Welcome to HigherHer, the podcast by Talent Collective, a thriving community for women in Talent Acquisition. Each episode spotlights inspiring women who are redefining recruiting—industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers sharing their journeys, bold ideas, and strategies shaping the future of TA. Whether you're an in-house recruiter, agency leader, or people operations pro, HigherHer is your go-to source for insights, empowerment, and a strong community built for and by women in TA.
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Unlocking Talent Agility: A Conversation with Tracy St. Dic ~ Ep 33
Episode 33
Monday, May 19, 2025 • Duration 28:39
In this episode of the HigherHer podcast, Krista Tan, Natalie Stones and Tracy St. Dic discuss the concept of talent agility and its significance in today's rapidly changing people strategy landscape. Tracy, the Global Head of Talent at Zapier, defines talent agility as the ability of an organization to adapt and respond to changes in the business environment. She emphasizes the importance of fostering talent mobility within organizations and the role of learning and development in building a workforce that is agile and ready for new challenges. The conversation also touches on the use of technology to facilitate talent mobility and the common challenges organizations face in implementing these strategies.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Talent Agility
03:40 Defining Talent Agility and Mobility
06:19 The Importance of Talent Agility
09:08 Fostering Talent Mobility in Organizations
12:15 Common Blockers to Talent Agility
15:23 The Role of Learning and Development
18:04 Leveraging Technology for Talent Agility
21:02 Conclusion and Future Insights
Bio:
Tracy St.Dic is the Global Head of Talent at Zapier, a no-code automation platform. She oversees talent acquisition, talent intelligence, sourcing, employer branding, diversity partnerships, internal mobility, and executive talent planning. Prior to transitioning to tech, Tracy was the SVP of national recruitment for Teach For America, an education non-profit responsible for the largest, most diverse teacher pipeline in the country.
Navigating Job Searches for Marginalized Communities w/ Kristi Kennebrew ~ HigherHer Ep 32
Episode 32
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 • Duration 24:06
In this episode of HigherHer, Krista Tan and Natalie Stones interview Kristi Kennebrew, known as Get Me Hired Kristi, who shares her journey in the recruiting space and her passion for helping marginalized communities navigate job searches. The conversation covers the importance of mentorship, self-promotion, and supporting women in leadership roles. Kristi emphasizes the significance of LinkedIn profiles over traditional resumes and offers valuable advice for job seekers, particularly those facing layoffs.
Bio:
“Get Me Hired Kristi!”
Kristi Kennebrew is a passionate advocate for the underrepresented community, particularly those seeking entry-level and transferable roles. As a LinkedIn content creator, she is dedicated to paving the way for others and motivating job seekers looking to transition careers. With a focus on providing the best candidate experience, Kristi always ensures that job seekers have all the necessary resources for a successful interview.
Beyond her commitment to career development, Kristi is an avid networker who is always on the lookout for job opportunities and ways to educate women & people of color on how to communicate their self-worth in the workplace. She believes that getting into tech roles is a keyway for job seekers to begin the process of building financial freedom, and she is committed to helping job seekers from marginalized communities achieve this goal.
Remember, TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ARE REAL!
Website: www.GetMeHiredKristi.com
IG: @GetMeHiredKristi
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@getmehiredkristi
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/getmehiredkristi
Chapters:
00:00
Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
01:54
Christy's Journey in Recruiting
02:52
Influences and Mentorship in Career
05:04
Women Supporting Women in Leadership
11:44
Controversial Trends in Recruiting
17:03
Advice for Job Seekers
22:38
Closing
Empowering Women in Sports Recruiting w/ Chasity Douyon ~ HigherHer Ep 23
Season 1 · Episode 23
Thursday, February 27, 2025 • Duration 18:30
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
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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.
Community in Recruiting w. Lusely Martinez - HigherHer ep 21
Episode 21
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 • Duration 24:41
Lusely Martinez has over 8 years of HR and recruiting experience and currently serves as Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Syndio, a workplace equity SaaS platform. She is also the Founder and Principal Consultant at FirstGen Lab, supporting the careers of first-generation professionals. Lusely's expertise includes building early-stage start-up teams, optimizing talent acquisition through technology, and strategic workforce planning. In addition to her corporate roles, Lusely shares her insights on hiring trends and best practices on Linkedin, podcasts and other platforms. Her commitment to empowering diverse talent continues to shape her career journey.
Overcoming Challenges in Career and Life w/ Tina Cella
Season 1 · Episode 22
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 • Duration 26:34
In this episode, Tina Cella, a seasoned talent acquisition expert and founder of Unicorn Career Compass, shares her journey from overcoming personal challenges to helping others find fulfilling careers. She emphasizes the importance of mindset, self-care, and the role of mentorship in professional growth. Tina also discusses the critical need for diversity and inclusion in recruitment and offers insights into building a successful career in a challenging job market. Her passion for helping others shines through as she shares her vision for the future and the importance of networking.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Tina Cella and Her Journey
05:11
Overcoming Personal Challenges
09:31
The Importance of Mindset and Self-Care
13:53
Mentorship and Career Growth
16:15
Diversity and Inclusion in Recruiting
20:08
Future Aspirations and Networking
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Tina's Bio:
Founder of Unicorn Career Compass
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-unicornhunter/
I help people navigate a crazy job market, focused mostly on GTM tech professionals and recent college grads in the tech world.
