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   5 Oct 2026 · 35 min

   The “Enshittification” of Work: Why Your Career Feels Broken

   In this episode, Kaila and Kyle dive into Kaila’s theory that we’re seeing the “enshittification” of work, and how it is impacting the job market, college, and the career ladder. Listen to hear them explain the theory, and discuss what you as either a job-holder or job-seeker can do about it. 00:00 Intro 01:24 Where the inspiration for this topic came from 05:13 What we mean by “enshittification” 11:13 The promise we were sold of college 15:49 The “planned obsolescence” of the career ladder 18:50 The messiness of the job market 25:54 Advice for navigating the “enshittification” of work Want…

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   21 Sep 2026 · 24 min

   5 Daily Habits That Could Transform Your Career by Year-End

   In this episode, Kaila and Kyle break down a 5-step plan on how to make the most of the last 100 days of the year, and how to not only achieve your goals, but also improve upon them. 00:00 Intro 01:33 The inspiration for this episode 04:26 Why we made the Last 100 Days of the Year plan 06:26 Step 1 09:51 Step 2 11:23 Step 3 13:07 Step 4 16:32 Step 5 18:23 Preparing to start the Last 100 Days of the Year plan This episode was sponsored by Croissant. Croissant handles the sourcing, bookings, and vendors for your distributed team all in one place. Try Croissant now and they'll host lunch for…

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   14 Sep 2026 · 31 min

   The Problem with “Executive Presence”

   In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss the idea of “executive presence”—what it is and is NOT, why it can be harmful, and how to either adopt or navigate around it in order to move forward in your career. 00:00 Intro 02:05 The problem with the idea of “executive presence” 07:27 The chicken or egg problem 10:31 Game: Executive Presence or Executive Privilege? 16:59 Listener email about executive presence 20:09 Amanda Goetz’s KUBA framework 22:53 How to handle it if someone tells you that you don’t have executive presence This episode was sponsored by Croissant. Croissant handles the…

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   7 Sep 2026 · 31 min

   6 Habits to Steal From the Most Successful Leaders

   In this episode, Kaila and Kyle talk about the habits they’ve observed in the most effective and successful leaders they know, and how to incorporate them into your own work life. (And let’s just say a few of them are a bit controversial.) 00:00 Intro 02:31 Habit #1 08:50 Habit #2 12:38 Habit #3 17:59 Habit #4 21:18 Habit #5 24:32 Habit #6 This episode was sponsored by Croissant. Croissant handles the sourcing, bookings, and vendors for your distributed team all in one place. Try Croissant now and they'll host lunch for you and your team in a Croissant space. Go to: getcroissant.com/PMLE.…

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   31 Aug 2026 · 27 min

   Am I the A**hole? Clapping Back at Work, Refusing a Referral and More

   In this episode, Kaila and Kyle bring you another round of a fan favorite: Am I The A******? Listen to hear Kaila and Kyle react to some of the wildest, work-related AITA posts on Reddit, and weigh in with their professional advice. 00:00 Intro 00:25 Scenario 1 | Clapping back at a coworker 06:41 Scenario 2 | Office desk assignment 12:44 Scenario 3 | Job referral 18:27 Scenario 4 | Covering my friend’s maternity leave Want to get all of Kaila & Kyle’s career resources? Subscribe to Per My Last Email: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/ Watch Per My Last Email on YouTube: @PerMYLastEmailShow…

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   24 Aug 2026 · 29 min

   4 Types of Networking You’re Probably Ignoring

   In this episode, Kaila and Kyle dig into the more subtle (but incredibly important) forms of networking that you might not be thinking about. Whether it’s honing your personal brand or expanding your weak ties, Kaila and Kyle share some excellent tips on the more unexpected ways to network. 00:00 Intro 00:39 Kaila’s experience with back-channeling 04:26 Peer-to-peer networking 10:56 Building up weak ties 14:16 Building your personal brand 18:42 Ways to grow your personal brand (beyond posting on LinkedIn) 20:17 The networking you do with your own boss Want to get all of Kaila & Kyle’s career…

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   20 Aug 2026 · 43 min

   BONUS: The Career Advice We Wish We Knew in Our 20s (Live)

   In this special bonus episode, Kaila and Kyle tape their very first live episode at Verizon HQ in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Listen to hear Kaila and Kyle share what they learned from their own early career experiences with Verizon’s intern class (aka VTerns), as well as hear professional insights and advice from Christina Schelling, Verizon’s own SVP of Human Resources (whose early career experiences include working for the CIA). 00:00 Intro 03:08 Kaila’s internship experience at Goldman Sachs 04:19 Kyle’s first career experiences 08:57 On figuring out what you want to do with your career…

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   17 Aug 2026 · 29 min

   Why “Good Enough” Is Better for Your Career

   In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss why perfectionism is actually a negative at work (and in life), and how to overcome it. And as a self-proclaimed recovering perfectionist, Kaila offers some excellent tactics and tips. 00:00 Intro 01:48 The misconception about perfectionism 06:16 The impacts of perfectionism 14:38 On whether we overrate intelligence 16:22 Measuring the delta between time and output 19:31 100 rejections in 100 days Want to get all of Kaila & Kyle’s career resources? Subscribe to Per My Last Email: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/ Watch Per My Last Email on YouTube:…

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   10 Aug 2026 · 28 min

   The Most Overrated Work Perks (And the Ones You're Ignoring)

   In this episode, Kaila and Kyle dig into and debate the most overrated and underrated work perks, and how to make the most of the ones you’re probably overlooking. Summer Fridays? Education credits? Unlimited PTO? You might be surprised by some of their controversial takes. 00:00 Intro 00:14 Reviewing the Morning Brew company party 05:09 Kaila’s party strength vs. Kyle’s party strength 06:53 Are company parties a good work perk? 08:42 Underrated work perk #1 10:28 Underrated work perk #2 11:37 Underrated work perk #3 14:15 Underrated work perk #4 15:04 Underrated work perk #5 16:18 Overrated…

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    3 Aug 2026 · 29 min

    Coworker Pet Peeves: What We Hate and What We Love

    In this episode, Kaila and Kyle list the most annoying and the most appreciated qualities in a coworker. Plus, how to make the most of those good qualities and navigate the grating ones. 00:00 Intro 01:08 Coworker pet peeve #1 06:02 Coworker pet peeve #2 10:15 Coworker pet peeve #3 12:50 Coworker pet peeve #4 15:23 Coworker green flag #1 19:19 Coworker green flag #2 21:00 Coworker green flag #3 23:23 Coworker green flag #4 Want to get all of Kaila & Kyle’s career resources? Subscribe to Per My Last Email: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/ Watch Per My Last Email on YouTube:…

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