Katy and Me Podcast

Episode 25: Workplace Culture and Boundaries

In this episode, Chris and Katy discuss the importance of setting workplace boundaries, workplace culture, and the concept of "Quiet Quitting". Producer Pete makes his show debut and provides some valuable insight as well.

Episode 24: Divorce...Is It Really So Taboo Anymore?

In this episode, Chris and Katy both talk about what it was like going through their divorces. In addition, they discuss CDC divorce and marriage statistics, relational safety, and the importance of communication throughout the process.

Episode 23: The New World of Work and the U.S. Labor Shortage

In this episode, Katy dives into the U.S. Department of Labor statistics for August and discusses why the retail and hospitality sectors are hurting for workers. Chris discusses data from the World Economic Forum, the number of connected devices in the world, and why some folks may not be pursuing careers in tech.

Episode 22: Chances Are, Sh*t Will Break at Work Regardless...So Take That Vacation!

In this episode, Chris talks about taking his first family vacation in over six years, and Katy discusses eye-opening data from the International Labour Organization and work-life balance differences by country across the world.

Episode 21: Purity Spirals and Presenting to the Board Room

In this episode, Chris shares some do's and don'ts for having to make presentations to board room executives and large audiences, including developing your own swagger, and Katy explains purity spirals, why they are bad, and what we can do to prevent them.

Episode 20: The Imposter Syndrome and How Not to Study for Your Master's Degree Final Oral Exam

In this episode, Katy discusses the Imposter Syndrome, while Chris tries to hijack the conversation with his many anxiety-inducing examples. Chris also shares his "how not to study for your master's degree final oral exam" and helps identify a future show topic on procrastination.

Episode 19: A Brief Lesson in Civics and Democratic Republics, and Recovering from the Coronavirus

After a bit of a hiatus, we are finally back! In this episode, Katy walks us through the definition of a Democratic Republic while providing us with a brief lesson in civics, and Chris describes his battle and recovery from the Coronavirus.

Episode 18: Skills to Prepare our Kids for a World That Doesn't Exist Yet

In this episode, Katy and Chris talk about preparing today's kids for a future that doesn't exist yet, Flippy the hamburger flipping robot, and the tech skills needed when the robots come to take your job.

Episode 17: Love and Marriage... It's not easy, and what you can do to reduce insomnia

In this episode, Chris talks about the ups and downs of being married for 17 years and how #texting helps he and his wife communicate, and Katy examines #Insomnia and what can be done to help improve your quality of sleep every night.

Episode 16: Management Hacks for Workaholics, and The Business of Closing a Business

In this episode, Katy breaks down best practices and life hacks for being an effective manager for those of us that are workaholics, and Chris shares his personal experience and important information related to closing your own small business in era of COVID-19.