The Messy Parts
with Maryam BanikarimNew career advice and messy stories, every Monday.
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 | 72 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | CareersBusinessSociety & Culture | |||
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When Emi Nietfeld landed her dream engineering job at Google after Harvard, she thought she’d found her forever family. Then she reported sexual harassment, and the company ejected her. Now a journalist writing on work culture, Emi sits down on the b... more
“The psych ward was the best place I’ve ever been.” Not because it was good, but because home was worse.
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One night in 2016, Eliza Reid was cooking dinner for her four young kids when a stranger called the family landline and asked if her husband would consider running for president. Within 24 hours, a tsunami of messages followed. Eliza, a Canadian immi... more
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- Bad interviewer/format
I have to assume these other reviews are written by her “ impressive network” of friends because this is objectively not a good podcast. She is incredibly rushed so she touches on complex topics but then blasts on to the next one so there’s no depth. She also takes up a ton of space with her own ego and need to reference how interesting and messy her own life was, in a way that does not connect or enhance the conversation- it’s just imposing. Came to listen to rosebud because she’s amazing, but ... more
Apple Podcasts1Gleeben
United Statesa month ago - Love this Podcast!
Maryam is one of the best conversationalists and interviewers I know. She asks great questions, really listens and elicits powerful insights. We all experience "Messy Parts" in life. Maryam's guests are candid and inspiring when sharing theirs. One of her unforgettable episodes highlighted the importance of Passion, Purpose and Impact in our careers and lives. Not to be missed!
Apple Podcasts5LisaCNYCUnited Statesa month ago - A podcast that sparks joy
I truly love listening to the raw, real, authentic voices on this podcast! Maryam is such a force and brings out the most interesting parts of her guests’ stories and messy parts. A bright spot in my day for sure.
Apple Podcasts5kberry17United States7 months ago - Gary V
Great energy!
Apple Podcasts5bcchuckUnited States8 months ago - A Great Show!
Maryam does an amazing job connecting her audience with fascinating guests and getting these guests to open up about the parts of their journeys that are scary, embarrassing and ultimately necessary. A valuable look behind the curtain for people just starting out as well as those in the thick of it.
Apple Podcasts5J.Stephen14United Statesa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #54 | United States/Business/Careers |
Apple Podcasts | #68 |  Canada/Business/Careers |
Apple Podcasts | #209 |  United Kingdom/Business/Careers |
Apple Podcasts | #123 |  Italy/Business/Careers |
Apple Podcasts | #34 |  Switzerland/Business/Careers |
Apple Podcasts | #64 |  Indonesia/Business/Careers |
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This show features candid conversations with high-achieving leaders and creators about the messy parts of building a remarkable career. Episodes center on pivots, resilience, leadership, and personal transformations—ranging from culinary reinvention and media leadership to startup fundraising, mental health in the workplace, and balancing family with ambition. Guests bring real-world lessons, unfiltered stories, and tactical takeaways about navigating change, risk, and identity while staying true to core values. A standout throughline is the emphasis on vulnerability, authenticity, and practical wisdom for listeners aiming to level up their careers or pursue ambitious paths without glossing over the challenges.
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The Messy Parts launched 2 years ago and published 72 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Messy Parts include:
1. Emi Nietfeld
2. Eliza Reid
3. Maha Abouelenein
4. Rosebud Baker
5. Jake Barton
6. Ron King
7. Jeff Jones
8. Mindy Grossman
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