgetown University in 2019 and hopped 5 jobs in 2.5 years, taking her salary from $40k to $150k, creatively paying off her college loans in full. In 2021, she quit her job as a Data Analyst to launch Salary Transparent Street, a social media account that simply visits different cities across the U.S. and asks random people on the street what they do for a living and how much they make. Since then, STS has blown up into a viral sensation leading Hannah to be featured in publications such as The Washington Post, NYT, TIME, Business Insider, Good Morning America, CNBC, and 2023, Hannah was named one of Forbed 30 Under 30. In this episode, Hannah transparently breaks down how she achieved her goals, how she makes money, and the struggles she's faced along the way. ➞ In this episode: 0:00 Intro 1:45 Forbes 30 Under 30 3:16 Background Q&A (growing up overseas, community college, etc.) 14:20 Working as a Telemarketer Post-Grad 17:24 Job Hopping 20:20 Best Career/Job Interview Advice 20:47 How Hannah Found Out She Was Underpaid 26:19 How YOU Can Find Out If You're Underpaid 28:40 How Hannah Filmed Her First TikTok 29:51 Do People Lie About Their Salaries...? $$$ 31:46 Why Hannah Blocks People (Sometimes) 33:30 How Hannah Went From $150k to $1m in ONE YEAR 35:39 Salary Transparency Trends 37:03 Can You Talk About Salary With Coworkers? 38:57 Why You Should Negotiate Your FIRST Job Offer 42:48 Thoughts On "Lazy Girl Job" or "Quiet Quitting" 48:00 Advice Hannah's GLAD She IGNORED 49:30 Hannah's Smartest Financial Decision 51:43 Highest Salaries Hannah's Documented 53:16 Lessons Hannah's Learned The Hard Way 55:18 #RealAdvice from Erin & Hannah __ 💚 Follow Hannah/Salary Transparent Street on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salarytransparentstreet/?hl=en 💚 STS Salary Database: https://www.salarytransparentstreet.com/salary-database 💚 STS Free Market Research Guide: https://sts.myflodesk.com/marketresearchguide __ Connect with Me: AdviceWithErin Instagram → https://bit.ly/40hgztK NOKWTD Instagram → https://bit.ly/3ULVKaz Get my emails → https://advicewitherin.com/show Need advice? Submit here → https://bit.ly/nokwtd | |||
| 12 Mar 2025 | Post-College Graduation Panic | 00:11:56 | |
Welcome to Season 2 of No One Knows What They’re Doing! 🎉 This season, we’re taking it LIVE—you’re calling in, and I’m giving you real, unfiltered, big-sister career advice on the spot. In this episode, we dive into: ✅ How to handle that “OMG, is this my life now?” post-grad panic ✅ Why feeling stuck in your first job doesn’t mean you’re doomed ✅ The TRUTH about entrepreneurship (and whether or not you should make the leap) 👀 Tune in if you've ever felt like the idea of a career makes you claustrophobic—and let’s figure this out together! __ 🎙️ Want to apply to be on Season 2 of No One Knows What They’re Doing? 👉 Go to AdviceWithErin.com/SHOW to apply! __ 💡 TAKE THE FREE CAREER QUIZ! Find your ideal career based on your personality & lifestyle: advicewitherin.com/quiz 📩 Join my weekly Hyper Helpful Newsletter: Get career and communication tips in your inbox: hyperhelpful.com 🔔 Subscribe for more relatable career advice! __ Key Moments: 00:00 - Welcome to Season 2! We’re going LIVE! 01:22 - First caller: Tessa just graduated and feels stuck in her 9-5 02:35 - “Am I really going to work 40+ hours a week… forever?” 😳 04:54 - The cognitive distortion making you feel trapped 05:52 - What’s the worst-case scenario if you never take a risk? 07:03 - Signs you might actually be an entrepreneur 08:42 - Step 1: Find 5 people doing what you want to do and study them 10:22 - Why working for someone else first can help your future business 11:00 - BIG takeaway: You’re not stuck. You’re just getting started. 11:29 - FREE Career Quiz & Weekly Newsletter Signup __ Want to apply to be on the show? Go to AdviceWithErin.com/SHOW to apply! 🎙️ | |||
| 26 Mar 2025 | Insecure? Try These 3 Mindset Hacks | 00:10:50 | |
Are you insecure? Do you struggle with analysis paralysis, overthinking, or constant paranoia that people are judging you and talking behind your back? Well, you're in luck! Today, I teach you 3 psychology-backed mindset hacks to reframe your thinking and free yourself from others' opinions. In this episode, we dive into:✅ Why you actually should care what some people think (just not everyone)✅ How to use the “3% Rule” to stop spiraling over haters✅ A science-backed reason people like you more than you think✅ The exact mindset shift that’ll help you stop overthinking and start living👀 Tune in if you’re tired of shrinking yourself to make other people comfortable—and you’re ready to reclaim your confidence.🎙️ Want to be on Season 2 of No One Knows What They’re Doing?👉 Apply here: AdviceWithErin.com/SHOW💡 TAKE THE FREE CAREER QUIZ! Find your ideal career based on your personality & lifestyle: advicewitherin.com/quiz 📩 Join my weekly Hyper Helpful Newsletter for career & communication tips: hyperhelpful.com 🔔 Subscribe for more relatable career advice!⸻Key Moments:00:00 - Let’s talk about overthinking and judgment 👀00:49 - Why “just stop caring” is terrible advice01:58 - The real trick: Pick your people02:38 - The 3% Rule04:08 - Why you shouldn’t take advice from people you wouldn’t swap lives with05:44 - The loudest boos come from the cheapest seats06:59 - The Liking Gap: Explained08:59 - FDR’s iconic advice10:00 - Final pep talk: Live with integrity, not for approval ❤️ | |||
| 23 Feb 2024 | How to Make Friends as an Adult | Danielle Bayard Jackson | 00:47:49 | |
Making friends as an adult can be so weird! In this episode, Erin and special guest Danielle Bayard Jackson dive into the sticky yet mega-important world of adult friendships. Danielle is a certified women's coach and friendship expert, and she's known for pairing research with real life to help women experience more joy in platonic relationships with other women. She’s become Bumble BFF's official spokesperson and has become a go-to source for the media as a guest on outlets like CBS NEWS, NBC News, and even daytime talk shows! Danielle kicks off the episode with her story and her very nonlinear path of becoming a friendship expert. She’s so honest and vulnerable and reminds us just because she’s an expert doesn’t mean she’s perfect or that she was a nice girl in high school (spoiler, she wasn’t). One cause of modern friendships becoming so weird is the shift to remote work. Work is where we spend most of our time, and that proximity automatically makes it the perfect place for friendships to form. However, without that in-person work culture, now more people than ever are feeling friendless. The thing is, we all need friends! Just because we can go for periods of time killing it on our own doesn’t mean we should isolate ourselves 24/7, introverts and extroverts alike! Top tip: the more we are around our friends and make it normal to make new friends, the easier it gets. Knowing what qualities, values, and the time we are able to devote to our friendships, all things Danielle’s new book will help you master, are crucial to forming better relationships. Men and women view their friendships differently, Danielle’s got the research receipts to prove it, and the ways in which men and women friends make new friends and like to spend time together are very not the same. For instance, women tend to see friends as siblings, and men tend to see friends as cousins. The intimacy is real! Erin and Danielle then explore the sometimes awkward social norm of selecting bridesmaids and groomsmen, three different types of loneliness, and how to combat each. This first smash episode wraps with some #RealAdvice time! Episode Outline: 0:30 Introduction & Danielle’s background 2:10 Rapid fire Q&A 3:25 Why Danielle switched careers 5:11 Being the shy/mean/popular girl in high school 7:03 How Danielle got out of teaching and into coaching 12:50 Is working from home killing our friendships? 16:22 Dunbar's Number 18:00 Making friends as a remote worker (or else you'll get weird) 19:00 Harvard 100-Year Study on Happiness 20:35 What are "quality" friendships? 21:42 Introverts vs.... | |||
