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Not All Business

Not All Business

By: Blakely Graham + Heather Cooper
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Because at work, it's not all business. We're Heather Cooper & Blakely Graham, two rival tech CEOs turned friends, hosting real conversations about the messy reality of leadership. Think of us as Sex Ed for Leadership—discussing the topics and answering all the questions professionals are too afraid to ask, with occasional reality checks from our brilliant producer, Clay. Join us for serious insights. Slightly less serious hosts. New episodes every week!Blakely Graham + Heather Cooper Economics
Episodes
  • The Truth About GLP-1s, From Someone Who Was There From the Start
    Apr 2 2026

    Everyone's talking about GLP-1s. But do they know how they actually work?

    This week on Not All Business, we sit down with Dr. Linda Shapiro Manning, a physician with both an MD and a PhD who has been working in obesity medicine since before GLP-1s were a household name. She was in the room when the first GLP-1 drugs were being developed and has watched them go from a clinical tool to a cultural phenomenon.

    Dr. Linda doesn't just explain how these drugs work. She takes on the hard questions: the body positivity backlash, the shame around weight, the rise of compounding pharmacies, and whether society is just trading one quick fix for another.


    Key Takeaways:

    • How GLP-1s Actually Work (And What They're Really Doing in Your Body)

    • Why Hollywood's Use of These Drugs Is Setting Back the Body Positivity Movement

    • The Compounding Pharmacy Risk

    • Do You Have to Stay on GLP-1s Forever? The Honest Answer

    • How GLP-1s May Impact Alcohol, Addiction, and Dopamine-Driven Behaviors

    Please consider sharing this episode & subscribing to the show for more unfiltered conversations about leadership, growth, and the messy human side of business.


    Follow Dr. Linda:

    • Dr. Linda Shapiro Manning on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-shapiro-md-phd


    Submit Your Sticky Situations & Workplace Dilemmas:

    • Write a note: https://notall.biz

    • Leave a voice memo: https://notall.biz/home#situations

    • Send an email: podcast@notall.biz


    Thank You to Our Sponsors:

    • The Trade Agent — AI-Powered Bidding & Invoicing for GCs and Subs

    • https://www.thetradeagent.com/


    Keep exploring the stories that power Not All Business. Every episode opens the door to fresh insights on what it really means to be a Female Executive or Female CEO, navigating the highs, lows, and unexpected turns of leadership. From real-world workplace dilemmas to candid conversations about breaking barriers, this podcast gives you the tools, inspiration, and perspective to thrive in your own career. So don’t stop here, dive into more episodes, learn from other women in business, and stay connected to the conversations shaping the future of work. Your next breakthrough might be just one episode away. Subscribe for more unfiltered conversations about the messy reality of leadership, professional growth strategies, and the real talk about work with new episodes every week.

    #Female CEOs, #Female CEO Podcast, #Female Executive, #Female Executive Podcast, #Women in Business, #Women in Business Podcast, #Women Entrepreneurs, #Business Podcast, #Real Talk about Work, #Workplace Dilemmas, #Heather Cooper, #Blakely Graham, #Sticky Situations, #GLP1 #Ozempic #Wegovy #Obesity Medicine #Body Positivity #Womens Health #Dr Linda Shapiro Manning

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • AI Is Changing Hiring Faster Than You Think
    Mar 26 2026

    AI is reshaping hiring faster than most people realize, and if you're job searching right now, you need to know the rules of the new game.

    This week on Not All Business, we sit down with Jessica Titko, CEO of StaffPad, a recruiting firm on the front lines of how AI is transforming the hiring process. Jessica has seen it all: candidates using AI earpieces to get through interviews, bots submitting fake resumes, and algorithms rejecting strong candidates for not checking every box.

    Key Takeaways:

    • The AI Red Flags Recruiters Are Actually Watching For

    • How to Show AI Proficiency Without Getting Yourself Rejected

    • Why Employers' Own AI Is Filtering Out Good Candidates

    • The Job Search Move That Still Beats Everything Else

    Please consider sharing this episode & subscribing to the show for more unfiltered conversations about leadership, growth, and the messy human side of business.