I am a career advisor, relationship guru, dog mom, and yogi with a passion for people. 🫶
🚀 Why I'm Your Go-To Girl:
With a solid background in talent management, hiring, recruitment strategy, sourcing, and networking, I've honed my skills in business development, talent acquisition, and relationship building. I thrive on making connections that matter.
💖 My True Passion:
I'm all about elevating the human experience for both candidates and employers, creating a culture that fosters growth and success. It's not just a job; it's a calling.
🌟 What Sets Me Apart 🌟
✨ Proven track record as a consistent high performer, President's Club and recognized as a 6sensation.
✨Expert in managing all aspects of talent acquisition, from sourcing to negotiations, ensuring exceptional placements and hitting corporate goals.
✨ Social media savvy, especially on LinkedIn. I leverage digital platforms to showcase companies and attract top-tier talent.
🔍 Highlights of My Journey:
• Uniformly outstanding reviews and accolades.
• A knack for building lasting relationships with peers, candidates, and clients.
Career-Minded with Stephanie Lyman - HigherHer Ep 20
Episode 20
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 • Duration 29:58
As a leader with experience focused on Talent Management in Silicon Valley startups and Fortune 500 companies, Stephanie leverages her expertise to help organizations thrive by improving employee engagement, retaining top talent, and elevating leadership effectiveness.
Stephanie also recognizes that our world is changing faster than we can adapt. That change is constant, and burnout is rampant. She works with leaders to empower them to lead and live with greater purpose, presence, and impact. Helping them elevate their leadership and expand their influence.
Building Impactful Relationships w. Brooke Wheeler - HigherHer Ep 19
Episode 19
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 • Duration 30:34
Brooke Wheeler is an executive Talent Acquisition leader known for transforming recruitment strategies and building high-performing teams. Most recently, as Vice President of Talent Acquisition at MerchantE, she led the hiring of over 500 employees in just four years, saving significant costs through innovative in-house strategies. Her dedication to business partnership was recognized at LexisNexis Risk Solutions, where she received the Golden Puck Award from the CEO for being an exceptional partner.
Now, as the founder of Restoration Talent Solutions, Brooke provides Fractional Talent Acquisition services to high-growth companies in industries such as Technology, FinTech and Data Analytics, helping them develop effective recruiting processes during pivotal growth phases. She’s loves to share her career insights on elevating your Talent Acquisition career and building impactful, scalable recruiting practices.
From Retail to Recruiting w. Sylvanna Berkowitz
Episode 18
Thursday, December 19, 2024 • Duration 24:46
Sylvanna is a recruiter with 9 years' experience, specializing in sourcing talent across diverse industries from O&G, semiconductor, hospitality, and energy sector.
Finding Your Voice with Jana Salamanca
Episode 17
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 • Duration 22:47
Jana is a strategic and inclusive Talent Acquisition Leader with over 15 years of recruiting experience in high-growth, fast-paced companies, and over 8 years of proven leadership in directly managing, coaching, and mentoring high-performing teams. Her passion lies in building talent strategies that not only drive business success but also cultivate diverse, engaged, and thriving teams. She is currently serving as the Head of Talent at Logic20/20, where she's been committed to achieving exceptional outcomes while fostering a culture of collaboration and success across all levels of the organization. Before joining Logic20/20, she spent four years at West Monroe, a global business and technology consulting firm, where she led global talent acquisition efforts across Digital and Technology. Prior to West Monroe, she spent four years at EY, where she led talent acquisition efforts within Technology Consulting. She was recently recognized as a Talent100 Awardee (by Higher Community), which recognizes the top leaders in Talent Acquisition worldwide.
Finding Your Authentic Voice with Kasi Riley - HigherHer Ep 16
Episode 16
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 • Duration 29:20
Kasi is a visionary talent acquisition and HR leader with 15 years of experience in scaling companies' talent strategies across Tech, FinTech, and Retail, including at Block (formerly Square), Stitch Fix, Wells Fargo, and Target. She has a proven track record of guiding teams through growth stages, IPOs, and revolutionizing recruiting strategies to drive unprecedented business expansion. Inspired by a passion for providing accelerative talent solutions for high growth companies, she founded Moxii Talent Solutions. Moxii Talent Solutions focuses on infusing the essence of moxie in every partnership through courage, determination, and innovation — specializing in crafting scalable, innovative talent solutions that empower businesses to achieve long-term success through strategic talent investments.
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