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No One Knows What They're Doing

Join Erin McGoff (aka, AdviceWithErin) as she introduces you to new people, new careers, and new ideas to inspire you to confidently design a life that makes you truly happy. In this show, Erin dives into topics that are top of mind for folks in their 20s and 30s ranging from career advice and finan

New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 48 min
Latest: 21 Jun 2025
Language: English

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21 Jun 2025 · 11 min

Job Offer Rescinded? Here's What To Do

In this episode, Erin chats with Mike, a communications professional navigating the frustration and anxiety of multiple rescinded job offers. Mike opens up about losing a prestigious job offer after months of unemployment and wonders if he’s doing something wrong. Erin offers practical strategies on bouncing back, managing professional relationships, and confidently addressing employment gaps without self-doubt.🎙 In this episode:✅ How to emotionally bounce back after rescinded job offers✅ The right way to explain a job gap during interviews✅ Networking strategies to leverage even after…

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S2 · E11 · 29 May 2025 · 17 min
How To Actually Get A Job in 2025
In this episode, Erin chats with Sandra, who co-founded a successful classic car startup but now feels stuck and unsure how to break into her dream industry: health and wellness. They discuss the anxiety of re-entering the corporate world after entrepreneurship, how to leverage your unique skills to stand out, and why networking could be your secret weapon.🎙 In this episode:✅ How to confidently explain your entrepreneurial background✅ Why a “company-forward” strategy beats a “job-forward” one✅ The right (and wrong) way to message recruiters and connections✅ Practical networking tips for…
S2 · E10 · 21 May 2025 · 11 min
Is AI Already Replacing Your Job?
Feeling low-key panicked about how AI might affect your job? You’re not alone—and you’re not crazy. In this solo episode, Erin breaks down how artificial intelligence is actually reshaping the job market, which roles are most at risk, and how to stay relevant in a rapidly changing world. Spoiler: It’s not about beating the robots—it’s about learning to work with them. 🎙 In this episode: ✅ The 5 jobs most at risk of being replaced by AI ✅ What “augmentation” means (and why you need to embrace it) ✅ The difference between being irreplaceable vs. efficient ✅ Why specialists are safer than…
S2 · E9 · 13 May 2025 · 11 min
How To Address Resume Gap in an Interview
Took time off to raise your kids and now worried your resume won’t hold up? You’re not the only one. In this episode, Erin chats with Taylor—a marketing professional and mom of two—about the anxiety that comes with a career gap, and what you can actually do about it. They unpack how to keep your skills sharp, what hiring managers really care about, and how to re-enter the job market with confidence (and zero shame). 🎙 In this episode: ✅ How to explain a career break without over-apologizing ✅ The resume format that hides gaps and highlights your value ✅ Why skills—not job titles—are what get…
S2 · E8 · 30 Apr 2025 · 15 min
Job Searching After Toxic Boss Fires You
Ever lost confidence after a tough work situation? You're definitely not alone. In this episode, Erin chats with Emily from Toronto, who's navigating the emotional aftermath of an unexpected layoff after seven years in healthcare management. Together, they unpack strategies for rebuilding self-confidence, reframing tough career narratives, and strategically stepping back to leap forward. 🎙 In this episode: ✅ How to rebuild your confidence after a tough professional setback ✅ Strategic reasons for taking a lower-level role ✅ Why reframing your professional identity can be a game changer ✅…
S2 · E7 · 24 Apr 2025 · 17 min
How To Leave A Job That's Killing You Slowly
Feeling completely burnt out at work but unsure where to go next? You're definitely not alone. In this episode, Erin chats with Ashley, a librarian in Orlando struggling with burnout, anxiety, and uncertainty about her career path. Together, they unpack the tough realities of frontline public service roles, explore options for making meaningful career pivots, and provide clear, actionable steps for anyone feeling stuck. 🎙 In this episode: ✅ How to recognize when burnout means it's time for a change ✅ Practical strategies for exploring career transitions ✅ Tips for managing anxiety and…
S2 · E6 · 16 Apr 2025 · 15 min
