Your Boss's Unpopular Opinion & It's Taurus Season

About this episode

The episode discusses various topics including astrology, the impact of remote work on women's careers, the dangers of looksmaxxing, and the debate over teachers on social media.

Madonna crashed Sabrina Carpenter’s Coachella stage and it took the crowd a minute to realise they were in the presence of an(other) icon. Luckily, Madge had a bonus skill up her sleeve: An astrology lecture about Taurus season. Holly Wainwright brings a few little nuggets that slipped out of Meghan Duchess’s fancy Sydney event on the weekend, including a new theme song. Also, Kardashian whisperer and multi-millionaire businesswoman Emma Grede says remote work is a 'career killer' for women. She reckons if you aren’t seen, you aren’t getting promoted. Is flexibility actually costing women their next big move, or allowing women to do their dream jobs in the first place? Amelia Lester has a story about the presentee boss from hell. In other business, we’re diving into the dark world of 'looksmaxxing' after an influencer’s viral breakdown. From 'bone-smashing' to dangerous supplements, why are young men falling for a happiness formula that clearly isn't working? And the debate that won't die: Should teachers be banned from social media? Over the weekend a viral post asking whether educators should also be influencers has taken over Clare…

People in this episode

Hosts: Holly Wainwright, Mia, Amelia

Guest: Emma Grede

Topics covered

• astrology
• remote work
• looksmaxxing
• social media

Keywords

• Kardashian
• Meghan Duchess
• Coachella
• influencers

Mentioned in this episode

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Books & works: A Fight About Who’s Allowed, A Podcast Feud & Hanging Out, Nana Rules, The Chatbot History That Ruined My Relationship, Parenting Out Loud, Mamamia Out Loud

Places: Sydney, Australia

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