Million Dollar Advice
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Million Dollar Advice is a work and career advice podcast hosted by friends and colleagues Kim Lessing and Kate Arend. Together Kim and Kate run Amy Poehler’s Paper Kite Productions and are very cool and good at their jobs. Each week, they will help live callers with their work-related dilemmas. Whether you have a question or you just like listening to other people’s problems, this show will change your life. If you have a problem at work or a career question big or small, write in to milliondollaradvicepod@gmail.com or leave a message on the Million Dollar Advice Hotline (888) 799-6327. Kim and Kate can’t wait to give you some Million Dollar Advice!
Location:
United States
Description:
Million Dollar Advice is a work and career advice podcast hosted by friends and colleagues Kim Lessing and Kate Arend. Together Kim and Kate run Amy Poehler’s Paper Kite Productions and are very cool and good at their jobs. Each week, they will help live callers with their work-related dilemmas. Whether you have a question or you just like listening to other people’s problems, this show will change your life. If you have a problem at work or a career question big or small, write in to milliondollaradvicepod@gmail.com or leave a message on the Million Dollar Advice Hotline (888) 799-6327. Kim and Kate can’t wait to give you some Million Dollar Advice!
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.audacy.com
Episodes
Live from SXSW!
4/9/2025
We have a special episode for you! This week Kim and Kate hit the road for their first ever live event at SXSW EDU! They answer all kinds of questions from how to not turn into a tech bro to how to keep morale in schools high. Everyone’s lives are changed and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:43:57
Amy Poehler in the Hot Seat
12/19/2024
In this week’s season finale Kim and Kate are joined by Amy Poeher and they ask her some hard hitting gotcha questions and also order lunch. Then, they answer a question from an emailer who wants to be promoted but isn’t sure it’s going to happen. Then, Kim’s mom finally makes her MDA debut and asks a question about when it’s time to retire. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:43:03
Defying Gravity
12/19/2024
This week Kim and Kate have colds but that doesn’t stop Kim from absolutely Defying Gravity with her incredible voice. Then, Kim and Kate answer two email questions. The first is from a person whose work out buddy keeps bringing thirds along to the gym. The second question is from a manager who isn’t thrilled with the results of their office wide personality tests. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:30:47
I Gave My Whole Self to Weird Girl With D’Arcy Carden
12/12/2024
This week Kim and Kate are joined by D’Arcy Carden (The Good Place, League of their Own). Things get freaky when everyone nearly asphyxiates but once everyone takes a deep breath things get back on track. First up, Kim, Kate and D’Arcy help a frazzled yes woman deal with her jealousy and take back her power. Then, they save an innocent employee whose lie has spun out of control. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:37:22
Lady in the Sheet and a Freak in the Bed
12/5/2024
This week Kim and Kate discuss if men and women can be friends. It gets heated and scary. Then, they take a question from a caller who is getting snarky comments on her outfits at work. Later in the episode Kim and Kate help an emailer working in a gross work environment. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:37:28
Grey Rock
11/27/2024
This week Kim has yet another nervous breakdown about her worth. Kate helps her back on to solid ground and they take a caller from a wedding planner who is having trouble keeping things professional. Then, they take an email question from a guy who sounds hot and has somehow become the office therapist. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:36:40
Grateful for Bed
11/21/2024
This week Kim and Kate discuss their gratitude practice, including the thing they’re most grateful for: bed. They help a caller who is sick of how distracted her coworkers are on Zoom. Then, they answer a voicemail question about what to do when your boss says, “I love you.” Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:31:44
Late Onset Pick Me Syndrome
11/14/2024
This week Kim and Kate discuss whether or not Kim is a pick-me. Spoiler alert, SHE IS! Then, they help an emailer who is dealing with a low stakes office klepto. Later in the episode Kim and Kate help an emailer who is dealing with her own grief and the grief of those around her. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:33:27
Sleeping with a Single Airpod
11/7/2024
