Ask Your Work Wife

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Ask Your Work Wife is a podcast for ambitious women who want more out of Corporate America.

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February 26, 2025Episode 17819 min

Episode 178 | Compensation Drives Behavior

When your cross-functional partners are moving at a glacial pace (NOT thrilling), ask yourself: how is this person being compensated?Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in Corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings. It’s about knowing the rules of the game so you can get what you want.Email us your questions at help@askyourworkwife.com and listen for a new episode every Wednesday. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at @askyourworkwife! This episode is brought to you by:♟️ The Principles Collection | Each week, we answer your questions about Corporate America with key principles we’ve distilled from decades of fuck around and find out (tbh). Keeping these principles top of mind is critical path, and to that end… we made hats! Find our favorite Ask Your Work Wife principles in both Vanessa’s Vintage or Holland’s Flat Black styles at askyourworkwife.com/shop. Don’t miss the water bottle and notebook!hacking.social | We’re convinced social media is not as complicated as your social media manager would like you to believe.Up & Running Design | Websites that move your bottom line.

February 19, 2025Episode 17716 min

Episode 177 | F*ck the Thank You Email

As far as your Work Wives are concerned, the post-interview “thank you” email can go to hell. (Here’s what to do instead.) Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in Corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings. It’s about knowing the rules of the game so you can get what you want.Email us your questions at help@askyourworkwife.com and listen for a new episode every Wednesday. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at @askyourworkwife! This episode is brought to you by:The Ask Your Work Wife Logo Collection | Merch is here! Ask Your Work Wife merch is high-quality, on-demand, everyday pieces to remind you that you can have whatever you want (there are steps).hacking.social | We’re convinced social media is not as complicated as your social media manager would like you to believe.Up & Running Design | Websites that move your bottom line.

February 12, 2025Episode 17620 min

Episode 176 | "Hello, I'm Unemployed"

Pro tip for networking events: don’t advertise that you’re unemployed. Instead, showcase what you do, how you think, and what you can bring to the table. Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in Corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings. It’s about knowing the rules of the game so you can get what you want.Email us your questions at help@askyourworkwife.com and listen for a new episode every Wednesday. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at @askyourworkwife! This episode is brought to you by:The Ask Your Work Wife Logo Collection | Merch is here! Ask Your Work Wife merch is high-quality, on-demand, everyday pieces to remind you that you can have whatever you want (there are steps).hacking.social | We’re convinced social media is not as complicated as your social media manager would like you to believe.Up & Running Design | Websites that move your bottom line.

February 5, 2025Episode 17515 min

Episode 175 | Keep or Kill: A.I. & Your Resume

Hot take: using A.I. on your resume actually wastes time. Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in Corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings. It’s about knowing the rules of the game so you can get what you want.Email us your questions at help@askyourworkwife.com and listen for a new episode every Wednesday. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at @askyourworkwife! This episode is brought to you by:The Ask Your Work Wife Logo Collection | Merch is here! Ask Your Work Wife merch is high-quality, on-demand, everyday pieces to remind you that you can have whatever you want (there are steps).hacking.social | We’re convinced social media is not as complicated as your social media manager would like you to believe.Up & Running Design | Websites that move your bottom line.

January 29, 2025Episode 17425 min

Episode 174 | Choose Your (Maternity Leave) Adventure

a.k.a. what to expect (from Corporate America) when you're expecting. Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in Corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings. It’s about knowing the rules of the game so you can get what you want.Email us your questions at help@askyourworkwife.com and listen for a new episode every Wednesday. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at @askyourworkwife! This episode is brought to you by:hacking.social | We’re convinced social media is not as complicated as your social media manager would like you to believe.The Ask Your Work Wife Logo Collection | Merch is here! Ask Your Work Wife merch is high-quality, on-demand, everyday pieces to remind you that you can have whatever you want (there are steps).Up & Running Design | Websites that move your bottom line.

January 22, 2025Episode 17321 min

Episode 173 | What It (Really) Takes to Get Experience

If you want to get a job doing anything, do that thing. And then you'll be able to say that you've done it. And then you can get a job doing it. Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in Corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings. It’s about knowing the rules of the game so you can get what you want.Email us your questions at help@askyourworkwife.com and listen for a new episode every Wednesday. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at @askyourworkwife! This episode is brought to you by:The Ask Your Work Wife Logo Collection | Merch is here! Ask Your Work Wife merch is high-quality, on-demand, everyday pieces to remind you that you can have whatever you want (there are steps).hacking.social | We’re convinced social media is not as complicated as your social media manager would like you to believe.Up & Running Design | Websites that move your bottom line.

