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  • Balancing Family and Career as a Woman in Business w/ Grace Redman ~ HigherHer Ep 30

    Balancing Family and Career as a Woman in Business w/ Grace Redman ~ HigherHer Ep 30
    2025/04/16
    In this episode of the HigherHer podcast, hosts Krista Tan and Natalie Stones engage with Grace Redman, a successful entrepreneur and staffing expert. They discuss the importance of empowering women's voices in talent acquisition, the challenges faced in the industry, and the significance of managing emotional states. Grace shares her journey in staffing, the balance between family and career, and the need for accountability and support among women. The conversation also touches on leadership qualities for women and concludes with humorous anecdotes from Grace's recruiting experiences. Chapters: 00:00 Empowering Women's Voices in Talent Acquisition 01:02 Grace Redmond's J1ourney in Staffing and Coaching 02:56 Navigating Challenges in Talent Acquisition 05:48 Managing Emotional and Mental States 09:02 The Importance of Accountability and Support 11:57 Balancing Family and Career as a Woman 15:09 Overcoming the 'Should' Mentality 18:01 Women in Leadership: Cultivating Confidence 20:02 Humorous Recruiting Stories 22:53 Closing Thoughts and Future Events Bio: Grace Redman is the President and Owner of Stansbury Staffing, a premier staffing firm that has placed thousands of professionals in meaningful careers while helping corporate clients build successful teams with top talent. Her deep care for both candidates and clients has created lasting impact, turning job placements into life-changing opportunities. Under her leadership, Stansbury Staffing has thrived through five economic crises that forced many competitors to close their doors. Through resilience, innovation, and a people-first approach, she has built one of the most respected firms in the Bay Area, earning a five-star rating year after year and recognition as the #1 staffing firm in her area. In 2024, her firm was also named one of the top 5 women-owned businesses in the region. Beyond staffing, Grace is living proof that we can have a life we love. As a successful Entrepreneur, Success Coach, and Speaker, she has built a life that integrates well-being, family, a thriving career, financial success, and personal freedom. She knows firsthand that achieving it all isn’t about doing everything—it’s about intention, prioritization, and the courage to navigate life’s storms wisely to SOAR to new levels of impact, success, and joy—while having fun along the way As the best-selling author of Can I Live?! Dare To Go From Fcked Up to Fabulous* and host of the Real Talk with Grace Redman podcast, Grace's influence resonates across multiple platforms and audiences. Her authenticity and vulnerability foster genuine connections, establishing her as a trusted leader.
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    25 分
  • Building Culture in Startups w/ Tanaz Mody ~ HigherHer Ep 29

    Building Culture in Startups w/ Tanaz Mody ~ HigherHer Ep 29
    2025/04/09
    In this episode of HigherHer, hosts Krista Tan and Natalie Stones welcome Tanaz Mody, head of people and talent at Lerer Hippeau. Tanaz shares her journey into the people and talent space, her experiences in venture capital, and the importance of building culture in early-stage companies. She discusses the challenges she faced in her career, the significance of focus and prioritization in both work and personal life, and the complexities of referral-based hiring. Tanaz also highlights the unique qualities women bring to leadership roles and the importance of creating a supportive environment for women in the workforce. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 01:16 Tanaz Modi's Journey into People and Talent 02:22 Role in Venture Capital and Portfolio Companies 04:11 Building Culture in Early Stage Companies 05:47 Foundational Experiences in Recruiting 08:11 Overcoming Challenges in Career and Personal Life 12:40 Focus and Prioritization in Work and Life 16:56 Controversies in Recruiting: Referral-Based Hiring 21:48 Qualities Women Bring to Leadership Bio: Tanaz Mody is Head of People and Talent at Lerer Hippeau, which she joined in 2022. In her role, she primarily works closely with our founders to build strong foundations on the People and Talent front but also oversees People and Talent for our firm internally. Before joining Lerer Hippeau, Tanaz was Chief People Officer at HQ/Digital Currency Group, where she was employee 3 and grew and scaled the company during the peak crypto market to close to 100 employees in 1 year. Tanaz has also scaled a handful of early-stage companies and dipped into being a co-founder. Tanaz graduated with a business degree from Boston University.
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    25 分
  • Empowering Generalists in the Job Market w/ Katy Culver - HigherHer Ep 28

