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Robinhood's IPO, Netflix's Q2 Earnings Report & A Farmville-like Game Turned Into A Ponzi Scheme

Another all news episode! We're diving into some interesting business headliens from this week.

- Netflix Q2 earnings report (CNBC, The Motley Fool)

- Zoom's big purchase (Globe Newswire)

- A Farmville clone turned into a ponzi scheme - yes, it's real (Rest of World)

- Robinhood is set to go public (The New York Times)

All News! Become a Director of Taco Relations, Apple Employees Say WFH May Be Getting More Strict & Netflix Could Be Expanding Into Gaming?

Get the scoop on the business, tech and workplace headlines from this past week.

- Become a director of taco relations (Progressive Grocer)

- Apple employees want to work remotely (The Verge)

- Facebook Pay to branch out (The Verge)

- GMail's new security feature is rolling out (The Verge)

- Move to Italy and start a business (CNN)

- Sony's pulls ad (Polygon)

- Gaming on Netflix? (CNET)

- Dictionary adds new words (CNN, Dictionary.com)

Netflix Dives Deeper Into Podcasting, Chobani Is Going Public? & Embracing Change

Change is hard. And when I can’t find the inspiration and motivation in myself, I turn to the words of others. Think of today's episode as an audio Pinterest board - yes, we're making that a thing now. Here's your reminder that changing and growing are necessary parts of life - and you can conquer it!

 

This Week's News:

- Microsoft paying bonuses (CNBC, Fortune CEO Daily)

- Richard Branson heads to space (Space, 1440 Newsletter)

- Netflix hires former Apple Podcasts employee (Variety) 

- Chobani is going public (CNBC, 1440 Newsletter)

 

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3 Simple Tips to Help Your Resumé Stand Out

With more companies hiring and more people rethinking their careers, right now is the perfect time to dust off the resumé! We're going over three easy steps you can take today to help your resumé get noticed.

 

This Week's News:

- LinkedIn data theft (Fortune)

- TikTok rolling out longer videos (The Verge)

- Amazon's big pod purchase (Podcast Business Journal)

- Panera selling Au Bon Pain (CNN)

- Gap's Yeezy brand could potentially make how much?!  (NECN)

 

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Don't Quit Your Daydream with Sage Aubrey, handbag designer & founder of SAGE AUBREY

ICON ALERT! Handbag designer, entrepreneur, mother, CEO, creator of the #SAGESQUAD -- the iconic Sage Loman joins us today!

Sage launched her brand, SAGE AUBREY in 2015. The company was founded on the philosophy that women deserve honestly priced luxury. The brand is
built on the foundations of quality, craftsmanship and kindness to the planet and women.

 

On This Episode:

- Sage's early start in entrepreneurship

- Letting go of naysayers & negative energy

- How she actually started creating product

- Staying relevant as a brand

- And so much more!

 

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This Week's News:

- Warby Parker is going public (Axios)

- So is SweetGreen (Axios)

- And so is BuzzFeed (CNBC)

- Amazon's new audio purchase (Podnews)

- Do chance meetings at the office boost innovation? (The New York Times)

Refresh On Your 2021 Goals, My BTS Meal Experience & What Does Google's New Retail Shop Mean?

There are about six months left of 2021! Time is flying and it's the perfect opportunity to acknowledge your wins and set your focus on where you're going. Abby will be walking you through a checklist on assessing your goals and what step to take next.

This is the perfect episode to come back to, month after month, year after year, to refresh and reset on your goals.

But first, a lot happened this week in the tech and business world, let's start by diving into some headlines.

 

This Week's News:

- McDonald's launches BTS merch after meal success (Business Insider)

- Google opens retail space in NYC (The Verge, YouTube)

- Zuckerberg drops off Glassdoor's Top 100 CEO list (Bloomberg, Google Trends chart)

- Employee preferences are changing (Future Forum) 

- Spotify buys "Call Her Daddy" for $60 million (MarketWatch)

 

Switching Careers & Diving into Sustainable Fashion - Danielle Salinas & Shriya Bisht Misra, co-founders of Maison de Papillon & Project Gaia NYC

Have you ever wanted to take the leap and dive into a new career? If so, listen up!

Today, we're chatting with Danielle and Shriya, co-founders of women's apparel line, Maison de Papillon, and Project Gaia NYC, a collaborative, multi-brand concept store showcasing elevated, purpose-driven brands.

Both of them decided to switch career paths and ended up meeting at Parsons in NYC. They instantly connected and had the idea to create something chic,  effortless and sustainable.

 

In today’s episode we talk about:

⭐️ Their career journeys

⭐️ Advice on how to make that career pivot and when to know it’s time

⭐️ Starting Project Gaia during the pandemic

⭐️ Fashion waste

⭐️ Making sustainability approachable

 

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Visit their website: https://projectgaianyc.com/, https://www.maisondepapillon.com/ 

 

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The Future of Work: Predictions & Priorities in Post-Pandemic Careers

Business Insider shared a post earlier this month that said, “A study from professional network app Blind shows employees prefer flexibility over a 30k raise."

Seeing that sparked a lot of thoughts amongst myself and the WGT community. Thoughts about: how work from home is a more commonplace conversation in workplaces now, that WFH is actually something that could be a non-negotiable for someone taking a job vs. years past when it may not have been, thoughts about what's really a priority for employees and employers, etc.

Last year has sparked some mindset shifts, and today, we're talking about what the experts say and some of my own predictions.

Today's episode is to help listeners become aware of some of these shifts and the opportunities that can arise from them, as well as an opportunity to assess your own career priorities. 

 

Resources:

The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2021/05/work-from-home-2-days-a-week/618841/

The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/21/technology/welcome-to-the-yolo-economy.html

Fortune: https://fortune.com/2021/05/11/return-to-office/

PTO 101: How to Request Vacation Time (& Get It Approved!)

Vacation is all you’ve ever wanted, but how do you ask for it? I've seen a lot of memes and TikToks recently about PTO. A lot of them are to the effect of: "Me working on my day off to show my boss how dedicated I am."

I laugh because it's relatable. But WHY is it relatable?

Something so simple can bring a lot of stress. In today’s episode, we’re covering:

⭐️ How to ask for vacation time (and get it approved)

⭐️ How to prepare for your time off

⭐️ How to not work on your vacation time.

Even if this isn’t a current struggle of yours, there may be something new you haven’t thought of before.

 

Resource: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/getting-time-off-work-2064020

 

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10 Lessons Learned From 100 Episodes

It's WGT 100!🎉 In today's episode, Abby shares 10 lessons learned from editing, creating and producing 100 episodes of the podcast. Get ready for some life lessons, laughs and inspiration.

Thank you for supporting the show! Here's to 100 more episodes.

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This Week's News:

- New quarters featuring famous women (The Seattle Times)

- Chick-fil-a's sauce shortage (The Hill)