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Thrivin' at The BeachA Chat with Frank Cranfield: Director of Operations for Germ Bust My BinsJoin us as we chat with Frank Cranfield, the director of operations for Germ Bust My Bins, and learn about their success story and the services they offer. Don't miss this inspiring conversation!
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2025-08-1225 minThrivin' at The BeachHighlight - Tracy Conner on Myrtle Beach Golf TourismHighlights of Tracy Connor’s Impact on Myrtle Beach Golf Tourism
In this special episode of Our Thrivin’ at the Beach Podcast, host Peggy Masterson recaps key insights from past conversations, specifically focusing on Tracy Conner, the executive director of the Myrtle Beach Golf Course Owners Association and Golf Tourism Solutions. Tracy discusses his role in promoting golf tourism, including bringing the World Amateur event and the One Flight Golf Classic to Myrtle Beach, which significantly boost the local economy. He also shares his interim leadership at the Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce, where he unified community efforts and...2025-08-0504 min
The Mike Wagner ShowLas Vegas entrepreneur/owner Lucas Barcelo is my very special guest with Solaire and Thrivin’ Life!Las Vegas entrepreneur/owner Lucas Barcelo talks about his amazing career as an entrepreneur with Solaire and Thrivin’ Life! Lucas was born in Key West, Fl, raised in Miami before planting his roots in Las Vegas and talks about losing both his parents at 21 and began a career in the financial industry as a personal banker later becoming an entrepreneur with Solaire-dedicated to sustainable energy solutions & Thrivin’ Life-a life insurance agency catering specially to medical professionals while helping provide meaningful work and committed to philanthropy and more! Check out the amazing Lucas Barcelo on all major platforms and www.lbarcelo.com...2025-07-1636 min
The Mike Wagner ShowLas Vegas entrepreneur/owner Lucas Barcelo is my very special guest with Solaire and Thrivin’ Life!Las Vegas entrepreneur/owner Lucas Barcelo talks about hisamazing career as an entrepreneur with Solaire and Thrivin’ Life! Lucas wasborn in Key West, Fl, raised in Miami before planting his roots in Las Vegasand talks about losing both his parents at 21 and began a career in thefinancial industry as a personal banker later becoming an entrepreneur withSolaire-dedicated to sustainable energy solutions & Thrivin’ Life-a lifeinsurance agency catering specially to medical professionals while helping providemeaningful work and committed to philanthropy and more! Check out the amazingLucas Barcelo on all major platforms and www.lbarcelo.comtoday! #lucasbarcelo #lasvegas #entrepreneur #businessowner #sola...2025-07-1629 min
The Mike Wagner ShowLas Vegas entrepreneur/owner Lucas Barcelo is my very special guest with Solaire and Thrivin’ Life!Las Vegas entrepreneur/owner Lucas Barcelo talks about hisamazing career as an entrepreneur with Solaire and Thrivin’ Life! Lucas wasborn in Key West, Fl, raised in Miami before planting his roots in Las Vegasand talks about losing both his parents at 21 and began a career in thefinancial industry as a personal banker later becoming an entrepreneur withSolaire-dedicated to sustainable energy solutions & Thrivin’ Life-a lifeinsurance agency catering specially to medical professionals while helping providemeaningful work and committed to philanthropy and more! Check out the amazingLucas Barcelo on all major platforms and www.lbarcelo.comtoday! #lucasbarcelo #lasvegas #entrepreneur #businessowner #sola...2025-07-1635 min
Thrivin' at The BeachA Chat with Alberto Semidei: Director of Sales and Marketing for Sheraton Myrtle BeachLinks
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Thrivin' at The BeachA chat with Shannon Furtick: Director of Member Engagement at MBACCLinks
Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
Details about the Chamber's mission, programs, and the benefits it provides to its members. This is helpful for understanding the resources available to local businesses and nonprofits.
