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Whether you’re at the top, or striving to get there—you may have noticed the one thing people rarely talk about: how hard it is to achieve success. The Messy Parts is the answer—a podcast where you’ll hear about the twists, turns and pivots that shape extraordinary careers. The real messy parts along the way. Host Maryam Banikarim has been throug... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 22 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | CareersBusinessSociety & Culture | |||

Jonathan Merritt was a pastor’s son destined to preach — until he was publicly outed online and his life imploded. When faith, identity, and ambition collide — what do you do? Jonathan knows that question intimately. But through the wreckage came cla... more
At 22, Jaclyn Johnson landed her dream magazine job — until she realized it paid less than her rent. That rejection set off a chain of bold decisions: launching a fashion blog, being sued by a former employer, losing a job she moved across the countr... more
Think your biggest breakdown means you’ve failed? Journalist Danielle Belton was hospitalized multiple times for bipolar disorder while she was building her career. In this powerful episode, she opens up to Maryam about a childhood riddled with anxie... more
What if everything you were told about building a career was wrong? Financial expert and host of The So Money Podcast, Farnoosh Torabi, gets raw about the messy reality behind her success—from being forced to give up her dream schools to avoid debt, ... more
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Maryam Banikarim could build rapport with an ice sculpture. She’s built this podcast around people as committed to getting real as she is, and the result is a precious view into the messy parts of how anything great (and sometimes not-so-great) comes to be. Entertaining, instructive & entirely a breath of fresh air.
“The Messy Parts” is my new favorite podcast as it uniquely acknowledges & focuses on the unexpected challenges, blips and beautiful ‘oops’ that happen along every successful woman’s career. Hearing these real stories from women we admire is validating, inspiring and relatable. Each episode gives me a nugget or two to use and share with fellow female execs to help navigate life and work. Can’t wait for more - Keep them coming!
Absolutely loving Maryam’s style, voice and guests I am learning something from each episode and I love to hear the raw, real & messy middle which is so refreshing to hear and learn from!
Been loving this! New favorite podcast ❤️❤️
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Content focuses on the challenges and unexpected challenges experienced on the journeys to success, emphasizing the often unspoken struggles that accompany career growth. It features deeply honest conversations with a diverse range of guests from various industries, highlighting themes such as resilience, leadership, the importance of community, and the messy realities of entrepreneurship and personal growth. Noteworthy is the host's extensive experience in leadership roles across media and tech sectors, combined with her approachable interviewing style, which fosters a safe space for vulnerability and authenticity in discussions about professional hiccups and triumphs. Overall, this content resonates particularly with those navigating thei... more
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Recent guests on The Messy Parts include:
1. Jonathan Merritt
2. Jaclyn Johnson
3. Farnoosh Torabi
4. Sam DeMase
5. Tom Kitt
6. Negin Farsad
7. Sarah Personette
8. Judith Curr
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