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Whether you’re chasing a promotion, plotting a career pivot, or just trying to feel more confident at work, the right podcast can be a game-changer.
From expert advice and real-life success stories to mindset shifts that help you work smarter — not harder — career-focused podcasts turn your commute, workout, or coffee break into a masterclass. If leveling up your career is on your to-do list this year, these podcasts are packed with insights, motivation, and practical tips to help you sharpen your skills, grow your network, and take your next big step with confidence.
Check out just some of the podcasts that will help you grow in your career, change paths or get started and crush your career goals on iHeartRadio.
"Before Breakfast"
In each bite-sized, daily episode of "Before Breakfast," host Laura Vanderkam shares a time management strategy or an answer to a listener’s schedule question. How can listeners make the most of their time, both at work and at home? The mission is to give listeners practical tools to feel less busy and get more done.
"Math & Magic"
How do the smartest marketers and business entrepreneurs cut through the noise? And how do they manage to do it again and again? It's a combination of math—the strategy and analytics—and magic, the creative spark. Join iHeartMedia Chairman and CEO Bob Pittman as he analyzes the Math and Magic of marketing—sitting down with today's most gifted disruptors and compelling storytellers.
"Leading By Example: Executives Making An Impact"
"Leading By Example: Executives Making An Impact," takes you inside the minds of some of America's most compelling business leaders. Brought to you by iHeartMedia's Ruby Studio, acclaimed host Jessica Chen explores the profound connection between personal journey and leadership philosophy. Through intimate conversations with diverse executives and entrepreneurs, each episode reveals the transformative moments — from early setbacks to breakthrough decisions— that shaped their unique approach to guiding organizations. These leaders peel back the corporate curtain to share how their lived experiences, challenges, and revelations directly influenced their principles for cultivating successful companies. Beyond traditional business insights, these conversations illuminate how personal growth and self-reflection mold visionary leadership, demonstrating that great leaders aren't just shaped in boardrooms, but through the pivotal chapters of their lives.
"Business History"
It’s the history of business. How did Hitler’s favorite car become synonymous with hippies? What got Thomas Edison tangled up with the electric chair? Did someone murder the guy who invented the movies? Former Planet Money hosts Jacob Goldstein and Robert Smith examine the surprising stories of businesses big and small and find out what you can learn from those who founded them.
"Brown Ambition"
The "Brown Ambition" Podcast helps you unapologetically build wealth by saving, investing and making smart career choices — on your own d@mn terms! New episodes Wednesdays and Fridays.
"Black Tech Green Money"
"Black Tech Green Money" presents the stories of successful Black entrepreneurs and technologists, as well as actionable advice and wealth-building strategies from a Black perspective. Hosted by Will Lucas (@willlucas), an entrepreneur, content creator, and Brand Manager at AfroTech, the world's largest Black tech digital platform and conference, "Black Tech Green Money" is THE podcast for Black entrepreneurs and moguls in the making.
"Earn Your Leisure"
Welcome to The "Earn Your Leisure" Podcast. Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings will be your host. "Earn Your Leisure" will be giving you behind the scenes financial views into the entertainment and sports industries as well as highlighting back stories of entrepreneurs. We will also be breaking down business models and examining the latest trends in finance. "Earn Your Leisure" is a college business class mixed with pop culture. We blend the two together for a unique and exciting look into the world of business. Let’s go!!
"Eating While Broke"
Hosted by media maven Coline Witt, "Eating While Broke" podcast is a new interview series centered around self-made celebrities, influencers, disruptors and entrepreneurs eating meals they once ate when they were broke. Episodes will also feature guest who are in the mood to recreate some of their favorite low cost meals. EWB guests will introduce the dish, as the dish is revealed to the host, before the chow down begins, while discussing life, some of the their most pivotal moments and more.
"Best of Both Worlds"
Love your career? Love your family? "Best of Both Worlds" is the show for you! Hosts Laura Vanderkam, author of I Know How She Does It and a mom of five, and Sarah Hart-Unger, a practicing physician and mom of three, discuss work/life balance, career development, parenting, time management, productivity, and making time for fun. Tune in each week for strategies to help you thrive in all spheres of life.