PODCAST · business
Ask Marnie
by Marnie Lemonik
I’m a full-time Career Coach here to make your work life less complicated and more inspired. Every Sunday, I share quick episodes to set your week up for success. Whether you are looking for a job, dealing with an issue at work or simply want another perspective on how to manage your calendar, I hope these extended voice memos can be a bright spot in your week. Submit your questions for a future episode directly here: https://www.marnielemonik.com/podcast
Episodes
-
37. how to navigate awkward conversations at work
In this episode, we are shifting the focus to career development. Whether you’re preparing for annual reviews, a new people manager, or just dealing with the corporate chaos that is October 2026 … I got you. <3 This is half “quick tips” and half “Q&A". I would love to know how this format feels...
-
36. job search state of the union (tech industry)
In this episode, I’m sharing larger patterns I’m seeing across my tech clients right now for every stage of the job search. If you’re deep in the job search, I hope this makes you feel less alone. If you’re thinking about starting a job search, I hope this shows you it is still possible to get a...
-
35. ask me anything: juicy job search DM's from the week
Decided to make October’s AMA fully job search focused, because of course. ;) In this episode, we cover: how to avoid “blanking out” in a job interview, how to give notice to your boss when you *just* joined the team, and other more personal questions tied to job interviews. I'm sending you ~all~...
-
34. the annual review: 33 reflections from my 33rd year
A combination of small & big thoughts from the last year. Beyond grateful to this crew for giving me my dream career and my dream life. Thank you for being here. <3 About Marnie: Marnie is a full-time Career Coach based in LA who focuses on helping you identify and articulate your unique value....
-
33. how to use LinkedIn to get job interviews (mini coaching session)
If you’re tired of hearing you need to “network on LinkedIn” and you’re craving something more specific, I got you. This has gotten me every job in my career, and it’s the go to strategy that helps my clients go from no interviews to book & busy. As always, my DM’s are open for questions and...
-
32. let's get a job offer: the complete interview playbook (before, during, + after)
Consider this your go-to manual for interview prep. Not just “how to prep”, but also how to handle the most stressful scenarios live and how to follow up in a way that’s effective, but not “too pushy.” If you’ve ever DM’ed me a question on social, I can almost guarantee it’s covered in here. I’m...
-
31. for the girlies: breakup life rules + woo woo lessons
One of the ~juiciest~ episodes that I’ve been sitting on for so long. If you’re going through a breakup, or still caught up on something, I hope this episode helps you find the silver lining. <3 I’m such a believer in the alchemizing power of a breakup, so naturally I wanted this in the early…
more -
30. ask me anything: the September surge, annual reviews, + lock in season
We’re back with a monthly AMA. Since the show notes are stacked, I’ll keep this short and sweet. If you’re job searching or chasing any big goals for the fall, this is for you. <3 Show Notes Future Podcast Questions: https://www.marnielemonik.com/podcast Fortune Article:...
-
29. what happens when ambitious women job search
This episode is for you if you are actively job searching or if you’re preparing to job search as we look to the fall. There are some “universal struggles” that I’ve seen nearly every ambitious woman face as a Career Coach who has worked with hundreds of them. The good news: there are proven...
-
28. start before you're ready: Shelby Sapp conference takeaways
This episode is for anyone that has been in waiting, scheming, or preparing mode. I went to a conference with thousands of other women, and the one message from every single speaker was to act more and act faster. The win is taking that first step, not knowing where it is all leading. I hope you...
-
27. listen to this if you're getting ghosted on the job search (pep talk)
This part of the job search is the absolute WORST. You’re applying to jobs, doing all the “right things”, and still haven’t gotten that first interview. I promise it’s not hopeless and the tide DOES eventually turn, but in the meantime it’s a little painful. This episode is half pep talk and half...
-
26. before you hire a coach, ask these 4 questions
To say this episode is overdue is an understatement. I’m often the first coach people have worked with, and since the space is continuing to booooom, let’s talk about my favorite ways to “suss” someone out. Naturally I’m pretty biased, but I try my best to stay as objective as possible here...
