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The Messy Parts

with Maryam Banikarim
Broadway
Comedy
Resilience
Work-Life Balance
Career Challenges
Entrepreneurship
Mental Health
New York City
Parenting
Cultural Identity
Optimism
Media Industry
Vicki Freeman
Prejudice
High Fidelity
Debra Martin Chase
Body Positivity
Megababe
Personal Growth
Business Failure

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 through it, so she gets it. Maryam has been a transformati... more

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If you’re job hunting, eyeing a promotion, or just feeling burnt out—this conversation will remind you that your path doesn’t have to be traditional to be powerful. 

From bossy kid to bold career coach, Sam DeMase is redefining what leadership and s... more

What happens when your toxic business partnership implodes and nearly 20 years of work vanishes while you're getting your hair done? Gwen Whiting, co-founder of The Laundress, opens up about the brutal reality behind building a successful brand, sell... more

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Job opportunities in her industry faded away slowly and then all of a sudden. So Emma Rosenblum committed to her side hustle and found a way to pivot into a new career altogether – she wrote a book.  A literary agent rejected it as "too mean,” but sh... more

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Tony Awards, Grammys, a Pulitzer Prize, Emmy Awards. Next to Normal, If/Then, Hell's Kitchen, and NY State of Mind. Tom Kitt traded a Wall St. job offer (and paycheck) to follow his passion, a life making music, but that decision didn't come without ... more

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Recent Guests

Tom Kitt
Broadway orchestrator, composer, performer
Episode: No to Wall St. and Yes to Broadway (and Tony Awards and heartbreak) with Tom Kitt
Negin Farsad
Comedian, filmmaker, and social impact comedian.
Episode: Negin Farsad: Did I Do Justice to My Dreams?
Sarah Personette
CEO of Puck
Puck
Episode: Sarah Personette: Choosing Kindness
Judith Curr
President and publisher of HarperOne and HarperCollins, notable for publishing diverse voices.
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Episode: Judith Curr: Prince, Tarot Cards, Chat GPT and changing the plan
Irina Novolselsky
CEO of Hootsuite, a social media management platform
Hootsuite
Episode: Irina Novolselsky: Will I Ever Get a Job Again?
Ana Gasteyer
Actress, singer, comedian, known for her roles on SNL and Broadway.
Episode: Ana Gasteyer: SNL, Wine, Fame, and Staying Funny | The Messy Parts Podcast #6
Vicki Freeman
Co-founder of the Bowery Group and multiple successful restaurants.
Bowery Group
Episode: Vicki Freeman: Finding Your Calling Through Trial and Error
Kass Lazerow
Entrepreneur and author
Shoveling $h!t
Episode: Kass & Mike Lazerow: The Billion Dollar Burnout
Mike Lazerow
Entrepreneur and author
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Host

Maryam Banikarim
Host of a podcast focusing on the complexities of achieving success, with perspectives drawn from over 20 years of experience in executive roles.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Getting inside the heads & hearts of extraordinary people

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Niko Canner
    United States25 days ago
  • “Real talk” that inspires!

    “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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KBRousseau
    United States2 months ago
  • A must listen too!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kelly Lynn Adams
    United States2 months ago
  • New favorite podcast!

    Been loving this! New favorite podcast ❤️❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dyklldl
    United States2 months ago
  • A must-listen podcast!!

    We’re always hearing about the successes of successful people and never the personal parts or the journey leading up to it. With The Messy Parts, I’ve been able to get a more up-close view of successful people’s mindsets, career pivots, and personal histories. Maryam gets to know these guests through her thoughtful interview questions, and as a listener, I feel like I’m actually in the room with her, getting to know everyone.

    I loved the episode with Debra Martin Chase about how her “safe” pat... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dcaolistener
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

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The blend of personal stories and expert advice is regarded as illuminating and supportive for those facing life transitions.
The podcast approaches career discussions with a refreshing honesty that resonates deeply with audiences.
Many find the insights on failure and resilience to be not only relatable but empowering, leading to a compassionate community atmosphere.
Listeners appreciate the authenticity and vulnerability displayed in the conversations, often noting it provides comfort during challenging times.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#126
United States/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#232
Australia/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#64
Belgium/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#197
China/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#247
South Africa/Business/Careers

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Edge of Bankruptcy, Surviving A Toxic Partnership, Starting Over: Gwen Whiting's Messy Truth
Q: How did you let go of all that so that you could start again?
It was about creating the space from the past before I could understand what the future would look like.
Edge of Bankruptcy, Surviving A Toxic Partnership, Starting Over: Gwen Whiting's Messy Truth
Q: What's the one big lesson that you would tell your early self, you know, doing that business plan?
I actually don't have an answer for that. I think it was great that I was so naive to how hard it was going to be. But I was used to grueling, painful climbing.
Overcoming Anxiety and Thriving Through a Twisty Career: Emma Rosenblum
Q: What advice would you leave everyone with?
Be flexible. You are not going to find success in life if you are a rigid person who does not shift with the way that things are going.
Overcoming Anxiety and Thriving Through a Twisty Career: Emma Rosenblum
Q: If you were starting out now, knowing all the things you know, what would you go into?
I would probably lean more into the writing side than I did the editing side.
Overcoming Anxiety and Thriving Through a Twisty Career: Emma Rosenblum
Q: How did you work your way through your hypochondria?
I had health anxiety into college, where any time there was a big life shift, I would think I had a serious illness.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Messy Parts

What is The Messy Parts about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast explores the often overlooked challenges of achieving success, highlighting the messy and complex journey that many navigate in their careers. Through candid conversations hosted by an experienced leader who has held C-suite positions across various industries including media and hospitality, listeners gain insight into the realities of personal and professional growth. The episodes feature high-profile guests who share their unique stories of resilience, struggles, and triumphs, creating a relatable space for those who are facing career transitions or seeking to understand that success is rarely linear. Key themes include vulnerability in leadership, the impact of failure, and the importance of community and support in pursuin... more

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Recent guests on The Messy Parts include:

1. Tom Kitt
2. Negin Farsad
3. Sarah Personette
4. Judith Curr
5. Irina Novolselsky
6. Ana Gasteyer
7. Vicki Freeman
8. Kass Lazerow

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