Episodes
On today’s episode we are joined by Francis Ellis again but this time he has questions for Erika. He asks her everything from the upcoming Penn acquisition to spending money to Erika’s name change and much more. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceo
Published 01/31/23
On today’s episode Erika is joined by Barstool Sports content creator and comedian, Francis Ellis. Francis was the winner of the first season of Barstool Idol in 2016 and continued to work for Barstool for 3 years. In 2019 he was fired for a blog that he wrote. Francis continued to do comedy, host a podcast and any work on any job he could find after he lost his job at Barstool. Last year Dave brought him back to the company and he currently hosts Oops The Podcast with Giulio Gallarotti....
Published 01/26/23
On today’s episode Erika is joined by Steve Krakauer. Steve is the the executive producer of the Megyn Kelly Show and hosts & edits a podcast called The Fourth Watch. He has also worked at CNN, TheBlaze, Mediaite, TVNewser and NBC. Steve and Erika discuss what is going on in the current media world and at companies including CNN, Substack, Twitter, Fox News, ESPN, Disney, etc. Plus, as always Erika answers your work Q&A and touches on getting a promotion, leaving a toxic work...
Published 01/24/23
On today’s episode, Erika sits down with the founder and CEO of Love Wellness, Lo Bosworth. The former reality TV Star Lo Bosworth created the female-first wellness company focused on total body care because she wanted to create a more open and honest self-care culture for women. The 2 discuss pivoting from the entertainment industry, gut, brain and vagina health, why Lo wanted to create Love Wellness, starting a business and much more. You can find Love Wellness in your local, Target,...
Published 01/19/23
On today’s episode Erika talks about figuring your s**t out as you enter the new year. She gives us the tqo questions that everyone should be thinking about whether it’s at work or in other aspects of your life plus how she is answering those questions in her own life and at Barstool. As always we answer you career questions and look at managing employees that have checked out, meetings that go over their allotted time and accepting a job offer. Stay tuned for Thursday's episode with Lo...
Published 01/17/23
On today’s episode Erika sits down with American Fashion Designer, Cynthia Rowley. Cynthia’s brand, Cynthia Rowely, is a leading global lifestyle brand built on the philosophy that fashion should be an adventure. Cynthia started her career at the Art Institute of Chicago with the intention of being a painter but later switched her focus to fashion. She launched her first capsule collection in 1988 and since then has grown to include women's wear, handbags, glasses, color cosmetics, fragrance,...
Published 01/12/23
On today’s episode Erika discusses the 4 possible work scenarios that you could be in when entering the new year. These include starting a new job, deciding you want to leave your job, not having a job and going for it at your current job. Plus, as always Erika answers your career questions and talks about performance at work, having a sh*tty manager and end of year bonuses. Stay tuned for Thursday’s episode with fashion designer Cynthia Rowley! (00:02:20) Starting Fresh At Work (00:15:12)...
Published 01/10/23
On today’s episode Erika sits down with American restaurateur, Pinky Cole. Pinky is the owner and operator of Slutty Vegan, a plant-based burger restaurant chain. Cole describes Slutty Vegan as "someone who eats vegan but enjoys junk food” and she wanted to give the name a hook to help people to reimagine food. Erika and Pinky discuss how Pinky got to where she is, being confident, having the right people around you, taking no b******t and much more. Enjoy! (00:03:36) Pinky Cole You can...
Published 01/05/23
On today's episode Erika is joined by Pete Overmyer, SVP of Technology and Lisa Litvack, VP of Live Events, live from the Barstool Arizona Bowl to discuss all things behind the scenes of the bowl. Pete and Lisa describe how they got to Barstool, how the company has changed since they started, their roles in the creation of The Arizona Bowl and much more. We finish out the episode with a Q&A featuring soon to be mom, Kayce Smith. Erika and Kayce discuss navigating work as a new mom. Stay...
Published 01/03/23
On today’s episode Erika is joined by Jay Woods, the CEO of Omega Accounting Solutions. Omega Accounting Solutions is a partner of Barstool Sports as an advertiser and in correlation with the Barstool Fund to help small businesses through the pandemic. The two discuss what it takes to be a good accountant, Omega’s partnership with Barstool, managing your finances and much more. In addition, Erika talks to Enrique, the Barstool office operations manager about the security incident that...