January 15, 2025Episode 17221 min

Episode 172 | Is the Job Really Greener on the Other Side?

There's no such thing as a dream job, and every job will have unexpected inconveniences. So make sure you're operating from a place of abundance, figure out what you want, and water the grass on your side. Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in Corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings. It’s about knowing the rules of the game so you can get what you want.Email us your questions at help@askyourworkwife.com and listen for a new episode every Wednesday. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at @askyourworkwife! This episode is brought to you by:hacking.social | We’re convinced social media is not as complicated as your social media manager would like you to believe.The Ask Your Work Wife Logo Collection | Merch is here! Ask Your Work Wife merch is high-quality, on-demand, everyday pieces to remind you that you can have whatever you want (there are steps).Up & Running Design | Websites that move your bottom line.

January 8, 2025Episode 17122 min

Episode 171 | Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Follow-Up?

Sure, following up might make your feel like a bother, but what’s worse: being a bother or not doing your job?Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in Corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings. It’s about knowing the rules of the game so you can get what you want.Email us your questions at help@askyourworkwife.com and listen for a new episode every Wednesday. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at @askyourworkwife! This episode is brought to you by:The Ask Your Work Wife newsletter | Once a week, only what’s useful, all in your inbox. Because sliding into your DMs is not the vibe.The Ask Your Work Wife Logo Collection | Merch is here! Ask Your Work Wife merch is high-quality, on-demand, everyday pieces to remind you that you can have whatever you want (there are steps).hacking.social | We’re convinced social media is not as complicated as your social media manager would like you to believe.Up & Running Design | Websites that move your bottom line.

January 1, 2025Episode 17020 min

Episode 170 | Finding the Hidden Job Market

Whether or not you're actively looking for a new job in the new year, tap into the hidden job market and get what you want. Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in Corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings. It’s about knowing the rules of the game so you can get what you want.Email us your questions at help@askyourworkwife.com and listen for a new episode every Wednesday. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at @askyourworkwife! This episode is brought to you by:♟️ The Principles Collection | Each week we answer your questions about Corporate America with key principles we’ve distilled from decades of fuck around and find out (tbh). Keeping these principles top of mind is critical path, and to that end… we made hats! Find our favorite Ask Your Work Wife principles in both Vanessa’s Vintage or Holland’s Flat Black styles at askyourworkwife.com/shop. Don’t miss the water bottle and notebook!The Ask Your Work Wife Logo Collection | Merch is here! Ask Your Work Wife merch is high-quality, on-demand, everyday pieces to remind you that you can have whatever you want (there are steps).hacking.social | We’re convinced social media is not as complicated as your social media manager would like you to believe.Up & Running Design | Websites that move your bottom line.

December 25, 2024Episode 16922 min

Episode 169 | Sabbaticals Are for Closers

Sabbaticals aren’t just for professors.Welcome to Ask Your Work Wife, a new podcast where Vanessa & Holland answer your real questions about real work in Corporate America. Covering topics from quitting to interviewing to negotiating to resumes and meetings. It’s about knowing the rules of the game so you can get what you want.Email us your questions at help@askyourworkwife.com and listen for a new episode every Wednesday. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at @askyourworkwife! This episode is brought to you by:The Idea Farm | Need a marketing department for your small- or medium-sized business? Schedule a consultation with the Idea Farm. Use WORKWIFE10 for a discount.♟️ The Principles Collection | Each week we answer your questions about Corporate America with key principles we’ve distilled from decades of fuck around and find out (tbh). Keeping these principles top of mind is critical path, and to that end… we made hats! Find our favorite Ask Your Work Wife principles in both Vanessa’s Vintage or Holland’s Flat Black styles at askyourworkwife.com/shop. Don’t miss the water bottle and notebook!The Ask Your Work Wife Logo Collection | Merch is here! Ask Your Work Wife merch is high-quality, on-demand, everyday pieces to remind you that you can have whatever you want (there are steps).hacking.social | We’re convinced social media is not as complicated as your social media manager would like you to believe.Up & Running Design | Websites that move your bottom line.