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Table Stakes27. The Silent Sabotage of Workplace Wellbeing - Starting the Conversation on Moral DistressThe concept of moral distress was first studied by American ethicist Andrew Jameton related to nursing teams and ethical decision making in the 1980s. Today, the Veerless team is kicking off an ongoing conversations about moral distress in the workplace and its effect on wellbeing of team members. In the work of sustainability, the ethical decision making components of our roles are often glazed over or forgotten. In today's podcast, Veerless Senior Consultant Kris Fischer joins Marcy to discuss the overarching concept of moral distress and begin to apply it to roles and functions in our industry. Stay with...2024-03-1931 min
Table Stakes26. It's March! Happy New Year? We Think....Alright, it's March...and our "Happy New Year" episode should have been recorded weeks ago. But hey, action speaks louder than words? Right? Join our host, Marcy Twete, for a quick solocast about 2024 so far and takeaways from a few months of snowbird/nomad lifestyle. Welcome to 2024!2024-03-0726 min
Table Stakes23. Your Bereavement Leave Policy Probably Sucks - And How to Change ItIn the corporate world, some policies, procedures and processes take years to change. But others may just require a small group of individuals who say "there's a better way to do this." Today, we're talking about one of those policies in particular - bereavement leave. Unfortunately, most companies have archaic bereavement leave policies in place that don't consider the personal and cultural differences we all might face when it comes to the loss of a loved one. In today's episode Veerless leaders Marcy Twete and Kristen Fischer outline the steps your company can take to build a better bereavement...2023-09-2723 min
Table Stakes22. Our 2023 Return to Table Stakes: Update from Marcy and VeerlessIt's been over a year since Table Stakes brought you the news of corporate responsibility, sustainability and ESG on this platform, and we are back! Today's episode is a quick message from your host, Marcy Twete, updating our listeners on what's been going on this past year. Learn about the exciting new developments in Veerless, our newly rebranded company, and what's to come for the future of Table Stakes. 2023-09-1815 min
MentorCoreEpisode 8: Marcy TweteThis week we welcome Marcy Tweet, CEO of Marcy Twete Consulting and the host of the Table Stakes Podcast. Marcy spent her time with us speaking about ESG and its evolving role within organisations:
What’s changed in the world of ESG since it became a focus until now?
What is the real responsibility of a corporation? Why does it exist?
What does ESG have in common with security, privacy, and compliance?
Can an ESG investment strategy bring good returns?
What’s the role of transparency in ESG? How about data? How do investors
Who does ESG better, publ...2022-03-0326 min
People Business w/ O'Brien McMahonCorporate Responsibility w/ Marcy TweteMarcy Twete is a leader in Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability with a history of working with multinational Fortune 500 companies. She has a background both broad and deep in ESG (environmental, social, governance) factors, ethical decision-making, marketing, and communications. She is the founder and CEO of Marcy Twete Consulting where she advises corporations of all sizes, their investors, and key partners on environmental, social, and governance risks and reputation management. In addition to leading her consulting practice, Marcy also hosts Table Stakes: The Podcast for Responsible, Sustainable Businesses & Leaders, discussing the issues of sustainability with forward-thinking leaders to forecast t...2021-04-2750 min
Table Stakes18. 2021 Trends Forecast in ESG, Ethics and Corporate ResponsibilityFor our 2021 trends forecast, we've broken down four overarching trends and definitions of those trends. And in each of those four areas, outlining a trend in action (happening right now), a trend in development (starting to happen), and a trend in decline (was a trend in recent years but diminishing today). From diversity to CEO activism, from body positivity to corporate philanthropy, these trends span the fields of CSR, ESG and sustainability in 2021.2021-01-2725 min
Table Stakes17. Your 2021 Impact Plan to Create the World You Want with Author Tammy TibbettsWe all want to have a positive impact on our communities and the world we live in. But it's easy to get stuck on where to start and how to achieve our impact goals. In Impact: A Step-by-Step Plan to Create the World You Want to Live In, authors Tammy Tibbetts and Christen Brandt give readers a workbook for anyone who wants to reevaluate the impact they make in the world personally. You set a strategy for your financial life, your career, your family - you should have a strategy for your social impact as well. January is the...2021-01-0447 min
Table Stakes16. Set a 2021 Sustainability ResolutionJanuary 1, 2021 is right around the corner, and as you think about setting your 2021 resolutions, we're challenging you to make one big commitment related to a sustainability or social issue. In this episode, Marcy takes you through her 5-year journey of setting a sustainability challenge/resolution every year, how to do it, and what you'll learn.2020-12-1824 min
Table Stakes15. Embedding Sustainability in the DNA of a 200 Year Old Company at Monadnock Paper MillsWhen we think of leaders in sustainability, it's unlikely we might think first of a 200-year old company. But a company's age doesn't always mean "old-school." Today, we're joined by the team from Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc. Their work is a gold standard example of a company who has built sustainability into the DNA of its business. With a passion for the environment and ingenuity, Monadnock is turning ideas into reality.2020-12-0747 min
Office Baggage59. Investing in Talent Sustainability May Just Save Your Business - And Your PeopleA special crossover with our sister podcast, Table Stakes. As companies around the world cope with the ramifications of a global crisis, it's more important than ever to ensure our company's leaders and future leaders feel engaged and supported and have the tools necessary to future-proof your talent and succession strategy. There needs to be a massive shift in how we are training and building successful and sustainable workforces at every level of seniority. Partners Kirsten Ramos, Elevate Performance Solutions and Sophia Ruffolo, femmebought, and Marcy Twete, MT Consulting, are sharing their new program - Upskilling Remotely, Building Talent...2020-11-1141 min
Office Baggage59. Investing in Talent Sustainability May Just Save Your Business – And Your PeopleA special crossover with our sister podcast, Table Stakes. As companies around the world cope with the ramifications of a global crisis, it’s more important than ever to ensure our company’s leaders and future leaders feel engaged and supported and have the tools necessary to future-proof your talent and succession strategy. There needs to be a massive shift in how we are training and... Read More
