What Happens When One Woman's High Stakes Life Kinda Stinks

In this episode, Bree and Mendy unravel the hilariously awkward story of Margaret, a high-flying business consultant who unknowingly lets her love for garlic almost derail her career. From her early days as a competitive child to landing prestigious positions at top consulting firms, Margaret's journey is nothing short of remarkable. But when a well-meaning family intervention reveals a very personal issue, Margaret faces an awkward moment that could have jeopardized her professional reputation.
Through laughter and reflection, Bree and Mendy discuss the impact of personal quirks on professional life, the importance of self-awareness, and how even the most embarrassing moments can be turned into valuable life lessons.
Key Points:
- Witness Margaret's ambitious rise in the consulting world and the high stakes of her career.
- Take notes on how to doctor up a kick-a$$ frozen pizza.
- Discover the impact of personal habits on professional reputation.
- Enjoy Mendy and Bree’s Top Five Forces for Guaranteed Feelings of Wellbeing.
- Learn how to ask trusted friends for feedback on hygiene, appearance, and behavior from an actual consultant.
- Affirm the power of turning awkward moments into growth opportunities.
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00:00 - Introduction to Awkwardness
00:45 - Awkward Stories of the Week
00:50 - Mindy’s French Phone Fiasco
02:50 - Bree’s Facebook Flagging Incident
03:57 - Listener Call to Action
04:47 - Margaret’s Story: The Ambitious Consultant
05:29 - Margaret’s Competitive Childhood
13:11 - The Infamous Wall Street Interview
15:45 - Margaret’s Harvard Journey
16:33 - Early Married Life and Career Hustle
18:32 - The Body Odor Revelation
19:32 - Frozen Pizza Diet
22:52 - The Smell Dilemma
24:12 - Margaret’s Advice on Hygiene
25:09 - Personal Smell Preferences
27:04 - Handling Awkward Situations
30:10 - Final Thoughts and Reflections