Best Greiff Podcasts (2025)

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Someone's Getting Hired, Here's How To Make It You (In "Uncertain Times”) I Loren Greiff 20:55

21d ago20:55

20:55

In this me to you episode, I am delivering some tough love and strategic clarity for executives facing job search challenges in today's uncertain climate. Uncertainty isn't new, and someone will get hired despite the chaos - here are the 5 key take-aways to make sure it you. See uncertainty as feature, not a bug Extended interview processes are des…

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Turn Career Setbacks Into Comebacks: Gamifying Job Searches and Nailing Your Career After Age 40 With Portfolio Rocket’s Loren Greiff 48:16

29d ago48:16

48:16

What happens when the most brutal battle of your life changes how you approach everything? Cancer sucks. It rips apart someone’s life. So, can you believe someone “gamified cancer” to make sure she still got the most out of life during her fight? Yup, that would be my friend, Loren. In this episode, I’m joined by executive career strategist Loren G…

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Are We All Screwed? A Millennial and Gen Xer Weigh In With Bradley Richardson of Advanced Adulting 1:51:41

18h ago1:51:41

1:51:41

I’m not gonna lie–this episode hit deep. Bradley Richardson and I recorded this one for both our audiences, and it turned into the realest talk I’ve had in a while. We peeled back the polish and got straight into the messy middle of work, life, and what we all do to survive this stage of midlife. If you've ever been laid off, cut off by your work “…

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584 - The Price to Make Jerry Falwell, Jr. Go Away 1:21:58

5d ago1:21:58

1:21:58

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. – Good news! The Supreme Court deadlocked on allowed the first-ever taxpayer-funded religious charter school in Oklahoma. (0…

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Teacher to Google Big Tech | Keith Anderson 40:06

7d ago40:06

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Teacher to Google Big Tech | Keith Anderson What separates those who talk about making a big move – even a pivot from those who actually do it? Being unreasonable. Tenacious and not quitting when that goal is non-negotiable. Keith Anderson - was an English teacher – with a love for linguistics (find out why this matters and how he used it) making $…

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Brain Hacks for Ambitious Women with Dr. Heather Collins 44:05

7d ago44:05

44:05

What if your brain isn’t broken—it's just doing its job? Cognitive neuroscientist and keynote speaker Dr. Heather Collins joins Erica to break down the brain science behind feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just plain burnt out, and how to get unstuck with intention. From decoding fear responses to building a powerhouse memory, Dr. Collins brings neur…

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583 - Jehovah’s Witnesses Target Longtime Critic 1:34:39

12d ago1:34:39

1:34:39

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. – There’s a new pope! (0:10) – Jehovah’s Witnesses are suing a reporter for "wiretapping"—after inviting him on the call. (5…

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The 411 on Ending Ageism and How YOU Can Make It Go Faster I Janine Vanderburg 29:09

14d ago29:09

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The 411 on Ageism & How To End It Faster I Janine Vanderburg For the life of me, given the choice between a strong, more profitable business and letting go of the back-assward stigma around age, the logic is clear. But is it? Like me, Janine Vanderburg isn’t shy about why the math isn’t mathing the business reasons why it’s about impact not age.. H…

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Did You Know You Could Have a 'Second Fifty' Years? Dr. Debra Whitman Explains! 43:57

15d ago43:57

43:57

What has more to do with longevity: your zip code or your genetic code? The answer might just surprise you. In this episode, I’m thrilled to have Dr. Debra Whitman, Chief Public Policy Officer at AARP and author of “The Second Fifty: Answers to the 7 Big Questions of Midlife and Beyond” join me to discuss the changing narrative of aging. Deb’s jour…

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582 - NJ City Aims to Seize Church 1:28:38

19d ago1:28:38

1:28:38

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. – Trump Justice Dept. sides with Catholic Church to fight law requiring priests to report abuse. (0:49) – "How much God do y…

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From the Makeup Chair to the C-Suite: Reinvention, Resilience, and Real Leadership with Natasha Cornstein 40:44

21d ago40:44

40:44

What happens when a headshot appointment turns into your next career move? For Natasha Cornstein, it was the beginning of a wild, purpose-driven journey from beauty client to CEO of Blushington, the luxury express beauty brand now redefining glam across the country. In this inspiring episode, Erica sits down with Natasha to unpack the pivots, pitfa…

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581 - Atheists Are Rejecting Trump 1:26:22

26d ago1:26:22

1:26:22

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — The Supreme Court heard a case to decide if taxpayers should fund a religious charter school. (0:26) — Southern Baptist me…

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How to Make, Not Find Meaning to Matter I Matt Emerzian 35:45

28d ago35:45

35:45

The world is obsessed with metrics and status. But the most important currency is the one you’re missing. Most of us spend our careers chasing validation – titles and paychecks. I did too. So did our guest Matt Emerzian. The brutal reality? Your job search misery, corporate culture complaints, and endless pursuit of status are all symptoms of the s…

