Sooo… do you actually need to build a team? And if so — how do you do it without turning into a bossy nightmare, micromanaging yourself into burnout, or hiring someone who gives off terrible vibes?

In this episode of We Will Manage, Alba and Saoirse dive into the messy middle of team building. We talk about when to delegate, how to work with freelancers or collaborators, and the difference between building support with the work or for the work.

We cover:

• How to know it’s time to stop doing everything yourself
• Why hiring isn’t the only way to build a team
• Real listener dilemmas (hello, friendship boundaries + boss guilt)
• The disaster story that proves team building isn’t about “forced fun”

Plus: stats, voice notes, and a Would You Rather game that makes us question everything.

This is for anyone who’s somewhere between burnt out and bossed up — trying to build something real without losing themselves in the process.

🎧 Tune in, take notes, and maybe fire that sock puppet co-worker. We won’t judge.

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It’s our first mini bonus episode! We have decided to start a new series with different, more spontaneous topics, this is We Will Manage Mondays! Welcome to We Will Manage: Pitching, where Saoirse helps Alba (lovingly) through the best way to sell her project.

We’re talking:

– Why pitching yourself feels so cringey

– The difference between what you do and how you talk about it

– How to frame your experience without sounding fake

– The chaos of finding your “headline” when your job doesn’t fit in a box

This one’s short, funny, and full of lightbulb moments — including Alba's real-time pitch makeover, complete with Saoirse's live edits and mini-mentoring.

Whether you’re prepping for a talk, updating your LinkedIn, or just tired of fumbling when someone asks “So what do you do?” — this one’s for you.

We will be uploading an episode from We Will Manage Mondays on the last Monday of every month to start testing the waters and see how people feel about these kinds of episodes! We would love to know what you think and what you'd like to hear more of, your feedback means the world to us.

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This one’s for anyone who's ever felt undervalued, overworked, or straight-up screwed over in business.

In Episode 6 of We Will Manage, we talk about the hard stuff: broken trust, blurred boundaries, stolen ideas, and those moments where you realise... you should have sent that contract.

We share listener stories, freelance horror moments, and tips for protecting yourself in the workplace—whether you're on payroll or running your own thing.

In this episode:

– Why “just a quick logo” is rarely quick

– What scope creep actually looks like (and how to shut it down)

– The emotional toll of getting taken advantage of

– How to set boundaries that stick

– Tips for employees dealing with stolen credit or being overlooked

– How to handle that nightmare client who keeps adding work

Plus: Two truths and a lie about work, recognition, and freelance chaos.

Spoiler: Contracts are your friend. Boundaries are your power move. And documentation? That’s your new bestie.

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This week we invited Marina onto the podcast — our very first guest (!!) — to talk about her experience as a woman working in engineering and research. She’s a biomedical engineer and PhD student diving deep into Parkinson’s research and somehow also managing to do outreach videos for kindergarteners and pitch competitions. Honestly, goals.

We talked about representation in technical fields, why certain leadership styles get taken more seriously, and how we’ve each felt about being women in our own industries. From creepy photographers to kind PhD supervisors, it’s a messy mix. Plus, some spicy stats (hello, more men named James on boards than total women?!), our own reflections on adapting to masculine environments, and why emotional intelligence is an underrated management skill.

We left this chat feeling more thoughtful, more hopeful, and a little bit more ready to lead the way — with empathy, confidence, and a dash of Ratatouille references.

Whether you’re figuring it out or just need company while you do, you’re in good hands.

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Let’s talk interviews—whether you're the one being grilled, doing the grilling, or interviewing yourself before taking on a new client.

In Episode 4 of We Will Manage, we’re diving into the weird, wonderful, and downright awkward world of interviews. We play interview ping-pong (as our 16-year-old selves vs. now), unpack red flag vs. green flag moments, and share wild listener stories (including one involving an open shirt and a hospital job 👀).

We also explore:

– How imposter syndrome sneaks into interviews

– What makes a great candidate beyond the CV

– Red flags we watch for as self-employed people

– Why interviews are really about connection, not performance

Whether you’re job hunting, hiring, or just navigating the chaos of client discovery calls, this one’s full of honest takes and helpful advice (plus a few laughs at our past selves).

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This one's personal — we're unpacking what it really means to lead, manage, and do both at the same time. Saoirse opens up about what it’s like to step into leadership while founding a company, and Alba reflects on managing her first-ever employee (spoiler: she’s amazing, but it’s still a lot).

We dive into the difference between leading people and managing projects, why micromanaging often comes from fear, and how emotional intelligence (and wine glasses full of OJ) shape our management style.

Plus: the Icelandic workweek study, Simon Sinek wisdom, Alba’s van life hiring strategy, and whether success has to mean sacrifice. Oh, and a game about famous leadership quotes — guess who said them?

Come for the insights, stay for the fly that crashes the recording. Let us know your biggest leadership lessons — we’re all figuring it out together.

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