This week Kim and Kate are joined by comedian, actress, and writer Zainab Johnson (@zainabjohnson). They help a caller whose difficult boss won’t take her seriously and also happens to be her dad. Then, they tackle an email question about whether or not kindness can be manipulative. Everyone’s lives are changed and the workplace is improved for all involved.
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This week Kim and Kate are joined by the hilarious and perfect Lisa Gilroy. Together, they help a caller who is dealing with high tension that she can’t seem to diffuse. Then, the ladies tackle an email about a co-worker who won't stop sending unfunny memes. The problem stumps them at first but eventually they find their way through and save the day. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved.
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The Spice Girls of Advice with Lisa Gilroy

This week Kim and Kate debate whether they’re overstimulated or just old. Then, they help a voicemail caller who is caught in the middle of a juicy love triangle. After that, they help an emailer who is feeling that her department is undervalued. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved.
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Write Yourself a Thank You Note

This week Kim and Kate discuss Bala Bangles, Yiddish and fitness routines. Then, they help a caller who is being bullied on LinkedIn by a former co-worker. After that, they address an email from a listener who is being CC’d to death. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved.
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CC’d to Death

This week Kim and Kate are separated by 3,000 miles and it’s bringing up some long unaddressed issues between them. After working things out, Kim and Kate talk to a caller who is starting her own business and struggling with her social media presence. Next, a coffee roaster has an enemy she is trying to navigate. Luckily Kim and Kate have some excellent advice. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved.
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Employee of the Month

This week Kim and Kate help a dad-to-be and golden retriever as he navigates his long term writing partnership with a black cat. Then, Kim and Kate address a voicemail from a listener who isn’t sure how to resign from her current position. Everyone’s lives are changed and the workplace is improved for all involved.
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Black Cat, Golden Retriever

But, Beyoncé! with Zainab Johnson 

This week Kate and Kim share the joy and trauma of popcorn and spray tans. Then, they help a caller who is lost in a cycle of career hopping and burnout. Later, they help a voicemail caller put together a timeline for how to make a career shift. Everyone’s lives are changed and the workplace is improved for all involved.
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Tell Them to Wipe Their Own Ass

This week Kim and Kate hit you with answers to three, yes, THREE questions. First, Kim and Kate help a listener deal with the bizarre emoticon culture dominating her company’s communication style. Then, a husband needs advice on how to encourage his wife to quit a job she hates. And last but not least, a photographer gets stiffed at the altar and Kim and Kate save the day and get her paid. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved.
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I Raise You a Bitmoji

This week Kim and Kate give some unsolicited advice to a neighbor with a really bad sign. Then, they help an aspiring actor who isn’t sure she wants to disclose her dreams to her current co-workers. After that, they help a seafaring yacht worker get over her Peter Pan syndrome. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved.
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Piss Wall

This week Kim and Kate discuss the difference between those who decorate their offices and those who don’t. Then, they delve into a question about what happens when you can’t stop shitalking everyone at work. Later in the episode, they help a caller who wants to make a career change but doesn’t know how to decide what’s next. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved.
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Gossip Hangovers

This week Kim and Kate dig into whether or not it’s deranged to have your phone on vibrate. Then, a caller has trouble adjusting to new work environments without stepping on toes. Later in the episode, Kim and Kate help a listener deal with her friend who can’t stop dating her co-workers! Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved.
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That Sounds like Lexapro’s Job

This week Kim and Kate dig into the importance of vacation. They advise a caller suffering from millennial boss syndrome and worried things are a little too good to be true. Then, they answer an email question from someone whose workplace might just be a cult! Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved.
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Am I in a Cult?

This week actor, comedian and writer Casey Brown FKA @shartyparty69 joins Kim and Kate to answer not one, not two, but three audience questions. They answer a question about what to do with a shameful tattoo, a question about when it’s appropriate to discuss feelings with an unresponsive co-worker and then, they answer an email question about what to do when you’re promoted over someone who is extremely jealous. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved. It’s a jam packed episode you don’t want to miss!
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Sharty Party in the Tesla with Casey Brown

This week Kate is in a bad mood! It could be the fact that she is a Cancer, but no one can say for sure. Kim cheers Kate up and then they take a call from a linguistic PHD wondering if prestige is worth considering when looking for a job. Then, an emailer asks about reference etiquette. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved.
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Could be the Moon

This week Kim and Kate cover everything from online shopping to inherited trauma. Something for everyone! Then, Kate’s very good friend calls in with a question about how to maintain space for yourself as a full time parent. Later in the episode, an emailer wants to know how to protect their free time when they are invited to so many work-related events. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved.
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Tricep OnlyFans

