You Got a Minute?

We made it! 11 episodes of You Got a Minute?. What started as an experiment turned into some of the most real, unfiltered conversations we’ve had about work, leadership, and life.In this season finale, we reflect on what we’ve learned, what surprised us, and what’s next. Amanda shares an honest update about an unexpected surgery and the hard but necessary decision to pause... on the podcast and in work. We talk about what it means to listen to your body, to pivot when life demands it, and to hold space for both joy and uncertainty.We’ll be back with Season Two soon - when the time is right. Until then, revisit your favorite episodes, share them with friends, and let us know what you’d love to hear in the future. Thank you for being part of this community. We couldn’t have asked for a better first season.You Got a Minute is a weekly podcast about work, life, and what it all means. Follow the show to get new episodes every week—and find us on Instagram @a_better_monday for more behind-the-scenes and real talk.

One year as business partners: what have we learned? In this episode, we share the real story of what it’s like to run a company together while building a life together. From communication breakdowns to systems that saved us, we’re talking about what worked, what didn’t, and why we’d still choose this, every time.If you’ve ever wondered what happens when love and business collide (or thought, “I could never work with my partner”), this one’s for you.You Got a Minute is a weekly podcast about work, life, and what it all means. Follow the show to get new episodes every week, and find us on Instagram @a_better_monday for more behind-the-scenes and real talk.

Play isn’t the opposite of work - it’s the key to doing it better. This week, we’re joined by leadership coach, facilitator, and performance activist Sarah Filman (she/they), founder of Playful Perspectives and co-founder of The Improv Mindset. We talk about the role of play in leadership, team culture, and personal growth, and why it’s more than ping-pong tables and happy hours. From breaking out of status-quo thinking to loosening your grip on control, Sarah shares how play can shift power, spark creativity, and create safer, more collaborative workplaces. We also dig into practical tools, including her 52-card Playful Perspectives deck, and how to start bringing play into your own life and leadership in small, meaningful ways.Playful Perspectives Website: https://playfulperspectives.comPlayful Perspectives for Teams & Groups Activity Deck: https://playfulperspectives.com/cards use code YOUGOTAMINUTE for 20% off!Connect with Sarah: LI:https://linkedin.com/in/sarahfilman and IG:@playfulperspectivesReady to jump in? Check out globalplaybrigade.org and improvmindset.fun/play  for free virtual play sessions every monthYou Got a Minute is a weekly podcast about work, life, and what it all means. Follow the show to get new episodes every week, and find us on Instagram @a_better_monday for more behind-the-scenes and real talk.

Yes, it’s real. And yes, we’ve fired clients over it. In this episode, we get personal about what it means to have a No Assholes Policy, and why we don’t work with people who lead with hubris, ego, or disrespect. We talk about who gets forgiven (and who gets labeled “difficult”), how power protects bad behavior, and what it actually costs to keep toxic people around.This isn’t just a rant (though there’s righteous rage involved). It’s a case for building cultures where respect, psychological safety, and accountability aren’t optional - whether you’re leading a team or just trying to survive one. Plus: who we do listen to, and how we keep ourselves in check, too.You Got a Minute is a weekly podcast about work, life, and what it all means. Follow the show to get new episodes every week, and find us on Instagram @a_better_monday (https://www.instagram.com/a_better_monday) for more behind-the-scenes and real talk.

A CEO. A Chief People Officer. A kiss cam. What started as a viral moment at a Coldplay concert revealed something deeper: what happens when the people who set the rules break them. In this episode, we unpack the power dynamics, the public fallout, and why removing a leader doesn’t equal repairing trust.We talk about institutional accountability (or lack thereof), the ripple effects of silence, and what real leadership looks like when things go wrong. If you’ve ever felt like you were the only one seeing the cracks under the surface - this one’s for you.You Got a Minute is a weekly podcast about work, life, and what it all means. Follow the show to get new episodes every week, and find us on Instagram @a_better_monday for more behind-the-scenes and real talk.

In this follow-up episode, we’re answering your real questions- the ones about new job dread, bad vibes in interviews, and what happens when the Sunday Scaries aren’t in your head… they’re in your workplace. We talk about social anxiety at work, navigating toxic cultures, and yes, what to do when your manager tells you you’re “turning everyone gay.” From interview red flags to documentation strategies, this one’s personal, unfiltered, and packed with hard-earned wisdom.You Got a Minute is a weekly podcast about work, life, and what it all means. Follow the show to get new episodes every week - and find us on Instagram @a_better_monday for more behind-the-scenes and real talk.

Looking for a job right now? You're not imagining it - it's brutal out there.Layoffs, ghost jobs, hiring timelines that stretch for months, and hundreds of applicants for a single role... we're naming all of it. In this episode, Amanda and Lizzie get real about the emotional and logistical hellscape that is the 2025 job market, and how to actually navigate it without losing your mind or your self-worth.We’ll cover:Why job boards aren’t workingHow to get out of the endless void of online applicationsThe power of telling your people you're lookingFinding your “bridge job”And what it really means to tell a story recruiters can followThis one’s for anyone who feels stuck, ghosted, or just plain tired. You are not your job. But we do want to help you find a better one.Plus: free download of our Career Relationship Map to help you get unstuck. Find it in our IG bio @a_better_monday (and give us a follow!) or email us at [email protected].

