Work Wives & Real Lives
Welcome to Work Wives & Real Lives - the podcast where two best friends (and coworkers) spill the tea on business, boundaries, and all the beautiful chaos in between. From workday wins to real-life messes, we're talking through it all - unfiltered, unpolished, and always putting friendship first. Think of it as your weekly catch-up with your favorite coworker turned soul sister. Grab your coffee (or your wine) ...let's get into it!
Work Wives & Real Lives
Episode 9: “Boundaries, Burnout & Saying No”
Saying “yes” to everything is the fast track to burnout—so why is “no” the most terrifying word in our vocabulary? In this episode, we break down the power of boundaries in work, friendships, creative life, and small business. From customer service horror stories to Housewives-level audacity, we’re reclaiming peace one “nope” at a time.
We kick things off with a live IV drip moment, chaotic weekend recaps, and a dramatic reading straight from the inbox of insanity. Then we dig into how hustle culture has us fried, why every “yes” costs you something, and scripts you can steal to say no without guilt. We wrap with a reality TV rundown and a hint of Taylor Swift lore because… balance.
0:00 – 0:00:31 — Intro
0:00:31 – 0:12:18 — Katie gets an IV live + get-to-know-you chatter
0:12:18 – 0:32:49 — Weekend updates & chaos recap
0:32:49 – 0:42:05 — Dramatic email/customer service meltdown reading
0:42:05 – 1:09:20 — Main Topic: Boundaries, Burnout & Saying No
1:09:20 – 1:23:47 — Reality TV Recap (RHOBH + Taylor Swift lore)
1:23:47 – 1:25:16 — Wrap-up & sign-off