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EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 55 MIN

Casual Friday: Layoffs, Dream Boards, and a CEO Who Said What?!

from Not All Business · host Blakely Graham + Heather Cooper

Three new sticky situations. Zero corporate spin.This week on Not All Business, it's Casual Friday — which means Clay's running the show and Heather and Blakely are back in the hot seat.Sticky Situations:A senior manager at a major tech company just turned down 18 months of severance. Smart or not ready to let go?A founder is moonlighting in his first corporate cubicle while keeping a patent off his dream board.A listener tells us what it felt like to have the CEO of her first job tell her that her religion was terrible — two weeks in.Plus: rapid fire. Have you ever? Yes or no. We're not holding back.Please consider sharing this episode & subscribing to the show for more unfiltered conversations about leadership, growth, and the messy human side of business.Links & Mentions:Episode 23 with Baily Hancock (networking): https://youtu.be/tg93JO2UfXs?si=n_VZ8hAxBSwH-P4J Episode with Sam Yarborough (networking): https://youtu.be/nyWpMGYTd8k?si=nyyGBEI2ozhUI8FC Episode with Michele Lando (resume writing & branding): https://youtu.be/1HEpid3e66c?si=C0R4YI2A_7WZoiLB Submit Your Sticky Situations & Workplace Dilemmas:Write a note: https://notall.bizLeave a voice memo: https://notall.biz/home#situationsSend an email: [email protected] You to Our Sponsors:The Trade Agent — AI-Powered Bidding & Invoicing for GCs and Subshttps://www.thetradeagent.com/Keep exploring the stories that power Not All Business. Every episode opens the door to fresh insights on what it really means to be a Female Executive or Female CEO, navigating the highs, lows, and unexpected turns of leadership. From real-world workplace dilemmas to candid conversations about breaking barriers, this podcast gives you the tools, inspiration, and perspective to thrive in your own career. So don’t stop here, dive into more episodes, learn from other women in business, and stay connected to the conversations shaping the future of work. Your next breakthrough might be just one episode away. Subscribe for more unfiltered conversations about the messy reality of leadership, professional growth strategies, and the real talk about work with new episodes every week.#Female CEOs, #Female CEO Podcast, #Female Executive, #Female Executive Podcast, #Women in Business, #Real Talk about Work, #Workplace Dilemmas, #Heather Cooper, #Blakely Graham, #Sticky Situations, #layoffs #techcareers #careerstrategy #moonlighting #womeninbusiness #workplacediscrimination #casualfriday #notallbusiness

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