Happy Hour with Brittni & Penny
Welcome to Happy Hour with Brittni Bowering and Penny Blackmore. We’re talking work, life, culture and lifestyle and we are doing it over drinks! Email us here: happyhourcareertalk@gmail.com Follow us on the socials! Instagram: @brittnibow @vanta_blackmore
Episodes
It's our last episode for a little while, and it's a ripper!! We're sorry it took us so long, but you know what they say, better late than never 🤓
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We’ll see you a...
Since we have 90 episodes in the bank these days, we figured that we should use them! Plus, sometimes it's too hot for us to record. Apologies, but we'll be back next week!
Thanks so much for listening 🙏
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There's some pep in our step this week! We record this one right before taking off for a weekend away, so we are PUMPED and you might be able to hear it in your earholes.
We explore whether you should treat life as one big experiment, why it's important to have "girl time" and our take on the Friends reunion! 😅
Here are some links!
Cruella - The movie
Sentimental in the City Podcast
This week we are scrambling eggs live on air. Just kidding! This is a test to see if anyone reads the shownotes. But Penny, what are you two gonna talk about!?! Well, I'm so glad you asked. On this week's episode we discuss a different way to approach your new, the three different ways to tackle career uncertainty (there might be more ways, but we're discussing just a few here), as well as the Bo Burnham Netflix special and the art...
This week we traverse topics from getting a business coach, to reading books from the early 2000's, to self-actualisation. This episode is jam-packed with advice, books, opinions, musings and loads of laughs. Join us!
Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitchen_Confidential_(book)
Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eat,_Pray,_Love
RESTAURANTS ARE OPEN IN BERLIN! It's not a topic that we dive into this week but it does explain why we kept this episode nice and snappy! We had a dinner date to run to! 🥳
In this episode we talk all about how to nail your next pitch or presentation, why TikTok is a little scary and also whether or not we'd recommend travelling before settling into your career!
Hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it!
...This week we're talking about boundaries, moving overseas, the good post-its, and all the things you think you might need to buy but absolutely don't. Here's our definitive guide for managers trying to figure out how they should approach boundaries with staff; which includes making rules around personal phones, which emojis you can and can't use, language, weekends, and SO. MUCH. MORE. Does this sound like fun?!! It might be,...
We recently had a listener question about moving overseas, so we thought we'd re-post this episode from last year as A) it's fun and B) we cover some tips on moving abroad.
There’s also some chat about work in there! We discuss cultural fit interviews and if there’s any value in them, the power of the good looking, and what we should do with talented people who are, in fact, assholes 🙅♂️
Show notes:
If you work in tech, you’ve probably heard about what happened at Basecamp last week. If you haven’t heard of it, then feel free to read this before (or after) listening 👉 https://world.hey.com/Jason/changes-at-basecamp-7f32afc5
This week we dive deep into what it really means that the founders of Basecamp made this big announcement, plus Penny’s obsession with birds and Brittni’s new found love of Jeopardy!
More links...
Better late than never, right?! Sorry we missed last week's ep, the two of us couldn't come up with one interesting thought between us 😬But this week we're bringing the rants, the randomness, and a couple of ever-so-slightly bitchy moments. Hope that's ok with you, but if it's not, go ahead and get a skin cancer check instead!
The Best Friends Can Do Nothing for You: https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2021/04/deep-fri...
We’re answering all of these questions and more this week on Happy Hour! 💫
Some links from the show:
- WeWork Documentary
- NY Times article - I'll never love a job again
- Masterclass
- Madame Claude
- Along came Polly - one of Britt's favourite Jennifer Aniston movies - WARNING it has a mere 27% on Rotten Tomatoes
Thanks so much for listening!
Have a question, suggestion or topic request? We’...
This episode veers between being quite serious and very spicy! We talk about strategy, procrastination, Sex and The City, the Woody vs. Mis documentary, playing cards, and creating little highlights in your day. It's gonna be fun! Can't wait to chat with you ❤️
Why You Procrastinate (It Has Nothing to Do With Self-Control): https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/25/smarter-living/why-you-procrastinate-it-has-nothing-to-do-with-self-c...
Links:
Goldman Sachs article: Goldman Sachs junior staffers demand 80 hour work week
The benefits of getting older: https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/ss/slideshow-aging-surprises
Why you should make time to daydream: https://www.npr.org/2021/03/21/979183329/too-much-focusing-is-draining-heres-a-better-strategy
Thanks so much for listening!
Zoom Dysmorphia: https://www.vogue.com/article/body-dysmorphia-zoom-face
The Silent Meeting: https://medium.com/swlh/the-silent-meeting-manifesto-v1-189e9e3487eb
Amazing If career advice: https://www.instagram.com/amazingif/
Marriage or Mortgage: https://www.wired.com/story/netflix-marriage-or-mortgage/
Long Way Up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=611fw81BN98
Thanks so much for listening!
Joi...
Ricky Jay’s crazy card tricks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWvRorX0KhQ
Follow @Wesleyannelittle on instagram for all kinds of great advice on how to practice workplace communication!!
Adam Buxton podcast: https://overcast.fm/+FUW1NrIPU
Torvill and Dean Bolero at 1984 Winter Olympics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8obUdxnTlc
Savchenko and Massot at 2018 Winter Olympics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bNOnXTe4Ok
Growing up: ht...
This one’s got some PEP! And pep is in short supply these days as our wonderful producer Kitt reminded us.
We discuss why it’s better to be a late bloomer, our favourite new covid words and our obsession with baking during covid.
Show Notes:
Who thought this was a good idea (book recommendation)
This extremely sexy and hilarious episode of Happy Hour contains top-notch chats on how to game-ify your work day, discussion on pricing your work, some very cute podcast recommendations, bread chat, and so much more. We're delighted to be back!!
Swedish Death Cleaning: https://www.buzzfeed.com/gyanyankovich/what-is-swedish-death-cleaning
Workplace Besties are a must: https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/workplace-besties-are-a...
2020 was a crazy year, so we decided to end it on a high note with a ridiculous Christmas episode. We're spreading holiday cheer discussing the best Christmas movies, traditions, carols PLUS the worst guests, gifts and xmas party stories.
Listen to this episode while drinking a cup full of Bailey's, mulled wine or hot apple cider. It's the perfect Christmas activity!
Must watch holiday movies (according to us):
- Harry Po...
We received a letter from one of our lovely listeners this week and we are SO excited to answer it! Code name: Angela. Topic: Speaking up! Other stuff we're covering this week includes old people, life hacks, history and spice mixes. Don't miss it!
Thanks so much for listening!
Have a question, suggestion or topic request? We’d love to hear from you. Please email us at happyhourcareertalk@gmail.com
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This week, we're going to argue PASSIONATELY about the idea that you should always follow your passion. Or your dreams, whatever. I mean, is it even a good idea? What if you don't have a passion?! Lucky for you, you're about to get some RED HOT TIPS around how to approach dreams, passions and talents.
Another crucial topic we're covering on this eppy is: how the heck do you talk to friends about money? It's a tricky topic, an...
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