| 02 May 2024 | Career Pivots & Legal Job Tips | Episode 07 (ft. Attorney Ryan) | 01:02:10 | |
In Episode 07, Erin interviews Ryan Stygar (aka, @AttorneyRyan) to discuss Ryan's crazy career journey (from SoCal firefighter to running his own law firm). We also discuss employee rights & legal issues regarding salary, job interviews, career changes, discrimination, pregnancy, and much more! ➞ In this episode: 0:00-2:18 Introduction 2:19-3:42 Growing Up in San Diego, California 3:43-6:18 Parents Careers + College 6:19-7:20 Majoring in Philosophy + First Job 7:20-16:55 Working as a Firefighter 16:56-20:36 Firefighter to Law School 20:37-28:49 Rejected from 13 Law Schools!? 28:50-31:20 Worst Advice EVER 31:21-34:45 WATCH THIS PART (trust me) 34:46-36:38 Lesson Ryan Learned the Hard Way 36:39-38:04 Fake Cases 38:05-41:20 How to Ask a Lawyer a Question 41:21-44:50 Thoughts on Capitalism 44:51-46:51 Missing Paycheck? Try this! 46:51-50:58 How to Quit a Toxic Workplace 50:39-52:21 Asking Coworkers About Salary 52:22-54:20 What are PIPs...? 54:21-55:55 "Right to Work" & "At-Will Employment" 55:56-58:00 Advice for Business Owners 58:00 Real Advice with Erin & Ryan ~~~~~~~~~ ↳ Follow Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attorneyryan/ ↳Contact Attorney Ryan: https://linktr.ee/attorneyryan ↳ Need some help? Write to us for a chance to have your question answered (anonymously) on the show: https://bit.ly/nokwtd | |||
| 07 Feb 2024 | Introducing No One Knows What They're Doing | 00:04:43 | |
Welcome to "No One Knows What They're Doing"! A show where Erin McGoff, aka AdviceWithErin, dives into topics that are top of mind for people in their 20s and 30s. Erin, a career educator, filmmaker, creator, and classic multi-hyphenate with millions of followers, admits she's still figuring things out herself. She's here to remind you that it's okay not to have all the answers. From surgeons to teachers to CEOs, no one was born knowing everything. But that's the beauty of it – we're all in this together, just winging it. Erin's on a mission to introduce you to people from all walks of life, exploring careers you might never have considered. And hey, she's not afraid to tackle the tough questions, like “Should I move to Europe?” or “How do I negotiate my salary?” or “How to find a work-from-home job that isn’t a scam?” So, grab your drink of choice, whether it's coffee or something a bit stronger (no judgment here!), and hit subscribe. There's more to life than the Sunday scaries, resumes, and the 9 to 5. In this show, you'll gain access to tangible opportunities, secret advice, and proven strategies to help you craft a life you love. Connect with Erin: | |||
| 03 Apr 2024 | Depression, Burnout & Therapy (ft. Dr. Judith Joseph) | 01:05:58 | |
In Episode 05, Erin interviews Dr. Judith Joseph, MD-MBA (aka, @drjudithjoseph ) to discuss a range of topics from high-functioning depression, workplace burnout, neurodiversity, social media, anhedonia, medical school, scholarships, MBA/business school, mental health crisis, growing up in the evangelical church, how to find a therapist, attachment styles, and much more! ~~ Important Links: ↳ Need advice? Submit here ~~ ➞ In this episode: 0:00-01:44 Introduction 01:45-6:00 Background Q&A 6:01-7:10 Scholarships 7:11-10:19 First & Current Job 10:20-10:50 MBA AND Med School at the Same Time!? 10:51-13:12 Balancing 3 Companies & Mental Health 13:13-15:34 Pros & Cons of Being a Psychiatrist 15:35-19:15 Do We Really Have A Mental Health Crisis…? 