Welcome to the Corporate Cliché: Thriving (and Surviving) the 9-to-5

Welcome to The Corporate Cliché Podcast! In this first episode, co-hosts Jen + Jess share the story behind the podcast and their mission to bring relatable, unfiltered conversations about the ups and downs of corporate culture. They introduce the show’s goals, structure, and why they’re excited to connect with listeners on navigating the 9-to-5.

Key Moments

• • Meet the Hosts
    Jess and Jen share their excitement about launching The Corporate Cliché and discuss how a spontaneous conversation turned into the idea for this podcast. They bonded over their experiences in corporate life and a shared passion for helping others thrive in the workplace.

• Our Career Journeys

• • Jess: From starting work without a college degree to eventually launching a bakery, Jess’s winding career path taught her resilience and adaptability.
  • Jen: Starting her career early and working through various roles while completing her MBA, Jen brings years of experience and a deep desire to empower others in corporate settings.
• The Podcast’s Mission
  With over 20 years of combined experience, Jess and Jen aim to provide relatable stories, advice, and a supportive community for those working in corporate. Their goal is to turn surviving the 9-to-5 into thriving, empowering listeners to feel less alone in the corporate landscape.

Podcast Structure

Future episodes will cover:

• Corporate 101 – Tips to help you thrive at work.
• HR Nightmares – Listener-submitted stories.
• Work-Life Balance – Insights into the hosts’ lives outside work.
• Watercooler Conversations – Honest talk about corporate clichés.
• Be Bold Series – Interviews with special guests.
• Book Club – Books that shaped their personal and professional lives.

Takeaways

Jess and Jen’s authenticity and humor set the tone for a podcast that aims to provide both laughs and valuable insights into corporate life. They’re here to support listeners through the highs, lows, and clichés of the workplace.

Connect With Us
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