You know those difficult conversations, tough questions, and challenging problems you&#39;re not really supposed to bring up in the workplace or among polite company? That&#39;s the kind of stuff Maggy Snyder and Kait Arndt talk about every Wednesday on the Honestly Though podcast. You won&#39;t find polished takes or safe opinions here. But you will hear raw, nuanced conversations between two people who know they don&#39;t have all the answers and are committed to uncovering real solutions. If you&#39;re craving open and honest dialogue on a topic nobody else wants to touch, we want to explore it. Submit a conversation starter: https://forms.gle/gJNLg98tPj5nwHBJ6Collectively, Maggy and Kait spent two decades in and around the corporate American status quo before launching their own businesses. Now, Maggy is an ICF-certified coach and mentor. Kait is a writer and narrative strategist. Connect with Maggy: linktr.ee/motivationwithmaggyConnect with Kait: linktr.ee/kaitarndt

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We’re doing something a little different this week… We’re talking about one of the loudest, most thought-provoking books of the year: Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke. WARNING: There are spoilers within, so if you want to read the book before listening, bookmark this podcast and come back to it after you’ve finished reading. Have a topic you want to hear us yap about?? <a href="https://forms.gle/zKGKqt2SiM8DpeQMA" rel="nofollow">https://forms.gle/zKGKqt2SiM8DpeQMA</a> 🎶 Music created by: Firecrow Silvernight (<a href="https://firecrow.com/" rel="nofollow">https://firecrow.com/</a>) –Email us: <a href="mailto:maggyandkait@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">maggyandkait@gmail.com</a>Subscribe to our newsletter: <a href="https://maggyandkait.kit.com/podcast" rel="nofollow">https://maggyandkait.kit.com/podcast</a> Connect with Maggy: <a href="https://landing.motivationwithmaggy.com/links" rel="nofollow">https://landing.motivationwithmaggy.com/links</a>Connect with Kait: <a href="http://linktr.ee/kaitarndt" rel="nofollow">linktr.ee/kaitarndt</a>

Everyone’s Talking about Yesteryear…And We Are, Too

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The days where creating a personal brand meant you had to keep all of the most unique and fun parts of yourself – your humor, your love of memes, your vulnerabilities – under wraps. This week, we sat down with Cassidy Dunn, a recruiter whose seen it all and now helps people build their own personal brands, to talk about this shift and what job seekers, solopreneurs, and everybody who wants to finally be themselves at work needs to know.Get in touch with Cassidy Dunn on::LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassidydunn/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassidydunn/</a> Said &amp; Dunn Media: <a href="https://saidanddunnmedia.com/" rel="nofollow">https://saidanddunnmedia.com/</a> Have a topic you want to hear us yap about?? <a href="https://forms.gle/zKGKqt2SiM8DpeQMA" rel="nofollow">https://forms.gle/zKGKqt2SiM8DpeQMA</a> 🎶 Music created by: Firecrow Silvernight (<a href="https://firecrow.com/" rel="nofollow">https://firecrow.com/</a>) –Email us: <a href="mailto:maggyandkait@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">maggyandkait@gmail.com</a>Subscribe to our newsletter: <a href="https://maggyandkait.kit.com/podcast" rel="nofollow">https://maggyandkait.kit.com/podcast</a> Connect with Maggy: <a href="https://landing.motivationwithmaggy.com/links" rel="nofollow">https://landing.motivationwithmaggy.com/links</a>Connect with Kait: <a href="http://linktr.ee/kaitarndt" rel="nofollow">linktr.ee/kaitarndt</a>

Your Personal Brand Should Show Us Who You Really Are

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In this live episode of the Honestly Though podcast, we sat down with our friends @Justin-the-wizard and @TheFeralMarketer to talk about reinvention culture. Over the past year, the cultural trend of career pivots and personal reinvention has reached new heights. We explored the impact of story, community, and creative expression on finding and building your next chapter.Here’s how to find our friends: Justin, the wizard, and Elena Lunt:Follow the Ferally Magical Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0e8fVutS3sJfar1YIebOMfdVTH1NxUhn&amp;si=fgKxx_K33NeQ5tCRFeaturing Elena Lunt: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheFeralMarketer" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@TheFeralMarketer</a>Learn more about coaching services from Justin, the wizard: <a href="http://wizardwellness.org" rel="nofollow">wizardwellness.org</a> Follow Justin, the wizard on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Justin-the-wizard" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@Justin-the-wizard</a> Have a topic you want to hear us yap about?? <a href="https://forms.gle/zKGKqt2SiM8DpeQMA" rel="nofollow">https://forms.gle/zKGKqt2SiM8DpeQMA</a> 🎶 Music created by: Firecrow Silvernight (<a href="https://firecrow.com/" rel="nofollow">https://firecrow.com/</a>) –Email us: <a href="mailto:maggyandkait@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">maggyandkait@gmail.com</a>Subscribe to our newsletter: <a href="https://maggyandkait.kit.com/podcast" rel="nofollow">https://maggyandkait.kit.com/podcast</a> Connect with Maggy: <a href="https://landing.motivationwithmaggy.com/links" rel="nofollow">https://landing.motivationwithmaggy.com/links</a>Connect with Kait: <a href="http://linktr.ee/kaitarndt" rel="nofollow">linktr.ee/kaitarndt</a>

