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Hired, Not FiredEp. 27 From Rejection to Redemption: Jenny Hofler’s Interview Comeback and Job Search AdviceGuest: Jenny Hofler, Head of Early Career Talent & Partnership Initiatives, LabCorp
Ever bombed an interview so badly you swore you’d never try again? So did Jenny Hofler—but that’s not where her story ends. In this episode, Jenny returns to share the surprising twists and tough lessons behind her own job search journey, including a humbling experience interviewing at Amazon and what happened next.
You’ll hear Jenny’s advice for staying resilient after rejection, why practicing out loud is a game-changer, and what hiring managers are really looking for when recruiting...
2025-11-2011 minHired, Not FiredStand Out to Get Hired: Networking, Action, and Thank You Notes ExplainedSpecial Guest: Ann Darda of Elevated Organizations
In this episode, we welcome back Ann Darda, seasoned HR leader and founder of Elevated Organizations, for part two of an insightful conversation. With decades of experience guiding talent acquisition at top biotech and pharma companies, Ann joins Host to reveal what truly helps new grads break into competitive entry-level roles.
Tune in to discover:
How new graduates can stand out in crowded applicant pools—even when their experience is limitedThe most effective networking moves that can transform your job search strategyWhy relationships and referrals ma...
2025-11-1309 minHired, Not FiredEp. 25 From College Athlete to HR Talent Pro: PTC’s Cici Lyne’s Hiring Tips for Gen ZGuest: Cici Lyne, Early Careers Talent Acquisition Partner at PTC
What’s it really like to hunt for your first job as a Gen Z grad—and what do hiring managers actually want to see from early-career candidates? In this episode, Cici Lyne from PTC joins us again and pulls back the curtain on her unique journey from student athlete to tech industry recruiter. Cici shares how she turned college challenges (hello, canceled sports seasons and pandemic chaos!) into strengths, how being in-person can supercharge your career, and why networking within your company is just as i...
2025-11-0609 minHired, Not FiredEp. 24 Authenticity Over AI: Early Career Hiring Advice from Veeam’s Meredith TrottaGuest: Meredith Trotta, Global University Relations Leader at Veeam Software
Meredith Trotta knows what makes entry-level candidates move to the top of the stack. She’s built early career talent pipelines at industry leaders like Time Inc., Equifax, and now Veeam Software. In this episode, she joins Dr. Deb Samuels-Peretz to dig into Veeam’s hiring approach for early career roles, from software engineers to sales and marketing positions.
What is Veeam really looking for in a new hire? It might not be what you expect. Meredith shares candid insights on how authenticity can...
2025-10-2912 minHired, Not FiredInterview with Ann Darda of Elevated OrganizationsGuest: Ann Darda, HR Leader & Consultant, Elevated Organizations
Ever wondered what it’s really like to launch your career in biotech or big pharma? This week, Deb Samuels-Peretz sits down with Ann Darda—a seasoned HR exec with over 30 years’ experience in talent acquisition and strategy at some of the biggest names in the industry. Ann shares her insider’s perspective on what entry-level life is like at early-stage biotech startups versus established industry giants—and why that could make all the difference for your career growth.
Curious about the kinds of jobs you can la...
2025-10-2311 minHired, Not FiredEp. 22 Building Careers in Laboratory Science: Jenny Hofler’s Guide to LabCorp Internships and Early TalentGuest: Jenny Hofler, Head of Early Talent & Partnership Initiatives at LabCorp
What does it take to land a coveted internship at a global healthcare leader like LabCorp? In this episode, Jenny Hofler dishes out the inside scoop on LabCorp’s early talent programs—and reveals what happens behind the scenes at this North Carolina–based company that touches millions of lives worldwide.
Jenny shares details that might surprise you (LabCorp’s private fleet of airplanes, anyone?) and breaks down what early-career candidates can expect from internship opportunities across labs, corporate offices, tech teams, and more...
2025-10-1611 minHired, Not FiredEp. 21 PTC’s Early Careers Secrets: What Hiring Managers Really Want to See with Cici LyneGuest: Cici Lyne, Early Careers Talent Acquisition Consultant, PTC
Ever wondered how to break into the tech industry—or how to get noticed as an entry-level candidate when you’re facing thousands of competitors? This week, Dr. Deb Samuels-Peretz sits down with Cici Lyne, who not only recruits early-career talent for global tech company PTC but is also a proud member of Gen Z herself. Cici pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to land a coveted internship or entry-level role at a leading tech company.
What sets standout candidates apart from...
2025-10-0911 minHired, Not FiredEp. 20 Get Hired, Not Overlooked: Internship Tips for Gen Z from Medtronic’s Talent DirectorGuest: Elizabeth Diley, Director of Emerging Talent and Careers at Medtronic
Elizabeth Diley is back for part two of our conversation! As Director of Emerging Talent and Careers at Medtronic—the world’s largest medical device company—Elizabeth is on the frontlines of what it takes to land an entry-level job or internship at a top organization.