19:16-21:00 Social Media & Mental Health 21:01-23:00 Mental Health Content Creators? 23:01-24:29 Pros + Cons of Social Media Mental Health Consumption 24:30-25:30 How to Find A Therapist 25:31-27:55 Advice Judith Ignored 27:56-28:29 Hardest Thing Judith’s Done 28:30-31:50 Thoughts on “Neurodiversity” & Autism 31:51-44:19 What is “Anhedonia”? Or “High Functioning Depression”? 44:20-46:34 Opinions on Mental Health Labeling 46:35-51:54 The 4 Attachment Styles 51:55-53:50 Something You Need To Know About Depression & 53:51-59:28 Advice for Burnout & Boundaries 59:29-01:00:58 Are People Attached to Their Mental Illnesses? 01:00:59-01:05:58 Real Advice from Erin + Judith ~~ Connect with Me: AdviceWithErin Instagram → https://bit.ly/40hgztK NOKWTD Instagram → https://bit.ly/3ULVKaz Get my emails → https://advicewitherin.com/show Need advice? Submit here → https://bit.ly/nokwtd | |||
| 02 Apr 2025 | Interview Tips for Stay At Home Moms | 00:13:24 | |
Took time off to raise your kids? You’re not alone—and you shouldn’t feel ashamed. In this episode, Erin chats with Chelsea, a mom of twins re-entering the workforce after two and a half years at home. Together, they break down how to confidently explain a career gap in interviews and on your resume. If you’re stressing about how personal choices might impact your professional life, this is your pep talk and strategy guide in one. 🎙 In this episode: ✅ How to reframe your “resume gap” as a strength ✅ What to actually say in interviews ✅ Erin’s “Roman Empire” take on moms + work ✅ Resume + cover letter tips for stay-at-home parents ✅ How to show up confident, not apologetic 💼 Tune in if you’re ready to stop downplaying your life experience and own your story. ⸻ 🎙️ Want to be on Season 2 of No One Knows What They’re Doing? 👉 Apply here: AdviceWithErin.com/SHOW 💡 TAKE THE FREE CAREER QUIZ: advicewitherin.com/quiz 📩 Join the Hyper Helpful Newsletter: hyperhelpful.com 🔔 Subscribe for weekly career advice! ⸻ 🕒 Key Moments: 00:00 – Meet Chelsea: Twin mom rejoining the workforce 01:40 – Erin’s “Roman Empire” on motherhood + work 03:20 – You’re already qualified if you got the interview 04:50 – How Chelsea owns her story in a cover letter 06:00 – “It’s only weird if you make it weird” 07:45 – What the hardest job taught her 08:55 – First interview back: What she learned 10:15 – Be honest—without overexplaining 12:00 – Final pep talk: You got this 💪 💬 Ever stressed about a resume gap? Drop a comment—we’re in this together. #WorkingParents #CareerGaps #NoOneKnowsWhatTheyreDoing #ConfidenceAtWork #CareerAdvice #MomLife__→ 💸 Get a (free) weekly dose of motivational advice + communication tips from me: www.hyperhelpful.com→ 💸 Snag my Salary Negotiation Guide for FREE: https://advicewitherin.com/salary→👩🏼💻 The Career Workshop Intensive (a career course taught by me!) First 15 PEOPLE get 15% OFF with code "CAREER15": https://bit.ly/3TvZhHm (learn more at this link) | |||
| 10 Jul 2024 | Going Viral Overnight (ft. Grace Wells) | 00:47:33 | |
In Episode 11, Erin interviews Grace Wells, a Gen Z content creator, filmmaker, and self-made commercial director. During the pandemic, Grace was finishing up her bachelors degree in Linguistics when she discovered her passion for video. She self-taught herself how to film, edit, animate, and produce videos. She started sharing her hobby online and went mega-viral overnight. Today, she has over 3 MILLION followers, was awarded Creator of the Year, signed on as a commercial director with Tool of NA, signed with Whalar, and has been hired to create ads for brands such as Maybelline, Celsius, Pampers, Amazon Prime Video, Adobe, QuickBooks, Old Spice, Kiehls, Cascade, Loreal, and many others. We also talk about managing finances, social anxiety, COVID, and more. