<![CDATA[Work is Rigged!]]>Work wasn’t built for us—so let’s talk about it.

Hosted by neurodivergent career coach and founder of Atypical Careers, Veronica Yao, Work Is Rigged! serves up real, honest, and unvarnished conversations about navigating the modern workplace as a neurodivergent professional.

From masking and burnout to unwritten office rules and advocating for what you actually need, this podcast is your safe space to unlearn the "standard" rules of work and figure out what actually works for you!

Learn more and connect with Veronica at atypicalcareers.com.

]]>atypicalcareers.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:29:17 GMTWed, 08 Jul 2026 20:44:13 GMT60Veronica Yao<p><b>Work wasn’t built for us—so let’s talk about it.</b></p><p></p><p>Hosted by neurodivergent career coach and founder of Atypical Careers, Veronica Yao, <i>Work Is Rigged!</i> serves up real, honest, and unvarnished conversations about navigating the modern workplace as a neurodivergent professional. </p><p></p><p>From masking and burnout to unwritten office rules and advocating for what you actually need, this podcast is your safe space to unlearn the "standard" rules of work and figure out what actually works for you!</p><p></p><p>Learn more and connect with Veronica at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://atypicalcareers.com" target="_blank"><b>atypicalcareers.com</b></a>.</p>episodicVeronica Yaoveronica@atypicalcareers.comno<![CDATA[Kaci Muecke - Unmasking, Late Diagnosis, & The Struggle to Be Creative]]>In this episode of Work Is Rigged, Veronica and Kaci explore their individual journeys sparked by late diagnosis, and the ways that unmasking impacted them at work.

We also discuss why creative outlets are essential for nervous system regulation and how understanding your neurodivergence in adulthood can completely shift your relationship with your own identity and the workplace.

As the founder of Imperfectly Empowered, Kaci helps neurodivergent women navigate career pivots and unmasking.

Our show host, Veronica Yao—career coach for neurodivergent professionals and founder of Atypical Careers— leads the conversation and shares her own experiences as a marketing professional.

Learn more about Kaci at beimperfectlyempowered.com

Find career resources and support at atypicalcareers.com

]]>ee7f85fd-6af0-4ab2-9cd0-342f53e4648cFri, 17 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode of <i>Work Is Rigged</i>, Veronica and Kaci explore their individual journeys sparked by late diagnosis, and the ways that unmasking impacted them at work.</p><p></p><p>We also discuss why creative outlets are essential for nervous system regulation and how understanding your neurodivergence in adulthood can completely shift your relationship with your own identity and the workplace.<br /><br />As the founder of <i>Imperfectly Empowered</i>, Kaci helps neurodivergent women navigate career pivots and unmasking.</p><p></p><p>Our show host, Veronica Yao—career coach for neurodivergent professionals and founder of <i>Atypical Careers</i>— leads the conversation and shares her own experiences as a marketing professional.</p><p></p><p>Learn more about Kaci at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://beimperfectlyempowered.com" target="_blank">beimperfectlyempowered.com</a></p><p>Find career resources and support at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://atypicalcareers.com" target="_blank">atypicalcareers.com</a></p>no00:22:38Kaci Muecke - Unmasking, Late Diagnosis, & The Struggle to Be Creativefull<![CDATA[The Podcast Trailer]]>If you don't enjoy the sound of my voice from this trailer, you probably won't like the podcast.

But if you make it to the end, you should give the first episode a shot.

Either way, glad you're here!

#WorkIsRigged

VY

]]>bc349af0-b7ee-4bba-bc25-0056c7bd1c0bFri, 10 Jul 2026 21:53:00 GMT<p>If you don't enjoy the sound of my voice from this trailer, you probably won't like the podcast.</p><p></p><p>But if you make it to the end, you should give the first episode a shot.</p><p></p><p>Either way, glad you're here!</p><p></p><p>#WorkIsRigged</p><p></p><p>VY</p>no00:00:52The Podcast Trailertrailer<![CDATA[Kaci Muecke - Pattern Recognition, Energy Management, and Confidence]]>In this episode of Work Is Rigged, we dive into the reality of navigating a professional world that often prioritizes rigid structures over human capacity.

We explore the essential shift from traditional time management to energy management, how to use pattern recognition as a tool for "data-mining" your own life, and why confidence—rather than a lack of capability—is the core hurdle that prevents so many neurodivergent professionals from finding sustainable work.

Our featured guest is Kaci Muecke, a former speech-language pathologist (SLP) and tech industry professional who turned her experience navigating burnout into a new mission. As the founder of Imperfectly Empowered, Kaci helps neurodivergent women navigate career pivots and unmasking.

Our show host, Veronica Yao—career coach for neurodivergent professionals and founder of Atypical Careers— leads the conversation and shares her own experiences as a marketing professional.

Learn more about Kaci at beimperfectlyempowered.com

Find career resources and support at atypicalcareers.com

]]>200a3d75-b6bc-4f4f-b280-3d42e342c9bbWed, 08 Jul 2026 20:55:43 GMT<p>In this episode of <i>Work Is Rigged</i>, we dive into the reality of navigating a professional world that often prioritizes rigid structures over human capacity.</p><p></p><p>We explore the essential shift from traditional time management to <b>energy management</b>, how to use <b>pattern recognition</b> as a tool for "data-mining" your own life, and why <b>confidence</b>—rather than a lack of capability—is the core hurdle that prevents so many neurodivergent professionals from finding sustainable work.</p><p></p><p>Our featured guest is Kaci Muecke, a former speech-language pathologist (SLP) and tech industry professional who turned her experience navigating burnout into a new mission. As the founder of <i>Imperfectly Empowered</i>, Kaci helps neurodivergent women navigate career pivots and unmasking.</p><p></p><p>Our show host, Veronica Yao—career coach for neurodivergent professionals and founder of <i>Atypical Careers</i>— leads the conversation and shares her own experiences as a marketing professional.</p><p></p><p>Learn more about Kaci at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://beimperfectlyempowered.com" target="_blank">beimperfectlyempowered.com</a></p><p>Find career resources and support at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://atypicalcareers.com" target="_blank">atypicalcareers.com</a></p>no00:20:2711Kaci Muecke - Pattern Recognition, Energy Management, and Confidencefull