Are you feeling stuck in your job but also overwhelmed at the thought of finding something new? We have been having so many of these conversations with friends so it got us thinking - let's create a playbook, using AI (so it takes out a lot of the brunt work) to land your dream job come the new year. So in this episode, we’re breaking down a six-week playbook to help you prepare, explore, and land your next role - from figuring out what excites you, to networking, to polishing your resume and actually applying. Basically, we’ve taken all the WhatsApp notes, voice memos, and AI tools we’ve been playing with, and put it into one episode for you.This week, we cover:How to define your values, lifestyle goals, and dream work in a way that’s realistic but excitingTools you can use to remove friction from the job hunt process A week-by-week structure that incrementally builds so the process doesn't feel overwhelming By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clear roadmap so that by January you can hit the job market feeling prepared, confident, and energised.Use the following template, linked here for all the prompts you need for this six week playbook. As always, find us on Instagram or TikTok and if you haven’t already, hit follow in your podcast app - it really helps our small business grow.We hope you’re So Invested.
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Michelle Battersby on building & exiting Sunroom
Surprise! This week’s ep is something a little different... Many of you will know that Maddy's day job is on the investment team at Blackbird. Well this week, on a very special interview episode, Maddy is sitting down with one of the founders that Blackbird invested in - Michelle Battersby - to unpack her company Sunroom's recent acquisition by Fanfix. They get into:✨ How Sunroom changed the game for women creators✨ What Michelle paid herself as a founder✨ When to hold, when to pivot, and when to let go✨ What this journey taught Michelle about resilience, risk, and redefining successThis conversation is an unfiltered look at ambition and endurance, and the lessons that only reveal themselves when you decide to take on the greatest challenges. Find us on Instagram or TikTok, and if you haven’t already, hit follow in your podcast app (it really helps our small business grow).And once you're done listening to this episode, we highly recommend heading across to the Wild Hearts feed to check out their other episodes! We hope you’re So Invested.
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Is Spotify the next great AI stock?
Hot take: Spotify isn’t just where we listen to music anymore... It’s quietly becoming one of the most powerful tech companies in the world.This week, we unpack the story behind the streaming giant’s wild rise - from solving piracy in a Stockholm apartment to turning its first-ever profit, tripling its share price, and now leading the AI revolution in audio.We cover:✨ The Daniel Ek origin story - how a coder changed the music industry forever✨ How Spotify won the streaming wars through data and design, not celebrity exclusives✨ The business moves that finally made it profitable (and sent its stock soaring 350%)✨ How AI is reshaping your listening experience, from the DJ in your pocket to podcasts translated in the host’s own voice✨ And why Daniel Ek’s decision to step down as CEO might be Spotify’s smartest move yetFrom piracy to playlists to personalised AI, this is the story of how Spotify redefined music - and what its next chapter tells us about the future of creativity, tech, and business.Find us on Instagram or TikTok, and if you haven’t already, hit follow in your podcast app (it really helps our small business grow).We hope you’re So Invested.
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Is this the end of TikTok as we know it?
TikTok might be about to change forever. The U.S. government has pushed through a forced sale - and one of the biggest questions on everyone’s mind is: who’s buying it, and what happens next?This week, we’re unpacking how the TikTok sale came to be, what it means for creators, and whether this could actually become the newest “Big Tech” investment story.We cover:✨ Why the TikTok sale is happening - and who’s stepping up to buy it✨ What it means for Oracle to control the algorithm ✨ How Oracle’s public stock makes this a real investment story for everyday people✨ What it means if you're a creator on the platformFind us on Instagram or TikTok, and if you haven’t already, hit follow in your podcast app (it really helps our small business grow).We hope you’re So Invested.
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The networking advice we’re living by
Networking gets a bad rap, and honestly... we get it! Walking into a room alone can feel terrifying. But here’s the truth: every opportunity we’ve had, from jobs to friendships to this podcast, has come through our networks.This week, we’re redefining what networking actually means, why it doesn’t have to be awkward or transactional, and how to build relationships that genuinely change your life.We unpack:✨ Why your network is your net worth✨ How to start building connections before you need them✨ The rise of modern girl networking, from TikTok to Club Sup✨ Real-life hacks for surviving events solo (and actually enjoying them)✨ What to say instead of “so, what do you do?”✨ How to sustain relationships day-to-day without feeling forcedThis week's episode was jam packed full of recommendations: The ANTI-NetworkClub SupPONNDMode OfficeRolodex MediaDomeButterAnd for things we're So Invested in... Substack on Arrival Fallacy and Episode 1 of the Do You F*cking Mind mini series 🤍Find us on Instagram or TikTok, and if you haven’t already, hit follow in your podcast app (it really helps our small business grow).We hope you’re So Invested.
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