Curious about what makes a candidate stand out among thousands of internship applications? Wondering how Medtronic structures experiences for early-career talent, and whether internships are really the golden ticket to a full-time role? Elizabeth pulls back the cu...
2025-10-0911 minHired, Not FiredEp. 19 Classroom to Career: Medtronic’s Elizabeth Diley Shares Entry-Level Hiring InsightsGuest: Elizabeth Diley, Director of Emerging Talent & Careers, Global Talent Acquisition at Medtronic
Ever wonder what it takes to get noticed—and get hired—by a game-changing company like Medtronic? This week, Deb sits down with Elizabeth Diley, the director of Emerging Talent and Careers at the world’s largest medical device company. With more than 17 years in talent acquisition, Elizabeth offers an inside look at how Medtronic builds its pipeline of future leaders and why passion and mission matter just as much as your degree.
Curious if you need a PhD to land a...
2025-09-1810 minHired, Not FiredEp. 18 From Campus to Corporate: Walmart’s In-Person Internships and Career Pipelines ExplainedGuest: Matt Wisner, Walmart
What’s it really like to land an internship, and a career, at one of the world’s largest employers? In this episode, Matt Wisner from Walmart lifts the curtain on early career opportunities for Gen Z and shares how Walmart’s skills-first hiring is changing the game.
Wondering what a “merchant” does, or what types of projects interns actually work on?Curious why Walmart brings nearly every intern onsite, and what the path from intern to full-time employee looks like?Plus, the inside scoop on a company tradition that brings out s...
2025-09-1110 minHired, Not FiredEp. 17 How Walmart Hires: Skills, AI, and Standing Out as an Entry-Level CandidateGuest: Matt Wisner, Senior Director of Strategic Talent Pipelines at Walmart
Ever wondered what it’s really like to launch your career in retail, and what Walmart is looking for when hiring entry-level talent? In this episode, Deb Samuels-Peretz sits down with Matt Wisner, who brings over 20 years of experience in talent acquisition for giants like Walmart and Amazon. Matt offers an insider’s take on the skills that help Gen Z candidates stand out, the surprising role of AI in early careers, and why Walmart’s “skills first” approach is rewriting the résumé rulebook.
2025-09-0911 minHired, Not Fired16 GPA Isn’t Everything: What Recruiters Really Look For in New GradsGuest: Robbin Boyd, Senior Manager of Early Career Talent at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
What actually catches a recruiter’s eye beyond your resume? In this episode, Dr. Deb Samuels-Peretz sits down for part two with Robbin Boyd, a true champion for early career talent and DEI at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. Robbin has helped drive a 65% intern conversion rate at SGWS, so she knows what it takes for Gen Z job seekers to get noticed…and get hired.
Listen in for Robbin's advice on how candidates with “zero experience” can still stand...
2025-08-2113 minHired, Not FiredBreaking Resume Rules and Nailing Interviews: Gen Z Job Search Real TalkGuest: Robbin Boyd, Senior Manager of Early Career Talent & DEI Champion at Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits
What really catches a hiring manager’s attention when you’re applying for your first job or internship? Robbin Boyd leads early career talent at Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits—the largest alcohol distributor in the U.S.—and she’s here to spill what makes Gen Z candidates get that coveted first interview.
Curious if you have to keep your resume to one page? Wondering if the headlines about Gen Z and “soft skills” are true...
2025-08-1908 minHired, Not FiredBeyond the Resume: How Akamai Evaluates and Empowers Interns with Dagny BelakGuest: Dagny Belak, Program Manager of Internship Programs, Akamai Technologies
Wondering what it takes to turn that internship into a full-time offer? In Part 2 of our conversation, Dagny Belak pulls back the curtain on Akamai’s global internship program and what makes it such a strong launchpad for early careers.
This episode covers everything from how remote interns can still build genuine connections and community, to surprising ways you can set yourself apart both in the application process and on the job.
Curious about how competitive Akamai internships really are? Or wh...
2025-08-1410 minHired, Not FiredFrom Flexible Work to Mentorship: Akamai’s Formula for Early Career Success with Dagny BelakGuest: Dagny Belak, Emerging Talent Recruiter at Akamai
What does it take to get noticed—and get hired—by one of America’s top workplaces for Gen Z? In this episode, Deb sits down with Dagny Belak from Akamai, the technology powerhouse behind global online security and cloud computing.
Dagny shares an inside look at what makes Akamai’s culture stand out, plus the must-have skills that help early career candidates shine.
What does Akamai look for when reviewing thousands of resumes from new grads?How does AI impact your job sear...
2025-08-1210 minHired, Not FiredEp 12 Actionable Ways to Showcase Soft Skills in Job Applications with Abbey BrewerGuest: Abbey Brewer, Early Career Hiring Leader at Alcon
What does it take to truly stand out when landing your first job or internship? In Part 2 of our conversation with Abbey Brewer, who leads early career hiring at Alcon, we dig deeper into what makes Gen Z candidates shine—beyond just listing soft skills on a resume.
· Discover small actions that make a lasting impression
· Why tailoring your resume matters more than ever
· Abbey’s #1 tip for perfecting your elevator pitch to ace those first impressions
If you’re ready to level up...