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From Burnout in the Boardroom to Soul-Aligned Living with Adriana D’Onofrio 33:57

28d ago33:57

33:57

What if the life you were chasing was never actually your dream to begin with? In this powerful episode of Glass Ceilings & Sticky Floors, I sit down with Adriana D’Onofrio—a life and business coach for dreamers, doers, and trailblazers—who left behind the corporate hustle to build a soul-aligned life on her own terms. From designing couture gowns …

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580 - The (Real) Legacy of Pope Francis 1:35:09

1M ago1:35:09

1:35:09

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Don’t let nostalgia rewrite the real legacy of Pope Francis. (0:45) — After public outcry, a Mormon seminary will not be b…

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How To Win Over Today’s Busiest and Pickiest Recruiters I Executive Recruiter Rick Kloete 33:17

1M ago33:17

33:17

Recruiting is big business ($10B) and that’s just at the executive level. They don’t work for you, they work for their clients and it’s hard. I know, I lived it. Today’s recruiters are busier and pickier than ever. They're not looking at your resume. They're looking through you. Bottom-First Screening: While you obsess over that job title, elite re…

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Kind, Not Just Nice: Building Human-Centered Leadership with Andrea Wanerstrand 32:20

1M ago32:20

32:20

When burnout sends you to the hospital (twice), you start asking bigger questions. Like: What kind of leader do I want to be—and how do I build workplaces that actually feel good to work in? This week on Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, I’m joined by Andrea Wanerstrand, founder of A3 Culture Lab and leadership coach to companies like Microsoft and…

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579 - Washington Closes Confession Admission Loophole 1:21:14

1M ago1:21:14

1:21:14

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Washington bill ends clergy loophole: Confessions no longer shield child abusers. (0:30) — Catholic hospital ditches "pro-…

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The Invisible Leadership Revolution | Heather Powers 35:45

1M ago35:45

35:45

Corporate America is bleeding talent pretending the needs of working parents are asking for a perk, at the expense of being a profit engine. This week Heather Powers, author of The Power Lane: Why Keeping Moms in the Workforce REVS the Economy exposes this hypocrisy. "Women are not leaving the workforce, they're leaving the workplace." Let’s get re…

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Why Fair Workplaces Don’t Happen by Accident with Siri Chilazi 35:32

1M ago35:32

35:32

What if the key to workplace equality isn’t changing people—but changing systems? Erica sits down with Siri Chilazi, a senior researcher at the Women and Public Policy Program at Harvard and co-author of Make Work Fair. Siri is an internationally recognized expert in closing gender gaps at work, and she’s here to share what really works (and what d…

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Colorado’s Game-Changing Job Application Act, the Case for Intergenerational Teams, and How You Can Take Action With Janine Vanderburg 48:26

1M ago48:26

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We’re done just talking about ageism. In this episode, we show you how to do something about it. Janine Vanderburg is the powerhouse behind Changing the Narrative and CEO of Encore Roadmap. She joins me to talk about how she and a coalition of advocates helped pass the groundbreaking Job Application Fairness Act in Colorado - legislation that bans …

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578 - The IRS and the Johnson Amendment 1:22:01

2M ago1:22:01

1:22:01

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — A church told members how to vote. The IRS officially says that's fine. (1:10) — A public school district in Arizona agree…

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How To Stop Being A Hostage In Your Job Search | Scott Walker 31:33

2M ago31:33

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“Kidnappers are just businessmen looking for a great deal” That’s how Scott Walker, legendary hostage negotiator reframes his work (with a 93% success rate) in high stakes situations you can apply to yours. Let’s call a spade a spade. You can feel like a hostage in your job search. Every interview can fire off an emotion. Your future, in limbo. You…

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From Couch Potato to Queen: The Science of Motivation (Even When You’re Burned Out) 18:01

2M ago18:01

18:01

Ever feel like ripping off your bra, crawling into your comfiest sweats, and disappearing into a bag of chips and low-effort Netflix? Same, friend. In this solo episode, Erica Rooney gets radically real about what it’s like to completely lose your motivation—and how to get it back using science, not shame. You’ll learn: 🔥 Why motivation isn’t a fee…

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577 - Interview with YouTuber Kristi Burke 1:01:35

2M ago1:01:35

1:01:35

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Kristi Burke is an ex-evangelical Christian who began deconstructing her faith at 19. She creates YouTube content that supports others navigating their own deconstruction journeys, offering insight, solidarity, and enc…

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Doubt is Death. My 3 Secrets To Certainty In Your Search I Loren Greiff 15:28

2M ago15:28

15:28

Doubt kills your job search faster than any market condition. It's not just hesitation—it's resistance holding hostage everything you want.The antidote? Certainty. That inner knowing that transcends credentials, perfect keywords, and competitive threats.My 3 secrets and your shifts: Be a swordfish, not a whale Swordfish slice forward with explosive…

