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How Ambitious Do You Actually Need To Be To Succeed?
June 22, 2026

How Ambitious Do You Actually Need To Be To Succeed?

In this episode, Kaila and Kyle are debating ambition: do you really need to be super ambitious to have a successful career? What level of ambition is the ideal amount? And can you be ambitious in both work and life in equal ...
The Surprising Power of Constraints at Work (with David Epstein)
June 15, 2026

The Surprising Power of Constraints at Work (with David Epstein)

In this episode, Kaila and Kyle are joined by author David Epstein to discuss the topic of his latest book, Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better . Listen to hear why constraints increase both productivity and creati...
Following Coworkers on Instagram and Other Social Media Dilemmas
June 8, 2026

Following Coworkers on Instagram and Other Social Media Dilemmas

In this episode, Kaila and Kyle dig into the unspoken rules of social media at work. When is it okay to follow a colleague on Instagram? When is posting about your company empowering vs. harmful? And is it okay to have no soc...
The Rise of the Career Generalist (and Why It Matters More Than Ever)
June 1, 2026

The Rise of the Career Generalist (and Why It Matters More Than Ever)

In this episode, Kaila and Kyle are joined by Milly Tamati, the founder of generalist.world , to talk about the benefits of being a career generalist (vs. a specialist), what people get wrong about generalists, and how to sta...
Retirement Has Changed—Here’s How to Plan For What It’s Really Like
May 25, 2026

Retirement Has Changed—Here’s How to Plan For What It’s Really Like

In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss all things retirement—how the concept of retirement has changed, how they’re financially planning for their own retirements, and what their ideal retirement looks like. 00:00 Intro 01:3...
Why “Optimization” Is Actually Making You Miserable
May 18, 2026

Why “Optimization” Is Actually Making You Miserable

In this episode, Kaila and Kyle are joined by author Brad Stulberg to dig into what we get wrong about “excellence,” what true excellence really looks like, and the achievable strategies to achieve it. Also check out Brad’s n...

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