Welcome to BIZ - the podcast that's rewriting the rules of work for a new generation.

Join Em Vernem (ambitious but efficient), Michelle Battersby (launched Bumble APAC) and Soph Hirst (ex-Google) as they tackle everything from dealing with difficult bosses to knowing if your side hustle can become your career.

No more generic advice, just real strategies from women who've been there, done that.

BIZ. Coming to your favourite podcast app February 4.

Welcome to BIZ - the podcast that's rewriting the rules of work for a new generation.
Join Em Vernem (ambitious but efficient), Michelle Battersby (launched Bumble APAC) and Soph Hirst (ex-Google) as they tackle everything from dealing with difficult bosses to knowing if your side hustle can become your career.
No more generic advice, just real strategies from women who've been there, done that.
BIZ. Coming to your favourite podcast app February 4.

BIZ is a podcast about work and how to make it work for you.

This season, we're promising new wisdom, fresh energy, and zero fluff. Co-hosts Em Vernem (ambitious but efficient) and Lisa Lie (founder of Learna) bring real talk, real hacks, and real experience. No vague inspo, no recycled advice—just smart, straight-up strategies that actually work. Because work is hard enough without having to figure it all out yourself.

Because work is hard enough without having to figure it all out yourself.

BIZ is a podcast about work and how to make it work for you.
This season, we're promising new wisdom, fresh energy, and zero fluff. Co-hosts Em Vernem (ambitious but efficient) and Lisa Lie (founder of Learna) bring real talk, real hacks, and real experience. No vague inspo, no recycled advice&mdash;just smart, straight-up strategies that actually work. Because work is hard enough without having to figure it all out yourself.
Because work is hard enough without having to figure it all out yourself.

Biz 

Introducing: BIZ

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You know that feeling when someone joins a project and you instantly relax?

And then there are the people who somehow create more meetings, more emails, more confusion and more work for everyone around them.

In this episode, Em and Lisa unpack the small workplace habits that make people easy to work with, and the ones that quietly make things harder.

They share practical ways to reduce friction, improve collaboration and become the colleague everyone wants on their team.

Plus, Lisa shares a simple meeting framework that could save you hours every week. If you've ever wondered why some people seem to make work feel effortless, this episode is for you.

Our BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Book recommendation: The Trusted Advisor by Charles Green 

And if you want some fast skills fromLearna:
Check out 'Build trust fast' in Learna.
Click the link below on mobile to get into it:
https://www.learna-app.com?id=l-aSenXj6878

Or check out 'Naming your value at work' in Learna.
Click the link below on mobile to get into it:
https://www.learna-app.com?id=l-lSlExM4482 

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here

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HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em Vernem

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Courtney Ammenhauser

SENIOR PRODUCER: Thom Lion
VIDEO PRODUCER: Marlena Cacciotti

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

You know that feeling when someone joins a project and you instantly relax?
And then there are the people who somehow create more meetings, more emails, more confusion and more work for everyone around them.
In this episode, Em and Lisa unpack the small workplace habits that make people easy to work with, and the ones that quietly make things harder.
They share practical ways to reduce friction, improve collaboration and become the colleague everyone wants on their team.
Plus, Lisa shares a simple meeting framework that could save you hours every week.&nbsp;If you've ever wondered why some people seem to make work feel effortless, this episode is for you.
Our BIZ hosts are&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-lie-42b705a1/?originalSubdomain=au">Lisa Lie</a> - a former Head of People &amp; Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emilyvernem/?hl=en">Em Vernem</a>.
Book recommendation:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-trusted-advisor-charles-green/book/9781982157104.html?source=pla&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22225225579&amp;gbraid=0AAAAA-Ia9hPQxvzl-lQkc5Qat5vP_5vta&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw5ZXQBhBdEiwAI5XVWaZaaNEqRdQ2xMrg4zNOOKITKi_KZGJRERAq0UdMu-7ybHkVz5joWhoCO2kQAvD_BwE">The Trusted Advisor by Charles Green </a> And if you want some fast skills from <a href="https://www.learna-app.com">Learna</a>: Check out 'Build trust fast' in Learna. Click the link below on mobile to get into it: <a href="https://www.learna-app.com?id=l-aSenXj6878">https://www.learna-app.com?id=l-aSenXj6878</a> Or check out 'Naming your value at work' in Learna. Click the link below on mobile to get into it: <a href="https://www.learna-app.com?id=l-lSlExM4482">https://www.learna-app.com?id=l-lSlExM4482</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKymlmzzCYg/?igsh=aXR6ZGN4emQ4bmdk"> </a><a href="https://mamamia.au/3Eli0BR">Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here</a><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/biz/ep-1-pay-rise"> </a><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/biz/ep-1-pay-rise"> </a>THE END BITS <a href="https://mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=quicky&amp;utm_content=mm-birthday&amp;code=TQBIRTHDAY">Support independent women's media</a>. Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes -<a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960"> send us a voice note</a> or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain anon!&nbsp;
HOSTS:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lisa.lie_learna/?hl=en">Lisa Lie</a> and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/emilyvernem/?hl=en"> Em Vernem</a>
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Courtney Ammenhauser
SENIOR PRODUCER: Thom Lion VIDEO PRODUCER: Marlena Cacciotti
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

People Don't Remember How Hard You Worked. They Remember This Instead

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There's no denying AI is changing the way we work. So how can we stay up to date with the evolving workplace while retaining our critical thinking skills?

In this episode, Lisa and Em chat to Inventium's Amantha Imber about how we can use AI as tool without relying on it. From how to write good prompts to having voice-to-voice conversations with AI,  this episode explores the ways AI can help with busy work and the impact AI is having on what is valued in the workplace.