Should You Pick A Higher Salary Over A Job You Love?
Feeling stuck between passion and a paycheck? You’re not alone. In this episode, Erin chats with Bella, an environmental science grad torn between a stable consulting job and her dream of working in wildlife conservation. Together, they unpack the tough choices young professionals face when chasing meaning and money. 🎙 In this episode: ✅ Choosing between passion and financial stability ✅ Why “long-term” career plans might be a myth ✅ How to pivot without fear ✅ Redefining success based on the life you want, not just the job If you’re at a career crossroads and questioning what matters…
S2 · E5 · 16 Apr 2025 · 18 min
Toxic work environment? Coworker cliques? My Advice...
Navigating a toxic workplace? You’re not alone. In this episode, Erin sits down with Michelle, who’s grappling with a challenging work environment filled with gossip and exclusion. Together, they delve into strategies to address and overcome workplace toxicity. 🎙 In this episode: ✅ Identifying signs of a toxic workplace ✅ Strategies to address and cope with exclusionary behaviors ✅ When to consider seeking new opportunities ✅ Building resilience and confidence in challenging environments If you’re facing similar challenges at work, this conversation offers insights and actionable advice to…
S2 · E4 · 2 Apr 2025 · 13 min
Interview Tips for Stay At Home Moms
Took time off to raise your kids? You’re not alone—and you shouldn’t feel ashamed. In this episode, Erin chats with Chelsea, a mom of twins re-entering the workforce after two and a half years at home. Together, they break down how to confidently explain a career gap in interviews and on your resume. If you’re stressing about how personal choices might impact your professional life, this is your pep talk and strategy guide in one. 🎙 In this episode: ✅ How to reframe your “resume gap” as a strength ✅ What to actually say in interviews ✅ Erin’s “Roman Empire” take on moms + work ✅ Resume +…
S2 · E3 · 26 Mar 2025 · 11 min
Insecure? Try These 3 Mindset Hacks
Are you insecure? Do you struggle with analysis paralysis, overthinking, or constant paranoia that people are judging you and talking behind your back? Well, you're in luck! Today, I teach you 3 psychology-backed mindset hacks to reframe your thinking and free yourself from others' opinions. In this episode, we dive into:✅ Why you actually should care what some people think (just not everyone)✅ How to use the “3% Rule” to stop spiraling over haters✅ A science-backed reason people like you more than you think✅ The exact mindset shift that’ll help you stop overthinking and start living👀 Tune…
S2 · E2 · 19 Mar 2025 · 14 min
Stop Overthinking It: How to Finally Quit Your Job
Welcome to Season 2 of No One Knows What They’re Doing ! 🎉 This season, we’re taking it LIVE—you’re calling in, and I’m giving you real, unfiltered, big-sister career advice on the spot. And today’s caller? Michelle is ready to quit her job… but she’s TERRIFIED of how her boss and coworkers will react. Why? Because her workplace has that “we’re a family” dynamic (AKA a walking red flag 🚩). In this episode, we dive into: ✅ How to quit a job when your workplace guilt-trips you into staying ✅ Why you don’t owe your boss a “heads up” before you resign ✅ The exact phrases to use if your boss…
S2 · E1 · 12 Mar 2025 · 12 min
Post-College Graduation Panic
Welcome to Season 2 of No One Knows What They’re Doing ! 🎉 This season, we’re taking it LIVE—you’re calling in, and I’m giving you real, unfiltered, big-sister career advice on the spot. In this episode, we dive into: ✅ How to handle that “OMG, is this my life now?” post-grad panic ✅ Why feeling stuck in your first job doesn’t mean you’re doomed ✅ The TRUTH about entrepreneurship (and whether or not you should make the leap) 👀 Tune in if you've ever felt like the idea of a career makes you claustrophobic—and let’s figure this out together! __ 🎙️ Want to apply to be on Season 2 of No One…
2 Oct 2024 · 1 hr 2 min
Expert Advice for your 20s (ft. Dr. Meg Jay)
In Episode 13, Erin interviews Dr. Meg Jay, a developmental clinical psychologist who specializes in 20-somethings. A recent New York Times profile called Dr. Jay “the patron saint of striving youth” and her TED talk “Why 30 Is Not the New 20” is among the most watched to date. Erin and Meg discuss the current mental health crisis, pros and cons of medication, what the research shows about your 20s, and advice on how to spend your 20s (especially when it comes to feeling stuck or behind in your career!). Enjoy! ➞ In this episode: 0:00 - 3:39 Introduction 3:40 - 7:09 Meg Jay's Background 7:10…
