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Worklife with Molly Graham

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The world of work is changing, fast. The full range of human emotion can happen on the job: ambition and failure, joy and burnout, confidence and self-doubt. Company builder Molly Graham knows all about those messy feelings – and she believes they can actually be the roadmap to a meaningful career. On WorkLife, Molly sits down with all kinds of people – founders and operators, entertainers and cre... more

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Careers rarely move in a straight line, and for many people, the old roadmap no longer works. In this special feed drop from LinkedIn’s Hello Monday, host Jessi Hempel sits down with Caroline Wanga for a conversation about building a career with inte... more

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Caroline Wanga
President and CEO of Essence Ventures; author; founder of Wanga Woman
Essence Ventures; Wanga Woman
Episode: Caroline Wanga on the Career Path No One Tells You About | from Hello Monday
Manoush Zomorodi
Long-time journalist and podcast host
Episode: What to do when your industry keeps changing with Manoush Zomorodi
Max Mullen
Co-founder of Instacart; investor and builder
Instacart (co-founder); venture investor
Episode: How to make AI worth your time with Max Mullen
Julie Zhuo
Co-founder of Sundial, author of The Making of a Manager, former Facebook design/product leader
Sundial; Facebook (former)
Episode: Why you should take a risk every day with Julie Zhuo
Patty Stonesifer
Former senior executive at Microsoft, founding CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and longtime board member
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Microsoft; Martha's Table
Episode: The secret to making the right career decisions with Patty Stonesifer
Molly Graham
New host of TED's Worklife podcast, company builder, writer
TED / Worklife
Episode: The right risks to take for a great career with Molly Graham (from How to Be a Better Human)
Adam Grant
Guest on the relaunch episode
Episode: A special announcement from Adam Grant
Trisha Pasricha
Gastroenterologist at Harvard, author of You've Been Pooping All Wrong
Harvard Medical School / Washington Post columnist
Episode: ReThinking: Can you trust your gut? with GI doctor Trisha Pasricha
David Beckham
Soccer star and public figure
Manchester United / England National Team
Episode: ReThinking: David Beckham on thriving under pressure and learning from mistakes

Hosts

Molly Graham
Host of Worklife; notable for guiding conversations with founders, operators, and thought leaders
Adam Grant
Frequent guest and recurring host figure, organizational psychologist and author contributing expert perspectives

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 16k ratings
  • Not a fan of the host change

    I listened to 2 episodes after the host change and not a fan. Molly had a good voice and personality that initially showed up well, but the interview and the topics lack depth and true insights. This podcast fills to pop psych / pop management space. The AI episode utterly shows how completely out of touch Molly is with the “Workers”, supposedly audience of this podcast, by having the guest talk about how his 8-year-old son vibe code and how every 6-days there’s a renewed threat that jobs wil... more

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    laa_cat
    United States21 days ago
  • Podcast Shift

    I don’t mind the new direction, however there are too many ads for me to want to continue to listen the growing pains.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Pstpst into the void
    United States23 days ago
  • Like but please less “Like”!

    Hi Molly, I enjoy your approach and lines of questions and look forward to seeing where you take this show. But please stop with the word “like” as a filler, drives me crazy.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Mic3579
    Australia24 days ago
  • Way too many ads

    Great speakers and content and host, way too many ads. If you’re going to have this many ads, at least bunch them all in one section so people can anticipate and skip it over. Makes listening to this podcast not fun.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    fhhtgvdhfs
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love the authenticity

    Molly brings such joy and authenticity to the new Worklife. In a world with so much uncertainty and ambiguity, Molly helps to pull out the insights from guests to help me reflect and create action.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AZNeal
    United Statesa month ago

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Episodes with guest experts are highly regarded for depth and relevance.
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#151
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#59
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#117
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Why you should take a risk every day with Julie Zhuo
Q: You've gotten really good at pushing yourself to take risks. How do you know when you shouldn't?
The key is evaluating intent and grounding in long-term values. If taking a risk is driven by fleeing from discomfort or immediate ego defense, it may not serve the larger purpose. Courage involves acknowledging fear and choosing actions aligned with a shared goal, not reckless bravery.
The secret to making the right career decisions with Patty Stonesifer
Q: How has the framework helped at moments of conflict or big decisions, like leadership changes?
The framework provides a decision-making filter that helps say no to distractions and yes to meaningful opportunities, guiding when to take on interim roles, and when to step back to focus on core aims, such as Seek Justice or Keep Learning.
The secret to making the right career decisions with Patty Stonesifer
Q: How did you actually write it down and make it a daily touchstone?
She created a one-page form with columns for Love and Be Loved, Seek Justice, Keep Learning, and Laugh, plus sections for personal, business, and nonprofit; she prints versions monthly or as needed and uses it to map daily actions to long-term values, ensuring a regular, tangible reflection.
The secret to making the right career decisions with Patty Stonesifer
Q: Will you tell us what your mission statement is and how you came up with it?
The mission statement is simple: love be loved, seek justice, keep learning, and laugh. It grew from a merging of personal values with professional life, evolving as she left Microsoft and encountered new leadership opportunities, always framed to guide decisions, time, and priorities.
How Adam Grant uses data and intuition to make life decisions
Q: What is your North Star or compass when you think about work and life decisions?
He explains that he uses a framework of questions and a willingness to test ideas through provisional experiments, choosing paths that are timely, timeless, and have unique contribution, before diving in.

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A thoughtful, interview-driven exploration of modern work lives, focusing on how people navigate career meaning, leadership, and the human side of professional success. Episodes spotlight risk-taking, decision-making, and authentic leadership through conversations with founders, operators, researchers, and public figures, often blending practical frameworks with personal stories. Notable strengths include a willingness to challenge conventional career wisdom, attention to workplace dynamics, and a growing emphasis on mental models and personal values that guide work over time. The format often centers on actionable takeaways for listeners aiming to design or reinvent their careers while balancing ambition with well-being.

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What guests have appeared on Worklife?

Recent guests on Worklife include:

1. Caroline Wanga
2. Manoush Zomorodi
3. Max Mullen
4. Julie Zhuo
5. Patty Stonesifer
6. Molly Graham
7. Adam Grant
8. Trisha Pasricha

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