2025-08-0709 minHired, Not FiredEp 11 From Nervous Interviews to Work-Life Balance: Real Career Advice from Alcon’s Abbey BrewerGuest: Abbey Brewer, Manager of Onboarding & US Early Career at Alcon
What does it really take to get noticed as a Gen Z candidate in today’s job market? Abbey Brewer, a dynamic talent leader at Alcon, joins Deb to reveal how one of the world’s leading eye care companies approaches early career hiring—and why your soft skills may matter even more than your technical chops.
• What’s the “try to buy” approach Alcon uses for internships, and how can it work in your favor?
• Which soft skills does Abbey say give c...
2025-08-0511 minHired, Not FiredEp. 10 From Career Fairs to Job Offers: Insider Tips for Gen Z Job Seekers with Lockton's Emily NeubergerGuest: Emily Neuberger, Campus Talent Acquisition Specialist at Lockton
Want a behind-the-scenes look at how internships really lead to job offers? Or maybe you’re looking to break into the world of commercial insurance? In this can't-miss Part 2 conversation, Emily Neuberger of Lockton dishes out what she’s watching for when recruiting interns and entry-level candidates, both at career fairs and through online applications.
Curious how you can actually stand out when you’re just one resume in a massive stack? Or what makes an intern “unforgettable” (in a good way)? Emily shares actionable...
2025-07-3112 minHired, Not FiredEp 9 Inside Entry-Level Hiring: Emily Neuberger Reveals What Lockton Looks for in New GradsGuest: Emily Neuberger, University Relations & Campus Recruiter at Lockton
What’s it like to break into a stable, people-focused industry that most students don’t even consider? This week, host Deb sits down with Emily Neuberger, an expert campus recruiter at Lockton—the world’s largest privately held commercial insurance brokerage. Emily brings over a decade of experience in higher ed and career services, and she’s passionate about helping Gen Z launch successful careers.
Curious what stands out to recruiters when they meet early-career applicants? Emily shares the soft skills that set candidates...
2025-07-2910 minHired, Not FiredEp. 8 Breaking In: How Personality and Soft Skills Win Entry-Level Jobs at FastenalGuest: Chelsea Vallilee, Talent Acquisition-Early Career Recruiter, Fastenal
What actually gets your resume—and you—noticed by a recruiter? Chelsea Vallilee, Regional Recruiter at Fastenal, joins Deb to reveal what matters most when she’s considering entry-level candidates. Spoiler: it’s not just about hard skills or experience.
In this lively first part of our conversation, Chelsea dishes on:
• The top trait that’ll get you an interview (hint: it’s not on your resume)
• How your personality and coachability work together to impress hiring managers
• The one soft skill mis...
2025-07-2407 minHired, Not FiredEp 7: AI Resumes, Volunteer Work, and Gen Z Hiring Myths: Fastenal’s Chelsea Vallee’s No-Nonsense AdviceGuest: Chelsea Vallilee, Talent Acquisition-Early Career Recruiter, Fastenal
Are AI-written resumes and cover letters a shortcut—or a setback? In this episode, Chelsea Vallee of Fastenal returns to share how Gen Z job seekers can use AI wisely without losing their own voice. Plus, she unpacks how to stand out if you don’t have much professional experience, why soft skill badges matter, and how networking can open doors you didn’t know existed.
· What do hiring managers actually want to see on your application?
· How can you make your efforts shine, even if your...
2025-07-2208 minHired, Not FiredReal Networking Tactics That Help New Grads Get Noticed (And Not Ghosted)In Part 2 of our interview, Stephanie Steele returns to share practical, real-world advice for Gen Z job seekers aiming to stand out—even if you’re short on experience.
What’s Covered:
How to ace behavioral interviewsTips for using AI in resumes and cover letters (without getting into trouble)Building your network from scratch—even if you don’t have industry connectionsWhy ghosting recruiters can hurt your career later onThe role of company values in keeping employees happy at Rapid7
If you’re searching for your first job or just starting your career journey, thi...
2025-07-1708 minHired, Not FiredBreaking Into Cybersecurity: Entry-Level Job Secrets from Rapid7 Talent Acquisition LeaderGuest: Stephanie Steele, Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition Programs at Rapid7
Stephanie Steele knows what it takes to get hired. With years of experience recruiting early-career talent, she’s passionate about helping Gen Z candidates bridge the gap between school and the workforce. As Senior Manager at Rapid7—a global cybersecurity company—Stephanie has reviewed countless entry-level applications and interviews.
In this episode, Stephanie shares:
What she really looks for on Gen Z resumesThe most common resume and interview mistakes—and how to easily avoid themWhy soft skills like communication and problem-solving matter, an...
2025-07-1509 minHired, Not FiredReal Talk on Soft Skills for Early Career Job Seekers from Chrissy JosephGuest: Chrissy Joseph, VP of People Strategy at BitSight Technologies
Chrissy Joseph has over twenty years experience in recruiting and HR. In the last fifteen years, she has led efforts in building recruiting functions in numerous start up up tech companies in the Boston area. Chrissy is currently Vice President of People Strategy at BitSight Technologies.