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Leadership Grand Strand Program
Learn more about the Leadership Grand Strand program, including alumni stories, program goals, and community impact under Shannon Furtick’s leadership.
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Member Benefits at Myrtle Beach Area Chamber
A guide to member benefits, including networking, discounts, and exclusive events managed by Shann...2025-07-0136 min
Welcome Legacy PodcastEPISODE 5 – “A Father’s Grind” featuring Mike (HIT)🎙️ EPISODE 5 – “A Father’s Grind” featuring Mike (HIT)🔥 "Hip Hop Is Thrivin… and so is my legacy."In this moving episode of The Welcome Legacy Podcast, I sit down with my cousin Mike, aka HIT (Hip Hop Is Thrivin)—a father, full-time worker, and music artist grinding daily to build a better future for his family. Though we didn’t grow up together, our bond runs deep. Our dads are first cousins, and now we’re both committed to leaving a legacy behind.🗣️ We talk about:His journey being raised by a Marine dadThe balancin...2025-06-261h 27Thrivin' at The BeachA chat with Cindy Gettig: EVP of the Business Development Group at MBACC
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2025-06-2428 minThrivin' at The BeachA chat with Stewart Miller: Counsel at Burr & Formam
Burr & Forman LLP
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Starting a Business in Myrtle Beach
Comprehensive resources for starting and running a business in Myrtle Beach:
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Zoning and Compliance Resources
Myrtle Beach zoning ordinances and compliance information:
https://www.horrycounty.org/zoning
Liability Protection for Businesses
An overview of liability protection strategies for business owners:
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Partnership Grand Strand
Details about the initiatives and programs supporting Myrtle Beach’s growth:
https://www.pa...2025-06-1035 minThrivin' at The BeachA chat with Dan Hoppe: President and Lead Consultant of Hop2it ConsultingWhere you can watch Thrivin’.
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2025-05-0629 minThrivin' at The BeachS2 Ep5: A chat with Dr. Marilyn Fore, President of Horry Georgetown Technical CollegeThrivin’ at the Beach, Dr. Marilyn Fore
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Dr. Marilyn Fore, the President of Horry Georgetown Technical College, discussed her journey from undergrad to her shift in focus on education.
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2025-04-0847 minThrivin' at The BeachS2 Ep4: A chat with Dr. Pam Martin, Executive Director of the RISE Center at Coastal Carolina UniversityThrivin’ at the Beach, Dr. Pam Martin
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Dr. Pam Martin, Executive Director of RISE (Resilience, Innovation, and Sustainability through Education) Center at Coastal Carolina University, discussed the importance of sustainability and internships in long-term growth. Martin, with a background in international relations and sustainability research, emphasized the Youth Corps program, which trains students in sustainability metrics and integrates them into local businesses. The program, supported by Partnership Grand Strand, aims to attract and retain talent by offering paid internships and education on sustainability. Martin highlighted the growing demand for green skills and the potential for lo...2025-03-1137 minThrivin' at The BeachA Chat with Steve Mays, Founders Group InternationalSteve Mays, President of Founders Group International, discusses the golf industry's resurgence, noting that Myrtle Beach's 21 golf courses, owned by Dan Loos, are undergoing significant renovations to attract more players. Mays emphasizes the importance of community involvement and investment, citing his role in local organizations and the success of the Myrtle Beach Classic. He also highlights the alignment between business and government in driving community development, with projects like downtown redevelopment and the proposed Ride 4 initiative set to transform the area.
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Learn more about the organization managing 21 Myrtle Beach golf c...2025-01-1425 minThrivin' at The BeachA Chat with Ryan Foultz from PcRx ComputersRyan Foultz, president and owner of PcRx Computers and host of the weekend radio show on Talk 94.5, Tech Talk sits down with Partnership Grand Strand’s Sarah Dahlstrom. In this episode of Thrivin’, Ryan shares his initiative to create the Big Mixer, a social event created to help business owners find the resources they may need. The success of the Big Mixer has led to the development of additional opportunities to network through Mini Mixers for the business community.