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Table Stakes14. Investing in Talent Sustainability May Just Save Your Business - And Your PeopleA special crossover episode with our sister podcast, Office Baggage. As companies around the world cope with the ramifications of a global crisis, it's more important than ever to ensure our company's leaders and future leaders feel engaged and supported and have the tools necessary to future-proof your talent and succession strategy. There needs to be a massive shift in how we are training and building successful and sustainable workforces at every level of seniority. Partners Kirsten Ramos, Elevate Performance Solutions and Sophia Ruffolo, femmebought, and Marcy Twete, MT Consulting, are sharing their new program - Upskilling Remotely, Building...2020-11-1141 min
Table StakesHelp! My Sustainability Report Sucks - 4 Pieces of Advice to Make It BetterFor many CSR and sustainability professionals, we are entering the dreaded "reporting season." For many of us, sustainability or CSR reports are one of the most important aspects of our roles. So why do we hate these processes so much? Why are they so frustrating and headache inducing? Today's solocast from host Marcy Twete gives you four actionable pieces of advice that can help make your reporting process run smoothly.2020-10-2020 min
Table Stakes12. Are ESG Leaders Naturally "Wired for Disruption"?In today's VUCA world (short for volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous), businesses around the world are asking what skills and traits are necessary for those leaders who will weather the storm well. What does it mean to be resilient during disruption? Today's guest Henna Inam answers those questions and more in her new book "Wired for Disruption." She highlights in our conversation five types of agility necessary for leaders to weather today's storm and the storms of the future, and how ESG issues are at the forefront of the future of business and its ability to remain agile and...2020-09-3035 minOffice Baggage58. Any Job Can Be Your Dream Job with Carson TateCarson Tate believes that work can be the full expression of who we are – the vehicle that takes us to a place where we reach the full potential of our greatness. Carson joins us to talk about her new book – Own It. Love It. Make It Work. In today’s environment, it can feel like we don’t have the same agency or ability... Read More
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Office BaggageS3E27 - Any Job Can Be Your Dream Job with Carson TateCarson Tate believes that work can be the full expression of who we are – the vehicle that takes us to a place where we reach the full potential of our greatness. Carson joins us to talk about her new book - Own It. Love It. Make It Work. In today's environment, it can feel like we don't have the same agency or ability to control our own destinies or careers. But we do! Carson's mindset in itself is inspiring and her book will help you guide the next steps in your life and career.2020-09-0339 min
Table Stakes11. Building a LEED Certified Home Doesn't Mean Spending MillionWe've all probably heard about LEED Certified buildings, but mostly related to commercial buildings. Your home can also be LEED Certified. But most of us have some common misconceptions of so-called "green" homes - that they're wildly expensive, that the process takes years of planning, that they're out of reach for most of us. Our guest today, Aaron Stash, and his family, built a LEED Platinum home in the suburbs of Chicago - a home that continues to inspire his family to lead a more sustainable life. Tune in to see how this process might inspire you as well.2020-09-0241 min
Making Work Better: Employment Law & Workplace ChallengesEp 43 - Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability with Marcy TweteKristen talks work and life with Marcy Twete, founder of her own consulting business and expert in corporate responsibility and sustainability. From the failure of her first venture into entrepreneurship to the success she found through networking in a new city, fearlessness and ambition have played important roles in Marcy’s journey to where she is now. They also discuss the responsibility of corporations to benefit society and the environment, especially now when those in the public eye are called on more than ever to do good. The conclusion of this episode is a timely discussion on the best mi...2020-08-2742 min
Table Stakes10. Integrated Reporting 101 - A Lesson in Intangible Value and Its Relationship to ESGIn 2008, only 358 companies globally were producing a sustainability report in accordance with GRI standards. Today, more than 30,000 companies use the GRI framework globally. As sustainability reporting has grown these last 10 years, another like-minded framework has risen simultaneously – the notion of integrated reporting and more deeply integrated thinking. The founder of the U.S. Integrated Reporting Community, Mary Adams, joins Table Stakes to dive deep on integrated reporting - what is it, how does it work, what are the barriers to adoption and how is it different and similar to sustainability reporting?2020-08-1243 min
Table Stakes9. Until Justice Just Is - The Work of the Racial Justice League from the YWCA of Metropolitan ChicagoThe death of George Floyd in Minneapolis earlier this year spurred a national movement toward racial justice different than any in recent years. Months later, many of us are asking ourselves: "What now?" How can we continue to invest in racial justice, help to spur the much needed change in our society, and ensure those actions are catalytic rather than performative in nature? The YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago's CEO Dorri McWhorter joins us to talk about their new initiative to move the needle on anti-racism - The Racial Justice League. With their campaign "Until Justice Just Is," and the...2020-07-2936 minOffice Baggage57. Cultivating a Rest Ethic and Taking Time Off with Author John FitchOur society is obsessed with work ethic, but at the same time overworked, under rested, and seems to always feel a bit frazzled. Especially in this time of a global pandemic, our work lives and home lives are less separated than ever before, and it’s harder to truly find “time off.” John Fitch’s book tackles just that subject – how we, as individuals and... Read More
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Office BaggageS3E26 - Cultivating a Rest Ethic and Taking Time Off with Author John FitchOur society is obsessed with work ethic, but at the same time overworked, under rested, and seems to always feel a bit frazzled. Especially in this time of a global pandemic, our work lives and home lives are less separated than ever before, and it's harder to truly find "time off." John Fitch's book tackles just that subject - how we, as individuals and as a society, can cultivate a "rest ethic" and spur creativity like never before. This isn't just another time management book, it's truly a new way of living.2020-07-2341 min