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to work for themselves, become a content creator or filmmaker, especially if you're in your 20s! ➞ In this episode: 0:00 Meet Grace! 3:11 Grace upbringing + background 4:14 Working as a content creator/director 6:28 Going to school in Scotland 11:10 Switching majors & COVID in the UK 19:20 Social Anxiety & Going Viral 22:47 How to teach yourself skills online 25:10 Monetizing internet videos 32:49 Long-term goals/plans/strategy 34:10 Managing finances as a content creator 39:33 Advice with Erin & Grace ~~~~~~~~~ ↳ Follow Grace on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gracewellsphoto ↳ Follow Grace on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracewellsphoto ↳ Check out Grace's COURSE! http://bit.ly/3Lh0HC9 ↳ Need some help? Write to us for a chance to have your question answered (anonymously) on the show: https://bit.ly/nokwtd | |||
| 19 Mar 2025 | Stop Overthinking It: How to Finally Quit Your Job | 00:14:03 | |
Welcome to Season 2 of No One Knows What They’re Doing! 🎉 This season, we’re taking it LIVE—you’re calling in, and I’m giving you real, unfiltered, big-sister career advice on the spot. And today’s caller? Michelle is ready to quit her job… but she’s TERRIFIED of how her boss and coworkers will react. Why? Because her workplace has that “we’re a family” dynamic (AKA a walking red flag 🚩). In this episode, we dive into: 👀 Tune in if you’ve ever felt guilty about quitting a job you KNOW isn’t right for you—and let’s work through it together. 🎙️ Want to be on Season 2 of No One Knows What They’re Doing? 💡 TAKE THE FREE CAREER QUIZ! Find your ideal career based on your personality & lifestyle: advicewitherin.com/quiz 00:00 - Welcome to Season 2! Taking calls LIVE 🎉 Drop a 🔥 in the comments if you’ve ever felt guilty about quitting a job—let’s talk about it! | |||
| 06 Mar 2024 | From Poverty to Millionaire | Jim Keyes | 00:54:52 | |
In Episode 03, Erin interviews Jim Keyes, former CEO of 7-11 AND Blockbuster (and pilot, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author!) Jim climbed out of poverty, being the only person in his family to go to college. He graduated with an MBA from Columbia and went on to climb the ladder to become CEO of both 7-11 and Blockbuster during the 90's into the 2000s. In this episode, Erin discusses Jim's career and the differences between their two generations—Erin straddling Gen Z and Millennials and Jim, a Baby Boomer. They discuss the importance of education, being strategic and adaptable, imposter syndrome, and what the heck happened to Blockbuster. There is so much to learn in this episode for the average worker—but especially anyone looking to forge their own path and create a new life for themselves. ➞ In this episode: 0:00 Intro 2:04 Rapid fire Q&A 6:11 From poverty to Columbia MBA in NYC 9:09 First job to 7-11 11:26 Climbing the Ladder to CEO 17:35 CEO of 80,000+ Stores 18:41 The IDEAL Slurpee 19:56 Selling 7-11 (and cashing out $$) 21:51 Jim almost BOUGHT Blockbuster!? 23:54 Taking on Blockbuster as CEO 28:09 What Could Have Saved Blockbuster? 29:10 Day in the Life of a CEO (+ leadership tips!) 31:12 Why Jim Wrote a Book about Education 33:01 What's at stake here? 35:31 The price of college in 1980 vs. 2020 38:45 Should 18-year-olds Go to College? 40:06 Jobs Don't Require Degrees? "It's a Bubble." 42:16 How Jim Would Fix Education System in America 44:53 Tuition-Free University: Yay or Nay? 46:41 Having Beliefs & Being Open-Minded | |||
| 16 May 2024 | Ex-CEO of Barstool (ft. Erika Ayers Badan) | Episode 08 | 01:02:05 | |
