Talentless

Talentless

Welcome to Talentless 👋, the podcast that’s all HR, all talent, and zero fluff—the official show for recruiters, by recruiters! If you’re in the people business, this is your one-stop shop for everything that matters. Hosted Industry Leaders Ashley King and Desiree Goldey, we’re here to dig into the heart of what makes workplaces tick (and sometimes, blow up). From talent acquisition tips that actually work to the real talk on DEI and workforce trauma reshaping our industry, we’re not afraid to get into the messy, the meaningful, and the downright motivating. Buckle up—this is where you become the best in the business.

Episodes

Clockout with Julia Arpag

October 28, 2025 • 33 mins
“Clockout with Julia Arpag” is a story about building something meaningful at work and at home. Julia shares how she turned her love for connecting people into a business rooted in purpose, faith, and high-performance recruiting. As founder of Aligned Recruitment, she’s proof that you can lead with heart, hire with intention, and still build world-class teams. Catch the full episode below and hear how Julia redefined what a car...
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Clockout with Tejal Rives

October 21, 2025 • 31 mins
“Clockout with Tejal Rives” is a conversation about finding power where the system told you not to. Tejal opens up about navigating the job search and promotion process as a woman of color and how that experience pushed her to change how hiring works—starting with transparency and empathy. From helping others decode what recruiters really look for to talking openly about DEI and neurodiversity, her story is as honest as it is empow...
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Clockout with Erin Riska

October 7, 2025 • 38 mins
“Clockout with Erin Riska” dives into the unconventional path of a recruiter who refuses to play by the old HR rulebook. Erin shares how curiosity, flexibility, and a healthy dose of irreverence shaped her work as a fractional talent strategist and writer. From building better candidate experiences to designing people-first recruiting systems, her story is equal parts grit and wanderlust. Catch the full episode below and hear how...
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Joel Lalgee: Building a Career, Community, and Content That Lasts

September 24, 2025 • 35 mins
Joel Lalgee is a podcast host, executive recruiter, and content strategist who’s become a true friend of the Talentless Podcast. In this episode of Clockout, Joel shares his journey, lessons learned, and why content is one of the most powerful tools in the talent industry.  Tune in to hear Joel’s story and get inspired by one of the legends in recruiting content.
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Clockout with Shannon Ogborn

September 22, 2025 • 31 mins
Clockout with Talentless and learn about the career journey of everyone's favorite almost dentist- Shannon Ogborn!
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Role Nuances

August 27, 2025 • 52 mins
Same job title, totally different reality. In this episode of Talentless, we break down the messy truth about role nuances: the invisible details that can make or break a recruiter’s sanity. We’re talking job titles that don’t match the work, hiring managers who oversell the role, and candidates who find themselves in a job that feels nothing like the posting. We’ll swap stories, spill some tea, and explain why understanding the f...
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Industry Nuances

August 18, 2025 • 47 mins
Recruiting isn’t one-size-fits-all—and nowhere is that clearer than when you move across industries. In this episode of Talentless, we dig into the nuances that shape how hiring actually works in different sectors. From the fast-paced world of tech to the highly credentialed healthcare field, from hospitality’s frontline brand-builders to the high-stakes demands of tech hiring, we break down what makes each industry unique—and why ...
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Managing the Manager

August 11, 2025 • 56 mins
Recruiters aren’t just sourcing resumes — they’re managing expectations, coaching through bias, and sometimes dragging hiring managers across the finish line. In this episode of Talentless, we dig into the real work behind “managing the manager.” From setting clear timelines and pushing back on unrealistic requests to aligning on what “good” actually looks like, we discuss the soft skills and strategic grit it takes to run a hirin...
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Managing the Manager

August 11, 2025 • 56 mins
Recruiters aren’t just sourcing resumes — they’re managing expectations, coaching through bias, and sometimes dragging hiring managers across the finish line. In this episode of Talentless, we dig into the real work behind “managing the manager.” From setting clear timelines and pushing back on unrealistic requests to aligning on what “good” actually looks like, we discuss the soft skills and strategic grit it takes to run a hirin...
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Candidate Experience - with Bonnie Dilber

