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The Lonely Office

The Lonely Office
Unlimited PTO
Job Market
Glassdoor
Adult Entertainment Industry
Social Media
Emma
Tiktok
Job Ghosting
Mental Health
Black Lives Matter
Startups
Salary Transparency
Employee Termination
Human Resources
Recruitment
Mindgeek
Negotiation
Shohei Ohtani
Electrification Of America
Work-Life Balance

Welcome to The Lonely Office, an award-winning podcast about making sense of the increasingly blurry line between work and life, brought to you by Glassdoor. We tackle real workplace stories from anonymous firsthand accounts—job ghosting, the truth behind unlimited PTO, nightmare bosses—and share insider advice on layoffs, severance, negotiations, and career moves. From candidates vaping in interv... more

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In this episode of Ask a Recruiter, Leah Ova sits down with executive recruiter Deepali Vyas to unpack what really happens behind closed doors after an interview ends. From why highly qualified candidates get rejected to how power dynamics, executive... more

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January job searches are colliding with historic burnout. In this Ask a Recruiter episode of The Lonely Office, Leah Ova is joined by Bryan Creely, founder of Life After Layoff, to break down what’s really happening in the 2026 job market and how can... more

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Deepali Vyas
Executive recruiter with a focus on high-stakes hiring decisions
Episode: How Hiring Decisions Really Get Made with Deepali Vyas | Ask a Recruiter
Emily Durham
Career coach, speaker, and recruiter known for her smart, funny, and practical takes on job search strategy
TikTok
Episode: How Entry-Level Candidates Can Get Hired Right Now (with Emily the Recruiter) | Ask a Recruiter
Amy Lentz
Chief People Officer at Toms, HR strategist behind Hack Your HR
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Episode: TOMS Chief People Officer Amy Lentz on Senior Hiring, Doing to Leading, and Breaking Into Executive Roles | Ask a Recruiter
Phyl Terry
Author of Never Search Alone and creator of the Never Search Alone Movement
Never Search Alone
Episode: Why Job Search Support Groups Are Booming in 2025
Janel Abrahami
Career coach and strategist known for her practical job search strategies and focus on mindset and confidence.
Episode: Social Media and the Job Hunt: How Recruiters Really See You
Orianna Rosa Royal
Associate Editor at Fortune
Fortune
Episode: Doom Spending vs. FIRE: Can a Kid Pension Fix Retirement?
Madeline Mann
Host and creator of Self Made Millennial and author of Reverse the Search
Episode: How Do You Get Hired in an Employers' Market?
Linda Raynier
Speaker, career strategist, and author of 'The Quiet Achiever'
Author, career strategist
Episode: Job Search Secrets, Interviews, and Confidence | Ask a Recruiter
Courtney Summer Myers
A job seeker who was scammed after being laid off
Episode: Desperate Job Seekers Lured by Job Scams

Hosts

Leah Ova
Co-host, content creator and advertising executive.
Aaron Calafato
Host, Storyteller, Narrative Designer & Content Strategist.
Matt Sunbulli
Co-host, Serial Entrepreneur, First Draft AI, co-founder of Fishbowl.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 397 ratings
  • Great discussions on some really timely topics

    Awesome Matt and team. Insight packed cast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Basman D
    United States3 months ago
  • Thoughtful and Timely

    Loved this episode! Matt’s insights on how AI has quietly become part of our daily lives—while we still hesitate to talk about it—really hit home. Smart, funny, and surprisingly relatable take on a topic most people are still whispering about.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sarah Olsick_17
    United States3 months ago
  • A great conversation

    There were a number of really insightful and helpful sound bites. It was a fun conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dreiverG
    United States4 months ago
  • Bring back JT O’Donnell

    I was a moderate fan of the show, but now a superfan. I’m unemployed and she was fantastic guest! Please launch that concept ASAP! Give that woman a pod platform. ❤️❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Doggfatherrr
    United States6 months ago
  • Leah is awesome

    Love the female perspective here. She’s so authentic and relatable and I love the dynamic she brings to each podcast. I feel I’m chatting with a friend. Her insights make me feel heard and her stories and experiences really resonate! Thanks Leah!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Millennial2002
    United States7 months ago

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Many listeners find the host dynamics engaging, enjoying the blend of humor and seriousness in the discussions.
Listeners appreciate the candid discussions around real workplace issues and the relatable insights offered by the hosts.
Some feedback highlights a need for more balanced audio levels, particularly regarding host volume during episodes.
The podcast provides valuable, practical advice while featuring a variety of expert guests, enhancing the credibility of the content.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#104
United States/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#152
Italy/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#37
Mexico/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#54
Colombia/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#64
Brazil/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#85
South Korea/Business/Careers

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Why Online Job Applications Feel Broken
Q: What advice do you have for introverts seeking jobs?
Introverts should leverage their strengths in asking questions and listen actively during networking opportunities to build rapport.
Why Online Job Applications Feel Broken
Q: What changes would you prescribe for both candidates and companies to improve the job application experience?
Madeline suggests companies should enhance their application sorting processes while candidates should focus more on networking and measuring their job search interactions rather than just applications.
How Hiring Decisions Really Get Made with Deepali Vyas | Ask a Recruiter
Q: What skills become liabilities when organizations start making cuts?
Hyper execution without visibility becomes a problem; people need to show their value and influence rather than just performing tasks.
How Hiring Decisions Really Get Made with Deepali Vyas | Ask a Recruiter
Q: What does culture fit even mean in a hiring decision?
Culture fit is really about alignment of decision-making style and whether a candidate fits the operating system of the company.
How Hiring Decisions Really Get Made with Deepali Vyas | Ask a Recruiter
Q: What truly tips the decision when two candidates look equally strong on paper?
The deciding criteria include executive presence, influence, and whether people want to work with the candidate, not just skills.

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Focuses on the complexities of modern work life, blending insights from real workplace stories and anonymous accounts that illuminate the challenges faced by workers today. Discussions feature pressing topics such as job ghosting, layoffs, and managing workplace dynamics. The blend of humor and authenticity, along with a diverse range of expert guests, provides listeners with fresh perspectives on navigating their careers and job searches. Unique for its candid approach to often-taboo workplace subjects, the content aims to empower listeners while fostering a sense of community among those tackling similar issues.

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Recent guests on The Lonely Office include:

1. Deepali Vyas
2. Emily Durham
3. Amy Lentz
4. Phyl Terry
5. Janel Abrahami
6. Orianna Rosa Royal
7. Madeline Mann
8. Linda Raynier

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