The Corporate Cliché Podcast

Welcome back to the Corporate Cliché podcast! Join Jess and Jen as they dive into the realities of corporate life through relatable and unfiltered watercooler conversations. In this episode, we continue our Be Bold series with special guest Kelly Price, founder of ThriveHR, a company built on the belief that thriving businesses start with thriving people. Kelly and her team help small and mid-sized businesses build high-performing, people-first organizations—aligning culture, talent, and operations while bringing a whole lot of heart to HR.

Join Jess and Jen as they dive into the realities of corporate life through relatable and unfiltered watercooler conversations. In this episode, we’re exploring The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor — a book that challenges the idea that success leads to happiness and instead proves that happiness fuels success.

Let’s face it — resumes are the worst. Whether you’re starting your job search or navigating career growth, having an up-to-date, effective résumé is essential (and kind of annoying). In this Corporate 101 episode, Jess and Jen are back with five relevant, practical, and 2025-ready tips to help you build a resume that actually gets noticed. Drawing from both employee and hiring manager perspectives, we break down everything from formatting and personal branding to using AI and storytelling techniques that highlight your actual impact — not just buzzwords. Whether you’re on the hunt or just keeping your “in case of emergency” document updated, this episode is packed with advice, a few laughs, and some real talk about how to stand out in a stack of resumes.

In this episode, we’re continuing our Be Bold series with a powerful conversation on empathy in leadership. We’re joined by Joseph Cope, a former award-winning educator turned keynote speaker and workshop facilitator—better known as The Empathy Guy. Joseph helps corporate leaders embrace fierce empathy, challenging traditional leadership models with a bold blend of humor, vulnerability, and truth.

In this week’s episode, Jess and Jen take a break from the usual Corporate chaos to dive into something a little more personal—Work/Life Balance. From concert road trips and Disneyland passes to unexpected tattoos and pet peeves, the duo shares how they unwind and make the most of life after the 9 to 5. Whether you’re looking for new show recommendations or just want to laugh about the weird things that make us tick, this one’s for you.

In this episode, Jess and Jen kick off the Corporate 101 Series with 6 things you should know before job searching. They share their experiences and insights on how to approach your job search with confidence and success.

In this episode of Corporate Cliché, Jess and Jen explore the all-too-common existential crisis in the workplace—what it is, why it happens, and how to navigate it. Through raw personal stories and generational insights, they unpack the emotional toll of corporate life, especially in a post-pandemic world. Listeners will walk away with practical tips for finding purpose, setting boundaries, and prioritizing mental well-being.

In this episode, Jess shares her journey, from navigating Corporate life without a degree to pursuing her passions and embracing a growth mindset. She emphasizes the value of curiosity, authenticity, and learning while sprinkling in personal insights, including her love for cheeseburgers, travel, and avoiding Grizzly bears!