Hosted by Work Mom Says®
Episodes
67
Latest episode
Aug 2026
Language
EN-US
We’re going to be talking to young professionals about their WTF moments, sticky situations and bad bosses. And we’ll sprinkle in ways you can be strategic about your behavior at work, so you get more of what you want from your career.
#WorkMomSays Host Lori Jo Vest sits down with Nagham Alsamari, founder of Imkan Leadership Development, for a candid conversation about what resilience actually is — and why "bouncing back" isn't the goal. The post Episode 67 – “Stop Surviving, Start Bouncing Forward: A Masterclass in Resilience” appeared first on Work Mom Says® .
#WorkMomSays growth feels like garbage — and that’s exactly how you know it’s working. In this solo episode, Lori Jo Vest gets real about one of the most important — and most avoided — truths in professional and personal development: discomfort is not the enemy. It’s the entry fee. The post Episode 66 – “Getting Uncomfortable: The Entry Fee for a Successful Career” appeared first on Work Mom Says® .
#WorkMomSays trauma doesn’t come back as a memory — it comes back as a behavior, and until you understand that, you can’t change it. The post Episode 65 – “Men and Trauma: How It Shapes Everything” appeared first on Work Mom Says® .
#WorkMomSays the real risk isn’t AI, it’s how you respond to it. In this episode, Lori breaks down the growing fear around AI in the workplace and what the data actually says about job loss, hiring shifts, and future opportunities. The post Episode 64 – “You Can’t Block Real Life” — Unlearning What Technology Taught Us appeared first on Work Mom Says® .
#WorkMomSays the real risk isn’t AI, it’s how you respond to it. In this episode, Lori breaks down the growing fear around AI in the workplace and what the data actually says about job loss, hiring shifts, and future opportunities. The post Episode 63 – Will AI Take Your Job? Let’s Actually Talk About It appeared first on Work Mom Says® .
#WorkMomSays feedback isn’t an attack — it’s an opportunity to grow, if you know how to handle it. In this episode, Lori Jo Vest breaks down why feedback feels so personal, especially early in your career, and how to shift from defensiveness to strategy. The post Episode 62 – Bulletproof: How to Take a Hit and Stay in the Game appeared first on Work Mom Says® .
#WorkMomSays no one is coming to save your career — and that’s actually good news. In this episode, Lori Jo Vest explains why uncertain economic times require professionals to take ownership of their careers instead of waiting for recognition, promotions, or opportunities to appear The post Episode 61 – WorkMomSays: You’re On Your Own. Good. appeared first on Work Mom Says® .
#WorkMomSays In this episode, Lori shares why artificial intelligence can become a workplace trap when professionals rely on it without verification. While AI can be a powerful productivity tool, overconfidence and delegated thinking can lead to costly mistakes, damaged reputations, and even career-ending consequences. The post Episode 60 – Confident, Fluent, and Wrong: AI & The New Workplace Trap appeared first on Work Mom Says® .
#WorkMomSays dealing with difficult people isn’t about fixing them — it’s about protecting you. In this episode, Lori shares practical, emotionally intelligent strategies for handling challenging coworkers, clients, and bosses without losing your cool or your dignity. The post Episode 59 – Dealing with Difficult People: What to Do When You’re the Only Adult in the Room appeared first on Work Mom Says® .
#WorkMomSays 2025 has been exhausting for just about everyone. In this episode, Lori Jo Vest breaks down the challenges workers faced this year—layoffs, inflation, mounting pressure, and nonstop change—and how simple shifts can set you up for a brighter 2026. The post Episode 58 – Still Standing: What 2025 Took, Taught, and Left Behind appeared first on Work Mom Says® .
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