21 Aug 2024 · 1 hr 9 min
Rejection, Politics & Paid Family Leave in the USA (ft. Reshma Saujani)
In Episode 12, Erin interviews Reshma Saujani, founder of GirlsWhoCode and MomsFirst, an activist and leader with over a decade of experience advocating for women & girls empowerment. In this interview, Erin asks Reshma about being the first Indian American woman to run for U.S. Congress, getting rejected from Yale Law School (but persisting and eventually getting in!), founding GirlsWhoCode and MomsFirst (organizations that have impacted 500,000+ women across the world), paid family leave, childcare affordability, feminism, motherhood penalty, and more (including our love for dogs!). ➞ In…
10 Jul 2024 · 48 min
Going Viral Overnight (ft. Grace Wells)
In Episode 11, Erin interviews Grace Wells, a Gen Z content creator, filmmaker, and self-made commercial director. During the pandemic, Grace was finishing up her bachelors degree in Linguistics when she discovered her passion for video. She self-taught herself how to film, edit, animate, and produce videos. She started sharing her hobby online and went mega-viral overnight. Today, she has over 3 MILLION followers, was awarded Creator of the Year, signed on as a commercial director with Tool of NA, signed with Whalar, and has been hired to create ads for brands such as Maybelline, Celsius,…
24 Jun 2024 · 57 min
Special: Best Career & Life Advice From My Dad (ft. Chris McGoff)
LIVE from Yosemite National Park : Episode 10 is our first ~ Special Episode ~ ever! Erin interviews her dad, Scranton-born, Maryland-living business owner, speaker, and author (and father of 6 kids). We discuss topics ranging from planning beers, UFO, answering questions in job interviews, deathbed confessions, and much, much more. If you're looking for good ol' fashion life advice from a Dad, you found it! ➞ In this episode: 0:00 Meet Chris McGoff 1:14 Growing up in Scranton in a funeral home 5:19 The Planning Beer 8:55 Seeing a UFO 11:20 Because of/In order to 14:00 Choose vs. Decide…
30 May 2024 · 1 hr 8 min
Should Americans Move To Europe? (ft. Helene Sula)
In Episode 09, Erin interviews Helene Sula (aka @heleneinbetween ) to talk about why and how she moved to Europe (twice!). Helene, a Texas native, explains how she left the corporate world to become a full-time travel blogger and content creator. She explains how she moved to Germany, then back to the US, and then to the UK—with her husband and two large dogs. We discuss healthcare, maternity leave, monetizing your social media, being childfree by choice, and the pros and cons of living abroad. ➞ In this episode: 0:00 Meet Helene 2:12 Helene’s childhood + upbringing in Texas 7:52 - Helene…
16 May 2024 · 1 hr 2 min
Ex-CEO of Barstool (ft. Erika Ayers Badan) | Episode 08
In Episode 08, Erin interviews Erika Ayers Badan (aka @WorkWithErika ) to discuss being the first (and only) CEO of Barstool Sports, a company she just left after 8 years. We also discuss boundary setting, taking feedback, working with Dave Portnoy and the "pirate ship", handling criticism, the media landscape, being a woman in the workplace, hiring and firing people, and tips for navigating your career. ➞ In this episode: 0:00-1:27 Introduction 1:28-3:13 Leaving Barstool After 8 Years 3:14-5:43 Growing Up in New England 5:44-8:12 What is Barstool? 8:13-9:24 How Barstool Makes Money $$…
2 May 2024 · 1 hr 2 min
Career Pivots & Legal Job Tips | Episode 07 (ft. Attorney Ryan)
In Episode 07, Erin interviews Ryan Stygar (aka, @AttorneyRyan ) to discuss Ryan's crazy career journey (from SoCal firefighter to running his own law firm). We also discuss employee rights & legal issues regarding salary, job interviews, career changes, discrimination, pregnancy, and much more! ➞ In this episode: 0:00-2:18 Introduction 2:19-3:42 Growing Up in San Diego, California 3:43-6:18 Parents Careers + College 6:19-7:20 Majoring in Philosophy + First Job 7:20-16:55 Working as a Firefighter 16:56-20:36 Firefighter to Law School 20:37-28:49 Rejected from 13 Law Schools!? 28:50-31:20…
17 Apr 2024 · 1 hr 9 min
Selling $75M Morning Brew & Grief (ft. Alex Lieberman) | Episode 06
In Episode 06, Erin interviews Alex Lieberman (aka, @alexlieb) to discuss how he co-founded the wildly successful newsletter, Morning Brew, and sold it a few years later for $75 million—all before 30. We talk about entrepreneurship, being a CEO, starting a newsletter, monetizing online business, raising funds for a startup, dealing with the sudden death of his father, dating, terrible advice, amazing advice, and why Alex didn't buy a Rolex or Ferrari when he became a multi-millionaire. ➞ In this episode: 0:00-2:33 Introduction 2:34-5:39 Growing Up in Jersey 5:39-9:50 College & Caddy-ing…