What you'll learn:

• AI prompting 101

• How to get your AI to get to know you

• Why volume has lost value in the workplace 

• How to have a voice-to-voice conversation with AI

Our BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here

Lisa's favourite AI shortcut: Prompt Cowboy - #1 prompt generator

Amantha's AI training programs: Inventium AI | World-Class AI Training Programs

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Support independent women's media.
Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes - send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain anon! 

HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em Vernem

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Courtney Ammenhauser

SENIOR PRODUCER: Thom Lion
VIDEO PRODUCER: Marlena Cacciotti

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

There's no denying AI is changing the way we work. So how can we stay up to date with the evolving workplace while retaining our critical thinking skills?
In this episode, Lisa and Em chat to Inventium's Amantha Imber about how we can use AI as tool without relying on it. From how to write good prompts to having voice-to-voice conversations with AI,&nbsp; this episode explores the ways AI can help with busy work and the impact AI is having on what is valued in the workplace.
What you'll learn:
&bull; AI prompting 101
&bull; How to get your AI to get to know you
&bull; Why volume has lost value in the workplace&nbsp;
&bull; How to have a voice-to-voice conversation with AI
Our BIZ hosts are&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-lie-42b705a1/?originalSubdomain=au">Lisa Lie</a> - a former Head of People &amp; Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emilyvernem/?hl=en">Em Vernem</a>.
<a href="https://www.learna-app.com/">Learna</a> is Lisa&rsquo;s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on <a href="https://apps.apple.com/au/app/learna-people-skills/id6443828538">Apple</a> or <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details/Learna?id=user.learnaapp.com&amp;hl=en-AU">Google Play</a>. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKymlmzzCYg/?igsh=aXR6ZGN4emQ4bmdk"> </a><a href="https://mamamia.au/3Eli0BR">Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here</a><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/biz/ep-1-pay-rise"> Lisa's favourite AI shortcut: </a><a href="https://www.promptcowboy.ai/">Prompt Cowboy - #1 prompt generator</a><a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/biz/ep-1-pay-rise"> Amantha's AI training programs: </a><a href="https://www.inventium.ai/">Inventium AI | World-Class AI Training Programs</a> <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/biz/ep-1-pay-rise"> </a>THE END BITS <a href="https://mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=quicky&amp;utm_content=mm-birthday&amp;code=TQBIRTHDAY">Support independent women's media</a>. Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes -<a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960"> send us a voice note</a> or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain anon!&nbsp;
HOSTS:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lisa.lie_learna/?hl=en">Lisa Lie</a> and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/emilyvernem/?hl=en"> Em Vernem</a>
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Courtney Ammenhauser
SENIOR PRODUCER: Thom Lion VIDEO PRODUCER: Marlena Cacciotti
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

How To Use AI Tools To Work At A Higher Level

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The World Economic Forum says the most valuable workplace skills over the next few years won't be technical expertise. They'll be human skills.

In this episode, Em and Lisa unpack three of the most important ones that AI CANNOT replace: curiosity, creative thinking and leadership.

But what do those buzzwords actually mean in practice?

From asking better questions in meetings to breaking out of autopilot and influencing outcomes without formal authority, they explain how these skills show up in everyday work and how you can start building them today.

If you've ever wondered what makes someone truly indispensable at work, this episode is for you.Our BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.

Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.

Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here


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Support independent women's media.
Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes - send us a voice note or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain anon! 

HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em Vernem

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Courtney Ammenhauser

SENIOR PRODUCER: Thom Lion
VIDEO PRODUCER: Marlena Cacciotti

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend

The World Economic Forum says the most valuable workplace skills over the next few years won't be technical expertise. They'll be human skills.
In this episode, Em and Lisa unpack three of the most important ones that AI&nbsp;CANNOT replace: curiosity, creative thinking and leadership.
But what do those buzzwords actually mean in practice?
From asking better questions in meetings to breaking out of autopilot and influencing outcomes without formal authority, they explain how these skills show up in everyday work and how you can start building them today.
If you've ever wondered what makes someone truly indispensable at work, this episode is for you.Our BIZ hosts are&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-lie-42b705a1/?originalSubdomain=au">Lisa Lie</a> - a former Head of People &amp; Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emilyvernem/?hl=en">Em Vernem</a>.
<a href="https://www.learna-app.com/">Learna</a> is Lisa&rsquo;s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on <a href="https://apps.apple.com/au/app/learna-people-skills/id6443828538">Apple</a> or <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details/Learna?id=user.learnaapp.com&amp;hl=en-AU">Google Play</a>. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKymlmzzCYg/?igsh=aXR6ZGN4emQ4bmdk"> </a><a href="https://mamamia.au/3Eli0BR">Sign up to the BIZ newsletter here</a>
<a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/biz/ep-1-pay-rise"> </a>THE END BITS <a href="https://mamamia.com.au/subscribe/?utm_source=shownotes&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=quicky&amp;utm_content=mm-birthday&amp;code=TQBIRTHDAY">Support independent women's media</a>. Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes -<a href="https://help.mamamia.com.au/en-US/send-a-podcast-voice-note-467960"> send us a voice note</a> or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au. You can remain anon!&nbsp;
HOSTS:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lisa.lie_learna/?hl=en">Lisa Lie</a> and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/emilyvernem/?hl=en"> Em Vernem</a>
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Courtney Ammenhauser
SENIOR PRODUCER: Thom Lion VIDEO PRODUCER: Marlena Cacciotti
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend

The 3 Skills That Make You Impossible To Replace At Work

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