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EPISODE · Sep 10, 2025 · 1H 25M

Episode 6: “Meetings That Could’ve Been an Email”

from Work Wives & Real Lives · host Ava Bodeau and Katie Nyberg

Why we’re all drowning in calendar invites — and how to take back our time.From dramatic email readings to reality TV tangents, Katie & Ava break down the chaos of modern work life, pointless meetings, and protecting your time (while still finding space to laugh about it).⏱️ Episode Timestamps0:00:00 – Intro0:00:31 – Weekend recap + Katie & Ava shenanigans0:31:00 – Dramatic email reading that sent us spiraling0:55:00 – Navigating meetings, setting boundaries, and why agendas matter1:10:00 – TV/Reality recap: The Summer I Turned Pretty & Dancing With the Stars cast reveal1:23:00 – Closing thoughts & work wife wisdom✨ What You’ll Hear in This EpisodeThe unhinged reality of over-the-top meeting invites.Why “calendar Tetris” and fake productivity are draining us.Scripts for saying no to unnecessary meetings (without being the office villain).How to set boundaries and reclaim your calendar.Lots of chaos from weekend events, motherhood, customer service spiral, and more!🎧 Tune in for laughs, relatable chaos, and real talk on how to protect your time. #workculturepodcast #funnyworkstories #toxicmeetings #worklifebalance #workplacecomedy #productivityhacks #remoteworkburnout #zoomfatigue #careeradvicewithhumor #realitytvrecap #millennialworkculture #relatablepodcast #workplaceboundaries #officelifecomedy 

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Why we’re all drowning in calendar invites — and how to take back our time. From dramatic email readings to reality TV tangents, Katie & Ava break down the chaos of modern work life, pointless meetings, and protecting your time (while still finding space to laugh about it). ⏱️ Episode Timestamps 0:00:00 – Intro0:00:31 – Weekend recap + Katie & Ava shenanigans0:31:00 – Dramatic email reading that sent us spiraling0:55:00 – Navigating meetings, setting boundaries, and why agendas matter...

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