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The Stress Paradox: Why a Little Discomfort Might Be Exactly What You Need with Dr. Sharon Bergquist 37:37

2M ago37:37

37:37

What if the very thing you’ve been avoiding—stress—is actually the key to your healthiest, most vibrant life? In this eye-opening episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, I sit down with Dr. Sharon Bergquist, physician, research scientist, and founder of Emory Lifestyle Medicine & Wellness. Dr. Sharon reveals a powerful reframe: that certain ki…

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Job Search Struggles in Midlife, Why You Should Take Fractional Roles, and Corporate Survival with Nick Passarelli 39:47

2M ago39:47

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If you’ve ever been blindsided by a layoff, wrestled with feeling “too old” for the job search, or wondered if your career peak is behind you, this episode is for you. In this deeply honest and refreshingly human episode, I speak with Nick Passarelli, a fintech exec and former HR leader whose early career taught him the hard truth: corporate loyalt…

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576 - Paula White's Pay-To-Pray Scam 1:15:11

2M ago1:15:11

1:15:11

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Paula White’s pay-to-pray scam: Trump’s faith advisor wants your cash. (0:32) — Columbus school district bans candy bribes…

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The 5 Keys To Lasting Confidence I Nicole Kalil 44:06

2M ago44:06

44:06

"Confidence isn't built—it's practiced." The Confidence Myth What we call confidence is often just comfortable competence. But true confidence is revealed precisely when we don't know what we're doing. The 5 Confidence Killers External Validation: Outsourcing your worth makes you one criticism away from collapse. Comparison: Every minute comparing …

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The Broken Rung: Why Women Lose Career Momentum Before They Even Start with Lareina Yee 31:49

2M ago31:49

31:49

We talk a lot about breaking glass ceilings—but what if the real problem starts at the very first step of the ladder? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Lareina Yee, senior partner at McKinsey & Company and co-author of The Broken Rung, to uncover the biggest barrier holding women back in their careers. Lareina shares: 🔥 The data behind why …

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575 - Black Mass Backlash in Kansas 1:22:24

2M ago1:22:24

1:22:24

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Lawmakers & Catholic leaders flip out over Satanic "Black Mass" at Kansas Capitol. (1:20) — Quincy’s $850,000 statue scand…

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Stop With The Age Labels : Shedding "OK Boomer" & "Entitled Millennial" I Sheila Callaham 31:16

2M ago31:16

31:16

We've created a system of fictional generational boxes that don't exist in reality. "Boomer," "Gen X," "Millennial" - arbitrary labels with zero scientific basis. Yet we use them daily to dismiss, categorize, and stereotype people who were simply born during a random year span. The cost? Innovation stifled. Talent wasted. Workplaces poisoned. The c…

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Wild Courage, Micro-Actions, and Owning Your Career with Jenny Wood 36:21

2M ago36:21

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In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, we’re joined by Jenny Wood, a former Google executive turned keynote speaker, author, and career development expert. Her bold moves, like chasing her now-husband off a subway and launching one of Google’s largest career programs, are just the beginning of what makes her story remarkable. Topics C…

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Why Awkwardness Is a Career Superpower, Overcoming Social Discomfort, and Building Confidence With Henna Pryor 42:52

2M ago42:52

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We’ve all had those painfully awkward moments–those cringey, uncomfortable feelings—the ones that make you want to disappear into the floor. But what if awkwardness wasn’t something to escape, but something to embrace? Today, I sit down with workplace performance expert Henna Pryor to unpack why discomfort is actually a good thing. Henna shares her…

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574 - Christian School Brags About Low Vaccination Rates 1:16:52

3M ago1:16:52

1:16:52

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Amid measles outbreak, Christian school brags about having the worst vaccination rates in Texas. (0:42) — How Aaron Renn’s…

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5 Secrets To Packaging Your 40+ Deep Experience 14:43

3M ago14:43

14:43

There's a gap in the marketplace—a gap between what you know and how you share it. Most professionals +40 make the fatal mistake of assuming experience speaks for itself. It doesn't. Experience without relevance is a timeline Past tense. The marketplace invests in your future contributions That’s what gets you hired. This week I reveal my 5 secrets…

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Breaking the Age Barrier: How to Get Found, Land Faster & Earn More with Loren Greiff 34:06

3M ago34:06

34:06

What if the best jobs aren’t the ones you apply for—but the ones that find you? Loren Greiff, founder of PortfolioRocket, is here to shatter outdated job search strategies and show you how to tap into the hidden job market, where 80-85% of top roles exist. A fierce advocate against ageism and networking powerhouse, Loren specializes in helping C-su…

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573 - The Atheists Ignoring the Real "War on Science" 1:10:44

3M ago1:10:44

1:10:44

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Prominent atheists are weaponizing the "War on Science" to push right-wing grievances. (4:07) — Rep. Mark Alford tells fir…

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