This week, we dive into the beautifully chaotic intersection of books that broke us open and jobs that nearly broke us down. From the nerdy dreamboats of contemporary romance to the red flags of toxic workplaces, we’re talking brain chemistry—both literal and emotional. Sara shares how Late Migrations and The Love Hypothesis rewired her reading life, while Noelle dishes on You Are a Badass and Talia Hibbert’s Brown Sisters series and how they sparked real-life transformation. Plus, we spill the tea on the worst workplace gaslighting we’ve seen, how to spot bad jobs in interviews, and why your LinkedIn likes do say something about you.

Whether you’re into spicy paperbacks, career advice with receipts, or just want to know why romance books are actually radical—this one’s for you.

🔖 Mentioned in this episode:
Ali Hazelwood, Talia Hibbert, Emily Henry, Abby Jimenez, Margaret Renkl, Jen Sincero, BookTok romance, toxic workplace survival tips, LinkedIn job search hacks, and the magic of being seen in a book.

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