Table Stakes8. The Anatomy of a B Corp - More Than Just a Patagonia Rubber StampGoogle "B Corp" and you'll find: "Certified B Corporations are a new kind of business that balances purpose and profit." But what does that really entail? We're diving deep on B Corp certification with B Corp business owner Emily Lonigro of LimeRed. What is a B Corp? How does it work? And are there flaws in the B Corp system?2020-07-2143 minOffice Baggage56. Financial Building Blocks All Women NeedJoined today by Jessica Merino from Merino Wealth, we’re continuing the conversation on women, money and the building blocks we all need to build financial independence and long-term success. From negotiation to charitable giving, from choosing ESG funds to taking risks, Jessica covers the finance topics you need to consider in your life today. Our Guest Today: Jessica Merino, CIMA®, CFP®, President and Founder, Merino... Read More
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Table Stakes7. Sustainability in Jewelry - Making Your Purchasing Power Values-BasedFor those invested in sustainability, we are often thinking about how our purchasing patterns are connected to our values. We know the importance of reduce, reuse, recycle. We've had all the difficult conversations about "fast fashion." But have we considered how some of the largest purchases of our lives - for instance, our wedding rings - are syncing with our values systems? Joined by gem expert and founder of All the Brilliants, Melissa Dusenberry joins the podcast to open our minds to the world of sustainably sourced, thoughtfully designed jewelry.2020-07-1438 min
Table Stakes6. Navigating the Issues of Employment and Change Management During COVID-19 (in Partnership with Office Baggage Podcast)Today's episode is a special "crossover" between Table Stakes Podcast and Office Baggage Podcast. In the environment of COVID-19, the issues surrounding employment and change management are affecting everyone whether through layoffs, furloughs, working from home, or training and safety for essential employees. All of us are dealing with both macro and micro economic issues as we consider a return to work and continued change and transformation in our work. CEO of the Prinz Law Firm, Kristen Prinz, and The Parker Avery Group's Kathi Toll join us with expert commentary.2020-07-0859 minOffice Baggage55. Navigating the Issues of Employment and Change Management During COVID-19 (in Partnership with Table Stakes Podcast)Today’s episode is a special “crossover” between Table Stakes Podcast and Office Baggage Podcast. In the environment of COVID-19, the issues surrounding employment and change management are affecting everyone whether through layoffs, furloughs, working from home, or training and safety for essential employees. All of us are dealing with both macro and micro economic issues as we consider a return to work and continued... Read More
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Office BaggageS3E24 - Navigating the Issues of Employment and Change Management During COVID-19Today's episode is a special "crossover" between Table Stakes Podcast and Office Baggage Podcast. In the environment of COVID-19, the issues surrounding employment and change management are affecting everyone whether through layoffs, furloughs, working from home, or training and safety for essential employees. All of us are dealing with both macro and micro economic issues as we consider a return to work and continued change and transformation in our work. CEO of the Prinz Law Firm, Kristen Prinz, and The Parker Avery Group's Kathi Toll join us with expert commentary.2020-07-0859 min
Office BaggageS3E25 - Financial Building Blocks All Women NeedJoined today by Jessica Merino from Merino Wealth, we're continuing the conversation on women, money and the building blocks we all need to build financial independence and long-term success. From negotiation to charitable giving, from choosing ESG funds to taking risks, Jessica covers the finance topics you need to consider in your life today.2020-07-0151 min
Table Stakes5. Sustainability-Based Decision Making in Travel with Wanderful's Beth SantosJoined by Beth Santos, the CEO of women's travel platform, Wanderful, we are tackling the topic of responsible, sustainable travel. Safety for women, environmental sustainability, social impact, and many other key ESG topics in travel play directly into success for leaders in the travel industry. As all of us expand our horizons and travel the world, we have a duty to ensure our travel leaves the world better and not worse. And as we consider going "back" to travel following a global pandemic, how do we evaluate the values and practices of a company we may patronize in our...2020-07-0155 min
Table Stakes4. So You Want to Work in Corporate ResponsibilityJobs in corporate responsibility, social impact and ESG are notoriously difficult to find, and even more difficult to "get." If you're interested in a role in this field, today you'll learn from host Marcy Twete and guests Margaret Skrmetti (Morton Salt) and Elizabeth Okey (Wintrust) on their paths to roles in this field. We tackle the possible paths to a role, the issues with finding a role, and the ways our industry can become more inclusive and open to new ideas and new people.2020-06-2449 min
Table Stakes3. Pressing the "Reset" Button on Corporate Trust with Barie CarmichaelWhen Barie Carmichael and her co-author the late James Rubin wrote "Reset" just two years ago, corporate trust was at an all time low. Consumers' access to information about the companies they buy from and work for was at an all time high, the expectations of stakeholders growing rapidly. That trend has only been exacerbated with the onset of the #MeToo movement, COVID-19, and the recent protests surrounding racial injustices. How can companies respond to a public who doesn't trust them and how do you "get it right" socially in today's ever-changing environment?2020-06-1733 min
Table Stakes2. Responsibility and Ethics During Uncertainty and CrisisIn May, I was delighted to host a Coffee & Connections Event with the Executives Club of Chicago on responsibility and ethics in COVID-19. Today's solocast is a replica of that presentation, highlighting two major trends in ethics and responsibility affecting business during COVID-19 and the dos and don'ts of operating and communicating during a time of uncertainty and crisis.2020-06-1221 min
Table Stakes1. The Ethical Bankruptcy: Good Business or Wishful Thinking?Some of the most interesting issues in business responsibility are those that rarely involve the corporate responsibility departments - where corporate leaders make high stakes decisions that affect all stakeholders. We're launching the podcast with one of the hardest decisions a leader will ever have to make - declaring bankruptcy. Joined by Bloomberg reporter Katherine Doherty, we're breaking down the who, how and what of bankruptcy filings in the corporate sector and the ethical hot spots in the process. Where are the ethical issues of bankruptcy black and white? And where are they grey?2020-06-0848 min
