Episodes
No Permission Necessary is designed for ambitious individuals who refuse to sacrifice authenticity for achievement. Every episode, hosts Molly Bierman and Jill Griffin dive deep into meaningful conversations, providing you with expert insights and actionable tools that help you thrive both personally and professionally—without the burnout.
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You Don’t Get a Vote: Boundaries, Burnout, and Being the Bad Guy
Not everyone gets a vote in your decisions, especially when you are the one carrying the responsibility.
In this episode, Molly and Jill explore the emotional weight of leadership, why over-explaining drains your energy, and how boundaries protect sustainability in both work and family systems. This conversation reframes boundaries not as punishment, but as maturity.
When Work Takes More Than It Gives
When work starts to feel like family, it can be hard to recognize when boundaries have disappeared.
In this guest episode of No Permission Necessary, Molly Bierman and Jill Griffin are joined by Samantha Osterlof for an honest conversation about leadership, loyalty, and the emotional cost of staying in systems that no longer feel safe. Drawing from Samantha’s decade of experience in behavioral healthcare, they explore how service-driven work can blur identity, erode trust, and make leaving feel like grief.
Leaving the Rush Behind | Service, Alignment, and What We’re Taking Into 2026
In this episode of No Permission Necessary, Molly Bierman and Jill Griffin explore service, boundaries, and the pressure of constant productivity. They reflect on leadership, mental health, and what it means to give from alignment rather than obligation as they look ahead to a more grounded year.
The Courage to Be Seen: Emotional Vulnerability Explained
In this episode of No Permission Necessary, hosts Molly Bierman and Jill Griffin explore emotional vulnerability and its role in leadership, relationships, and personal growth. Through honest conversation, they discuss the emotional walls we build, the fear of being seen, and how choosing vulnerability strengthens trust and connection at work, at home, and within ourselves.