This week, Jess & Claude are joined by Alan Lazaros and Kevin Palmieri from Next Level University—two long-time friends and business partners who have recorded over 2,000 episodes and built a movement around personal development and daily growth.

Tune in as we dive into:

• How their friendship is the foundation of everything they’ve built.
• Why being vulnerable and open is essential in leadership.
• The daily grind of content creation—and how they’ve stayed consistent for nearly a decade.
• What’s changed (and what hasn’t) in podcasting since 2015.
• Their mission to help others grow by 1% every day.
• The importance of having a bestie who gives honest feedback and lifts you up.
• How they’re giving back through a charity for single parents.

If you’re building with a bestie or dreaming of launching something with impact—this episode will remind you that the journey is better (and more powerful) when you do it together.

🎙️ Now streaming on Apple, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms.

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This week, Jess and Claude sit down with the incredible Heather Stewart, a former high-flying CPA turned life coach, who gets real about what it took to walk away from a corporate life that was slowly burning her out.

Heather shares how she hit pause on the chaos, learned to put herself first (for real this time), and now helps others do the same. This is the self-care convo your inner people-pleaser really needs to hear.

From breaking generational patterns of self-sacrifice to getting comfortable asking for help, Heather gives us permission to stop surviving and start thriving. Think of this episode as a warm hug with a gentle push to start putting yourself on the damn priority list.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why hitting rock bottom can be the start of something beautiful
• How to navigate overwhelm when life feels like too much
• The power of small steps (and why they matter more than you think)
• Generational beliefs around self-worth and sacrifice
• How changing your mindset can ripple out and change your community
• Why asking for help is a flex, not a failure

If you've ever thought, “I just need to get through this week,” this one’s for you.

Let’s keep the convo going — DM us your favorite takeaway @workbestieswhopodcast on IG or drop a review if Heather gave you a needed wake-up call

Contact Heather Stewart - https://heatherstewart.coach/

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Feeling Burnt Out? You Might Just Need a Break (Literally).

In this powerful episode of Work Besties, Jess & Claude dive into why taking breaks at work isn’t lazy—it’s essential. Discover the surprising science behind how breaks can actually boost your productivity, creativity, and focus, and learn why skipping them may be killing your performance.

They unpack:

• Why your brain needs downtime to stay sharp
• How to use breaks to prevent burnout
• Quick, actionable ways to reset your mind and body (even on a busy day)
• How connecting with your coworkers on a break can improve your mood and your work

If you're constantly powering through the day, this episode will change how you work—for good. Stick around to the end for their top tip that instantly recharges your brain in 90 seconds or less.

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