Office BaggageS3E23 - Resume Red Flags with Matt WarzelIf you've ever written or ever will write a resume, you need to hear Matt Warzel's tips and tricks for getting it right. Are resumes dead in today's online age? Far from it! Master yours and look ahead in your career!2020-05-2839 minOffice Baggage53. Processing Career-Related Grief with JT O’Donnell from Work It DailyAll of us have experienced job loss at some point in our lives and careers. Today, in the wake of COVID-19, millions of Americans are experiencing the acute pain, fear and grief that accompanies that loss. Joined by the CEO of Work It Daily, JT O’Donnell, we’re unpacking the uncomfortable stages of grief that often come with job loss or change, and how to... Read More
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Table StakesThe Who and Why of The Table Stakes PodcastTable Stakes is debuting June 1, 2020! Here's a sneak peek into your host, Marcy Twete, and the "why" of Table Stakes. Share your thoughts and ideas with us at www.tablestakespodcast.com.2020-05-1909 minOffice Baggage52. Sharing the Same Storm – Rae and Marcy Catch Up Over CrisisAs we all navigate the COVID-19 crisis, Rae and Marcy catch up on their coping mechanisms during this crisis. As Rae eloquently says in today’s podcast, “We’re not all in the same boat, but we’re all in the same storm.” Here’s how we’re weathering that storm. Articles/Books/Podcasts we talked about on the podcast: Adam Grant’s WorkLife Podcast and his most recent episode on “How... Read More
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Office BaggageS3E21 - Sharing the Same Storm - Marcy and Rae Catch Up Over Crisis2020-05-1945 minOffice Baggage51. The Must Have Skills for Leaders in Times of Change with Alexis GladstoneAs we all navigate the biggest change most of us have ever seen in our lives and our careers, the question of personal and leadership development is paramount during this time. Leaders who can adapt, change and lead effectively during times of crisis will certainly come out ahead when this is all over. Today, with Founder of Intelead Alexis Gladstone, we are tackling topics... Read More
The post 51. The Must Have Skills for Leaders in Times of Change with Alexis Gladstone appeared first on Office Baggage.2020-05-1344 minOffice Baggage50. You Career is Limitless – Even in a Global PandemicRarely have we been this excited to have a guest on Office Baggage. Laura Gassner Otting is the author of what Marcy and Rae think is the best damn career/business book written in the last few years. If you’ve ever wondered what you’re missing in your career – this is the answer. Laura Gassner Otting is the author of Limitless: How to Ignore Everybody,... Read More
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Office BaggageS3E19 - You Career is Limitless - Even in a Global PandemicRarely have we been this excited to have a guest on Office Baggage. Laura Gassner Otting is the author of what Marcy and Rae think is the best damn career/business book written in the last few years. If you've ever wondered what you're missing in your career - this is the answer. Laura Gassner Otting is the author of Limitless: How to Ignore Everybody, Carve Your Own Path, and Live Your Best Life. We're talking about achieving consonance in your career and the four key elements that go with it - calling, connection, contribution and control.2020-05-0751 minOffice BaggageS3E18 - FemmeBought Lets You Put Your Money Where Your Mouth IsJoining us today are the co-founders of women’s business directory Femmebought. Together, these two powerhouse women have built a community that empowers more women to reach the top and change the game – taking action toward a level playing field for women-owned businesses. Learn how you can “put your money where your mouth is” by buying women-owned. Having a 6.4% share of the pie... Read More
The post 49. FemmeBought Lets You Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is appeared first on Office Baggage.2020-04-2852 minOffice Baggage48. How to Start Your Own PodcastWe’ve spent three years on the journey of Office Baggage and every week someone asks us something like “was it hard to start a podcast?” Today, Marcy is solocasting, sharing our tips, tricks, nuts and bolts on starting a podcast. Which software do we use? How much does it cost? Do we make money? Tune in for all the A’s to your Q’s. Resources... Read More
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Office BaggageS3E17 - How to Start Your Own PodcastWe've spent three years on the journey of Office Baggage and every week someone asks us something like "was it hard to start a podcast?" Today, Marcy is solocasting, sharing our tips, tricks, nuts and bolts on starting a podcast. Which software do we use? How much does it cost? Do we make money? Tune in for all the A's to your Q's.2020-04-2145 minOffice Baggage47. Laugh Out Loud with the Founders of Obedient Agency“We are fans of things that are polarizing.” Lyndsay Rush, Co-Founder, Obedient Agency Our Guests Today: Allie LeFevere and Lyndsay Rush are the co-founders of Obedient, a humor branding agency—the first of its kind—that turns businesses into unstoppable, unorthodox, unforgettable brands. Rooted in the power of fun and the potency of humor, they launch brands and campaigns that hook consumers in…and keep them coming... Read More
The post 47. Laugh Out Loud with the Founders of Obedient Agency appeared first on Office Baggage.2020-04-1553 minOffice Baggage46. Staying Sane and Healthy During COVID-19Today’s solocast with Marcy focuses on tips and tricks to stay sane and happy during the chaos surrounding COVID-19 right now. We’re tackling four key categories on ideas/tips/tricks to get through this chaos – for your sanity, for your home, for your community and for your business/career. Join me in this quick 20 minutes to do something for you today! Amazon Shoe Organizers Alive... Read More
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Office BaggageS3E15 - Staying Sane and Happy During COVID-19 ChaosToday's solocast with Marcy focuses on tips and tricks to stay sane and happy during the chaos surrounding COVID-19 right now. We're tackling four key categories on ideas/tips/tricks to get through this chaos - for your sanity, for your home, for your community and for your business/career. Join me in this quick 20 minutes to do something for you today!2020-04-0723 minOffice Baggage45. Creating the Life You Want with Christine BaderWe’re joined today by Christine Bader, a a coach, facilitator, writer, consultant, and speaker whose sweet spot is the messy intersection of business and society. Christine and her business partner Eva Dienel launched a new storytelling platform called The Life I Want, a storytelling project reimagining a future of work that works for all. Our Guest Today: Christine Bader, Storyteller, Writer, Adviser, Idealist. Christine... Read More