    Empowering Generalists in the Job Market w/ Katy Culver - HigherHer Ep 28
    2025/04/02
    In this episode of the HigherHer podcast, Natalie Stones and Krista Tan speak with Katy Culver, a career coach and mindset mentor for generalists in transition. Katy shares her unique journey into career coaching, emphasizing the importance of clarity and confidence in the job search process. She discusses her Purposeful Path Accelerator program, which helps individuals navigate their career transitions and stand out in a competitive job market. The conversation also delves into the challenges faced by candidates and recruiters in the current job landscape, particularly the impact of AI on hiring processes. Katy reflects on her personal challenges in transitioning from employee to entrepreneur and shares valuable insights on identity shifting and the importance of mentorship. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Career Coaching and Generalists 02:03 Katy Culver's Journey to Career Coaching 05:24 The Purposeful Path Accelerator Program 08:02 Navigating the Tension Between Candidates and Recruiters 15:21 Overcoming Personal and Professional Challenges 20:43 Influential Mentors and Key Resources Bio: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynculver/ Website/Newsletter: katyculver.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katy.culver/ Katy Culver is a career coach and mindset mentor for ambitious generalists. She helps growth-minded generalists across tech & consulting unlock clarity and confidence to transition to more energizing careers. Katy combines experience pivoting careers as a candidate, building ATS and recruiting tools for hiring teams, and coaching over 100 leaders in transition. Her approach combines personal and professional development to help you act like the CEO of your career, clarify your path, and become a Stand Out Candidate to win the job search game. She runs The Purposeful Path Accelerator program & community.
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    25 分
  • The Importance of Empathy in Recruiting w/ Victoria Castro ~ HigherHer Ep 27

    The Importance of Empathy in Recruiting w/ Victoria Castro ~ HigherHer Ep 27
    2025/03/26
    In this episode of HigherHer, hosts Krista Tan and Natalie Stones welcome Victoria Castro, a seasoned recruiter with over eight years of experience in talent acquisition. The conversation explores Victoria's journey in recruiting, memorable candidate experiences, the importance of empathy in the hiring process, and her thoughts on controversial trends within the talent acquisition community. Victoria emphasizes the need for effective communication with candidates and shares her aspirations for the future of recruiting, highlighting the irreplaceable human element in the industry despite the rise of AI. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Talent Acquisition and Guest Background 03:02 Memorable Recruiting Stories and Candidate Experiences 05:59 The Importance of Empathy in Recruitment 08:47 Controversial Trends in Talent Acquisition 12:00 Future of Recruiting and Personal Aspirations Bio: Victoria Castro- current recruiter at Robinhood- been in the industry for 8 years across a multitude of industries. Passionate about talent branding, data, and candidate experience.
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    16 分
  • TA is Not Broken w/ Katrina Hutchinson O'Neill ~ HigherHer Ep 26

    TA is Not Broken w/ Katrina Hutchinson O'Neill ~ HigherHer Ep 26
    2025/03/19
    In this episode of the HigherHer podcast, Natalie Stones speaks with Katrina Hutchinson O'Neill, co-founder of Join Talent, about her inspiring journey from a successful corporate career to entrepreneurship. Katrina shares her experiences in talent acquisition, the challenges she faced as a female leader, and her vision for the future of Join Talent, including their innovative training programs. The conversation also touches on the evolving landscape of recruitment and the importance of supporting women in the workforce. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Talent Collective and Guest 02:18 Katrina's Career Journey and Entrepreneurial Leap 10:02 Growth and Future Plans for Join Talent 15:03 Controversial Perspectives on Recruitment 18:42 Challenges as a Female Leader in Talent Acquisition Bio: In 2018, Katrina turned her back on her well-paid corporate career to start her own business. “As a mother-of-three, and the main breadwinner, it was a risky move,” she says. “But I didn’t want to look back and think, ‘What if?’” 4 years later Join Talent was named the fastest growing company in the UK (first female founded business to take that title), 12th fastest in Europe, and also won the King's Award for Enterprise. Join Talent now employs over 225 people across 41 countries, working on talent acquisition inside companies including scale-ups, unicorns and Fortune 500 brands. She says the company’s USPs are its ‘practitioner-led’ model and proprietary talent-sourcing platform called Yoke, an active directory of candidates pulled from 53 different sources: “We’re the only company in our space with this game-changing capability.” TA is Still NOT Broken blog
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    28 分
  • The 12 Pillars of Wellness: A Guide to Healing w/ Kristen Appleby ~ HigherHer Ep 25

    The 12 Pillars of Wellness: A Guide to Healing w/ Kristen Appleby ~ HigherHer Ep 25
    2025/03/12
    In this episode, Krista Tan and Natalie Stones interview Kristen Renee, who shares her transformative journey from a high-pressure HR career to founding her own wellness company. Kristen discusses her struggles with autoimmune disease, the importance of self-care, and how she developed a 12-pillar approach to wellness. She emphasizes the need for balance in life and work, and the significance of vulnerability in personal growth. Kristen aims to help others prevent burnout and find their purpose through her coaching and resources. 00:00 Introduction to Kristen's Journey 07:15 The Turning Point: From HR to Wellness 13:47 The 12 Pillars of Wellness 19:32 Vulnerability and Personal Growth 24:01 Connecting with Kristen: Future Endeavors Bio: About Kristen Renee Kristen Renee is a former Bay Area executive turned holistic wellness expert, author, and course creator. After overcoming significant personal challenges—including childhood trauma, limiting beliefs, burnout, divorce, and an autoimmune diagnosis—Kristen’s own journey to wellness became a path of growth and transformation, addressing every aspect of her life along the way. For over a decade, Kristen struggled with chronic illness and persistent inflammation, trying nearly every healing modality. She found that healing focused solely on the gut wasn’t enough, and the illness would inevitably return. True transformation required addressing the mind-body connection. Kristen witnessed firsthand how acts of courage, understanding the body’s communication, addressing past trauma and emotions, and moving from fear to trust, survival to balance, disassociation to connection, and ultimately stepping into purpose were all directly tied to her healing. Through her Elements of Healing 12-Layer Online Program, Kristen now helps others create lasting transformation by returning to the basics. Her approach addresses all the key layers of the healing journey—mind, body, and spirit—empowering individuals to foster balance and connection within themselves and their environment. Kristen is the author of The Purpose Workbook: Finding Your Path to Purpose, with several more books in progress, and the creator of The Growth Path newsletter, bridging healing with workplace wellness. She offers online courses, workshops, and one-on-one coaching to guide people toward lasting transformation and a more balanced, connected life filled with purpose, authenticity, courage, nature, and love. 🔗 LinkedIn: Kristen Renee Appleby 🌍 Website: kristenreneehealing.com 📖 The Elements of Healing Program: Learn More 📚 The Purpose Workbook: Available on Amazon
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    26 分
  • From Corporate Recruiter to Entrepreneur w/ Ami Arroyo ~ HigherHer Ep 24

