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

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↳ 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

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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

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↳ 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

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

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↳ Follow Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attorneyryan/

↳Contact Attorney Ryan: https://linktr.ee/attorneyryan

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