The post 45. Creating the Life You Want with Christine Bader appeared first on Office Baggage.2020-03-2554 minOffice Baggage44. The “Glass Cliff” form Women in Business and in PoliticsWith COVID-19 at the top of all of our minds, it’s been difficult to think about continuing to post podcast subjects unrelated to this pandemic. But thanks to some of our online and podcast gurus, we know sometimes podcasting can be a welcome break from all this pandemic talk. Today, we’re talking about the “glass cliff” for women in business and in politics. Join... Read More
The post 44. The “Glass Cliff” form Women in Business and in Politics appeared first on Office Baggage.2020-03-1850 minOffice Baggage43. Happy Hour Catch Up with Marcy and RaeMarcy and Rae are in-person in Chicago and catching up on their goals for 2020, careers and lives. They’re also giving a preview of what’s to come this Spring on Office Baggage. Listen now:
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Office BaggageS3E12 - Happy Hour Catch Up with Rae and Marcy2020-03-0346 minOffice Baggage42. Money is Freedom to Make Your Own Choices with Kelley LongMarcy is joined today by guest co-host Kelley Long, a Financial Wellness Coach whose practical, women-focused advice on money will give you a solid set of ideas for managing your money in 2020. Our Guest Today: Kelley Long, CFP®, CPA/PFS, Financial Wellness Coach Kelley truly lives her dream of helping “everyday” people with money without having to sell them anything. She particularly enjoys working... Read More
The post 42. Money is Freedom to Make Your Own Choices with Kelley Long appeared first on Office Baggage.2020-02-031h 02Office BaggageS3E10 – Bringing Your Whole Self to the Equation with Leah MarshallOur guest today is a self-identified “human dynamics junkie” who is a true expert at integrating multiple facets of her work and personal life into her day-to-day life. From dance to a “side hustle” leading a 7,500 person Facebook discussion group, Leah’s passions extend far beyond her 9 to 5. How can we all strive to bring more of our values, passions and our... Read More
The post S3E10 – Bringing Your Whole Self to the Equation with Leah Marshall appeared first on Office Baggage.2020-01-2753 minOffice Baggage41. Making “Offline” Connections with Camille VirginiaSo much of our connectivity with others today is online – whether in personal interactions or professional. We’re all guilty of not “looking up” from our phones to truly connect with one another in person. Our guest today, Camille Virginia, has built her business around “Offline Dating” and you’re going to want to hear our conversation with her whether you’re single or in a... Read More
The post 41. Making “Offline” Connections with Camille Virginia appeared first on Office Baggage.2020-01-201h 06Office Baggage40. The Non-Resolutioner’s Guide to Setting Goals for a New YearIt’s the beginning of a new year and a new decade, and we’re sharing with you our mindset and processes for setting goals entering a new year. Whether you’re setting goals for yourself and your team at work (Rae) or finding new ways to be accountable to yourself (Marcy), we’ll tackle the ways we’re thinking about our goals in 2020, and share our resources... Read More
The post 40. The Non-Resolutioner’s Guide to Setting Goals for a New Year appeared first on Office Baggage.2020-01-1342 minOffice Baggage39. Settle Smart! Tackling Work Life Integration with Dana Look-ArimotoThe concept of “settling” is a controversial one. We’ve all been told for much of our lives, “don’t settle, get what you want.” But the truth is, we all settle for something every single day. Our guest today, Dana Look-Arimoto wrote the book Stop Settling, Settle Smart: Rethinking Work-Life Balance, Redesign Your Busy Life. Our Guest Today: Dana Look-Arimoto, Author, Coach, Speaker Dana Look-Arimoto... Read More
The post 39. Settle Smart! Tackling Work Life Integration with Dana Look-Arimoto appeared first on Office Baggage.2020-01-0648 minOffice Baggage38. What Are You “Unqualified” For?We all reach a place in life where we want something we feel we are “unqualified” for. Today, we’re talking about what to do in those difficult situations when you just don’t feel you have what it takes to get through. *Hint* it’s a combination of grit, persistence, and (gulp) vulnerability. Our Guest Today: Rachel Stewart, Author of Unqualified Success: Bridging the Gap Between... Read More
The post 38. What Are You “Unqualified” For? appeared first on Office Baggage.2019-12-231h 01Office Baggage37. Empowering Women on Both Sides of the Manicure TableAlmost 2.5 years ago, Rae and Marcy interviewed the game changing founders of Ezza Nails, Ale and Kim. They shared with us, in 2017, their goals for their business when they had yet to open their first location. Today, Ale and Kim are about to launch location #3 for Ezza, and have truly lived their mission of empowering women on both sides of the... Read More
The post 37. Empowering Women on Both Sides of the Manicure Table appeared first on Office Baggage.2019-12-1658 minOffice Baggage36. The Horror of Executive Job SearchRae and Marcy are blowing the lid off of the executive job search process in today’s episode. We are sharing our own experiences (good, bad, and ugly) in the job search process post-MBA, and our tips and tricks for those who are searching at executive and all levels of the business ladder. How do you find a recruiter in your field? How do you... Read More
The post 36. The Horror of Executive Job Search appeared first on Office Baggage.2019-12-0957 minOffice Baggage35. Women Are Ready to Run for Something! A Conversation with Cassandra GaddoOur first guest on Season 3 of Office Baggage is a dear friend and a true feminist activist we can all learn from, Cassandra Gaddo. In today’s political climate, women running for office is both a hot topic and a lightning rod. We dive deep with Cassandra on topics like “the myth of electability,” and unpack her career transition from the Executive Director of... Read More
The post 35. Women Are Ready to Run for Something! A Conversation with Cassandra Gaddo appeared first on Office Baggage.2019-12-031h 05Office Baggage34. One Rant Two Rant Don’t Fish in the Company Pool RantMarcy and Rae are back to their old ranting selves when addressing two key leaders who recently lost their jobs because of relationships with subordinates. Is it ever appropriate to “fish in the company pool”? And we’re bringing back “the week in mansplaining.” Articles/books/etc. mentioned on today’s podcast: The Complicated Case of Katie Hill McDonald’s Fires CEO Steve Easterbrook Over Relationship With Employee Listen... Read More
The post 34. One Rant Two Rant Don’t Fish in the Company Pool Rant appeared first on Office Baggage.2019-11-2632 minOffice Baggage33. The Fat Chick and the Token Jew Ride AgainWe can’t believe it’s been almost a year and a half since we wrapped “Season 2” of Office Baggage, and graduated from Kellogg’s Executive MBA program. In that 18 months, we’ve heard you! Everywhere, we’ve run into podcast listeners who ask us “when will you be back on the podcast?” This fall, we finally came together to make a plan and set it in... Read More