In This Episode:
No experience? No problem—if you know how to showcase your soft skills and stand out strategically. In this follow-up episode, Chrissy dives into how new grads can get noticed and get hired even wi...
2025-07-1009 minHired, Not FiredSnyk's Michael Brown reveals the secrets to landing entry-level jobsGuest: Michael Brown, VP of Global Talent Attraction at Snyk
Michael Brown, recently the Vice President of Global Talent Attraction at Snyk, is the founder of Door3 Talent, helping startups hire faster, smarter, and with less chaos using AI. Michael brings over twenty years of experience in talent acquisition with a decade in leadership roles. Since joining Snyk in April 2022, he's built a successful track record with Boston's top tech companies from early stage startups like LumaField to unicorns like Toast. Passionate about finding perfect talent fits and building high performing teams, he's driven by the impact...
2025-07-1007 minHired, Not FiredMichael Brown from Snyk shares how to stand out to get hiredGuest: Michael Brown, VP of Global Talent Attraction at Snyk
Michael Brown, recently the Vice President of Global Talent Attraction at Snyk, is the founder of Door3 Talent, helping startups hire faster, smarter, and with less chaos using AI. Michael brings over twenty years of experience in talent acquisition with a decade in leadership roles. Since joining Snyk in April 2022, he's built a successful track record with Boston's top tech companies from early stage startups like LumaField to unicorns like Toast. Passionate about finding perfect talent fits and building high performing teams, he's driven by...
2025-07-0808 minHired, Not FiredHiring insights from Chrissy Joseph at BitSightGuest: Chrissy Joseph, VP of People Strategy at BitSight Technologies
What’s the real reason some Gen Z candidates land the job—and others don’t?
In this episode, Chrissy Joseph pulls back the curtain on what hiring managers are really paying attention to in early-career interviews. From overlooked soft skills to subtle red flags that sabotage your chances, she shares exactly what separates the standouts from the forgettable.
Think you know how to prepare for an interview? You might be missing the one thing that matters most.
Listen in to...
2025-07-0809 min
The Brandon Jamel ShowA Serious Conversation with Kyle M (feat. Kyle Mooney)Fresh off the release of his debut album “The Real Me,” Kyle M joins Brandon Wardell on BJS Radio for a serious one-on-one interview and a performance of the titular track “The Real Me” and a cover of Blink-182’s “Dammit”. Previously known for his work on Good Neighbor on YouTube, Nathan For You, SNL, Saturday Morning All Star Hits, Brigsby Bear, Y2K, and more, Kyle M’s new project is an album that spans genres including Rock N Roll, Country, Dance, and R&B. Listen to his album or buy it on vinyl: sthrow.com/therealmeVide...
2025-04-211h 11
Your Career GPSEp. 116: Revving Engines: The Career Power Skills That Matter (With Dr. Deb Samuels-Peretz)
In this conversation, Brad W. Minton and Deb Samuels-Peretz, PhD, discuss the critical importance of soft skills in the workplace, particularly for Gen Z.
They explore how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the development of these skills, the key power skills needed for success, and the role of emotional intelligence, coachability, and critical thinking. The discussion emphasizes the need for continuous learning and self-awareness, as well as strategies for leveraging soft skills in job applications and tailoring them to specific job opportunities. The conversation concludes with valuable career advice for young professionals entering the...
2025-01-1534 min
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2024-08-0101 min
Power Skills For SuccessEp. 9 Power Skills Gen Z Have to Develop to Get Their First JobToday's episode is all about "Power Skills Gen Z Needs to Land Their First Job." My guest, Deb Samuels-Peretz, is a social scientist and coach with a Ph.D and VP Learning & Development at TheRealMe.io which specializes in helping Gen Z develop and showcase essential soft skills.
We'll dive into what skills are crucial for Gen Z as they enter the job market, from effective communication to adaptability. Whether you're a Gen Z job seeker or just keen on the latest job market trends, this episode is packed with insights. Let's jump right in!
2024-02-2226 min
Living Lucky® Podcast with Jason and Jana BananaKNOW THYSELF??? ( Living Lucky )So many people assume they know themselves better than they know anyone else, but most have so many "Versions" of themselves, they can't remember the Original Recipe. We pick up ideas, thought, beliefs, habits and words by a mix of intentionality and happenstance, like static cling. How did I end up thinking that? Oh, Dad always said “Rich people are crooks.” That’s why I don’t want my dad to know I’m a millionaire, he’ll think I’m a crook. That’s also why I almost lost it all. Subconsciously, it wasn’t fitting in with what I believ...
