Work Wives & Real Lives

Episode 6: “Meetings That Could’ve Been an Email”

Ava Bodeau and Katie Nyberg Season 1 Episode 6

Why we’re all drowning in calendar invites — and how to take back our time.

From dramatic email readings to reality TV tangents, Katie & Ava break down the chaos of modern work life, pointless meetings, and protecting your time (while still finding space to laugh about it).

⏱️ Episode Timestamps

  • 0:00:00 – Intro
  • 0:00:31 – Weekend recap + Katie & Ava shenanigans
  • 0:31:00 – Dramatic email reading that sent us spiraling
  • 0:55:00 – Navigating meetings, setting boundaries, and why agendas matter
  • 1:10:00 – TV/Reality recap: The Summer I Turned Pretty & Dancing With the Stars cast reveal
  • 1:23:00 – Closing thoughts & work wife wisdom

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

  • The unhinged reality of over-the-top meeting invites.
  • Why “calendar Tetris” and fake productivity are draining us.
  • Scripts for saying no to unnecessary meetings (without being the office villain).
  • How to set boundaries and reclaim your calendar.
  • Lots of chaos from weekend events, motherhood, customer service spiral, and more!

🎧 Tune in for laughs, relatable chaos, and real talk on how to protect your time.


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