No One Knows What They're Doing

Erin McGoff
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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 financial literacy to relationships and self-esteem. Erin will bring on experts to give advice on questions like, "Should I move to Europe?" and "How do I negotiate my salary?" and "How do I find a work-from-home job that isn't a scam?". Listeners can expect to hear from various guests—psychologists, authors, CEOs, filmmakers, detectives, chefs, etc. There's more to life than the Sunday scaries, resumes, and the 9 to 5. In this show, you'll gain access to tangible opportunities, secret advice, and proven strategies to help you craft a life you love.

  1. 5D AGO

    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 in if you’re tired of shrinking yourself to make other people comfortable—and you’re ready to reclaim your confidence.🎙️ Want to be on Season 2 of No One Knows What They’re Doing?👉 Apply here: AdviceWithErin.com/SHOW💡 TAKE THE FREE CAREER QUIZ! Find your ideal career based on your personality & lifestyle: advicewitherin.com/quiz 📩 Join my weekly Hyper Helpful Newsletter for career & communication tips: hyperhelpful.com 🔔 Subscribe for more relatable career advice!⸻Key Moments:00:00 - Let’s talk about overthinking and judgment 👀00:49 - Why “just stop caring” is terrible advice01:58 - The real trick: Pick your people02:38 - The 3% Rule04:08 - Why you shouldn’t take advice from people you wouldn’t swap lives with05:44 - The loudest boos come from the cheapest seats06:59 - The Liking Gap: Explained08:59 - FDR’s iconic advice10:00 - Final pep talk: Live with integrity, not for approval ❤️

    11 min

  2. MAR 19

    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 tries to manipulate you (so you don’t get trapped in a long, awkward convo) ✅ How to stop overthinking your exit and actually just leave 👀 Tune in if you’ve ever felt guilty about quitting a job you KNOW isn’t right for you—and let’s work through it together. 🎙️ Want to be on Season 2 of No One Knows What They’re Doing? 👉 Apply here: AdviceWithErin.com/SHOW 💡 TAKE THE FREE CAREER QUIZ! Find your ideal career based on your personality & lifestyle: advicewitherin.com/quiz 📩 Join my weekly Hyper Helpful Newsletter for career & communication tips: hyperhelpful.com 🔔 Subscribe for more relatable career advice! 00:00 - Welcome to Season 2! Taking calls LIVE 🎉 01:12 - Michelle is ready to quit… but her workplace feels like a family 🫠 02:45 - How to stay calm, confident, and professional when you quit 04:03 - The exact phrases to use if your boss guilt-trips you into staying 06:18 - Why you don’t need to “warn” your employer before quitting 08:30 - Michelle’s biggest fear about quitting—and how to handle it 10:02 - The one question you need to ask yourself before you quit 12:45 - Why your boss’s feelings are not your problem (and how to remind yourself of that) 4:30 - Final pep talk: You are NOT doing anything wrong by leaving! Drop a 🔥 in the comments if you’ve ever felt guilty about quitting a job—let’s talk about it!

    14 min

  3. MAR 12

    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 Knows What They’re Doing? 👉 Go to AdviceWithErin.com/SHOW to apply! __ 💡 TAKE THE FREE CAREER QUIZ! Find your ideal career based on your personality & lifestyle: advicewitherin.com/quiz 📩 Join my weekly Hyper Helpful Newsletter: Get career and communication tips in your inbox: hyperhelpful.com 🔔 Subscribe for more relatable career advice! __ Key Moments: 00:00 - Welcome to Season 2! We’re going LIVE! 01:22 - First caller: Tessa just graduated and feels stuck in her 9-5 02:35 - “Am I really going to work 40+ hours a week… forever?” 😳 04:54 - The cognitive distortion making you feel trapped 05:52 - What’s the worst-case scenario if you never take a risk? 07:03 - Signs you might actually be an entrepreneur 08:42 - Step 1: Find 5 people doing what you want to do and study them 10:22 - Why working for someone else first can help your future business 11:00 - BIG takeaway: You’re not stuck. You’re just getting started. 11:29 - FREE Career Quiz & Weekly Newsletter Signup __ Want to apply to be on the show? Go to AdviceWithErin.com/SHOW to apply! 🎙️

    12 min
  4. Expert Advice for your 20s (ft. Dr. Meg Jay)

    10/02/2024

    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 7:10-11:54 Realistic life working as a therapist 11:55-14:09 Fascinating 20-somethings research 14:10-15:39 Why your 20s aren't the best years of your life 15:40-17:24 Advice if you don't know what to do with your life 17:25-22:00 How to pick a job in your 20s 22:01-24:21 Thoughts on a "dream job" 24:22-27:30 Opportunity cost + decision making 27:31-32:34 What is "identity capital"? 32:35-35:59 Gen Z mental health crisis 36:00-38:59 Labels & self-diagnosis 39:00-a...

