Looks Like Work

How questioning stuff, creating systems and taking care of people go hand in hand - with Genevieve “Jenny” Dreizen

She went from being Married At First Sight’s first wedding officiant to co-found a startup supporting people going through divorce and other life changes. Still, there's a core truth that runs through Jenny’s career - and it has to do with creating and maintaining systems, taking care of people but also challenging and questioning authority. 
In a conversation that could have happened in our IG DMs, we discuss Russian and heartbreak, showing up in the way that you can, and taking a moment to think about things before providing an immediate response. 
 
Links & resources
Fresh Starts Registry, Jenny’s company
A Fresh Story - Olivia and Jenny’s podcast
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Finding meaning and connection in a fast-paced world - with Rotem Kazir

Coaching, guiding and managing alongside startup founders and investors doesn’t sound like a particularly relaxing or slow-paced lifestyle. And yet Rotem Kazir has managed to find her own rhythm within the mayhem - and she’s now coaching founders and investors to take a beat and listen for their pulse, too. We talked about Rotem’s journey in HR, tech and coaching, discovering the mind-body connection as it translates to the hectic entrepreneur’s life and how this all reflects in times of crisis and war.
 
Links & resources:
Rotem’s Linkedin 
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Restructuring a work life that works for you - with Sivan Shachnovitz

Episode description: 
It takes a special kind of courage to gain the professional validation you’ve been looking for your entire career - and then be willing to put it aside in order to restructure your work life to actually work for you. Sivan did just that, and in that, found how silencing distraction is helping her achieve what really matters to her. We discussed clarity and liminal spaces, selfishness and entitlement (are they really that awful?), asking questions and so much more. This one's for you if you’ve been thinking about boundaries lately, or if you’re interested in an open and honest conversation.
 
Links & resources:
Sivan’s Linkedin 
Millennials in Tech - Sivan’s podcast
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Finding intimacy and complexity in faith - with Dr Yakir Englander

How do I describe this episode? I can only say I hope every Looks Like Work episode will reach the depth, vulnerability and exploration that I’ve experienced in my conversation with Yakir. Dr. Yakir Englander is the Senior Director of Leadership at the Israeli American Council, a lecturer at the HAR rabbinical school in NY and a Fullbright scholar. He’s also a dear relative and a constant seeker. In our conversation we cover how it is to be a bridge, to get comfortable with questions and with the in-between and link between worlds of experience, knowledge and faith - and how it all connects to our work in life. I hope you’ll take time to sit with this episode and that it will stir or echo something within you. 
 
Links & resources:
Yakir’s email
IAC Gvanim
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New beginnings - an open-hearted conversation with Olivia March Dreizen Howell

Welcome back to Looks Like Work! To kick off season 2, I sat down with Olivia Dreizen Howell, Co-founder and CEO for a frank and vulnerable conversation about fresh starts… meaning, my own fresh start. Olivia, who was a guest on LLW last season, came to play host and interviewed me about what I learned from my divorce, what it’s like to lose your voice and gain it back and what to expect for season 2 of LLW. I hope you’ll find truth and value in our conversation, and maybe also giggle with us once or twice.
Links & resources:
Olivia’s episode on season 1
Fresh Starts Registry, Olivia’s company
A Fresh Story - Olivia and Jenny’s podcast
Simple Script to Support Your People
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Compassion, privilege and working in your pajama pants - with Dr. Frieda Wiley

