It's time to cut the fluff! We are here to give you tangible roadmaps to being successful in adulthood and achieving your personal, professional, and financial goals and dreams, earlier in life. We're cutting to the chase, and I, your host Eden Gold, am here to give you real and honest advice with a dash of raunchy comedy. I am not your teacher or your parent, I AM YOU. It’s time to bridge the gap between what we are taught in schools, and what we actually need to be successful in adult life.
Let’s make it fun, raw, & focused.
#51 Gen Z Happy Hour: Quiet Cracking, AI Anxiety & Workplace Burnout for Gen Z
In this episode, we’re unpacking what’s actually happening in corporate America right now, from viral workplace debates to the latest October 2026 workforce reports. We break down why Gen Z isn't disengaged (we're just honest), what Gen Z’s REALLY care about in the workplace, and the #1 Halloween costume of 2026.
Grab your iced coffee and settle in for an honest, actionable happy hour chat on taking back your time, your health, and your career trajectory!
Articles & Sources Mentioned in This Episode:
HR Dive: Leading 'Light' May Be the Key to Engaging Gen Z (https://www.hrdive.com/news/leading-light-may-be-the-key-to-engaging-gen-z-and-everyone-else/833373/)
Aflac Workforce Report: Burnout & Financial Vulnerability at All-Time Highs (https://investors.aflac.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2026/Burnout-misinformation-and-financial-vulnerability-driving-critical-choices-across-American-workforce-with-Gen-Z-at-the-epicenter/default.aspx)
Robert Half Global Workforce Study: 75% of Gen Z Plan Career Switches (https://www.bitkub.com/en/blog/gen-z-embraces-job-hopping-as-75-plan-career-switch-soon-BXj6JzSngFaYLxgvbNjlMA)
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3 Mar 2026
How To Budget When You're Broke (Under $30k/year)
Let's dive deep into this simple formula to help you navigate your finances, and set you up on a path to financial success, regardless of income level.
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17 Feb 2026
10 Reasons High School Sucks (Part 2)
Let's dive deep into the last 5 reasons High School, can quite honestly, suck. The good news? For each reason, I'm giving you actionable tips as to what YOU can do about it, to have an amazing experience as a young adult, navigating High School.
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