    Follow Jessica:

    • Jessica on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-titko-20b43157/

    • StaffPad: www.thestaffpad.com

    Links & Mentions:

    • LinkedIn's New AI Interview Screening Tool: https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/linkedin-tests-out-ai-powered-interview-screening/814636/

    Submit Your Sticky Situations & Workplace Dilemmas:

    • Write a note: https://notall.biz

    • Leave a voice memo: https://notall.biz/home#situations

    • Send an email: podcast@notall.biz

    Thank You to Our Sponsors:

    • The Trade Agent — AI-Powered Bidding & Invoicing for GCs and Subs

    • https://www.thetradeagent.com/

    Keep exploring the stories that power Not All Business. Every episode opens the door to fresh insights on what it really means to be a Female Executive or Female CEO, navigating the highs, lows, and unexpected turns of leadership. From real-world workplace dilemmas to candid conversations about breaking barriers, this podcast gives you the tools, inspiration, and perspective to thrive in your own career. So don’t stop here, dive into more episodes, learn from other women in business, and stay connected to the conversations shaping the future of work. Your next breakthrough might be just one episode away. Subscribe for more unfiltered conversations about the messy reality of leadership, professional growth strategies, and the real talk about work with new episodes every week.

    #Female CEOs, #Female CEO Podcast, #Female Executive, #Female Executive Podcast, #Women in Business, #Women in Business Podcast, #Women Entrepreneurs, #Business Podcast, #Real Talk about Work, #Workplace Dilemmas, #Heather Cooper, #Blakely Graham, #Sticky Situations, #AI, #Job Search, #Recruiting, #Career, #Career Growth #Jessica Titko

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Casual Friday: Layoffs, Dream Boards, and a CEO Who Said What?!
    Mar 19 2026

    Three new sticky situations. Zero corporate spin.

    This week on Not All Business, it's Casual Friday — which means Clay's running the show and Heather and Blakely are back in the hot seat.

    Sticky Situations:

    • A senior manager at a major tech company just turned down 18 months of severance. Smart or not ready to let go?

    • A founder is moonlighting in his first corporate cubicle while keeping a patent off his dream board.

    • A listener tells us what it felt like to have the CEO of her first job tell her that her religion was terrible — two weeks in.

    Plus: rapid fire. Have you ever? Yes or no. We're not holding back.

    Please consider sharing this episode & subscribing to the show for more unfiltered conversations about leadership, growth, and the messy human side of business.

    Links & Mentions:

    • Episode 23 with Baily Hancock (networking): https://youtu.be/tg93JO2UfXs?si=n_VZ8hAxBSwH-P4J

    • Episode with Sam Yarborough (networking): https://youtu.be/nyWpMGYTd8k?si=nyyGBEI2ozhUI8FC

    • Episode with Michele Lando (resume writing & branding): https://youtu.be/1HEpid3e66c?si=C0R4YI2A_7WZoiLB

    Submit Your Sticky Situations & Workplace Dilemmas:

    • Write a note: https://notall.biz

    • Leave a voice memo: https://notall.biz/home#situations

    • Send an email: podcast@notall.biz

    Thank You to Our Sponsors:

    • The Trade Agent — AI-Powered Bidding & Invoicing for GCs and Subs

    • https://www.thetradeagent.com/

    Keep exploring the stories that power Not All Business. Every episode opens the door to fresh insights on what it really means to be a Female Executive or Female CEO, navigating the highs, lows, and unexpected turns of leadership. From real-world workplace dilemmas to candid conversations about breaking barriers, this podcast gives you the tools, inspiration, and perspective to thrive in your own career. So don’t stop here, dive into more episodes, learn from other women in business, and stay connected to the conversations shaping the future of work. Your next breakthrough might be just one episode away. Subscribe for more unfiltered conversations about the messy reality of leadership, professional growth strategies, and the real talk about work with new episodes every week.

    #Female CEOs, #Female CEO Podcast, #Female Executive, #Female Executive Podcast, #Women in Business, #Real Talk about Work, #Workplace Dilemmas, #Heather Cooper, #Blakely Graham, #Sticky Situations, #layoffs #techcareers #careerstrategy #moonlighting #womeninbusiness #workplacediscrimination #casualfriday #notallbusiness

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    55 mins
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