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Pretty Funny Business

EMMIE Collective

Introducing « Pretty Funny Business », the playground brand we were forced to create in order to corral our founders’ nonsensical ideas and general tomfoolery. From the founders of, by not generally endorsed by, Emmie Collective. Hosted by Lauren Aquilino and Sydney Mulligan. You can expect off-the-cuff banter on feminism, funny business, and well.. not-so-funny business. Join us out of curiosity, stay for the hot takes and dad jokes. www.prettyfunnybusiness.com

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29:41

S3.4 Stop Trying to Be a Thought Leader

Pretty Funny Business ·

2025/07/16

It’s hard out there being a LinkedIn thought leader, let alone a LinkedIn Costco Rotisserie Chicken. Lauren and Sydney are representing the “LinkedIn Thought Leadership Committee” to dive into:Are you a thought leader or really a loss leader?What sh** posts went viral The second-hand embarrassment of LinkedInWhy ChatGPT shouldn’t be your ghostwriterPlus, we play Buzzword Blitz, where we roast buzzwords like “fail fast”, “human-centric marketing”, and “synergy”.Loss leaders, UNITE!👀 Subscribe for

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26:23

S3.3 Introvert's Guide to Networking: Less Small...

Pretty Funny Business ·

2025/07/01

Lauren and Sydney dive deep into the sometimes cringey, always interesting world of networking—especially for introverts. The conversation kicks off with hilarious banter about dreaded networking mixers, awkward icebreakers, and the classic name-tag dilemma (should fashion and function ever clash?). Lauren and Sydney, representing the extrovert-introvert spectrum themselves, swap personal stories about their own networking wins, fails, and full-blown party meltdowns. From planning the "perfect"

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42:02

S3.1 We’re Done Pretending LinkedIn Isn’t Embarrassing

Pretty Funny Business ·

2025/06/04

Season 3 of Pretty Funny Business is HERE — and so are the cameras 👀 New mics. New format. Same unfiltered hosts.* LinkedIn’s most cringe post formats* Brutally honest skills we should endorse each other for* Why “corporate authenticity” is a lie (but also? kinda fun)* A client who smoked a literal pipe on a Zoom call* The infamous iTunes gift card scam moment (it’s real, and it happened live)We’re talking about the gap between how people show up online vs. real life, and why LinkedIn is basically

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55:47

2.17 Shes, Like, Our Bounty Hunter ft. Juanita Woods...

Pretty Funny Business ·

2025/02/04

Alright, buckle up, because in this episode of Pretty Funny Business, Lauren and Sydney bring on a very special guest, Juanita Woods, their legendary bookkeeper. Yep, the woman who keeps their financial chaos in check! Juanita spills the tea on how she went from a stable government job to running the show behind the scenes at PFB HQ.The convo kicks off with Juanita’s early love for numbers (yes, some people actually enjoy math), her side hustle adventures, and how she became an irreplaceable part of

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48:50

2.16 PFB 12 Days of Holla LIVE! from New York

Pretty Funny Business ·

2024/12/17

OUR FIRST IRL PODCAST!!!Count down from 12 with us as we share our FAVORITE PICKS of 2024!Holiday cheer and a whole lot of laughs! Join us as we navigate the highs and lows of creating a podcast live, all while juggling our personal and business lives. We share everything from Diet Coke anecdotes to our latest self-care rituals, like keeping up with perfect acrylic nails.The convo takes a turn as we dive into the yolo strategy of implementing Salesforce for EMMIE because hey, who said you can’t

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71:08

2.15 So You Wanna Start a Podcast ft. Phil Gamache of...

Pretty Funny Business ·

2024/12/05

In this episode of Pretty Funny Business, we’re chatting with Phil Gamache, the genius behind the Humans of Martech podcast. Phil takes us on a journey through his world of marketing automation, the wild ride of podcasting, and even the creative chaos of AI-generated content.We dive into what it’s like to turn a passion project into a full-time gig, the ups and downs of small business life, and how to keep your industry connections alive while chasing big dreams. Plus, Phil gets real about balancing

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62:58

2.14 Running Towards Personal Growth ft. Helen Abramova

Pretty Funny Business ·

2024/11/13

In this episode, Pretty Funny Business gets a bit of a glow-up with marketing ops powerhouse Helen Abramova, Director of Marketing Technology at Avalara joining us. Helen talks us through her journey from tech newbie to full-blown ops expert, with all the twists and turns along the way. We dig into her new role, get the lowdown on her approach to leveling up in marketing ops, and swap notes on the art of balancing work and life.We also dive into her passion projects — think: teaching tech skills,

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70:34

2.13 It Was One Disaster After Another ft. Kimi Corrigan

Pretty Funny Business ·

2024/10/29

In season one, Kimi Corrigan joined us for a snake draft of our dream MOPs teams. Now, we’ve cornered her to focus on the star of the show. Us. I mean. Her.Get ready for a wild ride as bestie-of-the-show Kimi Corrigan, VP of Marketing Operations at DataRobot, spills all about her latest chaotic weekend, from party-planning headaches to dreaming up future gatherings (with a little less chaos next time). We dive into the good stuff, like the all-too-real struggles of home repairs, wardrobe planning

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0:31

The Tea on Cinnabon: Subscriber Exclusive

Pretty Funny Business ·

2024/10/09

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.prettyfunnybusiness.comSPOILER ALERT: THE MOMS ARE ALWAYS RIGHT.Will Aitken joined us for episode 12 of Pretty Funny Business Season 2, and logged a major grievance against his wife, Mary Lynn, who allegedly chose to not pick up a Cinnabon for him while she was out running solo errands across the street from the mall. Will called up Mary Lynn to interrogate her live, but unfo…