-
25. mid-year check-in: goal progress + priorities for the rest of 2026
Let’s catch-up! In this episode, I go deep on goals I set at the beginning of the year and share where my head is at heading into the second half of 2026. I cover business growth, personal goals, and what I’m prioritizing / deprioritizing to keep the vibes high. We’ll be back to more tactical...
-
24. never undersell yourself again: how to articulate your career value
I’m sick and tired of overly humble, incredibly accomplished women not giving themselves the full credit they deserve .<3 In this episode, I share my favorite frameworks for 1) getting clear on what makes you special and 2) how to articulate that value whether it be on the job search or simply in...
-
23. ask me anything: career clarity, interview rejection, cold networking, & performance reviews
This episode is for you if you’re 1) struggling to figure out what’s next in your career, 2) actively on the job search, or 3) having performance review conversations this summer. We were beyond overdue for an AMA, but we’ll definitely get back to the monthly cadence moving forward. You can…
more -
22. a job search summer check-in (trends I'm seeing with my clients right now)
We’re halfway through 2026 and the job search struggles are real. While I do my best to bring only “the good vibes”, I want to have a more honest conversation about the harder themes I’ve seen recently across my clients. In this episode we cover: Why the summer is actually a solid time to job...
-
21. witchy dating rules to protect your whimsy & optimism
This is for my fellow spiritual single girlies that are focused on staying ~high vibe~ in their dating lives. This is the most personal I’ve gotten on the podcast, so let me know if we’re into this more “heart-to-heart” feel and I’ll sprinkle more of them in. I’m sending you all the good vibes,...
-
20. let's negotiate a job offer: exact scripts + strategy deep-dive
This is your “mini coaching session” for all things job offer negotiation. We cover: What to stay in applications & early interview conversations How to respond to verbal offers The best negotiation tactics that I’ve seen work time and time again How to leverage one job offer for another job…
more -
19. how to come off more "natural" in your next job interview
The classic struggle of trying to show you’re “prepared” in job interviews without coming off too “scripted” or “robotic." In the AI-heavy age of 2026, this is arguably the most important skill to master. In this episode, I go half “pep talk” and half “tactical tips” to help you shine and feel…
more -
18. get to know me: my childhood bestie interviews me
Can’t believe it took us 18 episodes to get a bestie on here. Please let me know if you enjoy the guest episodes, because I have a few more lined up and want to prioritize them monthly moving forward! About Marnie: Marnie is a full-time Career Coach based in LA who focuses on helping you identify...
-
17. potentialmaxxing - 5 unhinged rules I live by to reach my full potential
If luck favors the bold, potential favors the extreme. <3 This is for anyone that feels like they are "leaving something on the table" in terms of all they're meant to be. My life has gotten exponentially bigger and brighter since adopting these 5 principles I've stolen from some of my internet...
-
16. ask me anything: AI interview prep, senior resumes, the job search slump, & a dating update
This is our second AMA episode and we’re going to do them (at least) monthly moving forward. I did a combo of career and personal again for this one, but let me know if you’d prefer more “themed” AMAs in the future. I collect these questions on my Instagram, but you can always submit questions...
-
15. "why did you leave your last role?" interview question breakdown
If you are deep in interview prep, this one is for you. The answer to this question is one of the most consistent “misses” I see in coaching, and it’s come up so much on social media recently that I knew we needed a full deep-dive here. In this episode we cover: My exact answer framework Examples...
-
14. life rules from paula (happy mother's day!)
We had to do a special episode for Mother’s Day. <3 If you also won the life lottery with a very wise mom, some of these may sound familiar. This is a good mix of life & career advice, since I naturally have to tie any type of lesson back to career things. Let me know if we’re into these types of...
-
13. listen to this before your next job interview (pep talk)
It’s time for a mindset episode tied to job interviews because everyone has been nervous recently. Please remember that nerves don’t mean that you’re “not prepared”, they just mean you’re human and having a normal reaction to the stress of job interviews. Show Notes: Answer Framework Deep-Dive...
