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Maren Conradi, Jane Goodall, Workaholism, Life Purpose & the Courage to Stop Running

Nicole Donnelly Season 2 Episode 29

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Host: Nicole Donnelly
Guest:   Maren Conradi — Product Marketing Leader at HeyMarvin

What happens when you build your entire identity around your career — and then the ground shifts? In this raw, unscripted conversation, Nicole sits down with tech marketing leader Maren Conradi for her very first podcast appearance — and she did not hold back.

They go straight into the deep end: workaholism as a trauma response, mom guilt, landing your dream job and losing yourself inside it, and the gut-check question every woman needs to hear — "Would a man say that?" Plus: AI in the workplace, the loneliness epidemic nobody's talking about (especially for older adults), and why Jane Goodall's legacy of hope matters now more than ever.

This one is messy, funny, and full of the kind of truth that makes you want to call your best friend and say, "You have to listen to this."


💡 Moxie Takeaways

  • On self-doubt: Next time you catch yourself shrinking, ask: "Would a man say that?" If the answer is no, rewrite the script.
  • On workaholism: It's not a badge of honor — it might be a stress response. And running faster doesn't mean you're running toward anything.
  • On purpose: It doesn't have to be grand. Go to brunch with your neighbors. Volunteer. Take a pottery class. The point is to have something that isn't your job.
  • On mentorship: The best mentoring relationships are never formal. They start with someone who believes you can do the thing — and tells you so.
  • On loneliness: Look up from your phone. Put on real pants. Leave your house. And check on the older people in your life — they might need it most.
  • On introductions: You are not your job title. Try introducing yourself by what makes you you.


🎤 Connect with Maren

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/maren-conradi


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