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Thrivin' at The BeachA Chat with Becky Large of Champion Austism NetworkBecky Large, founder and CEO of the Champion Autism Network, discusses her efforts to make Myrtle Beach an inclusive destination for individuals on the autism spectrum. Starting in 2013 with sensory-friendly movies, her initiatives have expanded to include training programs for businesses, making Myrtle Beach and Surfside Beach the first autism-friendly travel destinations in the U.S. Her organization offers an online training program, an autism travel app, and sensory-friendly events. Large emphasizes the importance of non-judgment and kindness towards families with autism. Her work has gained international attention, with plans to expand globally and a new docu-series on Peacock highlighting...2024-12-1435 minThrivin' at The BeachA chat with Laura Crowther, Episode 7, Thrivin' at The BeachThe "Thrivin’ at the Beach" podcast episode features Laura Crowther, CEO of the Coastal Carolinas Association of Realtors, discussing the state of the real estate market in Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand. Crowther highlights the challenges of a 40-year housing deficit, the impact of inflation on home prices and interest rates, and the need for workforce housing. She emphasizes the importance of the RIDE 4 program, which funds local road improvements, and the association's role in professional development, advocacy, and community projects like Nance Plaza revitalization. Crowther also discusses the growth of permanent residents and the need for strategic planning to...2024-11-3036 minThrivin' at The BeachA Chat with Tashena Chestnut and Amanda Van Natta, Episode 9, Thrivin' at the BeachThis episode features Tashena Chestnut and Amanda Van Natta, professionals in career development with the Horry County School District. They discuss the district’s efforts to prepare students for meaningful careers through its Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. These programs introduce students to various career pathways starting in elementary and middle school. They highlighted the CTE Showcase, an initiative designed to connect local businesses with students by offering tours of schools and CTE programs. Additionally, they shared insights into the Build Something Amazing program, which focuses on exposing high school seniors interested in trades to technical college programs and ap...2024-11-3031 min
Thrivin' at The BeachA Chat with Mike Chapman, Thrivin’ at the Beach episode 8Links
Carolina Cool Website – Visit Carolina Cool
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Internship & Apprenticeship Opportunities – Find HVAC Training Programs
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Myrtle Beach Community Initiatives – See Community Events
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2024-11-1645 minThrivin' at The BeachA chat with Laura Crowther, Episode 7, Thrivin' at The BeachThe "Thrivin’ at the Beach" podcast episode features Laura Crowther, CEO of the Coastal Carolinas Association of Realtors, discussing the state of the real estate market in Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand. Crowther highlights the challenges of a 40-year housing deficit, the impact of inflation on home prices and interest rates, and the need for workforce housing. She emphasizes the importance of the RIDE 4 program, which funds local road improvements, and the association's role in professional development, advocacy, and community projects like Nance Plaza revitalization. Crowther also discusses the growth of permanent residents and the need for strategic planning to...2024-11-0236 minThrivin' at The BeachA chat with Jimmy Gray, Episode 6, Thrivin' at The BeachJimmy Gray and Peggy Masterson discussed initiatives and projects to drive prosperity in the Grand Strand community. They emphasized the importance of collective efforts at local, state, and federal levels to drive long-term prosperity. Jimmy highlighted the crucial role of the penny sales tax in maintaining infrastructure and addressing future workforce needs. Peggy inquired about potential concerns regarding the referendum's complexity. They discussed the need for community collaboration in advocacy efforts and a unified voice in drafting legislative priorities.
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Penny Sales Tax for Infrastructure Projects
• Horry County "Ride 3" Sales Tax - Learn how the penny sales tax funds road im...2024-10-2641 minThrivin' at The BeachA chat with Jason Greene, Episode 5, Thrivin' at The BeachJason Greene, Executive CEO of the Myrtle Beach Downtown Alliance, discusses the organization's mission to revitalize downtown Myrtle Beach through creative placemaking. The Alliance focuses on events, design guidelines, activating vacant spaces, and promoting community input. Committees engage local stakeholders on planning, safety, marketing, and events. Current priorities include architectural guidelines and preserving the area's history while shaping a flexible, vibrant future that serves both residents and visitors. The goal is to make downtown the welcoming "front door" to the Grand Strand.
