Over the last 10 months, we’ve had a front-row seat to the career playbooks of people at the very top of their fields. We’ve seen what actually works, what doesn’t, and what separates momentum from hype, and we’re sharing it all with you. In that same time, The Burnouts has grown into a community of more than 200,000 subscribers, and we launched Phia, which has already reached one million users and raised a $35 million Series A. In this episode, we’re breaking down the lessons that stuck with us most. Thank you for watching, for subscribing, and for being part of this journey with us.
Phoebe and Sophia detail the best lessons they have learned from the career playbooks of the most successful people in the world, from how to leverage relationships in your career to what makeup to wear. The Burnouts celebrate hitting 200,000 subscribers, and launching Phia, which has already reached one million users and raised a $35 million Series A. Thank you for watching, for subscribing, and for being part of this journey with us.
Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Leveraging Relationships in Negotiating
03:12 - Screen for Niceness
05:10 - Office Culture
06:30 - What Makeup to Wear?
10:40 - Routines & Uniforms
12:06 - Future Self
12:46 - Top Goals for 2026
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About The Burnouts
The Burnouts brings you raw, unfiltered conversations with today’s top founders, creators, athletes, and culture-shaping entrepreneurs. Hosted by Stanford roommates turned startup co-founders Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, the show goes beyond the headlines to reveal the real stories behind ambitious careers. Past guests include Paris Hilton, Chelsea Handler, Kris Jenner, Karlie Kloss, and more. Subscribe for the insider playbook to build your dream career.