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Ambition 2.0: EP11 ➡️ Confessions of a recovering workhaholic

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The new podcast from Girlboss, where we’ll be exploring what it really costs to 'have it all' in work, family, identity, and self.

I'm your host, Amanda Goetz.
2x Founder, 4x CMO, mom of 3 and
Author of the usa today bestselling book
Toxic Grit: How to have it all
and (actually) love what you have

This week's episode

Why you can't stop over-working with Malissa Clark

"The culture is set by the worst behavior that is tolerated."

– malissa clark

There are only 2 episodes left in the season and it has been an incredible journey to have in-depth, nuanced and amazing conversations with such brilliant experts and leaders. Let me know what episode has been your favorite!

Today, I’m thrilled to be joined by

  • A professor of psychology and Department Head at the University of Georgia
  • Author of Never Not Working: Why the Always-On Culture Is Bad for Business—and How to Fix It.
  • One of the leading researchers on workaholism and hustle culture, and her book is a wake-up call for anyone who feels like work has taken over their life.

I'm so excited for you to meet Malissa Clark on today's episode.

We’ll be diving into how to spot unhealthy patterns of working, what leaders can do differently, and how to reclaim your time and well-being…. without sacrificing success.

​Check out the episode and let me know what you think!

Coming soon

The rules of dating for ambitious women

with Amy Chan

That's a wrap on Season 1 of Ambition 2.0 by Girlboss!

What was your favorite episode?

We will see you again very soon.

See you next week!

– AMANDA

Welcome to a new approach to ambition. ​
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🧩 Life's A Game

by Amanda Goetz

2x Founder | Brand Builder | Creator | Investor Featured in Forbes, Ad Week, Poosh, The Skinny Confidential Over 110,000 people follow Amanda to learn how to get the most out of life. Single mom x3 Teaching Productivity to emerging Leaders via Morning Brew

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