    1h 2m
  5. Rejection, Politics & Paid Family Leave in the USA (ft. Reshma Saujani)

    08/21/2024

    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 this episode: 0:00 Meet Reshma! 2:22 Reshma’s Childhood + Background (& dogs!) 4:41 Growing up the daughter of African/Indian refugees 6:13 School bullies, immigrant parents & growing up as a minority 9:30 Rejection + Yale Law School 19:33 Why we should stop talking about “Imposter Syndrome” 23:23 Current feminist wave 27:37 Running for public office in NYC (and losing) 34:09 Starting GirlsWhoCode 35:50 What is MomsFirst? 38:35 Paid Family Leave in the US 41:22 Why we “don’t love moms” 58:52 Taking care of mental health 1:00:00 PaidLeave.ai 1:03:51 Advice with Reshma + Erin ~~~~~~~~~ ↳ Follow Reshma on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reshmasaujani ↳ Follow Reshma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reshmasaujani ↳ Check out GirlsWhoCode! https://girlswhocode.com/ ↳ Check out MomsFirst! https://momsfirst.us/ ↳ Need some help? Write to us for a chance to have your question answered (anonymously) on the show: https://bit.ly/nokwtd

    1h 9m
  6. Going Viral Overnight (ft. Grace Wells)

    07/10/2024

    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, Pampers, Amazon Prime Video, Adobe, QuickBooks, Old Spice, Kiehls, Cascade, Loreal, and many others. We also talk about managing finances, social anxiety, COVID, and more. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to work for themselves, become a content creator or filmmaker, especially if you're in your 20s! ➞ In this episode: 0:00 Meet Grace! 3:11 Grace upbringing + background 4:14 Working as a content creator/director 6:28 Going to school in Scotland 11:10 Switching majors & COVID in the UK 19:20 Social Anxiety & Going Viral 22:47 How to teach yourself skills online 25:10 Monetizing internet videos 32:49 Long-term goals/plans/strategy 34:10 Managing finances as a content creator 39:33 Advice with Erin & Grace ~~~~~~~~~ ↳ Follow Grace on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gracewellsphoto ↳ Follow Grace on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracewellsphoto ↳ Check out Grace's COURSE! http://bit.ly/3Lh0HC9 ↳ Need some help? Write to us for a chance to have your question answered (anonymously) on the show: https://bit.ly/nokwtd

    48 min
  7. Special: Best Career & Life Advice From My Dad (ft. Chris McGoff)

    06/24/2024

    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 17:04 "Enjoy the Gap" 22:28 How to work with someone you don't like 32:45 Business Card 32:24 Best Career Advice 38:25 Best Financial Advice 40:00 Best Piece of Life Advice Ever 48:49 How to answer "why do you want to work here?" 50:53 Relationship Advice after 43 Years of Marriage 54:40 Concluding Beers & a Dad Joke ~~~~~~~~~ ↳ Connect with Chris on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismcgoff/ ↳ Buy The Primes: https://amzn.to/3KX3New ↳ Buy Match in the Root Cellar: https://amzn.to/3VRtLpT ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 🎙️ Listen on Apple → https://apple.co/3SNBpPu 🎙️ Listen on Spotify → https://spoti.fi/3I6j6Qz ~~~~~~~~~ → Mics are Rode 🎙️ → Chairs are from Target 🪑 → Table is Article 🍸 https://bit.ly/42HJU37 → Plants are from Bloomscape 🪴 https://bit.ly/48hjC8Y ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ↳ AdviceWithErin Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/advicewitherin/ ↳ NOKWTD Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/nooneknows.show/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ↳ Need advice? Submit here → https://bit.ly/nokwtd ↳ Get my emails → https://advicewitherin.com/show

    57 min
  8. Should Americans Move To Europe? (ft. Helene Sula)

    05/30/2024

    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 quitting her corporate job 12:30 - Side hustles + toxic corporate jobs 18:58 - Moving to Nashville 20:33 - Moving to Germany 23:24 - Moving to Europe with a dog 27:28 - How to monetize blog/social media 29:00 - Being childfree by choice 33:35 - Should you move to Europe? 36:11 - Erin living in the UK 37:42 - Why do Europeans care about US so much? 39:41 - NYC EARTHQUAKE! 40:36 - Advice for people moving to Europe 44:00 - Maternity leave US vs Europe 47:39 - Visa + immigration hurdles 49:20 - Favorite part about living abroad 50:52 - Experience living in Germany 56:00 - Happiest countries in the world? 58:00 Advice with Helene & Erin ~~~~~~~~~ ↳ Follow Helene on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heleneinbetween ↳ Check Out Helene's BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/OClock-Tuesday-Trevi-Fountain-Unconventional-ebook/dp/B0C9ZDP2YK ↳ Need some help? Write to us for a chance to have your question answered (anonymously) on the show: https://bit.ly/nokwtd

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    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 financial literacy to relationships and self-esteem. Erin will bring on experts to give advice on questions like, "Should I move to Europe?" and "How do I negotiate my salary?" and "How do I find a work-from-home job that isn't a scam?". Listeners can expect to hear from various guests—psychologists, authors, CEOs, filmmakers, detectives, chefs, etc. There's more to life than the Sunday scaries, resumes, and the 9 to 5. In this show, you'll gain access to tangible opportunities, secret advice, and proven strategies to help you craft a life you love.

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