This week Kim and Kate suffer from crippling brain fog. But after a few jumping jacks, the ladies are back up and running. They answer a question from a caller who is pulled in too many directions at work and isn’t sure where to turn. Then, the ladies are tasked with saving a boss who can’t find her voice and is too lax. Kim and Kate whip her into shape quick! Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:31:49
Chobani, Please Sponsor Us
10/31/2024
This week Kim and Kate are high on coffee and chobani creamer (please sponsor us). They discuss office microtrends. What is in, and what is out! Then, they help an emailer with returning to the workforce after taking some European time off. Lastly, they answer a DM about a hierarchy issue. Spoiler alert, someone is married to the CEO! Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:30:40
Water Aerobics with Amy Poehler
10/24/2024
This week Kim and Kate are joined by the incredible Amy Poehler. They reveal their favorite movies and what it was like to brave a large building. Then, the three help a caller with murky worky boundaries. Lastly, they discuss best practices for workplace bonding. Amy admits she loves Kim and Kate. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:47:25
Sick, Sick Green Lady
10/17/2024
This week Kim is sick and recording from home. More worrying though, is that Kim is on the verge of becoming a green lady. Kate helps Kim course correct and they dive into the episode where they help an emailer who doesn’t know how to answer “what do you do?” Then, another emailer is at a loss for how to help her workaholic friend. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:29:15
Coworkers Leave Colorado Man Behind on Mountain Summit during Office Retreat
10/10/2024
This week Kim and Kate record later than usual and it’s chaos. They answer a question about a coworker who constantly interrupts all the while Kim can’t stop interrupting Kate! Kate is, however, very patient about it. Then, a couple calls in to talk about how to cope with their recent promotions and deal with their inability to get some work life balance. It’s a slap happy episode to say the least. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:37:36
Calm Kim
10/3/2024
Today Kim has done acupuncture and is in a state of total bliss. Naturally, this throws off the entire dynamic and Kate is terrified. They right the ship and dig into a question about how to deal with a boss who “isn’t a morning person.” Then, the ladies tackle a question about an unequal partnership. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:31:24
The Spice Girls of Advice with Lisa Gilroy
9/26/2024
This week Kim and Kate are joined by the hilarious and perfect Lisa Gilroy. Together, they help a caller who is dealing with high tension that she can’t seem to diffuse. Then, the ladies tackle an email about a co-worker who won't stop sending unfunny memes. The problem stumps them at first but eventually they find their way through and save the day. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:45:13
Write Yourself a Thank You Note
9/19/2024
This week Kim and Kate debate whether they’re overstimulated or just old. Then, they help a voicemail caller who is caught in the middle of a juicy love triangle. After that, they help an emailer who is feeling that her department is undervalued. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:29:58
CC’d to Death
9/12/2024
This week Kim and Kate discuss Bala Bangles, Yiddish and fitness routines. Then, they help a caller who is being bullied on LinkedIn by a former co-worker. After that, they address an email from a listener who is being CC’d to death. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:34:45
Employee of the Month
9/5/2024
This week Kim and Kate are separated by 3,000 miles and it’s bringing up some long unaddressed issues between them. After working things out, Kim and Kate talk to a caller who is starting her own business and struggling with her social media presence. Next, a coffee roaster has an enemy she is trying to navigate. Luckily Kim and Kate have some excellent advice. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:32:04
Black Cat, Golden Retriever
8/29/2024
This week Kim and Kate help a dad-to-be and golden retriever as he navigates his long term writing partnership with a black cat. Then, Kim and Kate address a voicemail from a listener who isn’t sure how to resign from her current position. Everyone’s lives are changed and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:31:51
But, Beyoncé! with Zainab Johnson
8/22/2024
This week Kim and Kate are joined by comedian, actress, and writer Zainab Johnson (@zainabjohnson). They help a caller whose difficult boss won’t take her seriously and also happens to be her dad. Then, they tackle an email question about whether or not kindness can be manipulative. Everyone’s lives are changed and the workplace is improved for all involved. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:41:36