The Great Reinvention

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Americans have been having more conversations about race, diversity, equity, inclusion and more in the 2020s. Some of these conversations have been helpful, others…not so much. This week, we talked with Paul Ladipo, author of the upcoming book “It Was Never About That: Going Beyond Hate to Dismantle Everyday Racism in America.” Listen as he shares tips and advice for those who are having these critical conversations at home, at work, and in the public square.Get in touch with Paul Ladipo:LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-ladipo/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-ladipo/</a> Have a topic you want to hear us yap about?? <a href="https://forms.gle/zKGKqt2SiM8DpeQMA" rel="nofollow">https://forms.gle/zKGKqt2SiM8DpeQMA</a> 🎶 Music created by: Firecrow Silvernight (<a href="https://firecrow.com/" rel="nofollow">https://firecrow.com/</a>) –Email us: <a href="mailto:maggyandkait@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">maggyandkait@gmail.com</a>Subscribe to our newsletter: <a href="https://maggyandkait.kit.com/podcast" rel="nofollow">https://maggyandkait.kit.com/podcast</a> Connect with Maggy: <a href="https://landing.motivationwithmaggy.com/links" rel="nofollow">https://landing.motivationwithmaggy.com/links</a>Connect with Kait: <a href="http://linktr.ee/kaitarndt" rel="nofollow">linktr.ee/kaitarndt</a>

Navigating Racism, Inclusion, and Difficult Conversations in 2026

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You’ve probably heard it before. Companies who tell you they want you to bring your whole self to work. But right after that, too many companies follow it up with “but not like that” when your whole self doesn’t comply with their perfectly polished vision. This week, we speak with Cassie Butler, a Human Design expert and absolutely incredibly human who embodies these concepts and is guaranteed to make you want to show up as more of yourself too. Get in touch with Cassie Butler:Website: <a href="https://humandesignbycass.com/" rel="nofollow">https://humandesignbycass.com/</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%AA%84cassie-butler-ckm-a9612892/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%AA%84cassie-butler-ckm-a9612892/</a> Have a topic you want to hear us yap about?? <a href="https://forms.gle/zKGKqt2SiM8DpeQMA" rel="nofollow">https://forms.gle/zKGKqt2SiM8DpeQMA</a> 🎶 Music created by: Firecrow Silvernight (<a href="https://firecrow.com/" rel="nofollow">https://firecrow.com/</a>)

What Does “Bring Your Whole Self to Work” Even Mean?

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Strange things happen in business settings when the values posted on the wall in the break room and shared on the company website don’t match up with the systems that are actually put in place. This week, we talk with HR Philosopher, Nicole Eisdorfer, PhD, about how this type of misalignment happens, what the consequences are, and how values will shape the future of work in corporate America. Follow Nicole Eisdorpher, PhD on:LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/neisdorfer/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/neisdorfer/</a>Substack: <a href="https://substack.com/@nicoleeisdorfer" rel="nofollow">https://substack.com/@nicoleeisdorfer</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@nicole_eisdorfer" rel="nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@nicole_eisdorfer</a> Read 1929 by Andrew Ross Sorkin: <a href="https://www.porchlightbooks.com/products/1929-andrew-ross-sorkin-9780593296967" rel="nofollow">https://www.porchlightbooks.com/products/1929-andrew-ross-sorkin-9780593296967</a> Have a topic you want to hear us yap about?? <a href="https://forms.gle/zKGKqt2SiM8DpeQMA" rel="nofollow">https://forms.gle/zKGKqt2SiM8DpeQMA</a> 🎶 Music created by: Firecrow Silvernight (<a href="https://firecrow.com/" rel="nofollow">https://firecrow.com/</a>) –Email us: <a href="mailto:maggyandkait@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">maggyandkait@gmail.com</a>Subscribe to our newsletter: <a href="https://maggyandkait.kit.com/podcast" rel="nofollow">https://maggyandkait.kit.com/podcast</a> Connect with Maggy: <a href="http://linktr.ee/motivationwithmaggy" rel="nofollow">linktr.ee/motivationwithmaggy</a> Connect with Kait: <a href="http://linktr.ee/kaitarndt" rel="nofollow">linktr.ee/kaitarndt</a>

When Values and Systems Don’t Match Up

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Dishonest harmony is the default operating system in America in 2026. It’s the decisions people make - consciously or subconsciously - to prioritize short-term comfort long-term peace, which only comes from dealing with problems head on. This week, we talk about how this shows up across workplace cultures today and what we see coming in the future. Read about dishonest harmony: <a href="https://www.upworthy.com/baby-boomer-parents-ex1/" rel="nofollow">https://www.upworthy.com/baby-boomer-parents-ex1/</a> Learn more about The Canary Code book: <a href="https://thecanarycode.com/" rel="nofollow">https://thecanarycode.com/</a> Explore Kristina Green’s LinkedIn to learn about generational trends: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-m-green/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-m-green/</a> Have a topic you want to hear us yap about?? <a href="https://forms.gle/zKGKqt2SiM8DpeQMA" rel="nofollow">https://forms.gle/zKGKqt2SiM8DpeQMA</a> 🎶 Music created by: Firecrow Silvernight (<a href="https://firecrow.com/" rel="nofollow">https://firecrow.com/</a>) –Email us: <a href="mailto:maggyandkait@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">maggyandkait@gmail.com</a>Subscribe to our newsletter: <a href="https://maggyandkait.kit.com/podcast" rel="nofollow">https://maggyandkait.kit.com/podcast</a> Connect with Maggy: <a href="http://linktr.ee/motivationwithmaggy" rel="nofollow">linktr.ee/motivationwithmaggy</a> Connect with Kait: <a href="http://linktr.ee/kaitarndt" rel="nofollow">linktr.ee/kaitarndt</a>

We Need to Talk About Dishonest Harmony

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Oh, hustle culture, corporate America’s old friend. This week, we talk about where hustle culture comes from, how it shows up across our personal and professional lives, and what it takes to find the balance that’s needed to slow down and put your energy toward all the right things in your life.Have a topic you want to hear us yap about?? <a href="https://forms.gle/zKGKqt2SiM8DpeQMA" rel="nofollow">https://forms.gle/zKGKqt2SiM8DpeQMA</a> 🎶 Music created by: Firecrow Silvernight (<a href="https://firecrow.com/" rel="nofollow">https://firecrow.com/</a>) –Email us: <a href="mailto:maggyandkait@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">maggyandkait@gmail.com</a>Subscribe to our newsletter: <a href="https://maggyandkait.kit.com/podcast" rel="nofollow">https://maggyandkait.kit.com/podcast</a> Connect with Maggy: <a href="http://linktr.ee/motivationwithmaggy" rel="nofollow">linktr.ee/motivationwithmaggy</a> Connect with Kait: <a href="http://linktr.ee/kaitarndt" rel="nofollow">linktr.ee/kaitarndt</a>

Hustle Culture is Slowing You Down

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We’ve all got an internal dialogue and for many people, the voice of the inner critic comes through loudest and clearest. In this episode, we talk about where our inner dialogue comes from, how much value to place in the opinions of our inner critics, and how to develop other voices like your inner cheerleader.Have a topic you want to hear us yap about?? <a href="https://forms.gle/zKGKqt2SiM8DpeQMA" rel="nofollow">https://forms.gle/zKGKqt2SiM8DpeQMA</a> 🎶 Music created by: Firecrow Silvernight (<a href="https://firecrow.com/" rel="nofollow">https://firecrow.com/</a>) –Email us: <a href="mailto:maggyandkait@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">maggyandkait@gmail.com</a>Subscribe to our newsletter: <a href="https://maggyandkait.kit.com/podcast" rel="nofollow">https://maggyandkait.kit.com/podcast</a> Connect with Maggy: <a href="http://linktr.ee/motivationwithmaggy" rel="nofollow">linktr.ee/motivationwithmaggy</a> Connect with Kait: <a href="http://linktr.ee/kaitarndt" rel="nofollow">linktr.ee/kaitarndt</a>

Does Your Inner Critic Deserve a Seat at the Table?

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Competitiveness and collaboration are both part of running a successful business, but is one more important than the other? In this episode, we talk about where competitiveness comes from, why collaboration often feels difficult in American culture, and debate which one is really at the hard of excelling in the world of work today.Have a topic you want to hear us yap about?? <a href="https://forms.gle/zKGKqt2SiM8DpeQMA" rel="nofollow">https://forms.gle/zKGKqt2SiM8DpeQMA</a> 🎶 Music created by: Firecrow Silvernight (<a href="https://firecrow.com/" rel="nofollow">https://firecrow.com/</a>) –Email us: <a href="mailto:maggyandkait@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">maggyandkait@gmail.com</a>Subscribe to our newsletter: <a href="https://maggyandkait.kit.com/podcast" rel="nofollow">https://maggyandkait.kit.com/podcast</a> Connect with Maggy: <a href="http://linktr.ee/motivationwithmaggy" rel="nofollow">linktr.ee/motivationwithmaggy</a> Connect with Kait: <a href="http://linktr.ee/kaitarndt" rel="nofollow">linktr.ee/kaitarndt</a>

Competitiveness vs. Collaboration: Which Gets the Crown?

