10 episodes

Million Dollar Advice is a work and career advice podcast hosted by friends and colleagues Kim Lessing and Kate Arend. Together Kim and Kate run Amy Poehler’s Paper Kite Productions and are very cool and good at their jobs. Each week, they will help live callers with their work-related dilemmas. Whether you have a question or you just like listening to other people’s problems, this show will change your life. If you have a problem at work or a career question big or small, write in to milliondollaradvicepod@gmail.com or leave a message on the Million Dollar Advice Hotline (888) 799-6327. Kim and Kate can’t wait to give you some Million Dollar Advice!

Million Dollar Advice Pineapple Street Studios and Paper Kite Podcasts

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 37 Ratings

Million Dollar Advice is a work and career advice podcast hosted by friends and colleagues Kim Lessing and Kate Arend. Together Kim and Kate run Amy Poehler’s Paper Kite Productions and are very cool and good at their jobs. Each week, they will help live callers with their work-related dilemmas. Whether you have a question or you just like listening to other people’s problems, this show will change your life. If you have a problem at work or a career question big or small, write in to milliondollaradvicepod@gmail.com or leave a message on the Million Dollar Advice Hotline (888) 799-6327. Kim and Kate can’t wait to give you some Million Dollar Advice!

    Can’t Throw a Ball Without Hitting a Mother

    Can’t Throw a Ball Without Hitting a Mother

    This week Kim and Kate have a number of heated debates. They dig into the age old question of TO TELL OR NOT TELL. Then, despite Kate admitting she hates boundaries, Kim and Kate give some extremely good advice on how to set them. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved.

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    • 26 min
    Little Sister Energy

    Little Sister Energy

    This week Kate is annoyed by Kim. But Kim really doesn’t seem to mind. They coach a caller who in a shocking twist of expectations DOESN’T want to get promoted. Then, Kim and Kate are confronted with a voicemail detailing a verrryyy sexxxyyy problem. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved.
     
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    • 32 min
    Psycho for the first 35 with Tika Sumpter

    Psycho for the first 35 with Tika Sumpter

    This week Kim and Kate are joined by the beautiful, incomparable Tika Sumpter. Kim and Kate confess their love for her and then they dig into a caller who cannot set a single work boundary to save her life! Kim, Kate and Tika quickly turn things around for her and save her from a life of burn out. Then a voicemail caller asks about how to deal with her nemesis who keeps failing up. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved.

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    • 34 min
    New Teeth Money

    New Teeth Money

    Kim is back from maternity leave and has returned a changed woman thanks to attending a motivational coaching webinar hosted by… well, you’re just gonna have to listen to find out who. Then, Kim and Kate help an emerging artist who is dealing with a tricky and relatable networking problem. And then, they answer a voice message about how to deal with an eager new hire. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved.

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    • 26 min
    Doctor’s Orders

    Doctor’s Orders

    This week Kim records from her closet and throws a wrench in the whole dynamic. They discuss the pitfalls of comparing yourself to someone you work with. Then, Kim and Kate speak to a doctor and help her to find her voice at work. And later, they help someone infiltrate an impenetrable work clique. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved.

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    • 30 min
    Pooping at Work with Mitra Jouhari

    Pooping at Work with Mitra Jouhari

    This week Kim and Kate are joined by comedian, writer, and friend to hundreds Mitra Jourhari (@mitrajouhari). Kate accidentally steals someone's croissant and the entire room is rocked to its core. Once everyone has recovered, Kim, Kate and Mitra help someone who has some reservations about an opportunity that feels too good to be true. Then, a voicemail comes in that sparks the age old debate regarding the social etiquette of pooping at work. Everyone’s lives are changed forever and the workplace is improved for all involved. Keep up with Kim and Kate on IG and TikTok @milliondollaradvicepod.

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    • 40 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
37 Ratings

37 Ratings

PSS Stan ,

Loving this show

Obsessed with Kim and Kate’s advice, and TBH obsessed with their friendship. Their advice about One Year No Fear was really inspiring!

Dr. Nick1 ,

Million Dollar Advice

This show is true to its name! Always informative and a fun listen!

Sophie Finkelstein ,

The not so gentle parenting we all need

If you have ever worked with anyone, I recommend this podcast.

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