-
12. for the girlies: habit stacking, time management, & morning/evening routines
Going a lil’ off script today with a fun girlie episode … I’m not sure how it took us 12 episodes to do a routine rundown. A lot of these are very specific and kind of bizarre, but they’ve been saving my sanity recently. We’ll be back to regularly scheduled career advice in the next few episodes!...
-
11. ask me anything: pivoting industries, job interviews, entrepreneurship, & LA v. NYC
The first official AMA episode! This is a more casual flow than my usual episodes, and it's a mix of career and personal. Let me know if you like this format and I’ll make these more regular. <3 I collect these questions on my Instagram, but you can always submit questions directly on my website:...
-
10. start here if you're in the first 0-2 years of entrepreneurship
Today I’m breaking down my personal entrepreneur journey into 3 different stages from the past 3 years. To reiterate what I talk about in this episode, there is no right way and anything is possible, but the in-between of where you are and where you want to be can be rough. I hope this episode...
-
9. let's start a job search (!)
This episode is for you if: you’re starting a job search, considering starting a job search, or simply need to revamp your current strategy. This is a very tactical episode, so much so that I’d recommend listening to it while you can have LinkedIn pulled up. ;) We cover 3 stages of the job search...
-
8. life updates: new apartment, spring goals, + dating in LA
Let's do a lil' personal catch-up. <3 Life is finally settling down, so this is a "spring cleaning" episode of the latest & greatest in my world. We'll be back to regularly scheduled "tip focused" programming next week, but let me know if we're into the more personal vibes for the future. Submit...
-
7. 3 hard truths about the job search & how to shift your mindset
If you’re down in the dumps with the job search right now, it’s so normal but I know that doesn’t make it any easier in the moment. This episode is all about addressing the lesser-known “hard truths” of the job search and talking about how to push through to the other side. The main themes we...
-
6. Start here if you're preparing for a job interview
Welcome to the first crash course on interview prep! We’ll have many more of these in future episodes, but for today we’re answering 3 common questions: How do I know when I’m prepared enough? How do I stop myself from rambling? How can I feel more confident going into an interview? I’m sending…
more -
5. 20 lessons I've learned from women
Happy International Women’s Day to all my bright, kind, impressive ladies. I’ve been feeling extra grateful for the women in my life recently, so I wanted to take this day to do a “love letter” to women inspired by the hundreds of women I’ve had the privilege of coaching. Read the full list of 50...
-
4. Getting unstuck and/or making big decisions
This one is for you if you’re feeling uninspired in your career, or simply sitting on a big life decision. The tactics I talk about for finding fulfillment in your career are the same ones I talk about for decision-making, so we’re doing double duty today. In this episode, I dive into my 3…
more -
3. Marnie's Full Career Story
If you have ever felt like your career “doesn’t make sense”, welcome to the club. <3 This is a full deep-dive on my own career path from graduating college to my current stage of entrepreneurship. I remember going through all of these chapters and feeling like I couldn’t piece the story together,...
-
2. Live Brainstorm: Job Interview Stories
Let’s talk about how to ~actually remember~ your professional stories, and which ones to share in your next job interview. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stumped, or confused about what makes something a “good” story … I got you. I cover all my go-to tips for picking stories, and then we dive...
-
1. Welcome to "Ask Marnie"
Submit your questions: https://www.marnielemonik.com/podcast Welcome to "Ask Marnie"! This show is a longtime coming & I'm so glad you're here. In this quick intro episode, I give you a rundown on what to expect from the show. We'll be dropping new episodes every Sunday. <3 About Marnie: Marnie…
more
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
I’m a full-time Career Coach here to make your work life less complicated and more inspired. Every Sunday, I share quick episodes to set your week up for success. Whether you are looking for a job, dealing with an issue at work or simply want another perspective on how to manage your calendar, I hope these extended voice memos can be a bright spot in your week.
Submit your questions for a future episode directly here: https://www.marnielemonik.com/podcast
HOSTED BY
Marnie Lemonik
CATEGORIES
Loading similar podcasts...