Work It, Remote

Work It, Remote Podcast

A podcast about work, leadership, and identity - told through real stories and honest reflection.

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Recent Episodes

I Didn’t Need an Office, So Why Did I Get One?
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April 13, 2026

I Didn’t Need an Office, So Why Did I Get One?

After more than six years working remotely, I made a decision that surprised even me—I rented office space (well, co-sharing rented space). Not because I needed it for my business, but because something wasn’t working. In thi...
E21: You're More Creative Than You Think: My Lessons in Rediscovering Creativity
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March 8, 2026

E21: You're More Creative Than You Think: My Lessons in Rediscovering Creativity

Many people believe creativity belongs to artists—but creativity is actually one of the most important human skills we have. In this episode, Erika explores how creativity shows up in our work, leadership, and everyday lives....
E20: When Working From Home Makes You the Default
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Jan. 21, 2026

E20: When Working From Home Makes You the Default

Working from home can quietly turn flexibility into assumed responsibility. In this episode of Work It, Remote , I explore how remote and flexible work often makes us the default person for unplanned moments—sick days, snow d...
E19: Three AI Reflection Prompts That Are Helping Me Stop Over-Editing My Life and Work
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Jan. 7, 2026

E19: Three AI Reflection Prompts That Are Helping Me Stop Over-Editing My Life and Work

Podcast: Work It, Remote Episode 19 At the end of every year, I usually have a clear way of reflecting — what worked, what didn’t, and what I want to carry forward. But as 2025 came to a close, that process felt unusually hard. There was too much happening, too many threads to untangle, and no clear structure to make sense of it all. In this episode, I share the unexpected reflection process that helped unlock clarity — using three simple AI prompts that surfaced patterns I couldn’t see on my...
Episode 18: Why I’m Hitting Record Again
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Jan. 4, 2026

Episode 18: Why I’m Hitting Record Again

Episode 18: Why I’m Hitting Record Again Podcast: Work It, Remote Host: Erika Joseph Bergen After a nine-month pause, Work It, Remote is back — and in this update episode, host Erika Joseph Bergen shares why she stepped away, what she learned during the break, and how the podcast is evolving moving forward. Originally launched as a space to explore remote work through curiosity and community, the show slowly began to feel heavier — more focused on best practices, expert advice, and “shoulds.”...
E17: Just Because I Don’t Have Kids Doesn’t Mean I’m Always Available
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April 17, 2025

E17: Just Because I Don’t Have Kids Doesn’t Mean I’m Always Available

Setting Boundaries & Building Empathy for the Child-Free Experience at Work ✨ Episode Description: In this episode, we explore the unique and often overlooked experiences of child-free women in the workplace. Guest host La’Ni...