Wait… We’re the Boss Now? | The Promotion Nobody Prepared Us For - Ep 1

Welcome to the very first episode of Barely Manageable. Somewhere between bad bosses, HR nightmares, burnout, and years of managing people, Dana and Mary found themselves asking one simple question… How did we end up in charge?In Episode 1, they share their leadership origin stories, the unexpected paths that put them in management, the lessons nobody teaches you, and what it really feels like when you realize people are now looking to you for answers. They’re not experts—just two women with decades of real-world experience, plenty of mistakes, some hard-earned wins, and a lot of stories from muddling through leadership one day at a time.If you’ve ever worked for a bad boss… or worried you might be one… you’re in the right place. Because leadership isn’t perfect… and neither is this podcast. It’s Barely Manageable. Connect with Barely Manageable:🌐 Website: BarelyManageable.com📸 Instagram: @barelymanageablepodcast🎵 TikTok: @barelymanageablepod▶️ YouTube: Barely Manageable Pod💬 Reddit: r/BarelyManageablePod 🔗 All Links: linktr.ee/barelymanageablepodcast⭐ Like, subscribe, and leave a 5-star review if this episode hit home.