The post 33. The Fat Chick and the Token Jew Ride Again appeared first on Office Baggage.2019-11-1946 minOffice Baggage32. Fearless Girl Stands Her GroundThere are fearless girls everywhere in our world – at the office, at home, on the streets where we walk every day. But do we take the time to think about them? To honor them? This week we’re talking about our fearless work, our favorite fearless girls, and a group of women who finally get what they deserve – drivers licenses! Articles/books/etc. mentioned on... Read More
The post 32. Fearless Girl Stands Her Ground appeared first on Office Baggage.2018-05-0242 minOffice Baggage31. Badass Tammies Take OverLast year, we coined the term #BadassSallies after our dear Kellogg Dean, Sally Blount. But this week, the world was taken over by two incredible #BadassTammies. Among other things today, we are talking about Tammy Duckworth’s new baby and a major Senate rules change as well as pilot Tammie Jo Shults’ calm-under-pressure landing last week. Articles/books/etc. mentioned on today’s podcast: Sen. Tammy Duckworth Is... Read More
The post 31. Badass Tammies Take Over appeared first on Office Baggage.2018-04-2444 minOffice Baggage30. Take 2 – Starting Over AgainIf you listened to last week’s episode, you’ll know that our Season 2 opener was recorded in….January. So we’re doing “take 2” on our opening day, and now we’ll be back in action every week from here on out. Articles/books/etc. mentioned on today’s podcast: ABC’s new show hits the nail on the head on marriage: Splitting Up Together Pro Tip: You CAN Make Sparkling... Read More
The post 30. Take 2 – Starting Over Again appeared first on Office Baggage.2018-04-1748 minOffice Baggage29. Opening Day – Office Baggage “Season 2”It’s “Opening Day” on Office Baggage for what we’re lovingly calling “Season 2.” The lesson for our winter was the difficulty of podcasting when we aren’t at Kellogg every other Friday. And we’ll admit it, this episode was recorded in…..January. But next week’s episode is our “take 2” of the season opener, and we’re happy to be fully back in action! Articles/books/etc. mentioned on... Read More
The post 29. Opening Day – Office Baggage “Season 2” appeared first on Office Baggage.2018-04-1146 minOffice Baggage28. The Sexy Poop EmojiIt’s Halloween, and we’re tackling the dreaded “sexy (fill in the blank)” outfits donned by women everywhere on this holiday. Have we just gone too far when there’s a “sexy poop emoji” Halloween costume. Yes, that really exists. In addition, we tackle gender issues in the toy aisle and a couple of #badasssallies in the news this week. Articles/books/etc. mentioned on today’s podcast: Re-listening... Read More
The post 28. The Sexy Poop Emoji appeared first on Office Baggage.2017-10-3133 minOffice Baggage27. The Millennials Are Coming, The Millennials Are Coming – Part 2Part 2 of 2: A hallmark of the Office Baggage podcast is the intersection of Marcy’s Millennial perspective and Rae’s Generation X perspective. But even as a Millennial, Marcy is what some call “old” Millennials or “cusp” Millennials. Today, we’re joined by members of the “young” Millennial generation to talk to us about their experiences in the workplace. Grace and Alyx came to the... Read More
The post 27. The Millennials Are Coming, The Millennials Are Coming – Part 2 appeared first on Office Baggage.2017-10-171h 05Office Baggage26. The Millennials Are Coming, The Millennials Are Coming – Part 1Part 1 of 2: A hallmark of the Office Baggage podcast is the intersection of Marcy’s Millennial perspective and Rae’s Generation X perspective. But even as a Millennial, Marcy is what some call “old” Millennials or “cusp” Millennials. Today, we’re joined by members of the “young” Millennial generation to talk to us about their experiences in the workplace. Grace and Alyx came to the... Read More
The post 26. The Millennials Are Coming, The Millennials Are Coming – Part 1 appeared first on Office Baggage.2017-10-1755 minOffice Baggage25. Playing the Long GameThroughout today’s podcast we ask the question, “What kind of game are you playing?” Is your corporation playing the diversity game well? Are you thinking about your career in the right ways? And seriously, Cam Newton, what kind of sexist game are you playing? We’re tackling career objectives today with way too many football analogies! Articles/books/etc. mentioned on today’s podcast: AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson... Read More
The post 25. Playing the Long Game appeared first on Office Baggage.2017-10-1047 minOffice Baggage24. Just a Chat – What’s Wrong with Prayers and Mom?This week, the United States experienced an incredible tragedy in Las Vegas. On this week’s podcast, we start with discussing the difficulty in talking about this tragedy both online and in person. Then, Marcy and Rae chat about diversity panels that just aren’t diverse. Today’s episode is a short, more chatty version of our normal cast. Email us with your thoughts. Articles/books/etc. mentioned on... Read More
The post 24. Just a Chat – What’s Wrong with Prayers and Mom? appeared first on Office Baggage.2017-10-0728 minOffice Baggage23. When Life Hands You Lemons, Make a Whiskey SourIt was one hell of a week for Rae and Marcy. In the most basic of terms, life handed them both a basket full of lemons. So today, they’re unpacking how women everywhere deal with weeks being sick, having health scares, and still managing to keep our lives on track….sort of. Topping it off with a new segment – the “he-peat.” Articles/books/etc. mentioned on... Read More
The post 23. When Life Hands You Lemons, Make a Whiskey Sour appeared first on Office Baggage.2017-09-2735 minOffice Baggage22. A Farewell to Our Dear #BadassSallyIt was a sad week at Kellogg recently. The incomparable Dean Sally Blount announced she will leave Kellogg in 2018. Rae and Marcy unpack her announcement and her impact at Kellogg, inspired by her quote, “This is what the person I want to become would do.” Office Baggage loves this quote and Sally so much, we made tshirts! Find them on our website and... Read More
The post 22. A Farewell to Our Dear #BadassSally appeared first on Office Baggage.2017-09-1937 minOffice Baggage21. Equality. Didn’t you get the memo?Throughout this podcast, there’s a thread of equality for women, but today we’re tackling it head on and from an early age. The media has blown up recently with stories about educators requiring different dress codes for girls than for their boy counterparts in school, body shaming sixth graders, and much more. Is this kind of behavior the start of what leads to inequality... Read More
The post 21. Equality. Didn’t you get the memo? appeared first on Office Baggage.2017-09-1250 minOffice Baggage20. Finding the Path for “She-E-Os”On this week’s Office Baggage, we’re talking about the rise of female CEOs. Is there a pipeline? Can women rise to the top? Or are we kidding ourselves. And a special bonus, the first 10 minutes, these two married ladies are talking about online dating. Do you want to date “Kirby”? Email us! Articles/books/etc. mentioned on today’s podcast: Why Women Aren’t C.E.O.s, According to... Read More