In Episode 08, Erin interviews Erika Ayers Badan (aka @WorkWithErika ) to discuss being the first (and only) CEO of Barstool Sports, a company she just left after 8 years. We also discuss boundary setting, taking feedback, working with Dave Portnoy and the "pirate ship", handling criticism, the media landscape, being a woman in the workplace, hiring and firing people, and tips for navigating your career. ➞ In this episode: 0:00-1:27 Introduction 1:28-3:13 Leaving Barstool After 8 Years 3:14-5:43 Growing Up in New England 5:44-8:12 What is Barstool? 8:13-9:24 How Barstool Makes Money $$ 9:25-10:14 Barstool Staff Breakdown 10:15-12:44 Growing Barstool from $5M to $300M 12:45-17:43 Advice for Hiring & Firing 17:44-20:01 Judgment Taking CEO Job at Barstool 20:02-23:24 How to Handle Criticism 23:25-30:38 Being the CEO of Barstool as a Woman 30:39-34:39 How to Make Hard Decisions 34:40-41:00 Thoughts on Workplace Boundaries in 2024 41:01-46:13 People Don't Want to Work Anymore? 46:14-47:15 Is Social Media Ruining Us? 47:16-51:41 People Pleasing & Likeability 51:42-52:49 Lesson Erika Learned the Hard Way 52:50-55:28 Erika's New Book: No One Cares About Your Career 55:29 Real Advice with Erin & Erika ~~~~~~~~~ ↳ Follow Erika on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erika/ ↳ Check Out Erika's BOOK! https://amzn.to/4dJfcvt ↳ Need some help? Write to us for a chance to have your question answered (anonymously) on the show: https://bit.ly/nokwtd | |||
| 30 May 2024 | Should Americans Move To Europe? (ft. Helene Sula) | 01:07:58 | |
In Episode 09, Erin interviews Helene Sula (aka @heleneinbetween) to talk about why and how she moved to Europe (twice!). Helene, a Texas native, explains how she left the corporate world to become a full-time travel blogger and content creator. She explains how she moved to Germany, then back to the US, and then to the UK—with her husband and two large dogs. We discuss healthcare, maternity leave, monetizing your social media, being childfree by choice, and the pros and cons of living abroad. ➞ In this episode: 0:00 Meet Helene 2:12 Helene’s childhood + upbringing in Texas 7:52 - Helene quitting her corporate job 12:30 - Side hustles + toxic corporate jobs 18:58 - Moving to Nashville 20:33 - Moving to Germany 23:24 - Moving to Europe with a dog 27:28 - How to monetize blog/social media 29:00 - Being childfree by choice 33:35 - Should you move to Europe? 36:11 - Erin living in the UK 37:42 - Why do Europeans care about US so much? 39:41 - NYC EARTHQUAKE! 40:36 - Advice for people moving to Europe 44:00 - Maternity leave US vs Europe 47:39 - Visa + immigration hurdles 49:20 - Favorite part about living abroad 50:52 - Experience living in Germany 56:00 - Happiest countries in the world? 58:00 Advice with Helene & Erin ~~~~~~~~~ ↳ Follow Helene on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heleneinbetween ↳ Check Out Helene's BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/OClock-Tuesday-Trevi-Fountain-Unconventional-ebook/dp/B0C9ZDP2YK ↳ Need some help? Write to us for a chance to have your question answered (anonymously) on the show: https://bit.ly/nokwtd | |||
| 29 Feb 2024 | Rejection, Imposter Syndrome, and Doing Everything "Right" | Julia Yorks | 00:52:56 | |
The incredible screenwriter and actress Julia Yorks joins Erin on the pod today. Julia's impressive accolades include writing the film 1UP for BuzzFeed/Lionsgate, working with Peacock and DreamWorks on several productions, and writing animated episodes for Hulu. Acting-wise she was most recently featured in an episode of Law and Order! Julia’s tale of navigating how to work in the film industry (i.e. if you can’t get in through the door try a window) is super inspiring! One of the double-edged sword realities of the film industry is there is no one path, so truly anything can happen. Her biggest tip here is persistence. Keep chipping away, and you will grasp the thing you want. Julia’s experience starting out her acting career in Los Angeles until relocating to New York City is a true insider's breakdown of what it's like to “make it” in each place. One