2023-03-0816 min
Powerful Me - Lebe dein PotenzialWarum, WER du bist, der Schlüssel ist, um zu bekommen, was du willst I 1604 Schritte zu deiner neuen Identitat
Die 4 Schritte zum Identity-Shift
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4) XL Action Steps
THE REAL ME - 10 Wochen Onlineprogramm. Identitytraining & Transformation. Start: 30.11.2022 - 30.01.2023
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Folge #156 Statemanagement 3 Die Macht der Worte: So nutzt du sie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRpdouPANM4
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2022-11-2840 minPowerful Me - Lebe dein PotenzialGeführte Identity-Shift Meditation I 159Integration deiner besten Version
Diese geführte Meditation hilft dir dabei, nicht mehr an einer Identität festzuhalten, die dir nicht mehr dient oder vielleicht auch nie gedient hat und sie in eine Identität zu verwandeln, die dir hilft, die Person zu werden, die du sein willst und deine Ziele schneller zu erreichen.
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THE REAL ME - 10 Wochen Onlineprogramm. Identitytraining & Transformation. Start: 30.11.2022 - 30.01.2023
https://therealme.funnelcockpit.com/
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2022-11-2117 minPowerful Me - Lebe dein PotenzialDeine Identität - Wer bist du wirklich? Statemanagement Tool 5 I 158Wer bist du in Wahrheit? Wer willst du sein?
Wer möchte ich in dieser Welt sein und welches Leben möchte ich erschaffen? Als ich mir diese Fragen ernsthaft stellte, entwickelte ich mich von einer selbstzweifelnden, energielosen und unfitten Aufschieberin zu einer starken, energiegeladenen, fitten und erfolgreichen Macherin. ICH BIN sind die schöpferischsten Worte, die wir nutzen können. Denn jedes Wort, das danach folgt, hat Einfluss darauf, was wir über uns selbst denken: Wer wir sind, was wir können und wie wir unser Leben gestalten wollen. Indem du dir deiner Identität bewusst wirst und Klarhei...
2022-11-1535 min
Music Rewind PodcastThe Who: Quadrophenia with guest Luke BourisIn this episode of The Music Rewind Podcast, we welcome back guest Luke Bouris for an in-depth exploration of The Who’s iconic 1973 concept album, Quadrophenia.
This 2-hour episode covers everything from the album’s groundbreaking music to its cultural impact and the accompanying film. Discover the world of mods and rockers, delve into the album’s intricate themes, and even catch a glimpse of a young Sting!
Season 2-Episode 8
Album: Quadrophenia
Artist: The Who
Year: 1973
Luke’s previous episode of Music Rewind was Radiohead’s In Rainbows, back in Season 1...
2022-07-181h 50
The Backyard Pull Up!Just my thoughts Vol 1: Who is Smitty?Season 1 Episode 3. I answer questions on who Smitty is and why should you should listen to his podcast. Follow me on this journey! ENJOY! Thanks so much for listening, If you like the podcast, please rate 5 stars :) on Apple podcasts or like on share on Spotify or any major podcast platforms! Have an amazing day! Follow me: Facebook: The Backyard PULL UP / Email: thebackyardpullup@gmail.com My Goal is to inspire people while they listen to stories, conversations, and nonsense along with some serious topics. Lets laugh and have fun in my backyard. We live in difficult times so lets smi...
2022-03-1118 min
The GDI & Social Discovery PodcastA Changing Of The Guard - Introducing The New GDI EditorA very special episode of The GDI Podcast, introducing Luke Smith as the new editor of Global Dating Insights. In this episode we discuss what's next for our departing editor, Dom Whitlock, what's next for the dating industry in 2022, and why the next twelve months will be the biggest yet for GDI.
The GDI Podcast is sponsored by RealMe. RealMe can provide users instant access to background information, helping more people make genuine connections online, and off.
To learn how they can integrate seamlessly into your app, log on to http://therealme.com/dating and request a demo today.
2021-11-2420 minThe GDI & Social Discovery PodcastVR Platform ‘Planet Theta’ Represents The Future Of DatingOver the past two years, the popularity of virtual and video dating has grown exponentially, with the implication of the COVID-19 as the main catalyst.
While singles were previously unsure about having video calls with an almost complete stranger, they have become an integral part of the dating journey. Experts now say that VR and AR will be the next step in streamlining the process.
Planet Theta hopes to be the first VR dating platform and is currently in the middle of its beta testing phase. Produced by FireFlare Games, an independent VR development studio, Planet Theta is a whole...
2021-11-0321 minThe GDI & Social Discovery PodcastThe Sauce Makes 'Dating Less Dry' With Video ProfilesThe Sauce is a UK-based dating app that only allows singles to add video clips to their profiles, helping them express themselves and find better quality matches.
Originally named ‘Qemistry’, The Sauce was officially launched in London earlier this year. It’s part of a wider video revolution in the online dating industry, with platforms across the scene experimenting with video in one form or another.
While the app is still in its early stages, the founding team are very pleased with its early traction and growth.
They have just started their first targeted marketing campaign in London, erecting colourful billbo...
2021-10-2720 minThe GDI & Social Discovery PodcastGerman Dating Agency LemonSwan Looks After ‘What Women Want’LemonSwan is an early stage dating and matchmaking agency based in Germany, designed to help singles find serious, long-term relationships.
