Episodes

  • Tape your glasses and get out your pocket protector — we’re taking it old school to find a job on LinkedIn.

    📄 Use Boolean search on LinkedIn

    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 [email protected] 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.

  • Thinking of taking a gap year? Here’s how to mitigate the negative consequences when you return to work.

    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 [email protected] 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 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.

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  • Is it tempting to post your dog, your kids, or a crying selfie on LinkedIn? Back away from the phone and remember: if you wouldn't do it in an office, don't do it on LinkedIn.

    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 [email protected] 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.

  • You’ve come to the right place to learn what it takes to be a bad@ss social media manager. (It’s a lot.)

    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 [email protected] 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:

    Social Media Breakfast of Houston | Social Media Breakfast is all about making quality social connections, with a focus on leveling up media for your business or brand. Plus breakfast!

    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.

  • “I’ll take ‘Corporate Jargon’ for $800, Alex.” (But seriously: what is “right-sizing”? And should we right-size?)

    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 [email protected] 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 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.

  • Put simply, “enterprise” means scale and complexity. But here's what it means to *you*.

    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 [email protected] 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.

  • Repeat after me: A tech stack is not a dealbreaker. A tech stack is not a dealbreaker. A tech stack is not a dealbreaker.

    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 [email protected] 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 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.

  • When you hit a roadblock, do you feel stuck without your manager’s input? It’s time to come with solutions, not problems. 

    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 [email protected] 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.

  • If you want to prove ROI for social media, remember: compensation drives behavior, executive communication is key, and social media has major impact and visibility. Use it wisely.

    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 [email protected] 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 University Collection | Everyone loves a back to school moment…even if (especially if?) you’re not actually enrolled 🤷‍♀️ Check out our University Collection to scratch that particular nostalgic itch.

    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).

    Social Media Breakfast of Houston | Social Media Breakfast is all about making quality social connections, with a focus on leveling up media for your business or brand. Plus breakfast!

    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.

  • There are two types of people in Corporate America: people who make the company work for them; and people who work for the company. Which one are you?

    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 [email protected] 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 University Collection | Everyone loves a back to school moment…even if (especially if?) you’re not actually enrolled 🤷‍♀️ Check out our University Collection to scratch that particular nostalgic itch.

    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.

  • We have tons of episodes about networking outside of your org, but what about internal networking? What’s the difference between external and internal networking, and how do they each get you closer to what you want? Your Work Wives know.

    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 [email protected] 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 University Collection | Welcome to AYWW University, Class of 2024 🎓 Every fall, we want you to go back to school with whoever in your life is making this big career decisions. To remind you… We’re dropping merch!

    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.

  • Startups are all fun and games (and ping pong tables and pizza parties)…until the venture capitalist money dries up.

    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 [email protected] 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 University Collection | Class is in session! Ask Your Work Wife dropped the definitive college edition episodes a couple years ago…. But now there’s merch 🫡

    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.

  • Not all meetings are created equal. But no matter their type, attendees, or level of success, it may be time for you to commandeer the situation. Your new mantra? “I’m the captain now.”

    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 [email protected] 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:

    Podquest | Podquest is a unique, short course designed to arm aspiring and current podcasters with novelistic techniques that breathe life into their shows.

    The Ask Your Work Wife University Collection | Does college count if you don’t have merch? We don’t think so. For your collegiate self, friend, cousin, niece…we gave college career advice. And now it comes with merch!

    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.

  • Oh, look! Another meeting invite! Is there an agenda? Do you have to go? Could it be an email? Your Work Wives know.

    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 [email protected] 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:

    Podquest | Podquest is a unique, short course designed to arm aspiring and current podcasters with novelistic techniques that breathe life into their shows.

    The Ask Your Work Wife University Collection | Everyone loves a back to school moment…even if (especially if?) you’re not actually enrolled 🤷‍♀️ Check out our University Collection to scratch that particular nostalgic itch.

    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.

  • It’s conference szn. Bust through those event center doors with a fool-proof strategy to satisfy your team’s initiatives, AND meet your personal goals.

    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 [email protected] 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:

    Podquest | Podquest is a unique, short course designed to arm aspiring and current podcasters with novelistic techniques that breathe life into their shows.

    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.

  • It’s layoff szn. Do you know the warning signs? Are you a target? Here’s what to watch out for and how to protect yourself.

    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 [email protected] 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:

    Podquest | Podquest is a unique, short course designed to arm aspiring and current podcasters with novelistic techniques that breathe life into their shows.

    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.

  • Will AI take your job? Yes. Especially if your job is repetitive, iterative, or procedural. But don’t freak out. There is hope.

    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 [email protected] 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:

    Podquest | Podquest is a unique, short course designed to arm aspiring and current podcasters with novelistic techniques that breathe life into their shows.

    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.

  • Long after you've applied for a job on LinkedIn, completed the interview process, signed the offer letter, and started the job… What is a job description then, really? Your Work Wives know. And you should, too. Because your job description, while you're *in* a job, is your receipts, your protection against overwork (and underpay), and your proof of promotion worthiness.

    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 [email protected] 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:

    Podquest | Podquest is a unique, short course designed to arm aspiring and current podcasters with novelistic techniques that breathe life into their shows.

    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.

  • Got 400 words about how you need a new job queued up and ready to post? Hold your horses. There’s a better way.

    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 [email protected] 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 Rose Breast Imaging Center of Excellence | Saving lives through quality breast health services, advocacy and access to care for all.

    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.

  • Here’s every question you need to ask in order to start your projects — whether a six-month product launch or a spreadsheet export — with gusto. And aplomb.

    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 [email protected] 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 Rose Breast Imaging Center of Excellence | Saving lives through quality breast health services, advocacy, and access to care for all.

    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.