I never thought I’d be the kind of person who likes podcasts — the idea of just listening to someone talk didn’t sound entertaining. But a few years ago I decided to give it a go, and I never turned back!
Hey, I get it—first thing in the morning or at the end of the day you just wanted to relax. But throwing a podcast or 2 into my commute (hello, no cell service subway!) has become one of my favorite rituals and sometimes even keeps me entertained while food shopping.
Here are a couple of my favorites:
4. How I Built This
This podcast interviews some of the most famous and influential entrepreneurs in the world! What I love about this podcast is, besides how inspirational these millionaires are, you get to hear their whole story and realize this could be you one day.
3. The Daily
What I love about The Daily is they highlight one big story in the news and talk about it for about 20 minutes. They break it down simply, so even if it’s a subject I don’t know about, by the end I have a pretty good understanding. It’s shocking to learn how much I don’t know about what’s going on in our country and around the world. This podcast has been a game changer.
2. Up First
Similar to the daily, it’s a 20-minute news podcast. In Up First, they go over the big stories from the day before. Again, it’s high level, but simple enough for someone who isn’t super well-versed in politics, economics, and current events can follow. Plus, it’s short enough to keep your attention, which is highly important if you’re listening pre-coffee.
1. Side Hustle School
This is the first podcast I ever listened to! I started listening to this when I was in a rut at work 2 years ago. Chris Guillebeau’s theory and practices are truly remarkable. This quick podcast tells the stories of people with side hustles. What I love about this is that the subjects are very regular people, who have either created something for themselves as a hobby and now have a steady side income to make their lives more comfortable. This podcast really gets you thinking of what you can do on the side!
I’m always on the lookout for a new podcast to add to my list… What are your favorites?
Mallory is a Long Island native in her late twenties living and working in New York City. She graduated from Muhlenberg College with a dual degree in Dance Performance and Media Communication. She has always had an interest in fashion, and after deciding that the performance route was not for her, started interning and gaining experience in the fashion industry. Mallory currently works as a merchandiser for one of the nation’s largest footwear manufacturers and has extensive experience in the fashion/retail industry. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @mallorygold.