It was founded by Arne Kahlke, a former CEO of Parship, who has since taken a step back from day-to-day operation. That responsibility has now fallen to Managing Directors CEO Sabine Schöler, COO Paul Uhlig and CFO Britta Künstler.
LemonSwan has a specific focus on looking after its female users. The tagline, ‘What Women Want’, echoes its dedication to facilitating committed relationships, rather than casual hookups.
The brand now has over 380,000 members and closed a seven-figure funding round last y...
2021-08-2513 min
Meet Me For CoffeeJeffrey Tinsley - CEO of RealMe - www.therealme.comJeffrey Tinsley - CEO of RealMe - www.therealme.com - a system that helps people be safer when socializing or transacting online. In the online dating world with apps, dating platforms have hired RealMe to integrate with their platform to help validate users so that people are actually connecting with real people and not bot accounts. The system also helps people view backgrounds of people they connect with (access to criminal, arrest and court records) for safety reasons before meeting up with someone, and helps perform safer peer to peer interactions overall. The RealMe system can also be used to e...
2021-08-1217 minThe GDI & Social Discovery PodcastPOM Connects Singles Using Their Favourite Songs and ArtistsPOM is a brand new dating app from London that uses music streaming data to match singles with a strong emotional compatibility.
Standing for ‘The Power Of Music’, POM doesn’t simply connect users who have similar music tastes. It instead learns what feelings their favourite artists, songs and albums evoke, to connect them with people who compliment their unique emotional profile.
Co-founder and CEO Vihan Patel came up with the idea while hosting themed club nights at university. He noticed how different genres of music attracted different types of people and altered the way they interacted with each other.
POM wi...
2021-08-1118 min
The GDI & Social Discovery PodcastFeeld’s New CEO Ana Kirova Talks Sex Positivity and PolyamoryWhile the stigma around online dating has receded substantially over the past few years, there is still a lot of negative connotations associated with sex positive and polyamorous platforms.
Feeld is one of the leading offerings in this category, providing a safe space for people to explore their identity, learn more about themselves and connect with similarly open-minded individuals and couples.
Ana Kirova was one of the main inspirations for the app, after developing feelings for a woman while being in a serious relationship with Feeld’s eventual founder Dimo Trifonov. She officially joined the team in 2016, two years after it...
2021-08-0426 minThe GDI & Social Discovery PodcastMillionaire Dating App Luxy’s New Automatic Matching AlgorithmLuxy is colloquially known as a dating platform for millionaires, due to its strict verification process and desire to attract only the highest-quality singles. However, these values have seen the platform often come under scrutiny from several media publications that label it as “elitist”.
These criticisms have not prevented Luxy from becoming a mainstay in the online dating industry. It’s been downloaded millions of times since 2014 and is one of the most well-known names in the selective dating niche.
The team also holds a strong stand against sugar dating of all kinds and immediately bans any users that appear to be...
2021-07-2818 min
The GDI & Social Discovery PodcastRelationship App Coupleness Inspires Communication Between PartnersCoupleness is a Swedish startup relationship platform that helps existing couples invest in their relationship and improve the way they communicate with each other.
Long-term relationships can often lose their way if the couple fail to maintain open and honest communication. Coupleness provides several simple activities and features to set aside just a few minutes of dedicated connection every day.
This includes a shared micro-journal to inspire conversations about the key aspects and emotions from the day. While Coupleness is completely app-based, it encourages its users to converse face-to-face and seeks to only serve as a supportive tool for strong...
2021-07-0117 minThe GDI & Social Discovery PodcastRelationship App Coupleness Inspires Communication Between PartnersRelationship App Coupleness Inspires Communication Between Partners
Coupleness is a Swedish startup relationship platform that helps existing couples invest in their relationship and improve the way they communicate with each other.
Long-term relationships can often lose their way if the couple fail to maintain open and honest communication. Coupleness provides several simple activities and features to set aside just a few minutes of dedicated connection every day.
This includes a shared micro-journal to inspire conversations about the key aspects and emotions from the day. While Coupleness is completely app-based, it encourages its users to converse face-to-face and seeks to only...
2021-06-2919 minThe GDI & Social Discovery PodcastCitySwoon Begins Hosting Offline Dating Events Again After COVID-19A few years ago, CitySwoon started to develop its own technology to host speed dating and singles events in a virtual capacity. This decision turned out to be more than beneficial in March 2020, when the company was forced to cancel all of its offline gatherings.
CitySwoon has always offered its users a hybrid product, with a traditional online dating platform alongside dedicated events to get the community meeting the old fashioned way. It was first founded in Australia and has since expanded to North America before entering London during the pandemic.
With vaccine rollouts advancing positively around the world, the...
2021-06-2329 minThe GDI & Social Discovery PodcastFemale Founders Discuss How They’ve Transformed The Dating Industry, Sponsored by RealMe!The GDI Podcast: Female Founders Discuss How They’ve Transformed The Dating Industry, Sponsored by RealMe!
Like the majority of technology industries, the online dating industry is largely dominated by male executives, professionals and investors. However, there has been a significant number of female founders who overcame all the challenges and created popular products to ensure women feel empowered and secure when dating. While these success stories are more prevalent than other similar sectors, there is still work to be done to create and maintain a level playing field.
