HigherHer

HigherHer

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.

Episodes

Remote Work Advocacy w/ Casey Forbes ~ HigherHer Ep. 34

May 28, 2025 • 29 mins
In this episode of HigherHer, Krista Tan and Natalie Stones interview Casey Forbes, a seasoned talent acquisition professional and co-founder of Totally TA. Casey shares her journey into the world of talent acquisition, discussing the challenges she faced transitioning to remote work and the importance of building genuine relationships in networking. She emphasizes the essential skills for success in the field, including empathy, r...
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Unlocking Talent Agility: A Conversation with Tracy St. Dic ~ Ep 33

May 19, 2025 • 28 mins
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 organi...
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Navigating Job Searches for Marginalized Communities w/ Kristi Kennebrew ~ HigherHer Ep 32

April 30, 2025 • 24 mins
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 a...
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Empowering Women in the Workplace with Erica Rooney ~ HigherHer Ep 31

April 23, 2025 • 25 mins
In this episode of the HigherHer podcast, hosts Krista Tan and Natalie interview Erica Rooney, a seasoned HR executive and advocate for women's empowerment in the workplace. Erica shares her journey from health and wellness to HR, her experiences with gender equality, and the importance of resilience and courage for women in leadership. The conversation also touches on the challenges of recruitment in a competitive job market, humo...
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Balancing Family and Career as a Woman in Business w/ Grace Redman ~ HigherHer Ep 30

April 16, 2025 • 25 mins
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 su...
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Building Culture in Startups w/ Tanaz Mody ~ HigherHer Ep 29

April 9, 2025 • 25 mins
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 comple...
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Empowering Generalists in the Job Market w/ Katy Culver - HigherHer Ep 28

April 2, 2025 • 24 mins
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 competiti...
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The Importance of Empathy in Recruiting w/ Victoria Castro ~ HigherHer Ep 27

March 26, 2025 • 15 mins
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 effecti...
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TA is Not Broken w/ Katrina Hutchinson O'Neill ~ HigherHer Ep 26

March 19, 2025 • 27 mins
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...
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The 12 Pillars of Wellness: A Guide to Healing w/ Kristen Appleby ~ HigherHer Ep 25

March 12, 2025 • 25 mins
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. Kr...
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From Corporate Recruiter to Entrepreneur w/ Ami Arroyo ~ HigherHer Ep 24

March 5, 2025 • 24 mins
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...
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Empowering Women in Sports Recruiting w/ Chasity Douyon ~ HigherHer Ep 23

February 27, 2025 • 18 mins
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 ind...
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Community in Recruiting w. Lusely Martinez - HigherHer ep 21

February 19, 2025 • 24 mins
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 plan...
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Overcoming Challenges in Career and Life w/ Tina Cella

February 19, 2025 • 26 mins
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 ...
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Career-Minded with Stephanie Lyman - HigherHer Ep 20

January 15, 2025 • 29 mins
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 the...
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Building Impactful Relationships w. Brooke Wheeler - HigherHer Ep 19

January 8, 2025 • 30 mins
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 receive...
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From Retail to Recruiting w. Sylvanna Berkowitz

December 19, 2024 • 24 mins
Sylvanna is a recruiter with 9 years' experience, specializing in sourcing talent across diverse industries from O&G, semiconductor, hospitality, and energy sector.
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Finding Your Voice with Jana Salamanca

December 11, 2024 • 22 mins
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 Talen...
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Finding Your Authentic Voice with Kasi Riley - HigherHer Ep 16

December 4, 2024 • 29 mins
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 accelera...
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Navigating Career Changes with Anne Muscarella - HigherHer ep 15

November 27, 2024 • 31 mins
Anne is the Chief of Staff, Head of Marketing at Braintrust, the largest user owned talent network revolutionizing hiring with Braintrust AIR, the world's first and only end-to-end AI recruiting platform . Anne was hired as employee number one and was instrumental in building the company from the ground up, leading various elements of the business from go-to market strategy,  to recruiting and setting up the operational infrastruct...
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