No one warned me, so I will warn you.

Welcome to How to Survive Your Boss — the podcast that tells the truth about what it’s really like to work for a living. No fluff. No LinkedIn clichés. Just two sisters getting real about jobs, power, and surviving toxic leadership without losing yourself.

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About the Podcast

How to Survive Your Boss is a podcast and platform focused on corporate growth for individuals, by providing gate-kept insights into navigating the unspoken power dynamics of work.

Whether you’re new to the workforce, stuck under a narcissistic, or managing your first team – we unpack what no one teaches you about surviving your boss, playing the game, and protecting your mental health along the way.

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Subscribe to How to Survive Your Boss — the brutally honest career podcast that says what HR won’t. Hear real stories, get expert advice, and learn how to protect your peace before your boss becomes your biggest problem.

Our Podcast

Through raw stories, expert insights, and the kind of lessons you only learn the hard way – we’re here to decode the real rules of the workplace. From interviews and onboarding to burnout and blowups, each episode is a survival guide for navigating jobs, bosses, and all the bullshit in between.

Ep 3. Onboarding or Hazing? Surviving Your First 90 Days

New job jitters? Onboarding isn’t just paperwork—it’s where the hidden red flags (and endless training videos) show up. In this episode, Kiana and Tara break down what to watch for, what’s actually normal, and how to survive those first confusing weeks.

Ep. 2 Your Corporate First Date, A.K.A Interviews – Part 2

Think interviews are just about impressing the company? Think again. Kiana flips the script, sharing what managers really look for – and the red flags that scream “toxic workplace” before you sign the offer. From spotting vague job descriptions to asking the right reverse-interview questions, you’ll learn how to evaluate if you actually want the job.

Ep. 1 Your Corporate First Date, A.K.A Interviews – Part 1

Kick off your career the smart way – before you even get the job. In this episode, Kiana and her sister Tara break down the interview process from start to finish: application, screening, manager chats, and even those awkward salary talks. Learn how to stand out without experience, avoid common mistakes, and prep for every type of interview, from casual Zoom calls to high-pressure panels.

Ep. 0 No One Warned Me, So Now I’m Warning You

This season will be covering key milestones of your relationship with your boss. This season is more education and focused on covering basic information so future seasons can be more entertaining & tactical

Our Stories

How to Survive Your Boss was born from burnout, bad bosses, and the quiet realization that the real rules of work are never in the handbook. We’re here to say what everyone’s thinking — and help you survive the system without losing yourself.

The Safe Space

We had an “anonymous” town hall after someone complained to HR. Leadership opened the floor with:

Feedback Friday

It started off as a “growth opportunity.” My boss wanted to give me weekly feedback. I thought, okay, cool — I like improvement. Week one:

The Promotion That Wasn’t

I trained the new guy for three months — walked him through our systems, answered his panicked 10 p.m.

You’re not alone, and you’re not crazy. We break down the toxic dynamics, shady leadership moves, and survival tactics no one teaches you. Subscribe for weekly episodes that help you protect your peace and take your power back.