In partnership with RealMe, Global Dating Insights invited three inspirational female fo...
2021-06-0146 min
The GDI & Social Discovery PodcastSo Syncd’s Sister Founders Discuss Personality Dating and Funding RoundSo Syncd is a London-based startup dating app that matches singles using the renowned ‘Myers-Briggs’ personality types. New members take a five-minute questionnaire to find out which personality category they fall into, out of a possible 16.
The app’s algorithm then creates matches based on their results to forge stronger connections that could turn into something serious. Company data suggests that a match is seven times more likely to turn into a conversation compared to other popular platforms.
It was founded by sisters Jessica and Louella Alderson after the former took a year off from her old job at an invest...
2021-05-0522 minThe GDI & Social Discovery PodcastIndustry Experts Discuss Survey Results and Online Dating User SafetyThis special episode of The GDI Podcast welcomes three expert guests to talk about two of the biggest issues in the online dating industry: user safety and privacy.
As the world ground to a halt and everyone was forced to use mobile devices as their only means of communication, the number of singles turning to online dating platforms increased rapidly. They used them to pass the time, go on virtual dates and even talk with people on the other side of the world.
This, in turn, presented an opportunity for romance scammers to target more victims than ever before. However...
2021-04-2752 minThe GDI & Social Discovery PodcastThe Key Points From ExoClick’s Ultimate Guide to DatingExoClick is a leading online traffic network that helps advertisers and publishers to convert and monetize their content. It has a particularly large footprint in the online dating industry, sending billions of impressions to dating brands and their affiliates.
To support this, the team recently produced ‘The Ultimate Guide to Dating’, a comprehensive document that is full of business intelligence stats, optimisation techniques, creative ideas and valuable tips from a number of experts.
The guide is completely free to download and can help everyone from executives at established dating companies, to aspiring entrepreneurs working on their first startups.
It covers each...
2021-04-2219 minThe GDI & Social Discovery PodcastMatch Group VP Discusses ‘Upward’, The New Dating App For ChristiansWhile the majority of Match Group’s mainstream media attention goes to its biggest brands in Tinder, Hinge and Match, the umbrella company also offers a variety of more focused apps targeted at specific demographics.
The Affinity team has worked to develop several popular platforms in recent years, including BLK for Black singles and Chispa for the Latino community.
Its most recent venture is Upward, a brand new dating app for Christians to find a long-term relationship. Religious dating platforms have continued to grow in popularity as the online dating industry works to shake its outdated hookup stigma.
They are no...
2021-04-1318 minThe GDI & Social Discovery PodcastSALT is the Dating App Helping Christians Find Godly RelationshipsSALT is a Christian dating app that uses modern technology to help singles find a long-term relationship with someone who shares their faith.
It was inspired by the variety of already available religious dating websites, but the founders identified a gap in the market for an app-based platform for the Millennial and Gen Z generations. However, it remains of the utmost importance that SALT adheres to traditional Christian values and teachings.
SALT is now available in the UK and Australia, with aims for more global expansions in the near future. Daters are using it to meet more people on their...
2021-03-3025 minThe GDI & Social Discovery PodcastFormer Plenty Of Fish VP Launches Snack, The Dating App Inspired By TikTokKim Kaplan was one of the very first employees at Plenty Of Fish in 2009. Over the next ten years she helped turn the dating platform into the success that it is today, a place for millions of young adults to find a relationship.
She has recently started working on creating her own dating app, something she only decided to pursue after encouragement from her friends and advisors.
Snack was born, a cross Tinder and TikTok for Gen Zers to meet new people. There’s no pictures or bios on the app, instead profiles are made up of short video clips th...
2021-03-2317 minThe GDI & Social Discovery PodcastSpark Networks VP of Marketing Explains How Pandemic Affected Senior DatersSpark Networks is one of the online dating industry’s biggest publicly-traded companies and it specialises in serious platforms that are committed to forming long-term relationships.
Along with mainstream offerings like Zoosk, and services for religious users like Christian Mingle and Jdate, the Berlin-based company also has a strong focus on older daters. Silver Singles is targeted at over 50s who are looking for romance in the latter stages of their life.
With COVID-19 vaccination programmes around the world offering protection to the older generation first, the dating sector will be watching closely to see how their habits change over th...
2021-03-0916 minThe GDI & Social Discovery PodcastFormer Raya Engineer Launches Kippo, The Dating App For GamersDavid Park spent two years as a member of Raya’s early engineering team and helped the small outfit create one of the industry’s most exclusive platforms.
Dubbed by many as the ‘Tinder For Celebrities’, Raya is incredibly secretive about who is in the community and users can receive bans just for trying to take screenshots. There is also a lot of mystery about how the app actually operates and it wasn’t until June 2018, three years after its initial launch, that Daniel Gendelman revealed himself to be the founder.
Before talking us through his latest venture, David was kind enoug...
