What’s Next? With Lacey is your backstage pass into the careers you think you’re curious about but don’t actually understand.Ever catch yourself Googling “what does a Account Manager do?” or “how do I even get into that industry?” Same. That’s why this podcast exists.Every two weeks, Lacey sits down with young professionals across all kinds of industries — from health tech to entertainment to whatever job you’ve seen on LinkedIn and thought: wait, is that real? It’s like an informational interview without the awkward LinkedIn DM.They talkday-to-day realities, internships, career pivots and how they got their foot in the door — with zero jargon and all the honest advice you wish someone had told you sooner.Whether you're job-hunting, soul-searching, or just nosy about what people actually do all day, this is the podcast to help you figure out what’s next.
What's Next? With Lacey
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What’s Next? With Lacey is your backstage pass into the careers you think you’re curious about but don’t actually understand.Ever catch yourself Googling “what does a Account Manager do?” or “how do I even get into that industry?” Same. That’s why this podcast exists.Every two weeks, Lacey sits down with young professionals across all kinds of industries — from health tech to entertainment to whatever job you’ve seen on LinkedIn and thought: wait, is that real? It’s like an informational interview without the awkward LinkedIn DM.They talkday-to-day realities, internships, career pivots and how they got their foot in the door — with zero jargon and all the honest advice you wish someone had told you sooner.Whether you're job-hunting, soul-searching, or just nosy about what people actually do all day, this is the podcast to help you figure out what’s next.
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Recent Episodes
March 7, 2026
What's Next: The Triple Threat of Job Hunting, Career Pivots and starting a Podcast
In this episode, Lacey sits down with Allegra Ponti for an honest conversation about career pivots, job hunting, and what it actually feels like to be in the in-between — sending applications, rethinking things, and trying to stay confident while mildly spiraling. You know the feeling.Allegra talks about what she's looking for after consulting, why team culture has become a hard non-negotiable, and how freelancing has helped (and challenged) her during the search — including tools she's been using like networking and Jack and Jill AI. They also get into the stuff people don't always say out loud: unemployment shame, staying sane through exercise and community, and what to do when you've had a genuinely difficult manager.Allegra also breaks down her new podcast Stan, which explores culture and why the people we obsess over say more about us than we think — a fun one to dig into.Plus, she shares some highlights from her UN role, grad school in France, and time living in Cairo and Dubai. Lots of ground covered and lots of great advice straight from the source!
February 20, 2026
What's Next: Comedian & Podcaster - Claire Parker
This week on What’s Next? with Lacey, Lacey is joined by comedian and podcaster Claire Parker (of Celebrity Memoir Book Club and Good Noticings) to talk about—what else—her incredible and wildly inspiring career.They dive into her standup special, Claire Parker’s 32 (out now on YouTube): how she wrote and workshopped the material (hello, Edinburgh), filmed it, edited it, built the set with her dad (!), handled her own PR, and got it out to the world. The themes? Being 32, friends in wildly different life stages, baby talk vs. party plans, social media aging panic, and the general emotional whiplash of your 30s.Claire shares her journey from NYC open mics and day jobs to podcast success during COVID, quitting her finance admin role, growing Patreon into a salary, and rebuilding her standup footing in New York. They talk about perfectionism, why it’s easier to improve when fewer people are watching, and the importance of putting your work out there before anyone gives you permission.It’s packed with practical advice (don’t quit your job too early, make friends at your level, publish your work, commit to the community) and big creative energy. So much to learn — and also… it’s Claire Parker. Eek!!
January 24, 2026
What's Next: CEO and Founder - HR
In this episode of What’s Next with Lacey, Lacey sits down with the brilliant Michelle Griffin—CEO, founder, and all-around HR powerhouse behind Griffin Resources.Michelle helps small- and medium-sized businesses tackle the big HR stuff (think: building the right team, navigating mergers, and surviving layoffs with sanity intact). In this conversation, she spills on her journey from industrial-organizational psychology to HR executive to full-on entrepreneur, plus what it really takes to run a multi-entity business.We get into the highs, the hard parts, and the behind-the-scenes realities of building a company—along with Michelle’s best advice on scaling a business, creating strong client relationships, and fostering a workplace culture people actually want to be part of.Whether you’re dreaming about starting your own business, already deep in the HR world, or just love hearing how smart women make big moves, this episode is packed with insight, honesty, and inspiration.Trust me—you don’t want to miss this one.00:00 Welcome to What's Next with Lacey00:15 Introducing Michelle Griffin: CEO of Griffin Resources00:51 Michelle's Journey to CEO01:59 The Role and Growth of Griffin Resources05:07 Operational Insights and Team Management07:14 Balancing Client Work and Internal Operations21:16 Challenges and Surprises in Running a Business25:31 Reflecting on Success and Future Goals33:20 Michelle's Early Career and Transition to HR34:45 Struggles in Human Behavioral Research35:07 Transition to IO Psychology and HR36:01 First HR Job at ConnectWise36:19 Challenges and Growth in HR37:33 Starting a Business and Pursuing a PhD38:39 Impact of Higher Education on Career40:06 Research Skills and Legal Knowledge41:45 Importance of Employee Happiness43:42 Pursuing a PhD: Personal and Professional Motivations46:51 Research on Reverse Knowledge Transfer48:24 Experience in Auto Theft Adjustment and Insurance53:19 Best Career Advice Received59:48 Advice for Entrepreneurs and HR Professionals01:03:35 Future Plans and Travel Goals
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