    From Corporate Recruiter to Entrepreneur w/ Ami Arroyo ~ HigherHer Ep 24
    2025/03/05
    In this episode of HigherHer, Ami Arroyo shares her journey from high-volume recruiting in corporate settings to starting her own recruiting agency. She discusses the importance of mentorship, creating opportunities, and the strategies she employs to ensure quality in recruiting. Ami emphasizes the significance of building a supportive company culture and the future plans for her business, focusing on growth and quality experiences for both candidates and clients. Chapters 00:00Introduction to Ami Arroyo and Her Journey 03:07Transitioning to Entrepreneurship in Recruiting 05:54The Role of Mentorship in Career Growth 09:07Creating Opportunities and Taking Risks 12:06Strategies for Successful Recruiting 14:57Building a Quality-Focused Recruiting Business 18:13Future Plans and Company Culture Ami's Bio: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amithomas1 "Our goal is to be your village when it comes to all things recruiting.” – Ami ArroyoAmi Arroyo is the heart and soul behind a people-first recruiting firm that's changing the game for how organizations and candidates connect. With a passion for building careers, not just filling jobs, Ami is dedicated to creating meaningful, long-term matches that truly benefit both companies and individuals. Her firm’s mission is simple yet powerful: to be the trusted village that supports clients and candidates every step of the way.Ami is known for her warm and empathetic leadership style. She believes in authentic communication and quality in every interaction, ensuring that every candidate and client feels valued, heard, and supported throughout the hiring process. This people-centered approach sets her firm apart, as they pride themselves on providing exceptional talent and fostering lasting partnerships.With a career that includes leadership roles at Charles Schwab and Salesforce, Ami brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the importance of aligning skills, culture, and growth opportunities. She sees recruiting as more than just a transactional process—it’s about helping people achieve their potential, building inclusive teams, and supporting organizations in reaching their goals.Ami’s leadership style and core values shine through in every aspect of her business. Whether it’s through innovative strategies, thoughtful storytelling, or simply taking the time to connect on a human level, Ami and her team are dedicated to creating opportunities and empowering others to succeed.
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    25 分
  • Empowering Women in Sports Recruiting w/ Chasity Douyon ~ HigherHer Ep 23

    Empowering Women in Sports Recruiting w/ Chasity Douyon ~ HigherHer Ep 23
    2025/02/27
    In this episode of HigherHer, hosts Krista and Natalie welcome Chasity Douyon, a career coach and hiring manager in the sports recruiting industry. Chasity shares her journey of overcoming personal challenges, including the loss of her father at a young age, and how that experience shaped her passion for mental health advocacy. The conversation explores the importance of empowering women in a predominantly male-dominated sports industry, the influence of mentors, and strategies for job seekers to stand out in a competitive market. Chasity emphasizes the significance of emotional intelligence in leadership and the value of networking and mentorship in career development. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Chasity Douyon 02:23 Overcoming Personal Challenges 04:37 Empowering Women in Sports Recruiting 07:19 Influential Figures in Career Development 08:52 Building a Strong Online Presence 10:36 Strategies for Job Seekers 13:03 Mentorship and Networking in the Industry 14:48 Essential Qualities for Women Leaders ------- Chasity's Bio: www.linkedin.com/in/chasitydouyon Chasity Douyon has over 2 years of experience in community based mental health, 4 years of career coaching experience, and over 3 years of recruiting experience. She is currently the Operations Hiring Associate (Hiring Manager) at Sports Info Solutions where she helps to oversee recruiting/hiring across all sports (baseball, basketball, and football). She currently holds a Bachelors degree in Psychology from Spring Hill College, a Masters in Counseling Psychology from the University of West Alabama, and a Masters in Communication Studies with a concentration in Organizational Leadership from the University of Alabama. She has enjoyed connecting with others on LinkedIn and currently has over 74,000 followers. Chasity enjoys using her platform to share job opportunities, job search strategies, and advocate for mental health awareness.
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    19 分