While social media feeds overflow with polished stories, a new podcast is asking: what if the biggest career breakthroughs come from the moments we’re less likely to share? The Messy Parts, launching June 9th cuts through the highlight reel to explore the raw, unfiltered reality behind achievement.

Host Maryam Banikarim, a powerhouse executive with 20+ years in the C-Suite at Nextdoor, Hyatt, NBC Universal and Univision, created the show after growing tired of the facade. “I’ve been ‘successful’ by most measures and its messy as hell,” says Banikarim. “There are days even the people who ‘have it all’ can barely get out of bed. We want listeners to know they’re not losing their minds alone.”

What Makes This Different:

Candid conversations revealing never-before-heard stories behind influential careers

Maryam’s unique lens as someone who’s “been through it”

Access to high-powered guests willing to share their most vulnerable moments

Actionable insights for navigating career pivots, setbacks, and recovery. The Podcast arrives as 70% of professionals actively seek career change and 78% of those under 40 are reassessing their paths. Traditional career advice focuses on success stories, but professionals need honest conversations about failure, pivots, and what it really takes to bounce back.

The premiere episode features Katie Sturino, founder of Megababe, discussing a self-funded brand, the real struggles behind Instagram gloss, and how “letting the messy parts hang out” became her superpower.

“The Messy Parts” launches with intimate 35-minute conversations recording at historic Newsstand Studios at Rockafeller 35-minute conversations recording at historic Newsstand Studios, Rockafeller Center, available on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and all major platforms.