Podcast
9 to 5ish with theSkimm
Hosted by theSkimm · EN
The work advice you need, from women who’ve been there. Every week, join the co-founders and co-CEOs of theSkimm, Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg, as they help you get what you want out of your career by talking to the smartest leaders they know.
25episodes
Episodes
Newest firstAll episodes
CNN’s Erin Burnett on Actually Using Your Transferable Skills
Mar 19, 202500:30:38Tap to summarizeErin Burnett flirted with the idea of becoming a CIA agent one day, drawn to the undercover thrills. Instead, she crunched numbers at Goldman Sachs as a financial analyst, then pivoted to be a broadcast journalist. While she never became a secret spy or ran a Wall Street empire, she didn’t let her interests or skills collect dust. Listen as Erin shares how she fused her business knowledge with her world news obsession to land her daily primetime show, OutFront with Erin Burnett. In this episode of 9 to 5ish, Erin shares: The irony of becoming a TV news anchor despite growing up without cable How she got the chutzpah to send a cold email asking to meet a CNN host Her transition from economic to foreign affairs news, and how the former helped inform her new beat Why she doesn’t regret taking 20 minutes out of her work day to show up for her kids Her relatable answer to how much she’s able to prioritize her mental health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Rachel Bilson on Taking a Pause
Sep 7, 2022Tap to summarizeBack when low-rise jeans and shoulder bags reigned supreme, Rachel Bilson played the iconic Summer Roberts on The OC. She later starred in TV shows and movies like Hart of Dixie and Jumper. And then…the pandemic happened. And she learned the importance of taking a pause to focus on what matters most. This week, we’re talking about reassessing your career and taking a pause when you need to. In this episode, Rachel shares: The 2000s trend she wants to see come back (hello, platform flip flops) How the pandemic pushed her to take a pause on acting + focus on podcasting Her new criteria for projects + what kinds of work she says “no thank you” to How her friendships + support system has changed since the start of her career The episode she’s most excited to share on her new podcast PS: You can check out Rachel’s podcasts: Broad Ideas and Welcome to the OC, Bitches! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Kendra Scott, founder, Kendra Scott: “You have to be brave enough to get up and go for it because it's not just going to come to you.”
May 12, 2021Tap to summarizeKendra Scott built her jewelry brand (also called Kendra Scott) with a $500 dollar investment out of a spare bedroom in her house. And now, it’s a billion dollar business. That didn’t just happen overnight. In this special live (on Zoom) episode, Kendra told us how she’s been able to turn her biggest failures into her greatest successes. And how she turns a 'no' into a 'yes.'In this episode, Kendra shares where her resilience comes from, how her relationship with money has changed, and her advice for how to pitch yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →
Michele Promaulayko, Editor in Chief of Cosmopolitan: “I’m incredibly immature.”
Aug 8, 2018Tap to summarizeMichele Promaulayko fell in love with magazines as a teenager. Since then, she’s gone from dreaming about magazines...to building a career in publishing, working at places like Women’s Health and Yahoo Health. Today, she’s the editor in chief of Cosmopolitan. Meaning teenage Michele is very happy. Oh, and she’s trained in transcendental meditation, too. NBD. On the couch, she talks to us about when male models ruled the world, managing up, and navigating how her industry has changed over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →
Tina Brown: Editor, Author, and Founder/CEO of Tina Brown Live Media
Feb 14, 2018Tap to summarizeTina Brown made her name as the legendary editor of Vanity Fair. Now, she's the Founder and CEO of Tina Brown Live Media, which puts on the annual Women in the World Summit. She's also the author of the recently released book "The Vanity Fair Diaries." This week, Tina talks to us about imposter syndrome, working with Harvey Weinstein, and her fascination with Ivanka Trump. It's a must-listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →