Episodes
It’s a scary time for businesses everywhere. Today I’m joined by IFundWomen founder Karen Cahn, and together we break down the smart moves businesses can make to survive these uncertain times. Be sure to check with your local bank to find out what options are available for you and your business. Keep calling in your questions to 888-Barbara and I’ll answer them on my podcasts and social media every week. This episode is brought to you by Systane lubricant eye drops. Visit systane.com to learn...
Published 04/14/20
Published 04/14/20
Talking to Justin Long felt like talking to an old friend. What makes him such a fascinating star? My money’s on his great character. Listen in to hear us talk rejection, movie set friendships, and see what his tarot cards have in store for him when I give him a reading. Got a problem? Call me at 888-Barbara. Nothing’s off limits, so what are you waiting for?
Published 03/31/20
Extra family time is great, but it can come with unwanted consequences. Today I talk to a caller who’s been leaned on too much, and I help her find a way out. Got a problem? Call me at 888-Barbara. Nothing’s off limits, so what are you waiting for?
Published 03/24/20
With so many people headed home to work, here are the essential tools, structure, and attitude you’ll need to move yourself ahead. Then, Dr. Oz joins us to debunk the most common myths we’ve been hearing about the coronavirus. Got a problem? Call me at 888-Barbara. Nothing’s off limits, so what are you waiting for?
Published 03/17/20
Rebecca Minkoff joins me today to talk about how she built her fashion empire - from her start as a young designer who gets a lucky break to her steady climb to 'household name' status. We talk about her work with female entrepreneurs and she shares her provocative answer for the age-old question of how to find balance. Listen in and hear why I found Rebecca to be wise beyond her years. Got a problem? Call me at 888-Barbara. Nothing’s off limits, so what are you waiting for?
Published 03/10/20
Today my fellow Shark Kevin O’Leary aka Mr. Wonderful joins me. Together, we cut right to the chase and dole out our best advice on your toughest questions, with topics including: unsupportive families, student debt, relationships after loss and more. We don’t often agree, and we never hold back. So who gives the better advice? Listen in! And if you haven’t heard my interview with Mr. Wonderful on my Business Unusual podcast, be sure to check that out too! Got a problem? Call me at...
Published 03/03/20
Who doesn’t suffer from imposter syndrome? Even when I sold my business for $66 Million, I felt like an absolute fraud! Today I tackle that pesky mindset with one caller who’s looking to get her confidence back and another whose overthinking is getting in the way of his goals. So how do you overcome that? Take a listen. Got a problem? Call me at 888-Barbara. Nothing’s off limits, so what are you waiting for?
Published 02/25/20
Today I talk to one guy who’s considering his parents' happiness over his own, and a woman who’s known to be a mover and shaker in her industry yet she can’t seem to shake off a decision she made solely for her husband’s benefit! Have no fear - I’ve got the advice that’ll help them each follow their happiness, no apologies necessary. So, let’s get into it. Got a problem? Call me at 888-Barbara. Nothing’s off limits, so what are you waiting for?
Published 02/18/20
What do you do if you’ve been told your whole life that you’re destined for a different career? Do you give it a shot? Today I talk to a guy trying to make a fresh start...as a comedian! And later, I talk to a mom who’s struggling with the same thing all moms are: mom-guilt. How do you manage that? Listen in. Got a problem? Call me at 888-Barbara. Nothing’s off limits, so what are you waiting for?
Published 02/11/20
What's it like to talk to dead people? "Long Island Medium" Theresa Caputo joins me this week to reveal the hair-raising truth about her superpower...and even encounters a surprise visitor when she and I take some listener calls! Tune in to hear all about the misconceptions and supernatural interactions that are all in a day's work for TV's most entertaining medium. Got a problem? Call me at 888-Barbara. Nothing’s off limits, so what are you waiting for?
Published 02/04/20
Are you a friend who gives too much but doesn’t receive? Or a parent who worries you’re not doing enough? Listen in today as I help two good-hearted listeners get to the bottom of their problems and chart out a happier course. Got a problem? Call me at 888-Barbara. Nothing’s off limits, so what are you waiting for?
