{"podcast":{"title":"Workplace Weirdness™","slug":"workplace-weirdness-7112271","podcast_index_feed_id":7112271,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/workplaceweirdness","website_url":"https://workplace-weirdness.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/927fc1d4-a836-11ef-97b6-13c1bdc2cf1b/image/dadefc22beddd39f23c3affe533b553b.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Green Banana Consulting LLC","episode_count":43,"summary":"Welcome to Workplace Weirdness™, The Non-HR HR Podcast™ that takes a deep dive into the delightful oddities of office life. Ever wondered why the break room smells like a science experiment or why your boss insists on using 'synergy' in every meeting? We've got you covered! Join Maya and her revolving door of guest hosts as they unravel the mysteries of cubicle culture and decode the cryptic behaviors of your coworkers. From bizarre email sign-offs to the enigma of office fridge politics, no topic is too weird for us to tackle. Each week, we'll talk about hot HR topics, answer listener questions and dissect an awkward workplace theme, all while keeping things light, fun, and packed with HR humor. Tune in, because in the world of work, the only thing you can count on is the unexpected! So, grab your coffee, put your feet up on that ergonomic footrest, and let's get weird at work together. Trust us, it’ll be a productivity boost like no other!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-31T20:19:32.322722+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/workplace-weirdness-7112271"},"episode":{"title":"Why Women Are Still Paying the Price at Work | Workplace Weirdness S2 EP11","slug":"why-women-are-still-paying-the-price-at-work-workplace-weirdness-s2-ep11","published_at":"2026-02-04T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/workplace-weirdness-7112271/why-women-are-still-paying-the-price-at-work-workplace-weirdness-s2-ep11","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/workplace-weirdness-7112271","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PDY9807080509.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PDY9807080509.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, Maya Kadar Kovalsky is joined by Randi Braun, CEO of Something Major and author of Something Major: The New Playbook for Women at Work, for a candid conversation about power, parenthood, and inequity at work. From salary parity and exploitative hiring practices to emotionally manipulative managers and the motherhood penalty, this episode tackles the real situations women face every day, and what to do when your workplace fails you. We discuss: • Why working moms hold themselves to stricter professionalism • The difference between guilt and fear of other people’s opinions (FOPO) • How companies exploit free labor during recruitment • How “flexibility” and “feedback” are often used as control • The hidden cost of salary inequity and being accidentally CC’d on the truth This is an honest, practical and sometimes weird conversation about navigating work without losing your integrity or yourself. Resources and Links Randi Braun ➤ Website - https://www.somethingmajorcoaching.com/ ➤ LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/randi-braun-312a5423 Maya Kadar Kovalsky ➤ Website - ⁠https://www.mayakadar.com/⁠ ➤ LinkedIn - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayakadar/⁠ Workplace Weirdness ➤ Email: ⁠info@workplace-weirdness.com⁠ ➤ SpeakPipe - ⁠http://speakpipe.com/workplaceweirdness⁠ ➤ Website - ⁠http://workplace-weirdness.com⁠ ➤ Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/workplaceweirdpod/⁠ Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as professional, legal, or workplace-specific advice. Listeners are encouraged to seek guidance from qualified professionals for their individual situations.","meta_description":"In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, Maya Kadar Kovalsky is joined by Randi Braun, CEO of Something Major and author of Something Major: The New Playbo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1700,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/workplace-weirdness-7112271/episodes/why-women-are-still-paying-the-price-at-work-workplace-weirdness-s2-ep11/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/workplace-weirdness-7112271/why-women-are-still-paying-the-price-at-work-workplace-weirdness-s2-ep11.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}