3 Apr 2024 · 1 hr 6 min
Depression, Burnout & Therapy (ft. Dr. Judith Joseph)
In Episode 05, Erin interviews Dr. Judith Joseph, MD-MBA (aka, @drjudithjoseph ) to discuss a range of topics from high-functioning depression, workplace burnout, neurodiversity, social media, anhedonia, medical school, scholarships, MBA/business school, mental health crisis, growing up in the evangelical church, how to find a therapist, attachment styles, and much more! ~~ Important Links: ↳ Anhedonia Quiz ↳ Need advice? Submit here ↳ Get my emails ~~ ➞ In this episode: 0:00-01:44 Introduction 01:45-6:00 Background Q&A 6:01-7:10 Scholarships 7:11-10:19 First & Current Job 10:20-10:50 MBA…
11 Mar 2024 · 1 hr 2 min
Negotiate Salary, Job Hopping & Pay Transparency | Hannah Williams
In Episode 04, Erin interviews Hannah Williams , founder of Salary Transparent Street. Hannah graduated from Georgetown University in 2019 and hopped 5 jobs in 2.5 years, taking her salary from $40k to $150k, creatively paying off her college loans in full. In 2021, she quit her job as a Data Analyst to launch Salary Transparent Street, a social media account that simply visits different cities across the U.S. and asks random people on the street what they do for a living and how much they make. Since then, STS has blown up into a viral sensation leading Hannah to be featured in publications…
6 Mar 2024 · 55 min
From Poverty to Millionaire | Jim Keyes
In Episode 03, Erin interviews Jim Keyes, former CEO of 7-11 AND Blockbuster (and pilot, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author!) Jim climbed out of poverty, being the only person in his family to go to college. He graduated with an MBA from Columbia and went on to climb the ladder to become CEO of both 7-11 and Blockbuster during the 90's into the 2000s. In this episode, Erin discusses Jim's career and the differences between their two generations—Erin straddling Gen Z and Millennials and Jim, a Baby Boomer. They discuss the importance of education, being strategic and adaptable, imposter…
29 Feb 2024 · 53 min
Rejection, Imposter Syndrome, and Doing Everything "Right" | Julia Yorks
The incredible screenwriter and actress Julia Yorks joins Erin on the pod today. Julia's impressive accolades include writing the film 1UP for BuzzFeed/Lionsgate, working with Peacock and DreamWorks on several productions, and writing animated episodes for Hulu. Acting-wise she was most recently featured in an episode of Law and Order ! Julia’s tale of navigating how to work in the film industry (i.e. if you can’t get in through the door try a window) is super inspiring! One of the double-edged sword realities of the film industry is there is no one path, so truly anything can happen. Her…
23 Feb 2024 · 48 min
How to Make Friends as an Adult | Danielle Bayard Jackson
Making friends as an adult can be so weird! In this episode, Erin and special guest Danielle Bayard Jackson dive into the sticky yet mega-important world of adult friendships. Danielle is a certified women's coach and friendship expert, and she's known for pairing research with real life to help women experience more joy in platonic relationships with other women. She’s become Bumble BFF's official spokesperson and has become a go-to source for the media as a guest on outlets like CBS NEWS, NBC News, and even daytime talk shows! Danielle kicks off the episode with her story and her very…
7 Feb 2024 · 5 min
Introducing No One Knows What They're Doing
Welcome to "No One Knows What They're Doing"! A show where Erin McGoff, aka AdviceWithErin , dives into topics that are top of mind for people in their 20s and 30s. Erin, a career educator, filmmaker, creator, and classic multi-hyphenate with millions of followers, admits she's still figuring things out herself. She's here to remind you that it's okay not to have all the answers. From surgeons to teachers to CEOs, no one was born knowing everything. But that's the beauty of it – we're all in this together, just winging it. Erin's on a mission to introduce you to people from all walks of…

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No One Knows What They're Doing is a English business podcast from Erin McGoff. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Erin McGoff
Language: English
Category: Business
New episodes: Every two weeks
Typical length: 48 min
Latest episode: 21 Jun 2025
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