Working from home wasn’t always as prevalent as it is now. Today, I’m joined by Dr. Frieda Wiley and we discuss the ins and outs of working outside of a traditional office. Whether you’re a work-from-home veteran or you’re new to the experience, this episode has something to help you thrive and, hopefully, feel understood.
Dr. Frieda is a licensed pharmacist-turned-freelance medical writer, consultant, and entrepreneur who has worked from home for more than a decade. Her personal struggles with physical and mental health inspired her to also become the author of her book Telecommuting Psychosis: From Surviving to Thriving While Working in Your Pajama Pants. Her writing can also be found in publications such as O, The Oprah Magazine, US News & World Report, Merck, and the National Institutes of Health.
In this episode, we discuss:
What it was like working from home before it was popular 
Finding routine as a work from home employee
Setting clear boundaries and being an advocate for yourself
The beauty of compassion in work from home situations
Developing strategies to showcase your work when you’re not in the office
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Links:
Visit Dr. Frieda’s Website
Order Dr. Frieda’s Book Telecommuting Psychosis
Follow Dr. Frieda on LinkedIn
Try Dr. Frieda’s Favorite Planning App, Toggl

Building & Maintaining the CEO Mindset - with Christina Langdon

We’ve all heard phrases like “change your mindset, change your life,” but if you’ve tried it you know it’s easier said than done. Today, I’m joined by Christina Langdon, Founder & CEO of Christina Langdon High Performance Coaching & Consulting. Together, we discuss the power of changing your mindset, and Christina shares some of her favorite best practices.
 
Christina is a passionate entrepreneur, mentor, and coach. After 30 years running sales and marketing teams at big-name media brands including Martha Stewart Living and Fast Company, she now helps leaders and businesses achieve more than they thought possible. She is known for building great brands and strengthening and sharpening teams and talent.
 
In this conversation, we explore–
The unsustainable nature of the hustle
Leading yourself first
Getting off the hamster wheel
The importance of being in touch with your feelings (preferably before you get sick)
Noticing where we’re giving away our power
The meditative power of a simple walk
 
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Links:
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Order The Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan

The Scrappy Way Up - with Yaniv Rivlin

Not everyone knows exactly what career they want. For many, it’s a journey of scrappiness and learning as you go. This week, I’m joined by Yaniv Rivlin, the founding CEO of Bird, an e-scooter ride share service. He is also the best selling author of Life as a Startup.
In this conversation, we explore–
Building the portfolio of life
How ghostwriting my be cheaper than therapy
Outsourcing your weaknesses and playing to your strengths
Finding balance and management between the “weeds” and the vision
How everything is complicated and easy simultaneously
Taking time between hustles
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Links:
Follow Yaniv on Instagram @yaniv.rivlin
Checkout Bird
Order Life as a Startup

Manifesting authenticity - with Anna Przybylski

Manifesting isn’t always a magical, stylish experience. Sometimes, it’s as simple as showing up as your authentic self and screaming into the void in your bathrobe. 
Today, I’m joined by TikTok and Instagram favorite, Anna Przybylski. She is a well-loved content creator who helps people be kinder to themselves, deal with burnout, and be the directors of chaos in their lives.
Join in to hear us discuss:
Managing guilt around productivity and delegation
Emotional barriers as a generational concern when considering posting content
Holidays and the stress (and sometimes tears) they bring for many
Turning sad and tired into a niche
Normalizing a variety of feelings and letting them all be felt
Burnout and accepting that you can’t force it to be over
 
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Links:
Visit Anna’s Website
Follow Anna on Instagram
Follow Anna on TikTok
Buy Anna’s Merch!

Young, Scrappy & Hungry - with our host Chedva Kleinhandler

Looks Like Work is back! In this solo episode, Chedva offers reflections on celebration & self-forgiveness, brings awareness to National Women’s Small Business month, and continues our conversation about anti-ambition. 
 
She also explores: 
Her history with ambition and proving herself to naysayers 
Living for your children vs. living for your parents and ancestors 
Hamilton and being “young, scrappy, and hungry” like your country 
Critiquing the lie of “effortlessness”
 
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Links:
More episodes of Look Like Work for you:Being radically generous - with Amelia Hruby
There’s another way - career journeys & map-making with Anne Ditmeyer
Is it the age of anti-ambition or are we all simply exhausted?
What Comes After Ambition? -Elle
Thinking Through the Calendar - Culture Study
A Productive Person: the link between productivity and self-worth and how to break it - Kaur Space
When Your Past Inhibits Progress - Cup of Ambition