July 28, 2025 • 51 mins
In this episode of Talentless, we’re diving headfirst into one of the most overlooked—but most important—parts of the hiring process: the candidate experience. And we brought in one of the most trusted voices in the game to help us do it. Bonnie Dilber joins us to break down why candidate experience isn't just a buzzword, but a core pillar of effective, equitable recruiting. We talk about what a good process actually looks like, wh...
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TA & HR: A Tale of Two Sisters - with Dani Herrera

July 15, 2025 • 45 mins
They share the same house but don’t always see eye to eye. In this episode, we’re unpacking the long-standing (and sometimes strained) relationship between HR and Talent Acquisition. Our guest, Daniela Herrera, joins us to explore how these two critical functions can move from friction to flow. From legacy hierarchies to modern collaboration, we’ll break down what works, what doesn't, and what it takes to build trust and partnershi...
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Talent Tales and Other Hard Lessons Learned

July 7, 2025 • 44 mins
What are the real lessons no one warns you about when you start recruiting? In this episode of Talentless, we’re talking about the rookie mistakes, unspoken rules, and jaw-dropping moments that shape every recruiter’s first two years. Whether you’re just starting out or reflecting on your own early missteps, we’ve got stories and insights that’ll hit close to home. We’re breaking down the things we wish we knew back then and sharin...
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Recruiters: Good, Bad, and Scammer

June 23, 2025 • 49 mins
Would you know if the recruiter sliding into your DMs was actually running a scam? This week on Talentless, we’re cracking open the recruiting ecosystem, from the elite talent whisperers changing lives to the shady scammers collecting resumes like Pokémon cards. There are good recruiters. There are lazy ones. And then there are straight-up predators. We’re naming the types, sharing receipts, and giving you the tools to know who you...
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Niche Roles: Those D*%n Purple Squirrels

June 16, 2025 • 43 mins
In this episode of Talentless, Ashley King and Desiree Goldey take on the recruiting unicorns of the talent world those hyper-specific, nearly mythical roles we lovingly (and sometimes begrudgingly) call purple squirrels. From wild job descriptions to impossible expectations, they unpack what makes these roles so hard to fill and why companies keep writing them. This episode dives into the tension between business needs and hiring ...
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RecOps, it is Sexy - with Jeremy Lyons

June 9, 2025 • 42 mins
In this episode of Talentless, hosts Ashley King and Desiree Goldey welcome their very first guest: Jeremy Lyons, a recruiting operations pro who’s as smart as he is generous with his time. Together, they dive into the world of RecOps—what it is, why it matters, and how it’s quietly shaping the future of hiring behind the scenes. RecOps (that’s Recruiting Operations, for the uninitiated) isn’t just about fixing broken processes—it’...
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Season One Launch Party - with Mike Peditto

June 3, 2025 • 22 mins
Talentless Launch: Real Talk. No Filters. With Mike Peditto Get ready for an unfiltered, unapologetic deep dive into the world of recruiting, HR, and everything in between. Join us for the official launch of the Talentless Podcast, hosted by Ashley King and Desiree Goldey, two powerhouse voices in the talent space who are here to say what others won’t. This live event, hosted by talent whisperer and LinkedIn legend Mike Peditto, is...
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Merit Myth Busters: Shattering Illusions One Corporate Lie at a Time

May 13, 2025 • 47 mins
Everyone loves to talk about “meritocracy” in hiring—but what if that’s just a shiny myth masking bias, access, and systemic privilege? In this episode of Talentless, we dig into the uncomfortable truth behind the idea of “earning it.” Featuring real-world examples, messy truths, and a few “I can’t believe they did that” stories from the field, this episode challenges listeners to rethink everything they thought they knew about fai...
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Forget About Us, What About You?

May 13, 2025 • 36 mins
In the debut episode of Talentless, hosts Ashley King and Desiree Goldey set the stage for a no-holds-barred exploration of the talent industry. This female-led podcast promises to challenge the status quo, offering candid conversations on topics like DEI, workplace culture, and leadership. Ashley and Desiree bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table, aiming to spark meaningful discussions and drive change in th...
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