The Glass Sessions Podcast

The Glass Sessions is a weekly light-hearted business podcast hosted by the two Principal Advisors of The Glass Advisory, Courtney and Lauren. They are two best friends who met working their first adult jobs in customer service back in 2012 and have been navigating work and life side by side ever since. Over the years, they’ve climbed the corporate ladder, built and led high-performing teams, and tackled the challenges of leadership, burnout, and reinvention - all while sharing plenty of laughs along the way.

Each Glass Session brings you behind the scenes with real stories, sharp insights, and honest takes on what it actually looks like to grow in today’s professional world: the good, the messy, and everything in between. From leadership lessons to career pivots, it’s the advice you didn’t know you needed, from the friends you wish you had at work.

New episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Courtney Hartman 8/20/25 Courtney Hartman 8/20/25

Making a Great First Impression

First impressions matter - whether you’re stepping into a new role, meeting colleagues for the first time, or building trust with your manager.

From humility and confidence to relationship-building and accountability, we break down the essentials for making a strong start.

Courtney Hartman 8/13/25 Courtney Hartman 8/13/25

Making The Move to Freelancing Full-Time with Julia Halperin

Julia Halperin, acclaimed arts and culture journalist, joins Lauren and Courtney to talk about how she made the move to freelance after rising to leadership at prominent publications. If you’ve ever considered moving to self-employment, or starting your own business, we talk lots of practical tips and strategies you can employ to help.

Courtney Hartman 8/6/25 Courtney Hartman 8/6/25

How to Get the Most Out of Your Entry Level Job

On this episode of The Glass Sessions podcast, we talk about starting something new. Whether it’s your first professional job or you’ve made a recent career pivot, we talk about how to be a beginner and give tips on making the most of it, while sharing personal stories from our careers.

Courtney Hartman 7/30/25 Courtney Hartman 7/30/25

Your Exit Plan: Getting Ahead of Layoffs or Restructuring

Are you prepared if you were to be laid off tomorrow? The reality is that a change to your employment could be made at any time for a plethora of reasons (and very few have to do with your work performance).

We offer guidance on spotting early warning signs that restructuring may be coming, how to prepare, and what to do when and if you’re affected by a layoff.

Courtney Hartman 5/28/25 Courtney Hartman 5/28/25

Tips to Get Hired: Go Inside the Mind of a Hiring Manager

Curious what hiring managers are really looking for? In this episode of The Glass Sessions, we share insider tips to help you stand out in today’s job market: from crafting a standout resume to nailing the interview with confidence and clarity.

Courtney Hartman 5/21/25 Courtney Hartman 5/21/25

Navigating the World of Fractional Leadership with Matt from 3 Sheets Consulting

Have you spent your career building someone else’s business and wondered what it would feel like to build your own? In this episode of The Glass Sessions, we dive into the world of fractional work and unpack the real pros and cons of running your own service-based business with Matt Croteau of 3 Sheets Consulting.

Courtney Hartman 5/7/25 Courtney Hartman 5/7/25

Is Management Right For You?

Thinking about taking the leap into management? In this episode of The Glass Sessions, Lauren and Courtney share the honest truth about what it really means to lead a team and how to decide if management is the right path for your career.