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TalentlessTA & HR: A Tale of Two Sisters - with Dani Herrera 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 partnership between teams that need each other more than ever.Whether you're HR, TA, or stuck somewhere in between, this episode will leave...2025-07-1543 min
TalentlessTalent Tales and Other Hard Lessons Learned 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 sharing the takes that still sting (in a good way). Tune in and save yourself a little trial by fire.2025-07-0743 min
TalentlessCandidate Experience - with Bonnie Dilber 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, what recruiters and hiring managers often get wrong, and how even small shifts can have a big impact.If you’re...2025-06-3050 min
TalentlessRecruiters: Good, Bad, and ScammerWould 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’re really dealing with.Hosts Desiree and Ashley unpack the red flags and green lights, sharing personal stories, real-world examples, and the messy m...2025-06-2348 min
TalentlessNiche Roles: Those D*%n Purple SquirrelsIn 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 realities, and the creative (and sometimes chaotic) ways recruiters rise to the challenge.If you’ve ever chased a needle in a haystack or been expected to be one th...2025-06-1642 min
TalentlessRecOps, it is Sexy - with Jeremy Lyons 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’s about building scalable, equitable systems that actually work. Jeremy breaks it all down with humor, humility, and a few spicy truths that on...2025-06-0940 min
TalentlessSeason One Launch Party - with Mike Peditto Talentless Launch: Real Talk. No Filters. With Mike PedittoGet 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 more than a podcast kickoff—it’s a behind-the-scenes look at why Talentless was created, what it’s challenging, and how it’s rewritin...2025-06-0321 min
TalentlessMerit Myth Busters: Shattering Illusions One Corporate Lie at a TimeEveryone 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 fairness in hiring.Join us as we break down the realities of what "merit" brings in the corporate sector. 2025-05-1345 min
TalentlessForget About Us, What About You?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 the world of work. This episode serves as a bold introduction to a series that's anything but ordinary.This episode is part accountability session, part pep talk, and 100% real talk.2025-05-1334 min