Feeling like a bad leader? You’re not. You’re just leading in a system that set you up without training, support, or boundaries. In this episode, we unpack why management feels so damn hard, the three traps most leaders fall into (overfunctioning, conflict avoidance, and no boundaries), and what you can actually do to feel more grounded.We break down how people get promoted into leadership with zero prep, why being good at your last job doesn’t mean you’ll instantly thrive in your new one, and how to stop blaming yourself for a system that never trained you. Expect real talk, lived experience, and practical tools to help you lead without burning out.Whether you're newly promoted or knee-deep in overwhelm, this one’s for you.Find us on Instagram and let us know what you think! @a_better_monday

In this raw, unfiltered episode of You Got a Minute?, we hit record on a real-time conversation about imposter syndrome - specifically, what came up for Amanda the moment our podcast trailer went live. Instead of processing it privately (like we usually do), we took a risk and talked about it live.From chest-tightening doubt to that nagging “Who do you think you are?” voice, we unpack the messy middle of launching something personal and public. We talk about where imposter syndrome really comes from, how it shows up in unexpected places, and why naming it out loud helps loosen its grip.Whether you're creating something new, leading a team, or just trying not to turtle through your to-do list, this episode is for you. It's equal parts coaching session, confessional, and pep talk, with a healthy dose of honesty and vulnerability.Takeaways:What imposter syndrome actually feels like in the bodyWhy saying it out loud can be the boldest move you makeThe power of imperfect action, supportive friends, and ZoloftIf you've ever asked yourself, "Who the hell do I think I am?" - you’re in good company.Give us a follow on Instagram at @a_better_monday and visit our website to learn more about us: abettermonday.co

Think your job is just a job? Think again. You’re in a relationship with your work, whether you realize it or not. And for some of us, it’s a toxic situationship.In this episode of You Got a Minute, Amanda and Lizzie unpack what it really means to treat your job like a relationship - because that’s exactly what it is. We’ll cover:How to spot red flags like chronic guilt, poor communication, and being undervaluedWhy boundaries are relationship builders, not barriersWhen it’s time to break up with your job, and how to start planning your exitWe’re not here to shame you for staying in a bad fit. We’ve been there too (Trader Joe’s parking lot tears, anyone?). Tune in for real talk, practical advice, and a little tough love.If today’s episode resonated, we’d love to hear from you. DM us on Instagram @a_better_monday, or email us at [email protected]. Your story might even make it onto a future episode... with your permission, of course!

You know that feeling that creeps in as the weekend winds down - the pit in your stomach, the anxious swirl of to-dos, the quiet dread of Monday? In this episode of You Got a Minute?, Amanda and Lizzie unpack the phenomenon known as the “Sunday Scaries.” They explore where it comes from, why it’s more than just a mood, and how it connects to our deeper relationship with work.

Welcome to the very first episode of You Got a Minute, the podcast where work and life are up for honest conversation. We’re Lizzie and Amanda: married co-founders of A Better Monday, facilitators, coaches, and people who’ve spent our careers knee-deep in the very real (and often ridiculous) realities of workplace culture.In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on how we got here - from our very different career paths to what made us say, “Yeah, let’s run a business together and start a podcast.” We talk about what it’s really like to build something as partners in life and work, what we’ve learned about leadership, burnout, being the boss and being human, and why we believe Mondays don’t have to suck. At the heart of it? We care about people, and we care about how work feels - for you, your team, your clients, and yes, even your calendar.This episode sets the tone for what you can expect going forward: grounded conversations about being in a relationship with work, the weird stuff managers never get trained for, how to have hard conversations without losing your soul, and the stuff no one talks about but probably should. Sometimes it’ll just be the two of us. Sometimes we’ll bring in guests. Always, it’ll be real.So whether you’re a leader, a team member, an entrepreneur, or just someone trying to make work feel a little less soul-sucking - we’re glad you’re here.

You Got a Minute? is the podcast for people who care deeply about work and want to do it without burning out. Hosted by married co-founders Amanda and Lizzie, this show offers honest, funny, and practical conversations about leadership, workplace culture, career changes, and the messy middle of being a human at work.Each week, we talk about what people are really navigating behind the scenes - like managing burnout, leading through uncertainty, giving better feedback, and building people-first teams. Whether you're a manager, founder, people leader, or just the one everyone turns to when things get hard, this podcast is for you.We're not selling toxic positivity or 10-step hacks. We're here to help you name what’s real, shift what’s not working, and remind you that you’re not alone.If you’ve ever asked “Is it just me?” - it’s not. You got a minute? We saved you a spot.