In this episode, Kim finds out she’s rude and is rocked to her core. Then, Kim and Kate help an international caller tackle imposter syndrome. Later in the episode, they dig into questions of ageism and reverse ageism. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved.
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Old Ass

It’s a family affair this week! Kim and Kate get a call from Nouns’ little sister, Gracie who has a question about how to start career hunting when you’re feeling lost. Then, a voicemail caller asks the age old question: Should you let your coworkers follow you on social media? Kim and Kate have the answer. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved.
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Tarzan in the Jungle

This week Amy Poehler returns! After a wild ride ordering lunch, Kim, Kate and Amy help a caller understand the difference between a teachable moment and fireable offense. Then, they venture into the art world to solve a problem involving 40 thousand dollars worth of equipment and a terrible friend. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved.
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Amy Poehler Orders Lunch

This week Kim and Kate have a number of heated debates. They dig into the age old question of TO TELL OR NOT TELL. Then, despite Kate admitting she hates boundaries, Kim and Kate give some extremely good advice on how to set them. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved.
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Can’t Throw a Ball Without Hitting a Mother

This week Kate is annoyed by Kim. But Kim really doesn’t seem to mind. They coach a caller who in a shocking twist of expectations DOESN’T want to get promoted. Then, Kim and Kate are confronted with a voicemail detailing a verrryyy sexxxyyy problem. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved.
 
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Little Sister Energy

This week Kim and Kate are joined by the beautiful, incomparable Tika Sumpter. Kim and Kate confess their love for her and then they dig into a caller who cannot set a single work boundary to save her life! Kim, Kate and Tika quickly turn things around for her and save her from a life of burn out. Then a voicemail caller asks about how to deal with her nemesis who keeps failing up. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved.
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Psycho for the first 35 with Tika Sumpter

Kim is back from maternity leave and has returned a changed woman thanks to attending a motivational coaching webinar hosted by… well, you’re just gonna have to listen to find out who. Then, Kim and Kate help an emerging artist who is dealing with a tricky and relatable networking problem. And then, they answer a voice message about how to deal with an eager new hire. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved.
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New Teeth Money

This week Kim records from her closet and throws a wrench in the whole dynamic. They discuss the pitfalls of comparing yourself to someone you work with. Then, Kim and Kate speak to a doctor and help her to find her voice at work. And later, they help someone infiltrate an impenetrable work clique. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved.
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Doctor’s Orders

This week Kim and Kate are joined by comedian, writer, and friend to hundreds Mitra Jourhari (@mitrajouhari). Kate accidentally steals someone's croissant and the entire room is rocked to its core. Once everyone has recovered, Kim, Kate and Mitra help someone who has some reservations about an opportunity that feels too good to be true. Then, a voicemail comes in that sparks the age old debate regarding the social etiquette of pooping at work. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved. Keep up with Kim and Kate on IG and TikTok @milliondollaradvicepod.
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Pooping at Work with Mitra Jouhari

This week Kim and Kate take a walk down memory lane when Kate discovers an old love note from Kim. Then, one of Kim’s friends/former coworkers calls in to talk about making a career change and trying to be seen as a creative rather than an executive. Later in the episode, Kim and Kate answer a voicemail question from a woman who knows her friend is about to get fired and isn’t sure if she should tell her friend or not. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved.
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One Year, No Fear

This episode Kim and Kate are joined by their incredible boss and mentor Amy Poehler. Amy drops some knowledge on a live caller about how to navigate working with Gen-Z. Because spoiler alert, Amy Poehler loves Gen-Z. Boundaries, productivity, and looking deep within are all covered. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved.
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Meditations on Gen-Z with Amy Poehler

Hosts, friends, and longtime esteemed colleagues, Kim and Kate discuss their work lives at Amy Poehler’s Paper Kite Productions and reveal the reason why they decided to be allies instead of each other's greatest competition. Then, they turn their attention to helping one small business owner learn to promote herself and after that they share their wisdom on how to deal with annoying co-workers. Both callers’ lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved.
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One Pint, Two Spoons, Babe.

Million Dollar Advice is a work and career advice podcast hosted by friends and colleagues Kim Lessing and Kate Arend. Together Kim and Kate run Amy Poehler’s Paper Kite Productions and are very cool and good at their jobs. Each week, they will help live callers with their work-related dilemmas. Whether you have a question or you just like listening to other people’s problems, this show will change your life. If you have a problem at work or a career question big or small, write in to milliondollaradvicepod@gmail.com or leave a message on the Million Dollar Advice Hotline (888) 799-6327. Kim and Kate can’t wait to give you some Million Dollar Advice! Look for episode 1 on Wednesday, March 27th, and following episodes every Thursday!
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