The post 20. Finding the Path for “She-E-Os” appeared first on Office Baggage.2017-08-2236 minOffice Baggage19. Mini Episode – Getting Winded Eating a CheeseburgerRae and Marcy admit that sometimes….they get winded while eating. If that’s not a wake up call, we don’t know what is! Both Rae and Marcy are re-vamping their health and fitness regimes this summer and “getting it together” in the way of their personal health journeys. The truth is, when you’re taking care of your body, you’re probably taking better care of your... Read More
The post 19. Mini Episode – Getting Winded Eating a Cheeseburger appeared first on Office Baggage.2017-08-1518 minOffice Baggage18. We’re Back! Back in the Podcast MoodRae and Marcy took a small hiatus during summer break, but this week, we’re official back. Imagine us singing, “We’re back….back in the podcast mood.” Today, we catch up on what happened this summer, what we’re doing during a break from school, and how we’re preparing for the busiest years of our lives. And in a much overdue version of “The Week in Mansplaining,”... Read More
The post 18. We’re Back! Back in the Podcast Mood appeared first on Office Baggage.2017-08-0841 minOffice Baggage17. The Panel of Men, The SequelBack by popular demand is our “Panel of Men.” Today, Office Baggage brings to the podcast three *new* men with three new perspectives. An Army veteran turned banker, a sales expert and a tech leader, these men have truly varied backgrounds and experiences. In addition, they’re all under 40 and we began today’s discussion with an understanding of what issues might be facing young... Read More
The post 17. The Panel of Men, The Sequel appeared first on Office Baggage.2017-07-1858 minOffice Baggage16. Saving Energy for What Matters (#kidsarejerks)As busy professionals, our time with our children is often constrained. We want to spend the time that we have enjoying our relationship with our children but when a child acts out, we end up using our energy to address behavior issues instead. Many working parents struggle with the conflict of trying to be an outstanding employee and parent at the same time often... Read More
The post 16. Saving Energy for What Matters (#kidsarejerks) appeared first on Office Baggage.2017-07-1151 minOffice Baggage15. Cosby is an Uber ProblemThis week, we’re revisiting a topic we discussed way back in Episode 1 – Uber. A lot has happened since the controversy around sexual harassment came to light a few months ago. We’re talking about Uber’s Board of Directors, the Holder report, and the consequences of what might be ahead for the company. Then, we switch gears to discuss the frustrating and confusing result... Read More
The post 15. Cosby is an Uber Problem appeared first on Office Baggage.2017-06-2741 minOffice Baggage14. Burnout and Topout – Are You Ready to Get Out?If you are experiencing frustration at work or feeling disconnected from what you’re doing there are two common issues you may be experiencing – burnout and topout. In today’s podcast, we tackle both topics. What is burnout? What is topout? How do you recognize the symptoms and begin to deal with them? We ask the hard question – is it possible to recover from... Read More
The post 14. Burnout and Topout – Are You Ready to Get Out? appeared first on Office Baggage.2017-06-2059 minOffice Baggage13. Dress for the job you want?Today on Office Baggage, we’re addressing the difficult and sometimes controversial topic of office dress codes. Are certain things “off limits” in the workplace? Or is a dress code sexist? Rae and Marcy share their own “do’s” and “don’ts” of office attire and how they navigate judgement, slut shaming, and other frustrating topics related to women’s attire in the office. What image are you... Read More
The post 13. Dress for the job you want? appeared first on Office Baggage.2017-06-131h 07Office Baggage12. BAM….Right in the White PrivilegeMany of our prior episodes have explicitly or implicitly addressed male privilege. Today, we’re taking this taboo discussion another step by addressing the topic of white privilege. Privilege is a difficult and often controversial topic in today’s atmosphere, but what we know for sure is this: real leaders don’t shy away from their baggage, and great leaders know they always have more to learn.... Read More
The post 12. BAM….Right in the White Privilege appeared first on Office Baggage.2017-06-0650 minOffice Baggage11. Meet the Game Changers Behind ezza SalonFor professional women, looking professional is key. Every professional woman has a “bad manicure” story, and we’re just plain sick of it. Enter ezza. The incredible women behind new business venture, ezza salon, join us for a candid discussion on entrepreneurship, manicures, femininity and more. Opening their first location in Chicago this fall, you’ll want to hear about this revolutionary new concept in nails. And... Read More
The post 11. Meet the Game Changers Behind ezza Salon appeared first on Office Baggage.2017-05-3042 minOffice Baggage10. The Panel of MenOffice Baggage, every week, brings you the perspective of two corporate women. Today, however, we bring you the first of what we hope will be many versions of “the panel.” Three corporate men join Rae and Marcy to discuss topics ranging from sexual harassment to “locker room talk,” from double standards for women and men to safety and judgment for both genders. We look... Read More
The post 10. The Panel of Men appeared first on Office Baggage.2017-05-2346 minOffice Baggage9. Badass SalliesA certain someone’s famous daughter wrote a book recently on “Women Who Work,” and it sparked quite the conversation on Office Baggage this week. What does it mean to be a “woman who works” and how do we support one another without being catty or selfish? In the same week, another woman testified before Congress and impressed us so much, we’ve coined the term... Read More
The post 9. Badass Sallies appeared first on Office Baggage.2017-05-1648 minOffice Baggage8. So You Think You Want an MBA?We met last September as we began our journey through Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University’s Executive MBA program. Since then, countless people have asked us why we decided to get an MBA, what our program is like, and how others might make the same decision. Today, we’re talking through both of our journeys to B-school, the reasons we’re here, and the lesson’s... Read More
The post 8. So You Think You Want an MBA? appeared first on Office Baggage.2017-05-0948 minOffice Baggage7. The Mother of All TaboosIn today's episode, we're following up on our conversation about power for women last week. Are we more powerful than we give ourselves credit for? Then, we're taking on a big big big topic for women everywhere - motherhood. There's the old adage that an issue is easy to agree on when it's like "motherhood and apple pie." But does that adage really ring true? We don't think so. In fact, motherhood might just be one of the more controversial topics for women today.
