Million Dollar Advice

This week, Kim and Kate are joined by comedy producer extraordinaire Morgan Sackett (THE GOOD PLACE, VEEP, WINE COUNTRY, A MAN ON THE INSIDE). First, they advise an emailer on whether or not emojis are appropriate in work emails. Then, they answer a question from a woman who fears she’s being “slow fired.” And finally, they help out an emailer whose car was stolen when he left it in the care of an employee. Everyone’s lives are changed forever, and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today Kim and Kate are feeling hungover because they stayed up an extra hour to watch Real Housewives. Despite the lack of sleep, they still manage to give great advice! First, they talk to a caller who is nervous to start a contract job at a company she was laid off from. Then, they answer an email from a nutritionist who hates the unavoidable social media element of her job. Finally, they help an emailer who is being accused of killing a coworker’s dog. Everyone’s lives are changed forever, and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kim and Kate kick the episode off debating whether or not they’ve been influenced to purchase things on social media… and what gadgets are worthwhile. Then, they help out a caller dealing with a coworker who is constantly gossiping. Next, they advise an emailer who is wondering if she should warn a new hire about how difficult their new boss is. And finally, they answer a question from someone whose coworker keeps looking them up and down at the office. Everyone’s lives are changed forever, and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kate got a B-12 shot immediately before recording this week’s episode, and she’s feeling amazing. First, Kim and Kate talk to a caller who has just moved across the country after leaving her corporate job, and is looking for ways to heal her burnout. Then, they advise an emailer whose boss was dumped, and has since developed trust issues that are affecting the entire workplace. Finally, they help a painter whose ex-boyfriend owes her money for a painting job they never completed. Everyone’s lives are changed forever, and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Kim and Kate discuss cults and multi-level marketing schemes, and whether or not they would fall prey to them. Their first question is an email from a woman on the precipice of a promotion who recently found out she’s pregnant and is worried about staying relevant on her team. Then, they talk to a caller working on a project that will entail sharing an apartment with her boss for a month in a new city. Finally, they answer an email question about handling TikTok slang in the workplace. Everyone’s lives are changed forever, and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Kim and Kate are thrilled to have the hilarious Eilise Patton joining them. They advise a woman hoping to transition a work friendship into a real-life friendship. Then, they answer a question from a zillennial who has become the de facto IT person for her boomer coworkers. Lastly, they help someone who unwillingly paid for a coworker and her husband’s dinner, and isn’t sure what to do in response. Everyone’s lives are changed forever, and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Kim has big news: she’s gotten a new pair of sunglasses and a whole new personality. Kate isn’t sure what to make of this new Kim. They talk to a caller who is worried she’ll lose out on a job because of some criticism she’s given behind her potential colleagues’ backs. Then, they advise an emailer who is hoping that his company will allow him to go remote so that he can relocate. Finally, they help a therapist struggling to complete the administrative elements of her job. Everyone’s lives are changed forever, and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Kim and Kate discuss their feeling about milk and Tums. They talk to a caller who was passed over for a promotion and thinks it might have been due to unfair favoritism. Then, they advise an emailer who is trying to change a company that’s stuck in the past. Finally, they answer a voicemail from a stand-up comedian trying to track down a tape of one of her sets. Everyone’s lives are changed forever, and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kim and Kate are recording in the afternoon!! They’re at a 10, despite Kate having had a very unlucky day. First, they talk to a caller who thinks it might be time to end a friendship with someone she’ll have to keep working with. Then, they answer an email question from a boss who needs to shift his management style. Finally, they advise two emailers dealing with smelly coworkers. Everyone’s lives are changed forever, and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kim and Kate discuss whether or not they should try to go viral. They help an emailer who was let go from her job, but is still harboring resentment and can’t stop thinking about it. Then, they talk to a caller who keeps winding up as the middle man in conflicts between her subordinates. And lastly, they advise an elementary school teacher whose resting bitch face is giving him a reputation he doesn’t want. Everyone’s lives are changed forever, and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Kim and Kate have their first guest of the season, the wonderful and talented Dana Schwartz! They first advise a caller who is terrified of running into her former toxic boss. Then, they help an emailer whose lunch break conversations are boring her to death. Finally, they answer a question about how not to