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The Messy Parts

with Maryam Banikarim
Broadway
Comedy
Resilience
Work-Life Balance
Career Challenges
Mental Health
Entrepreneurship
New York City
Parenting
Optimism
Cultural Identity
Media Industry
Vicki Freeman
Prejudice
High Fidelity
Debra Martin Chase
Megababe
Body Positivity
Personal Growth
Family Life

New career advice and messy stories, every Monday.

Whether you’re at the top, or striving to get there—you may have noticed the one thing people rarely talk about: how hard it is to achieve success. The Messy Parts is the answer—a podcast where you’ll hear about the twists, turns and pivots that shape extraordinary careers. The real messy parts along the way. Host Maryam Banikarim has been throug... more

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We're going back to our first episode: Katie Sturino is no stranger to reinvention—from fashion PR hustler to viral dog-momager to founder of Megababe and author of the new romcom Sunny Side Up. In the premiere episode of The Messy Parts, she joins M... more

What does it really take to build a career across Saturday Night Live, Broadway’s Wicked, network TV, and music? In this re-release of one of our favorite episodes of The Messy Parts, Ana Gasteyer joins Maryam Banikarim to reveal the messy, unglamoro... more

Is your path too messy for success? In this episode of The Messy Parts, Maryam talks to Rafat Ali, founder of Skift and one of the most quietly influential figures in digital media. This feels like a personal conversation, Rafat opens up about the pa... more

How do you turn fun into a career? In this honest, funny, and inspiring episode of The Messy Parts, celebrity event planner Marcy Blum tells Maryam how she went from living on a failed commune in Vermont to organizing lavish celebrations for LeBron J... more

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Rafat Ali
CEO and founder of Skift, a travel media platform.
Skift
Episode: Rafat Ali Plays the Long Game: This Internet Pioneer Says You Should Stop Rushing Your Career
Marcy Blum
Celebrity wedding planner with over 35 years in the event planning industry.
Episode: Celebrity Wedding Planner Marcy Blum Turned Fun Into a Million-Dollar Business
Brooke Baldwin
Former CNN anchor and journalist
CNN
Episode: The Real Cost of Staying Silent at Work with Brooke Baldwin
Jonathan Merritt
VP at Simon & Schuster, writer, and speaker on faith and identity.
Simon & Schuster
Episode: Finding Light in the Darkness: Writer Jonathan Merritt on Faith, Courage, and Starting Over.
Jaclyn Johnson
Founder of Create & Cultivate and serial entrepreneur
Create & Cultivate
Episode: Build a $22M Company While Surviving Layoffs, Lawsuits, Losing Friends: Create and Cultivate's Jaclyn Johnson
Farnoosh Torabi
Well-known financial expert and author
Farnoosh Media
Episode: The Real Reason You're Paralyzed in Your Career (It's Not What You Think): Farnoosh Torabi
Sam DeMase
Career coach, speaker, and author
Episode: Debunking Myths About Careers, Generation Gaps, and The Power of Side Hustles: Sam DeMase
Tom Kitt
Broadway orchestrator, composer, performer
Episode: No to Wall St. and Yes to Broadway (and Tony Awards and heartbreak) with Tom Kitt
Negin Farsad
Comedian, filmmaker, and social impact comedian.
Episode: Negin Farsad: Did I Do Justice to My Dreams?

Host

Maryam Banikarim
Host of the podcast; a transformative leader with more than 20 years of experience in the C-Suite across media, hospitality, and tech industries.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • A Great Show!

    Maryam does an amazing job connecting her audience with fascinating guests and getting these guests to open up about the parts of their journeys that are scary, embarrassing and ultimately necessary. A valuable look behind the curtain for people just starting out as well as those in the thick of it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J.Stephen14
    United Statesa month ago
  • A Must Listen, Put It In The Queue!..

    Not only is Maryam B. a highly accomplished in business, entrepreneurship and community building, but add podcast host extraordinaire to the list of accolades - she’s a natural! ‘Messy Parts’ has quickly become one of my favorite pods (2 of my fave EPS to date - Brian ‘The Points Guy’ Kelly & Huff Post Editor-In-Chief Danielle Belton).

    Maryam, along with her partner/producer Andy, have created a platform that draws the listener in with dynamic guests that share their stories (including the go... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    That guy B…
    United States2 months ago
  • Five stars!!

    Not to be missed

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PGS1200
    United States3 months ago
  • Getting inside the heads & hearts of extraordinary people

    Maryam Banikarim could build rapport with an ice sculpture. She’s built this podcast around people as committed to getting real as she is, and the result is a precious view into the messy parts of how anything great (and sometimes not-so-great) comes to be. Entertaining, instructive & entirely a breath of fresh air.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Niko Canner
    United States3 months ago
  • “Real talk” that inspires!

    “The Messy Parts” is my new favorite podcast as it uniquely acknowledges & focuses on the unexpected challenges, blips and beautiful ‘oops’ that happen along every successful woman’s career. Hearing these real stories from women we admire is validating, inspiring and relatable. Each episode gives me a nugget or two to use and share with fellow female execs to help navigate life and work. Can’t wait for more - Keep them coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KBRousseau
    United States5 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the authentic and unfiltered style, which creates a comfortable space for guests to share their honest experiences.
There is a strong sentiment of validation felt by listeners, especially women, who relate to the challenges discussed in each episode.
The conversational style is noted for being engaging, making the personal stories and lessons accessible and relatable.
Many highlight the podcast's empowering narratives, fostering a sense of community and support among listeners.
Overall, listeners feel a strong connection with both the host and the guests, enhancing their own understanding of resilience in personal and professional journeys.

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Rafat Ali Plays the Long Game: This Internet Pioneer Says You Should Stop Rushing Your Career
Q: What career myth do you think is a waste of time?
That if you jump from place to place you would get a higher salary.
Rafat Ali Plays the Long Game: This Internet Pioneer Says You Should Stop Rushing Your Career
Q: What would you tell someone to do before they're 35?
Travel as much as you can if you can afford it.
Celebrity Wedding Planner Marcy Blum Turned Fun Into a Million-Dollar Business
Q: What is your definition of success?
Waking up and going, okay, this is okay.
From Her Parents' Basement to Editor-in-Chief (Twice): Danielle Belton's Comeback Story
Q: What advice would you have for somebody who's starting out or pivoting or going through this messy moment?
Belton advises to stop being so hard on oneself and to focus on personal growth rather than comparing to others.
From Her Parents' Basement to Editor-in-Chief (Twice): Danielle Belton's Comeback Story
Q: How did you figure out not to stay in this bad relationship and to stop being grateful and actually break that habit?
Belton recognized she was in a toxic situation where her dreams were not coming true and decided to leave the relationship for her wellbeing.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Messy Parts

What is The Messy Parts about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Content focuses on the challenges and unexpected challenges experienced on the journeys to success, emphasizing the often unspoken struggles that accompany career growth. It features deeply honest conversations with a diverse range of guests from various industries, highlighting themes such as resilience, leadership, the importance of community, and the messy realities of entrepreneurship and personal growth. Noteworthy is the host's extensive experience in leadership roles across media and tech sectors, combined with her approachable interviewing style, which fosters a safe space for vulnerability and authenticity in discussions about professional hiccups and triumphs. Overall, this content resonates particularly with those navigating thei... more

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Recent guests on The Messy Parts include:

1. Rafat Ali
2. Marcy Blum
3. Brooke Baldwin
4. Jonathan Merritt
5. Jaclyn Johnson
6. Farnoosh Torabi
7. Sam DeMase
8. Tom Kitt

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