Published 12/22/22
On today's episode Erika gives us advice on getting constructive feedback in your year end performance review and what your first job salary should look like. Enjoy! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceo
Published 12/20/22
On today’s episode Erika sits down with Miriam Haart. Miriam is an engineering graduate of Stanford University and stars in Netflix's My Unorthodox Life along with her family. The two discuss how Miriam broke out of her Orthodox Jewish community, becoming your true self, entering a new life and much more. Plus we take a look at Barstool’s 2023 end of the year meeting and Erika breaks down how we run our company and things that need to be changed. As always we answer your career and job...
Published 12/15/22
On today's calls Erika gives advice on how to work for yourself and create on your own. Plus, we help a caller market a product she made, enjoy! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceo
Published 12/13/22
On today’s episode we talk to New York Times best selling author and money expert, Nicole Lapin. She has worked as a journalist at CNN and CNBC and her list of books includes Rich Bitch, Boss Bitch and Becoming Super Woman. Nicole gives all her advice on money and finances including investing, getting someone to pay you back, the stock market, getting out of debt and much more. Plus, leading up to her Rough ‘N Rowdy fight we have Grace O’Malley to talk about why she decided to fight, her...
Published 12/08/22
On today's call Erika gives a caller advice on how to navigate an office environment when there are impending lay-offs. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceo
Published 12/06/22
On today’s episode Erika sits down with the founder and chef of Milk Bar, Christina Tosi. Christina created Milk Bar because she didn’t like the perfectionism in fine dining restaurants and wanted to build what she believed should have existed, which was dessert in a unique way. They discuss Christina’s path to Milk Bar, the lessons she teaches her staff, their dirty dessert secrets and much more. In addition, Erika gives us an inside look at Barstool’s Black Friday sale and the Cyber Monday...
Published 12/01/22
On today's call Erika gives advice on dealing with jealous co-workers and calling people out when they criticize you. Plus a very special caller asks for advice on keeping his office space clean and organized. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceo
Published 11/29/22
On today's Work Like a Girl Erika gives a small business owner advice on how to navigate licensing deals and returning to work after having maternity leave. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceo
Published 11/22/22
On today’s episode Erika sits down with the founder and CEO of Baked By Melissa, Melissa Ben-Ishay. Melissa created Baked By Melissa at 24 years old after getting laid off at Deutsch Inc. The company now has 14 locations, ships nationwide and has sold more than 100 million cupcakes. Melissa talks about how getting fired helped push her to create her business, becoming a CEO, overcoming obstacles during COVID, loving work and much more. Plus Erika dives into this week's boardroom and recaps...
Published 11/17/22
On today's episode Erika give her advice to a caller that has applied to 11,000 job applications via LinkedIn with no positive response. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceo
Published 11/15/22
On today’s episode Erika talks with the founder of Business Class and Girlboss Media, Sophia Amoruso. Sophia is also the founder and former CEO of Nasty Gal and wrote the NYT Bestselling Book book #Girlboss that sold over 500,000 copies. The two discuss Sophia’s newest business venture, the term “Girlboss”, starting a business and much more. Erika also sits down with Barstool’s first employee and Head of Distribution, Paul Gulczynski, and they discuss the world of Twitter and Elon Musk’s...
Published 11/10/22
On today's call Erika gives her advice on taking a promotion when you're not exactly qualified for it. Plus, the best way to advocate for resources for your team at work. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceo
Published 11/08/22
On todays episode, Erika's sits down with author and founder of The Sex Ed, Liz Goldwyn. Liz's podcast, The Sex Ed, focuses on sex, health, and consciousness education. Liz and Erika discuss communication and boundaries, how sex and business are not that different, porn and the internet and much more. Plus, Erika answers your questions about how to handle getting laid off and what you should do moving forward. Enjoy! Sex, Health & Consciousness: How to Reclaim Your Pleasure Potential:...
Published 11/03/22
On today’s episode Erika gives young women advice on how to pivot their career and change industries. Plus she give advice on how that can effect you salary. Enjoy! You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/tokenceo
Published 11/01/22
On today’s episode Erika chats with sports broadcaster Charissa Thompson. Charissa is currently a host with Fox Sports and Amazon's Thursday Night Football. Charissa has worked for ESPN, Versus, as well as for GSN and the Big Ten Network and currently hosts a podcast called Calm Down with Erin Andrews. The 2 discuss Thursday Night Football, how Charissa became a sports broadcaster, working with Fox and Amazon, always staying authentic, creating a support system at work and much more! Plus,...
Published 10/27/22