thing COVID taught everyone in the film industry is that you don’t have to be in L.A. anymore to make your mark. Julia goes on to offer hot takes on the recent 6-month WGA and SAG-AFTRA union strikes and the overall impact they had on her career and the industry. During the writers’ strike, she pivoted, or rather broadened her writing skillset and passion, to include screenwriting. The essence of screenwriting is helping brands tell stories and problem-solving, which Julia is oh-so good at doing. In the spirit of transparency, one of Julia’s core values, she shares how she works with agents, managers, lawyers, and bookkeepers. Super juicy! All New Yorkers have a quintessential living-in-NYC story and Julia’s is *chef’s kiss.* Picture this: she’s at the MET for the screening of Geroge Clooney’s latest film, wearing TJ Maxx’s chicest all-black comfy ensemble, runs into Anna Wintour, crashes the after-party at the Polo Bar and… well you’ll have to listen to find out! Episode Outline: 1:40 Intro 1:41 Acting in Law & Order 4:35 Making $$ in Screenwriting 6:02 Background Q&A 9:08 Breaking into the film industry 14:30 Dealing with rejection 16:50 Networking & schmoozing 20:35 Biz of Professional Screenwriting 23:20 Agents vs. Managers 23:47 Joining the WGA (union) 26:12 Fighting Imposter Syndrome 27:20 The 2023 Film Strikes 31:11 George Clooney, Crustaceans & TJ Maxx 44:15 LA vs. NYC 45:35 Erin & Julia give Advice Connect with Julia Yorks: Julia Yorks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliayorks/ Julia Yorks Website: https://juliayorks.com/ Julia Yorks YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV4D-IAZcEyrxZfwtgQ5BTA Julia Yorks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/Julia-Yorks?lang=en Connect with Me: ↳ AdviceWithErin Instagram → https://bit.ly/40hgztK ↳ NOKWTD Instagram → https://bit.ly/3ULVKaz ↳ Submission form for advice → https://bit.ly/nokwtd ↳ Get my emails → https://advicewitherin.com/show | |||
| 16 Apr 2025 | Should You Pick A Higher Salary Over A Job You Love? | 00:14:37 | |
Feeling stuck between passion and a paycheck? You’re not alone. In this episode, Erin chats with Bella, an environmental science grad torn between a stable consulting job and her dream of working in wildlife conservation. Together, they unpack the tough choices young professionals face when chasing meaning and money. 🎙 In this episode: ✅ Choosing between passion and financial stability ✅ Why “long-term” career plans might be a myth ✅ How to pivot without fear ✅ Redefining success based on the life you want, not just the job If you’re at a career crossroads and questioning what matters most—this conversation will help you feel seen, supported, and ready to take action. ⸻ 🎙️ Want to be on Season 2 of No One Knows What They’re Doing? 👉 Apply here: AdviceWithErin.com/SHOW 💡 TAKE THE FREE CAREER QUIZ: advicewitherin.com/quiz 📩 Join the Hyper Helpful Newsletter: hyperhelpful.com 🔔 Subscribe for weekly career advice! ⸻ 🕒 Key Moments: 00:00 – Bella’s environmental science background 01:25 – Consulting pays well…but is it soul-sucking? 04:40 – Are career decisions really permanent? 06:52 – The $15/hour conservation job dilemma 09:14 – Wanting your work to matter 11:17 – Is there a “monetary value” to loving your job? 13:14 – Networking tips for finding aligned opportunities ⸻ 💬 Are you trying to choose between a job you love and one that pays well? Drop your thoughts below—we’d love to hear your story. #CareerCrossroads #PassionVsPaycheck #CareerAdvice #NoOneKnowsWhatTheyreDoing #EnvironmentalJobs #FindingPurpose | |||
| 02 Oct 2024 | Expert Advice for your 20s (ft. Dr. Meg Jay) | 01:01:31 | |
In Episode 13, Erin interviews Dr. Meg Jay, a developmental clinical psychologist who specializes in 20-somethings. A recent New York Times profile called Dr. Jay “the patron saint of striving youth” and her TED talk “Why 30 Is Not the New 20” is among the most watched to date. Erin and Meg discuss the current mental health crisis, pros and cons of medication, what the research shows about your 20s, and advice on how to spend your 20s (especially when it comes to feeling stuck or behind in your career!). Enjoy! ➞ In this episode: 3:40-7:09 Meg Jay's Background 7:10-11:54 Realistic life working as a therapist 11:55-14:09 Fascinating 20-somethings research 14:10-15:39 Why your 20s aren't the best years of your life 15:40-17:24 Advice if you don't know what to do with your life 17:25-22:00 How to pick a job in your 20s 22:01-24:21 Thoughts on a "dream job" 24:22-27:30 Opportunity cost + decision making 27:31-32:34 What is "identity capital"? 32:35-35:59 Gen Z mental health crisis | |||
| 16 Apr 2025 | Toxic work environment? Coworker cliques? My Advice... | 00:17:53 | |
Navigating a toxic workplace? You’re not alone. In this episode, Erin sits down with Michelle, who’s grappling with a challenging work environment filled with gossip and exclusion. Together, they delve into strategies to address and overcome workplace toxicity. 🎙 In this episode: ✅ Identifying signs of a toxic workplace ✅ Strategies to address and cope with exclusionary behaviors ✅ When to consider seeking new opportunities ✅ Building resilience and confidence in challenging environments If you’re facing similar challenges at work, this conversation offers insights and actionable advice to help you navigate and advocate for yourself. ⸻ 🎙️ Want to be on Season 2 of No One Knows What They’re Doing? 👉 Apply here: AdviceWithErin.com/SHOW 💡 TAKE THE FREE CAREER QUIZ: advicewitherin.com/quiz 📩 Join the Hyper Helpful Newsletter: hyperhelpful.com 🔔 Subscribe for weekly career advice! ⸻ 🕒 Key Moments: 00:00 – Michelle's toxic "culty" coworkers 02:15 – How her cliquey workplace is hurting her performance 05:30 – Is is "hazing"...? Why are they like this 09:45 – Erin's advice: to stay or to go? 12:00 – Eating lunch in your car? 15:20 – How to break up a clique at work ⸻ 💬 Have you experienced a toxic work environment? Share your story in the comments below—we’re here to support each other. #ToxicWorkplace #CareerAdvice #NoOneKnowsWhatTheyreDoing #WorkplaceChallenges #ConfidenceAtWork #CareerSupport | |||
| 17 Apr 2024 | Selling $75M Morning Brew & Grief (ft. Alex Lieberman) | Episode 06 | 01:09:16 | |
In Episode 06, Erin interviews Alex Lieberman (aka, @alexlieb) to discuss how he co-founded the wildly successful newsletter, Morning Brew, and sold it a few years later for $75 million—all before 30. We talk about entrepreneurship, being a CEO, starting a newsletter, monetizing online business, raising funds for a startup, dealing with the sudden death of his father, dating, terrible advice, amazing advice, and why Alex didn't buy a Rolex or Ferrari when he became a multi-millionaire. ➞ In this episode: 0:00-2:33 Introduction 2:34-5:39 Growing Up in Jersey 5:39-9:50 College & Caddy-ing 9:51-14:54 Starting Morning Brew 14:55-18:11 Monetizing a Newsletter 18:12-22:35 Quitting His Job 22:36-31:43 Pitching Investors & Raising $750k 31:44-34:43 Selling Morning Brew for $75M 34:44-40:20 Seeing $$$ Hit His Bank Account 40:21-51:30 Alex's Father Dying + Grief 51:31-55:55 Alex's Morning Routine 55:56-56:40 The Worst Advice Alex Received 56:41-58:48 Advice That Changed Alex's Life 58:59-1:00:28 Alex's Role Model 1:00:29-1:01:42 The Definition of Success 1:01:43-1:03:13 How Alex Met His Wife 1:03:14 Real Advice with Erin & Alex ~~~~~~~~~ ↳ Follow Alex on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexlieb/?hl=en ↳ Subscribe to Morning Brew: https://www.morningbrew.com/daily ↳ Learn about StoryArb: https://www.storyarb.com/ ↳ Need some help? Write to us for a chance to have your question answered (anonymously) on the show: https://bit.ly/nokwtd | |||