2021-03-0217 minThe GDI & Social Discovery PodcastJigsaw CEO Discusses Funding Round and Future International ExpansionJigsaw was created by two university friends back in 2016 who were fed up with the dating platforms available to them at the time. This is a story that is behind a lot of the new apps on the market, but Jigsaw’s USP of messages before photos has remained popular with its members.
Now anti-superical dating is one of the industry’s hottest trends, with some commentators saying it’s evidence of an evolution to help people into more serious, long-term relationships.
Based in the UK, Jigsaw superimposes a colourful puzzle over users’ faces with pieces only being removed as they tal...
2021-02-2318 minThe GDI & Social Discovery PodcastElate Tackles Ghosting by Encouraging Accountability and HonestyElate is a new startup that is designed for the slow dating trend. Singles are only allowed to talk to three different people at any given time, which prevents low quality conversations from continuing on unnecessarily.
It also markets itself as an ‘anti-ghosting’ platform because in order to start talking to a new match, the users must first end an existing one. The app then automatically sends a notification to the rejected person so they don’t waste their time waiting for a response.
However, Elate is so much more than that. It focuses on promoting accountability, and users give honest...
2021-02-1616 minThe GDI & Social Discovery PodcastLOVOO’s New CEO on First Few Months and Future GoalsLOVOO is The Meet Group’s leading subsidiary in Europe and, like the rest of the portfolio, offers members a hybrid dating and live streaming experience.
The company reinvigorated its executive committee in November, after co-founders Florian Braunschweig and Tobias Börner stepped down from their positions to pursue new challenges.
Anna Maria Wanninger was promoted to CEO and now leads a more youthful board with a large focus on developing for the future. She spent the two years prior in community management roles so already has a deep understanding of what LOVOO users want.
Throughout the pandemic the activity on...
2021-02-0920 minThe GDI & Social Discovery PodcastIsodate Founder Discusses New Virtual Speed Dating PlatformIsodate is a speed dating platform that allows singles to replicate the excitement of meeting new people in an organic way from the comfort and safety of their home. It was launched in March at the beginning of the pandemic when the virtual dating trend was just about to take off.
Participants can sign up for one of the multiple events every day for the opportunity to meet up to 15 other people in just one hour. Each event is catered to a specific demographic, whether that’s based on singles in the same city, those practice the same religion, or fo...
2021-02-0330 minThe GDI & Social Discovery PodcastCobble is the Genre-Defining App Helping Couples Find New Date LocationsCobble is creating its own space in the online dating industry. The app works for friends, first time matches and long-term relationships alike, and helps couples find unique date venues in their local area.
It borrows the swipe technology from traditional mainstream dating apps and suggests numerous ideas to choose from. If both parties swipe right they make a match, and are then directed to book a time and date.
Founder Jordan Scott created Cobble as an extension of her editorial website ‘idk tonight’, which was launched in 2017 and showcases the best places for dates in New York City.
After a su...
2020-12-0117 minThe GDI & Social Discovery PodcastThe Round CEO Fights Endless Swiping With 10-Minute Dating AppIt may not seem like 2020 would be the best year to launch a dating app that aims to get people meeting face-to-face as soon as possible. However, the team behind The Round confronted the challenge head on and conducted the first release in Austin earlier this year.
The Round aims to combat dating fatigue by getting users into a match and organising a date in less than 10 minutes. It also wants singles to remain excited about dating and spend more time connecting with people, rather than endlessly swiping and engaging in repetitive messaging cycles.
With social distancing measures in place...
2020-11-2524 min
DOPE MADE WITH LOVE PODCASTEpisode 9 "From a 20 yr old Perspective" feat TheRealTaiOn this episode we learn what love and loyalty mean from the mind of a 20 year old male from DC. I took this time out to just chop it up and see life from his perspective. Learn his strengths and struggles. Follow us on IG @mirrortalkpodcast @iloveyour_wholelife @therealme
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2019-11-1533 min
The Evolution Podcast▲ TheRealMe | The Evolution - Charmaine J.YOU are enough. The real you is enough for Jesus to use.
“The Real Me” message by Pastor Charmaine at The Evolution, on 21 April 2018 at the 3pm Good Friday & Easter Service.
For more information, visit: www.theevolution.org
You can also follow on Instagram: @TheEvolutionFam and @TheEvolutionYouth
2019-09-0953 min
The Georgie Gust ExhibitJONATHAN HARNISCH ON THE ROADJONATHAN HARNISCH ON THE ROAD - Jonathan Harnisch Media Blog http://www.jhpage.com/1/post/2015/01/january-23rd-2015.html Schizophrenia Raw By Jonathan Harnisch Podcast on iTunes Episode 160http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/schizophrenia-raw/id432451121?mt=2
Recovering schizophrenic Jonathan Harnisch and the occasional guest, speak candidly and openly about living with mental illness.
Recorded on 23 January 2015Archived on www.therealme.podbean.com
Initially diagnosed with depression in 1994 at the age of 18, I was prescribed antidepressants, including the newest of the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs). Unfortunately, the SSRIs triggered mania, and to combat it, I began to d...
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