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Work Friends

Argent
Women Empowerment
Entrepreneurship
Self-Confidence
Building a Brand
Climbing the Corporate Ladder
Women In Media
Armchair Expert
Voting
Success On Their Own Terms
Raising Money
Career Development
Bridgerton
Grey's Anatomy
Mentorship
Women In Politics
Reproductive Rights
Imposter Syndrome
Community Organizing
Podcasting
Ambition

Secrets to success? No, thank you. Welcome to Work Friends, a podcast for sharing upfront and unfiltered career stories—the good, the bad, and the unapologetically ambitious. Because what’s better than a bit of real talk among friends?Each episode, Sali Christeson, Founder and CEO of women’s workwear brand, Argent, hosts one of her Work Friends for a conversation about climbing the corporate ladde... more

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Today, Sali sits down with Kerry Docherty. With a background in law and as a mindfulness coach, Kerry is a cofounder of Faherty Brand, where she works alongside her husband and her brother-in-law, pushing for progress in the fashion industry. Kerry i... more

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Starting in her late teens, Chelsea Leyland built a global DJ career, collaborating with some of the world's biggest fashion brands. However, it was her personal health struggles that led to her work now in advocacy and as the cofounder of Looni, a m... more

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Emily Tisch Sussman, host of She Pivots and co-owner of Gotham FC and the New York Giants, doesn't just talk about making career changes—she’s lived it. BIG time. This week, she sits down with Sali to get candid about struggling to make a name for he... more

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Trailblazer and self-professed rulebreaker Reshma Saujani joins us on Work Friends this week. Reshma is the founder and former CEO of Girls Who Code, a New York Times bestselling author, and the host of the podcast “My So-Called Midlife.” Today, she’... more

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Emily Tisch Sussman
Creator and host of She Pivots; lawyer, lobbyist, strategist and TV political commentator
Independent/She Pivots
Episode: Emily Tisch Sussman on Career Upends & Redefining Success
Lisa Joseph Metelus
Head of Athlete Brand Strategy at Creative Artists Agency and founder of PlayMakeHer
Creative Artists Agency
Episode: Lisa Joseph Metelus on Working With NBA Icons & Owning Her Mistakes
Gregg Renfrew
Founder and CEO of Counter, a beauty company
Counter
Episode: ​Gregg Renfrew on A New Founder Era & The Launch of Counter
Abby Phillip
Journalist and host of NewsNight on CNN.
CNN
Episode: Abby Phillip on the Myth of Meritocracy
Shaniqua McClendon
Political strategist and VP of Politics for Crooked Media
Crooked Media
Episode: Shaniqua McClendon on Using Your Voice (& The Risk of Losing It)
Courtney Mays
Image architect styling various prominent athletes
Episode: Courtney Mays on Styling the WNBA's Biggest Stars
Cari Champion
Sports journalist and host of the Naked Sports with Cari Champion podcast
CNN, Naked Sports podcast
Episode: Cari Champion on the Undeniable Connection Between Sports and Politics
Alencia Johnson
Award-winning cultural commentator and political advisor, author of "Flip the Tables"
1063 West Broad
Episode: Alencia Johnson on Flipping Tables and the Power of Being a Disruptor
Katie Couric
Award-winning journalist, podcaster, and author
Katie Couric Media
Episode: Katie Couric on Failing Publicly and Working on the Weekends

Host

Sali Christeson
Founder and CEO of Argent; long-running host of Work Friends; known for candid conversations with women leaders across industries

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • Hoping for a wider range of women

    Love Sali & love the pod! Just wish she had some younger (millennial & gen z) & more diverse women on. I truly don’t need to hear what middle aged white women have to say because then we start moving into “white feminism” pod area.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    treshyy
    United Statesa year ago
  • Another vapid podcast

    Ugh another podcast with privileged women yammering on not offering any real advice they can use in their careers.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    VerifiedApple User
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thank you!

    Sali, I admire you and absolutely love that you are doing a podcast! You & your guests are so authentic, smart and fun to listen to! It’s giving me hope for the future. Thank you & congratulations! 🙌♥️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JBJbyJill
    United Statesa year ago
  • Worth a follow!

    These are important and empowering conversations and the podcast helps fill a gap for those of us who are still building strong women mentorships and peer groups. Congratulations and thank you, Sali!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alvara23
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Pocast

    This was a great podcast. Cannot wait to listen again.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    E.L. Adams
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners note uplifting discussions around mentorship and female leadership
Positive reception of the host's preparedness and engaging interview style
Authentic, actionable career conversations with real-world advice
Some critiques call for more diverse guest perspectives and younger voices

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#242
United States/Business/Careers
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#163
Canada/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#87
Italy/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#213
France/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#130
South Africa/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#159
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Emily Tisch Sussman on Career Upends & Redefining Success
Q: How did motherhood influence her career pivots and the creation of She Pivots?
Motherhood catalyzed a reevaluation of identity and success; after multiple pregnancies and a global lockdown, she shifted from traditional political work toward storytelling that centers individual experiences, ultimately launching She Pivots with a focus on deeply personal narratives to influence culture.
Emily Tisch Sussman on Career Upends & Redefining Success
Q: What was the icebreaker moment that set the tone for this conversation?
The guests discuss a humorous yet revealing incident about nearly being late due to a chaotic morning, which leads to a broader reflection on the high-pressure environment of their early careers and how they navigated time management under stress.
Reshma Saujani on the Tradwife v. Girlboss Debate, a Feature of American Motherhood
Q: What actions or skills does it require to pursue a career in advocacy and policy change today?
It requires being comfortable using your voice.
Retta on Playing an Iconic Character & Still Having a Backup Plan
Q: What kind of work is most intriguing to you right now?
Retta expressed interest in dramedy and scandal-type shows, particularly those with a mystery element.
Retta on Playing an Iconic Character & Still Having a Backup Plan
Q: Did you still have that as your plan B to go back?
Retta confirmed she still has her MCAT study materials, but has anxiety about whether she will ever use them again.

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What is Work Friends about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show foregrounds candid career journeys, focusing on ambitious women who have navigated non-linear paths to leadership across politics, media, sports, fashion, and entrepreneurship. Episodes emphasize resilience, brand building, mentorship, and the realities behind success, from motherhood pivots to negotiating pay equity and industry standards. Listeners can expect practical takeaways, authentic storytelling, and conversations that mix personal growth with high-impact professional strategy. A notable strength is the guest diversity across industries, providing a broad playbook for navigating power, leadership, and entrepreneurship on one's own terms.

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1. Fashion People
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Work Friends launched 2 years ago and published 44 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 Work Friends include:

1. Emily Tisch Sussman
2. Lisa Joseph Metelus
3. Gregg Renfrew
4. Abby Phillip
5. Shaniqua McClendon
6. Courtney Mays
7. Cari Champion
8. Alencia Johnson

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