In Defense of Your Unserious Pleasures

On rom-coms, romance novels, and what Shonda Rhimes taught me about giving myself permission to like what I like.

2 hrs ago • Kathleen Rodgers

March 2026

Why I Want Sinners to Win Tonight

On original stories, filmmaker ownership, and why the Oscars need a course correction.

Mar 15 • Kathleen Rodgers

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February 2026

The Advice That Saved My Business Before It Even Started

Why estimated taxes are the least sexy—and most important—part of working for yourself.

Feb 17 • Kathleen Rodgers

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Introducing the Exit Interview Podcast: The Exit That Changed My Career

Listen now | Why what was supposed to be a three-month stopgap became the best decision I ever made — and why I’m sharing everything I’ve learned.

Feb 16 • Kathleen Rodgers

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I Thought I Was Watching a Hockey Romance. I Ended Up With a Business Case Study.

A Valentine's Day essay on Heated Rivalry and the business consequences of underestimating romance.

Feb 14 • Kathleen Rodgers

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January 2026

Someone Asked Me If Consulting Is a Good Idea — Here’s What I Told Her

A clear, grounded way to think about consulting when you want more autonomy and ownership—but need to understand how stability, scope, and…

Jan 31 • Kathleen Rodgers

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Why I Stopped Waiting for Permission

The millennial career crisis is real. Here's what I did about it — and what I've learned in eight years of working for myself.

Jan 25 • Kathleen Rodgers

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