Published 01/28/20
George Resch - better known as Meme Master Tank Sinatra - joins me today to dive deep into the psyche behind a meme. What makes a meme go viral, and why do people share bad news? Tank, who has over 2.2 million Instagram followers, also shares his amazing background and the discipline and goodwill that goes into his work. Later on, he and I team up to call two listeners who face career turning points. Can we help them out? Take a listen to find out. Got a problem? Call me at 888-Barbara....
Published 01/21/20
We all have that friend who’s divorcing her husband “tomorrow,” but my first caller this week really is! With finances to worry about, how will her divorce play out? And later, I speak with a mom who’s going through the same heartbreak I've faced: the empty nest. Together, we come up with a plan to fill the void. Listen in. Got a problem? Call me at 888-Barbara. Nothing’s off limits, so what are you waiting for?
Published 01/14/20
"Goal Digger" podcast host Jenna Kutcher teams up with me this episode to teach others how to find their calling in life - and that's a tall order! Luckily, Jenna's up for the challenge. We even take a couple of calls together to help some folks take stock and move forward -- some great inspiration for the new year! Got a problem? Call me at 888-Barbara. Nothing’s off limits, so what are you waiting for?
Published 01/07/20
We all get down in the dumps now and then, but how you get out matters most. Today I’m talking to one caller who hasn’t been on a date in a year, and another who’s so deep in a hole she doesn’t know which way is up! Listen in to hear how I help them get unstuck. Got a problem? Call me at 888-Barbara. Nothing’s off limits, so what are you waiting for?
Published 12/24/19
Fredrik Eklund of Bravo's "Million Dollar Listing" joins me to talk about how he keeps it all together with a bicoastal team. Would you believe he even schedules time to sleep? Listen in as Fredrik shares how he plans every minute of his day and how his insecurity drives him as he cruises around in that Bentley. Got a problem? Call me at 888-Barbara. Nothing’s off limits, so what are you waiting for?
Published 12/17/19
So you’ve landed your dream job, but your love life can’t keep up? Today I’m talking to a guy and a gal whose growing careers leave no time for dating. Do you need to give up one to have the other? I’ve got the answers, listen up. And stick around for a special guest you might recognize with one of the oddest questions I’ve heard!  Got a problem? Call me at 888-Barbara. Nothing’s off limits, so what are you waiting for?
Published 12/10/19
New York power couple Arielle & Brandon Charnas of SomethingNavy and Current Real Estate join me this week for a master class on growing confidence and building a modern business. Ever wonder how Arielle deals with negative comments, or what Brandon’s secret sauce is for closing a deal? Listen in to hear all about how this savvy and loving twosome is building an empire.  Got a problem you can't figure out? Have a great idea for my next guest? You know what to do: dial 888-BARBARA (888...
Published 12/03/19
Passion: you’ve either got it or you don’t, and it can be hard to be successful without it. So how do you find that passion? This week on 888-Barbara, I talk to two young men in search of the right direction. Tune in for my best advice!  Got a problem you can't figure out? Have a great idea for my next guest? You know what to do: dial 888-BARBARA (888 227-2272) and leave a message. Or, tweet me @barbaracorcoran. We may give you life advice on the next episode, or even call you up to hash it...
Published 11/26/19
Billionaire businessman and fellow Shark Mark Cuban joins me this week to talk about the man behind the money. Ever wondered what it’s like to be a billionaire and have the world at your fingertips? On this episode, we take a deep dive into Mark’s personal life and learn what he claims is the most valuable asset, how he keeps his kids humble and the truth about those presidential rumors. I’ve known Mark a long time, and I gotta say, I learned a lot from him in this interview. I love him more...
Published 11/19/19
Bad relationships! Who hasn’t had at least one? Today I’m talking to someone who’s been stuck in a dead-end rut for 10 years. How does she get out? I know the answer and I’m gonna tell her. Next, what if you’re jumping from one relationship to the next, in an endless, vicious cycle? We’re going to cover that too. Tune in! Got a problem you can't figure out? You know what to do: dial 888-BARBARA (888 227-2272) and leave a message. Or, tweet me @barbaracorcoran. We may give you life advice on...
Published 11/12/19
I've got a brand new show! Call 888-Barbara (227-2272) and ask me ANYTHING! First episode coming soon.
Published 11/07/19