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We started this podcast with a goal: detox from rotten work scenarios! Mission accomplished! so, instead of beating a dead boss, we agree that we are fully detoxed and want to move on! So, in this final episode of Season one, Katie and Ivy discuss what they've learned from having and leaving toxic workplaces and where to go from here.

We will return in a few weeks with a brand new direction!

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Wouldn't it be great it we could all make money from playing some dumb game on our phones? We'll compare some new school and old school get rich quick schemes and scams. What's the real deal with all these online courses? Can you really make big bucks with "no experience necessary?" Spoiler: Nope.

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This week we're digging up some dirt on bosses who weren't mircomanaging narcissists, but they were actual criminals. A nun who embezzled almost a million bucks, a med-tech blonde billionaire, a dentist who was an actual legendary drug kingpin, and donuts. Very special donuts.

TRIGGER WARNINGS: S*xual assault, not detailed but mentioned.

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Ever feel like saying "no" at work is career suicide? In this episode, we’re breaking down the myth that being a team player means being a doormat. From dodging weekend emails to surviving boundary-busting bosses, we're serving up real talk on how to protect your time, energy, and sanity—without setting the whole office on fire. Because sometimes the most professional thing you can say is a polite, "Absolutely not."

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In this Pride Month episode, we're diving deep into the rainbow-washed waters of corporate LGBTQ+ support. From glittery ad campaigns to colorful logos, many companies show up big in June—but how many are actually walking the walk year-round

Whether you're feeling skeptical or hopeful this Pride, this episode will challenge your perspective and spark conversations that matter. 🌈

Sources: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/finding-lgbt-friendly-workplaces

https://www.lgbtmap.org/file/LGBT-Workers-3-Pager-FINAL.pdf

https://hrc-prod-requests.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/2023-Equality-Rising-Report-Final.pdf

https://www.vox.com/2020/6/15/21291515/supreme-court-bostock-clayton-county-lgbtq-neil-gorsuch

https://www.aclu.org/cases/lgbtq-discrimination-cases-supreme-court

https://www.dwt.com/blogs/employment-labor-and-benefits/2025/02/trump-orders-lgbtq-workers-guidance-for-employers

https://rankings.newsweek.com/americas-greatest-workplaces-lgbtq-2024

https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/finding-lgbt-friendly-workplaces

https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/publications/lgbt-workplace-discrimination/#:~:text=Over%208%20million%20workers%20in%20the%20U.S.%20identify,well%20as%20their%20job%20commitment%2C%20satisfaction%2C%20and%20productivity.

https://www.perlego.com/book/2380990/creating-an-lgbt-inclusive-workplace-the-practical-resource-guide-for-business-leaders-pdf?campaignid=436439430&adgroupid=1353500607580773&msclkid=4d8d3025b2f51b70d50e581ad656f362&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=2.1.1.1%20DSAG*%20%7C%20US%20%7C%20ALL&utm_term=US&utm_content=ALL

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The Detox welcomes our VERY FIRST GUEST: Mike D! Join us for a round table discussion about Mike's journey through firefighting, catching thieves, digging graves, and even voiceover. After surviving more than a few toxic work environments, Mike shares how he's kept all his limbs, his sense of humor, and his sanity intact.

TRIGGER WARNINGS: Workplace violence (including f*rearms and otherwise), sexual harassment, workplace safety and fire, violent crime

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Was your last job suspiciously into chants, "voluntary" unpaid labor, and leaders who called themselves "visionaries"? Yeah, that's not hustle culture—that’s a culty job. We’re calling it out this week on Bad Boss Detox.

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Ready to hustle your way to financial freedom... or just freedom from your upline? This week on Bad Boss Detox, we’re diving into the glittery, gaslighty world of Multi-Level Marketing. From fake empowerment to friendship exploitation, we expose how MLMs turn everyday people into overworked, underpaid sales reps with a smile. Spoiler alert: if your “CEO” title comes with a starter kit and a guilt trip, you might wanna beware.