Profresh Podcast

Going from group study nights and microwave ramen in college to the chaos of a 9 to 5 is no laughing matter. Just like any transition, there are a LOT of growing pains. Maybe so many that you just want to throw in the towel. But stick with us, bud.Your first “big girl job” can bring equal amounts of excitement and dread. There’s no shame in being a bit overwhelmed, or even feeling jealous of other post-grad people who look like they’re crushing it. But don’t be fooled—it’s hard out here. 

We could all say sorry a lil less and nix a few smiley faces. Because in reality, how often are you actually “sorry to bother” someone? Swap that out for “hey buster, let’s move on this.”Emailing while female, millennial, and low on the totem pole can make for a lot of communication issues. Bring the same confidence to a Slack confrontation that you do to a Thanksgiving dinner with your out-of-touch uncles.

Ever wondered how half of our Profresh duo is doing in the big city? Coworking sounds hip and fun, but how does it actually affect your employees?Stevie has been working in Chicago for three months now and we have yet to hear the dirt on working remotely. How is Hoot Design Co. faring with their Lead Copywriter in a different state?

Without clients, your business would cease to exist. So naturally, you feel close to clients—grateful, even. But what happens when all those warm & fuzzies that come with being close to a client turns into giving a little too much information? Clearly Kristen and Stevie love to talk. But when it comes to client meetings and customer service, what’s the policy on spilling the beans? How open should you be with your clients? Even your favorite ones?

This week Profresh has a guest! Kristen and Stevie take a backseat as we pick Betsy Drach’s brain about her development of a menstrual cup and the building of her brand.The Dot Cup is a menstrual cup that’s modernizing your period and helping a woman in need with every. single. purchase. Yeah, we were pretty excited about it too.

It can be really hard to manage all of your employees, keep your office tidy, and balance feeling isolated and claustrophobic in your space. Now imagine that your business isn’t the only one in the room.Skeptical? We were too, at first. But just like with any roommate situation, it depends on the people you’re sharing with.

Real Talk: It’s really hard to understand what you’re worth. But here’s the deal, it’s not bragging when you raise your prices and it’s not humble when you undervalue yourself. So how do you find a happy middle and price your work accurately? Let’s talk it out.

Office conflict stinks, but it’s also inevitable. But how do you stop workplace drama in its tracks? Especially when you’re at a job you love and burning bridges isn’t an option. That’s what we’re here to find out.

Season 3 has officially begun and we’re kicking it off with talking about boundaries. Where’s the line between coworker and friend? Between employee and bestie? What is ok for your boss to ask you and what’s a dealbreaker?

Guess who's back again?? We were gonna leave you guys alone for a little bit and then we got two phenomenal audience questions that we had to answer right away. In this episode, we answer questions about when to move on from your first job and how to make workplaces more female-friendly.

In the last episode of season two, Kristen interviews her mom about motherhood and the differences between their generations. How have things changed, and what has remained the same? Motherhood today is much different from when our moms were raising us. Women have more opportunities, but why are we still held back when it comes to parenting?

This week we're discussing co-host Sydney Stephens' big move to Chicago. Her big-city dreams beg the question: when you have the job of your dreams, should you rock the boat and work remotely?

In the second installment of our series on motherhood, we discuss stay at home moms and dads. Are women shamed for being the breadwinner? Are men looked down on for staying home? We tackle these q's and much more.

When you're young, you can throw yourself into your work and you're considered a total baller. But when you're a busy mom, suddenly being involved in your job comes with a lot of guilt. This minisode is all about climbing the corporate ladder and how it changes as you get older. Do young people just work and party all day? Do moms have to give up one or the other? Let's see.

It's common knowledge that motherhood is a leading factor in women being paid and valued less at work. In the first installment of our motherhood series we're breaking down how 9 months can affect the rest of your career when the motherhood penalty is at play.

In the age of Twitter rants and Finstas— what's public and what's private? What do we hide from our employer and what should we be looking into when it comes to employees? Let's unpack getting personal on social media and keeping your online antics private.

Workplace dynamics are everything. But how are you supposed to know if someone who is great in an interview will be great in 6 months? Or a couple of years? What makes a team sink or swim and how do you make sure you're one of the swimmers? Let's dive in together.

In this day and age, you're basically carrying your office around in your back pocket. But when your boss can reach you at any moment— where do you draw the line? Do "good employees" need to be constantly available for work? Or do they just need to make it clear when they're putting their phone on mute?

Moving up the corporate ladder without being objectified shouldn't be so hard. Yet here we are with a whole podcast about it. How do you stay on your hustle when being young and attractive can be used against you? Don't worry girl, we're here for you.

You know the feeling. You're grown-ass woman at work and some dude from the next cubicle over starts explaining something to you as if you're 14 again. This week we're talking about mansplaining and tackling the big question: "ummm what the h*ck?"