cry when receiving feedback. Everyone’s lives are changed forever, and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kim announces that she is pregnant (again)! Kim and Kate talk to a caller who has gone from remote work to in-person work, and is very, very bored. Then, they help an emailer who hasn’t told her boss that her mom passed away and is finding herself caught in more and more lies. Finally, they answer a voicemail from someone whose coworker has turned their carpool agreement into more of a chauffeur service. Everyone’s lives are changed forever, and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kim and Kate are feeling EXHAUSTED, and in this episode, they discuss who is and isn’t allowed to be tired. They help out a caller who is dealing with a major work crush that’s taking over her life. Then, they answer an email about working in an industry that promotes questionable morals. Everyone’s lives are changed forever, and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kim and Kate kick the episode off discussing what to do about former coworkers you’ve had issues with. Then, they talk to a caller who is ready to quit her first job and wants to do so in the nicest way possible. After that, Kim and Kate answer a voicemail question from a woman deciding whether to let her hair go gray or continue dyeing it. Everyone’s lives are changed forever, and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kim and Kate are back for season two and ready to change more lives! They catch up on what’s been happening since they’ve been apart for some time, and discuss the fact that personal advice is useless, while work advice is very helpful. Kim and Kate advise a caller in her early career who is considering a pivot into a field that offers more growth but isn’t what she wants to do long-term. Then, they help an emailer whose boss owes them fourteen dollars. Everyone’s lives are changed forever, and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have a special episode for you! This week Kim and Kate hit the road for their first ever live event at SXSW EDU! They answer all kinds of questions from how to not turn into a tech bro to how to keep morale in schools high. Everyone’s lives are changed and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week’s season finale Kim and Kate are joined by Amy Poeher and they ask her some hard hitting gotcha questions and also order lunch. Then, they answer a question from an emailer who wants to be promoted but isn’t sure it’s going to happen. Then, Kim’s mom finally makes her MDA debut and asks a question about when it’s time to retire. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Kim and Kate have colds but that doesn’t stop Kim from absolutely Defying Gravity with her incredible voice. Then, Kim and Kate answer two email questions. The first is from a person whose work out buddy keeps bringing thirds along to the gym. The second question is from a manager who isn’t thrilled with the results of their office wide personality tests. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Kim and Kate are joined by D’Arcy Carden (The Good Place, League of their Own). Things get freaky when everyone nearly asphyxiates but once everyone takes a deep breath things get back on track. First up, Kim, Kate and D’Arcy help a frazzled yes woman deal with her jealousy and take back her power. Then, they save an innocent employee whose lie has spun out of control. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Kim and Kate discuss if men and women can be friends. It gets heated and scary. Then, they take a question from a caller who is getting snarky comments on her outfits at work. Later in the episode Kim and Kate help an emailer working in a gross work environment. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Kim has yet another nervous breakdown about her worth. Kate helps her back on to solid ground and they take a caller from a wedding planner who is having trouble keeping things professional. Then, they take an email question from a guy who sounds hot and has somehow become the office therapist. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Kim and Kate discuss their gratitude practice, including the thing they’re most grateful for: bed. They help a caller who is sick of how distracted her coworkers are on Zoom. Then, they answer a voicemail question about what to do when your boss says, “I love you.” Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Kim and Kate discuss whether or not Kim is a pick-me. Spoiler alert, SHE IS! Then, they help an emailer who is dealing with a low stakes office klepto. Later in the episode Kim and Kate help an emailer who is dealing with her own grief and the grief of those around her. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Kim and Kate suffer from crippling brain fog. But after a few jumping jacks, the ladies are back up and running. They answer a question from a caller who is pulled in too many directions at work and isn’t sure where to turn. Then, the ladies are tasked with saving a boss who can’t find her voice and is too lax. Kim and Kate whip her into shape quick! Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Kim and Kate are high on coffee and chobani creamer (please sponsor us). They discuss office microtrends. What is in, and what is out! Then, they help an emailer with returning to the workforce after taking some European time off. Lastly, they answer a DM about a hierarchy issue. Spoiler alert, someone is married to the CEO! Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices