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Drops January 27, 2025

Most everyone dreams of having a successful career that they enjoy and that provides them with the life they desire. But more often than not, many end up settling for less and living day by day unfulfilled. The good news is that having a successful career may be more in your control than you believe. According to Erika Ayers Badan, you’re not perfect, work isn’t perfect, but you can both be great. She discusses how to be effective in the workplace, love what you do, and get noticed. Erika is the CEO of Food52. She was the first CEO of Barstool Sports, one of the most influential sports, lifestyle, and entertainment media brands on the internet. Erika led the company from a regional blog with 12 employees to a national powerhouse with over 300 employees. She has been named one of Forbes' Most Powerful Women in the U.S. in Sports. Erika has held leading roles at Microsoft, AOL, Demand Media, and Yahoo, and has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, and top podcasts. She is the author of Nobody Cares About Your Career: Why Failure is Good, The Great Ones Play Hurt, and Other Hard Truths.