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There’s a lot of fear in many corporate American working environments. We fear saying too much, losing our jobs, or damaging our reputations. In this episode, we talk about those limiting beliefs and how oftentimes, our fears of getting in trouble come more from inside ourselves than they do from other people. Have a topic you want to hear us yap about?? <a href="https://forms.gle/zKGKqt2SiM8DpeQMA" rel="nofollow">https://forms.gle/zKGKqt2SiM8DpeQMA</a> 🎶 Music created by: Firecrow Silvernight (<a href="https://firecrow.com/" rel="nofollow">https://firecrow.com/</a>) –Email us: <a href="mailto:maggyandkait@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">maggyandkait@gmail.com</a>Subscribe to our newsletter: <a href="https://maggyandkait.kit.com/podcast" rel="nofollow">https://maggyandkait.kit.com/podcast</a> Connect with Maggy: <a href="http://linktr.ee/motivationwithmaggy" rel="nofollow">linktr.ee/motivationwithmaggy</a> Connect with Kait: <a href="http://linktr.ee/kaitarndt" rel="nofollow">linktr.ee/kaitarndt</a>

Are We Gonna Get in Trouble for Saying This?

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Have you ever worried that you’ve been a little too honest? Or beat yourself up because you were honest and had to pay the price? Have you ever considered that there’s a real price to dishonesty, too? We’ve been there and that’s exactly what we talk about in this episode. Have a topic you want to hear us yap about?? <a href="https://forms.gle/zKGKqt2SiM8DpeQMA" rel="nofollow">https://forms.gle/zKGKqt2SiM8DpeQMA</a> 🎶 Music created by Firecrow Silvernight: <a href="https://firecrow.com/" rel="nofollow">https://firecrow.com/</a>🪄 Curious about human design? Check out our friend Cassie: <a href="https://humandesignbycass.com/" rel="nofollow">https://humandesignbycass.com/</a> –Email us: <a href="mailto:maggyandkait@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">maggyandkait@gmail.com</a>Subscribe to our newsletter: <a href="https://maggyandkait.kit.com/podcast" rel="nofollow">https://maggyandkait.kit.com/podcast</a> Connect with Maggy: <a href="http://linktr.ee/motivationwithmaggy" rel="nofollow">linktr.ee/motivationwithmaggy</a> Connect with Kait: <a href="http://linktr.ee/kaitarndt" rel="nofollow">linktr.ee/kaitarndt</a>

Honesty is Expensive…And Worth Every Penny

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Welcome to Honestly Though with Maggy &amp; Kait! Get to know us in this first episode, where we tell you more about who we are, how we got here, why we’re podcasting, and what you can expect from us each week. Plus, we share the biggest hurdle we&#39;ve had to clear as solopreneurs.Have a topic you want to hear us yap about?? <a href="https://forms.gle/zKGKqt2SiM8DpeQMA" rel="nofollow">https://forms.gle/zKGKqt2SiM8DpeQMA</a> 🎶 Music created by: Firecrow Silvernight (<a href="https://firecrow.com/" rel="nofollow">https://firecrow.com/</a>) –Email us: <a href="mailto:maggyandkait@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">maggyandkait@gmail.com</a>Subscribe to our newsletter: <a href="https://maggyandkait.kit.com/podcast" rel="nofollow">https://maggyandkait.kit.com/podcast</a> Connect with Maggy: <a href="http://linktr.ee/motivationwithmaggy" rel="nofollow">linktr.ee/motivationwithmaggy</a> Connect with Kait: <a href="http://linktr.ee/kaitarndt" rel="nofollow">linktr.ee/kaitarndt</a>

Maggy & Kait Launched a Podcast!

You know those difficult conversations, tough questions, and challenging problems you're not really supposed to bring up in the workplace or among polite company? That's the kind of stuff Maggy Snyder and Kait Arndt talk about every Wednesday on the Honestly Though podcast. You won't find polished takes or safe opinions here. But you will hear raw, nuanced conversations between two people who know they don't have all the answers and are committed to uncovering real solutions. If you're craving open and honest dialogue on a topic nobody else wants to touch, we want to explore it. 

Submit a conversation starter: https://forms.gle/gJNLg98tPj5nwHBJ6

Collectively, Maggy and Kait spent two decades in and around the corporate American status quo before launching their own businesses. Now, Maggy is an ICF-certified coach and mentor. Kait is a writer and narrative strategist. 

Connect with Maggy: linktr.ee/motivationwithmaggy

Connect with Kait: linktr.ee/kaitarndt