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65:20

2.12 Cold Emails + Hot Takes ft. Will Aitken

Pretty Funny Business ·

2024/10/08

Podcast Description:On this episode of Pretty Funny Business, Lauren and Sydney chat with sales trainer and content creator Will Aiken. They dive into his journey from sales to becoming a LinkedIn sensation, his thoughts on the role of humor in business, and why he’s not sold on AI in sales. Will also shares hilarious personal stories from life in Nova Scotia, including his tragic Cinnabon craving, and discusses the ongoing rivalry between sales and marketing. It’s a blend of laughs, insights, and

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58:44

2.11 Weak Ties/Strong Bonds, or Why You Shouldn't...

Pretty Funny Business ·

2024/09/17

In this episode, Sydney, Lauren, and Laura dive into the magic of those so-called "weak ties" and how they can actually be a game-changer for networking and landing new business opportunities. Laura gets real about how she launched her quirky dinner series, Weak Ties/Strong Bonds (yes, it’s as fun as it sounds), and how it’s been a goldmine for building connections. They also get into the nitty-gritty of email marketing vs. social media—spoiler alert: personalized emails win every time.Of course, it

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71:59

2.10: LinkedIn's Cutest Accountant ft. Michael...

Pretty Funny Business ·

2024/09/03

In this episode, we chat with Michael Eckstein, the accountant who's making waves in the marketing agency world—and not just because he’s dubbed himself ‘LinkedIn’s cutest accountant.’ Michael spills on the wild side of accounting, like that time a client casually mentioned a safe stuffed with cash or another who brushed off a $140,000 tax bill like it was no big deal. We dive into how Michael’s all about those deep, personal connections with his clients, going way beyond the usual number-crunching

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74:35

2.09 New Rules of B2B Marketing ft. THE Jon Miller

Pretty Funny Business ·

2024/08/23

SummaryIn this episode, Sydney and Lauren interview Jon Miller, the OG founder of Marketo (among other successes, of course). They discuss various topics, including Jon's experience with yoga, his new startup, and what his family thinks he does for a living. They also delve into the early days of Marketo and the challenges of being an entrepreneur. The conversation touches on the differences between Marketo and HubSpot, as well as the evolution of marketing automation platforms over the years. The

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14:53

Bonus Mini Ep 2: Happy Birthday, EMMIE!

Pretty Funny Business ·

2024/08/14

In this mini episode, Lauren and Sydney celebrate the second birthday of their company, EMMIE Collective. They reflect on the growth and success of the company over the past two years, including the number of listeners to the Pretty Funny Business podcast, the number of signed consultants, and the number of clients. They also discuss their profit-sharing and charitable donation initiatives, as well as their pop-up parties and merchandise sales. They express gratitude for their dedicated listeners

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71:23

2.08. Pretty Funny Business Trip | Denver: Ur Mom...

Pretty Funny Business ·

2024/07/29

Lauren and Sydney review their trip to Denver, discussing their reasons for choosing the city, their matching pajamas, and their sales kickoff and planning retreat. They talk about their stay at the Trailborn Hotel in Estes Park and their hiking adventure to Emerald Lake. They share funny moments, such as their disappointment with the Wendy's Biggie Bag, their encounter with a marmot, and Sydney's phone falling off a cliff. They also discuss the concept of 'raw dogging' a flight. Lauren and Sydney

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01:11:22

2.08. Pretty Funny Business Trip | Denver: Ur Mom...

Pretty Funny Business ·

2024/07/29

Lauren and Sydney review their trip to Denver, discussing their reasons for choosing the city, their matching pajamas, and their sales kickoff and planning retreat. They talk about their stay at the Trailborn Hotel in Estes Park and their hiking adventure to Emerald Lake. They share funny moments, such as their disappointment with the Wendy's Biggie Bag, their encounter with a marmot, and Sydney's phone falling off a cliff. They also discuss the concept of 'raw dogging' a flight

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58:39

2.07 No Diet Coke in France ft. Chloe Pott

Pretty Funny Business ·

2024/07/17

Per usual, we chat about many topics, both personal and professional.Chloe shares her story of moving to France and working in marketing. She's been active in the MOPs community, speaking at AntiCon and MOPs A Palooza coming up!Learn more about the pros and cons of living in France while discussing life and work in general. Get full access to Pretty Funny Business at www.prettyfunnybusiness.com/subscribe

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00:58:39

2.07 No Diet Coke in France ft. Chloe Pott

Pretty Funny Business ·

2024/07/16

Per usual, we chat about many topics, both personal and professional. Chloe shares her story of moving to France and working in marketing. She's been active in the MOPs community, speaking at AntiCon and MOPs A Palooza coming up! Learn more about the pros and cons of living in France while discussing life and work in general. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prettyfunnybusiness/support

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13:13

BONUS MINI EP: Matt are you real

Pretty Funny Business ·

2024/07/09

Lauren and Sydney record a special bonus episode to recap a pretty funny business story that happened in the marketing slash sales ops space.For your entertainment only, a few quotes from the episode:* "Hello and welcome to the most chaotic episode of Pretty Funny Business to ever be recorded!"* "I don't think I know how to be petty, but this may be as petty as I get."* "Dearest listeners, may ye be reminded that I have incredible phone anxiety. Like, will not make a phone call." Get full access to

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00:13:12

BONUS MINI EP: Matt are you real

Pretty Funny Business ·

2024/07/03

Lauren and Sydney record a special bonus episode to recap a pretty funny business story that happened in the marketing slash sales ops space.For your entertainment only, a few quotes from the episode: "Hello and welcome to the most chaotic episode of Pretty Funny Business to ever be recorded!" "I don't think I know how to be petty, but this may be as petty as I get." "Dearest listeners, may ye be reminded that I have incredible phone anxiety. Like, will not make

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