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9 to 5ish with theSkimm

Julianna Margulies on Making Big Life Decisions

9 to 5ish with theSkimm

theSkimm

Entrepreneurship, Careers, Business

4.71.9K Ratings

🗓️ 13 October 2021

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

Julianna Margulies went from pouring G&Ts and filming commercials in Manhattan to being one of the most-awarded actresses on television. She’s famous for roles on “E.R.,” “The Good Wife,” and “The Morning Show” — and despite always having a backup plan, Julianna’s biggest decisions have been guided by her intuition. We spoke to Julianna about making big life decisions, taking risks and turning down lucrative offers. In this episode, Julianna talks about: Planning for the future Trusting that the right work will find you Saying no to professional opportunities (hi, E.R.) Clarifying your career focus How she stopped people pleasing

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0:00.0

No boundaries were always difficult for me because I wanted to be the easy one, you know,

0:07.6

she can just go with the flow and then, you know, you find yourself in a situation where

0:11.3

you're really uncomfortable and it doesn't feel good.

0:14.8

I'm Curly Vegan and I'm Danielle Weisberg.

0:17.7

Welcome to 9 to 5-ish with the skin.

0:20.4

We've run into so many questions over the years and had so many moments where we needed advice

0:26.6

and we got it from women who'd been there.

0:30.2

And that's what we're bringing you with this show.

0:32.4

Each week we're helping you get what you want out of your career by talking to the smartest

0:36.6

leaders we know because we know your work life is a lot more than 9 to 5.

0:42.2

Alright, let's get into it.

0:45.4

Today our guest is Juliana Margolese.

0:48.4

You probably know her as Alicia Florek, her character on the hit TV drama The Good Wife

0:53.6

or as Carol Hathaway on ER.

0:56.8

Today Juliana is one of the most awarded actresses in television with Emmys Golden Globes and

1:02.4

multiple screen actors guild awards to her name.

1:06.1

She's also the author of a children's book and of her own memoir, which came out earlier

1:11.2

this year.

1:12.5

Not to mention, she was also listed as one of times 100 most influential people in 2015.

1:19.3

And now you can catch her on season two of the morning show, which is streaming on Apple

1:24.2

TV.

1:25.2

Juliana, welcome to the show.

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