The post 7. The Mother of All Taboos appeared first on Office Baggage.2017-05-0249 minOffice Baggage6. Cockpit Confessional – The Life of a Female PilotEight months ago, we had the opportunity meet one of the most incredible women we’ve ever known. On this podcast, she’s going by the pseudonym “Nic” to protect her identity. She is a female pilot for a major U.S. carrier. Her journey to pilot, her life story as the mother of three boys, wife of a pilot, MBA student, and cancer survivor inspired us... Read More
The post 6. Cockpit Confessional – The Life of a Female Pilot appeared first on Office Baggage.2017-04-2844 minOffice Baggage5. The Problem of Power for WomenWomen have great power. It’s inherent. Hell, we literally birth other humans! But far too often, we usurp our inherent power in small but meaningful ways. Whether in our bodies, our language, our fears or our apologies, we are the arbiters of our own power and often that means we are the destroyers of it as well. In today’s episode, we unpack the power... Read More
The post 5. The Problem of Power for Women appeared first on Office Baggage.2017-04-2541 minOffice Baggage4. Bottomless Bucket of FuxEmotional labor (a.k.a. giving a f*ck) is the process of managing feelings and expressions as part of fulfilling the requirements of any job. Like any labor, any one individual’s ability to perform it is finite and has value (nobody has an infinite supply of f*cks to give). This week on Office Baggage, we talk about allocating our care and concern to the highest value... Read More
The post 4. Bottomless Bucket of Fux appeared first on Office Baggage.2017-04-1839 minOffice Baggage3. Hey, Miki, You’re So Fired!We celebrate women who bring their whole selves to work in order to drive maximum value. . . but how much authenticity is too much? On this episode of Office Baggage, we talk about boundaries. Should Miki Agrawal have sensed that somewhere between grabbing her employee’s breasts and calling into meetings from her toilet, her actions had gone from creating a culture that destigmatizes... Read More
The post 3. Hey, Miki, You’re So Fired! appeared first on Office Baggage.2017-04-1142 minOffice Baggage2. Eu Sou O Homem! (I am the man!)For women in the corporate world, our problems are real right here at home in the U.S.of.A., but things become even more complicated when you add in cultural differences. Marcy found herself in South America this week dealing with a host of hilarious foibles. This leads us to recap (better late than never) International Women’s Day, and begin to question the real differences between... Read More
The post 2. Eu Sou O Homem! (I am the man!) appeared first on Office Baggage.2017-04-0447 minOffice Baggage1. – Yes All WomenEach week, we work to choose topics that are applicable to all of our friends in business, no matter their gender, but we unashamedly come at these topics from the perspective of corporate women. This week, we’re talking about some of the things women in business have to deal with that men usually (not always, but usually) don’t. What words are you being called... Read More
The post 1. – Yes All Women appeared first on Office Baggage.2017-04-0245 minOffice BaggagePodcast Preview: Mini Episode 3 – The Fat Chick and the Token JewRae and Marcy met in Kellogg’s Executive MBA program and bonded over sarcasm and raw ambition. In fact, this entire podcast was originally titled “The Fat Chick and the Token Jew.” On this first mini episode, Marcy and Rae introduce themselves and discuss their process to launch this cast. Listen now:
The post Podcast Preview: Mini Episode 3 – The Fat Chick and the Token Jew appeared first on Office Baggage.2017-03-3016 minOffice BaggagePodcast Preview: Mini Episode 2 – The Truth About MansplainingNo matter your age or tenure in business, chances are, if you’re a woman in business, you’ve been “mansplained.” What is mansplaining? To mansplain, a verb, (of a man) explain (something) to someone, typically a woman, in a manner regarded as condescending or patronizing. Articles/books/other reading mentioned in today’s show: When Is It Okay to Mansplain? Check This Chart Listen now:
The post Podcast Preview: Mini Episode 2 – The Truth About Mansplaining appeared first on Office Baggage.2017-03-2114 minOffice BaggagePodcast Preview: Mini Episode 1 – Are We Too Busy To Pee?Welcome to our first shownotes page for the first mini episode of Office Baggage. We are so excited to launch this podcast. It’s been in the making for months and having it public now is an honor. We are both busy, accomplished, corporate women and recently realized we don’t even have time to pee! In this mini-episode, we talk about why women “hold it”... Read More
The post Podcast Preview: Mini Episode 1 – Are We Too Busy To Pee? appeared first on Office Baggage.2017-03-2011 min
Book Journeys RadioEp 56: Marcy Twete on Building NetworksJoin Angela Lauria of the Author Incubator as she interviews CEO and founder of Career Girl Network Marcy Twete about the publishing of her book, You Know Everybody! A Career Girl's Guide to Building a Network That Works. Marcy worked as a marketer and fund-raiser in a non-profit company, where she learned how to network, as doing so was vital to her work, and it was when she started her own company, Career Girl Network, that she decided to write a guide to networking, which resulted in her book. Read more and get the transcript here: Marcy Twete on the Author...2013-08-2230 min