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Myrtle Beach Downtown Alliance Overview and Initiatives: This link will take readers to the MBDA's...2024-10-1243 min
Thrivin' at The BeachA chat with Devin Parks, Episode 4, Thrivin' at The Beach
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Myrtle Beach Arts & Innovation District Development
This page covers ongoing projects and infrastructure work in the district.
Downtown Myrtle Beach Revitalization Efforts
Explore the city's plans to redevelop downtown, including the new performing arts theater and historic preservation.
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Thrivin' at The BeachA chat with Tracy Conner, Episode 3, Thrivin' at The BeachLinks
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2024-09-1413 minThrivin' at The BeachA Chat with Sandy Davis, Episode 2, Thrivin' at the BeachThe "Thrivin at the Beach" podcast, hosted by Peggy Masterson, highlights the economic growth and initiatives in Myrtle Beach and Horry County. Sandy Davis, President and CEO of the Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation, discusses the organization's role in diversifying the economy beyond tourism, focusing on recruiting and retaining industries with 35 employees or more and a $2.5 million capital investment over five years. Key initiatives include product development, utility needs, and workforce housing. Davis emphasizes the importance of community partnerships, particularly with Horry Georgetown Technical College, to support workforce development and attract businesses.
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Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation...2024-09-1436 minThrivin' at The BeachThrivin' at the Beach, Episode 1, Meet The TeamThe "Thriving at the Beach" podcast, hosted by Peggy Masterson, aims to share updates and stories from the Grand Strand community, featuring partners like the city of Myrtle Beach and various alliances. The podcast team includes BJ Beaver and Sarah Dahlstrom, who focus on workforce development and small business retention, respectively. Frankie Colon serves as the producer and editor, ensuring high-quality audio. Mary Ann Joy handles scheduling. The podcast will release new episodes every other week, highlighting local initiatives and successes to inspire and inform the community.2024-09-1413 min
Thrivin' In ColorThrivin' in Tech: A Conversation with Terysa RidgewayTune into another exciting episode of Thrivin' in Color as we sit down with Terysa Ridgeway, author of "Think Like A Computer" and a dynamic Technical Program Manager at Google. Join us in this eye-opening discussion as we celebrate Black women in tech and dive into how Terysa is paving the way for the next generation of Black boys and girls in STEM. Be ready to be inspired by her story . You do not want to miss this enlightening conversation. To stay connected with Black PR Wire Follow us on: Facebook: Black PR Wire ...2024-02-0916 min
Thrivin' In ColorTaking Care of Your Heart with Dr. Adedapo IluyomadeIn observance of National Minority Health Month, this episode of BPRW’s Thrivin’ In Color features Dr. Adedapo Iluyomade, a renowned preventative cardiologist at Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, part of Baptist Health. Dr. Iluyomade joined Thrivin’ In Color Host Camry Brown to discuss the importance of a healthy heart.2023-04-1813 min
JewelsDanielle's 30 and Thrivin' BirthdayThanks to everyone for helping us celebrate Danielle's 30th Birthday!!! We hope everyone is chillin' and thrivin' today!!
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Thrivin' In ColorThrivin' In Color: A Conversation with Bernadette MorrisIn this first podcast broadcast, Thrivin' In Color sat down with Bernadette Morris, founder, owner and CEO of Sonshine Communications, Black PR Wire and Women Grow Strong. During this conversation, listeners will hear from a woman who is a serious mover and shaker in the community, and a gifted and talented business executive nationwide. She will share some of her secrets of success, and will leave you wanting to hear more from this powerful leader. Thanks and enjoy!2023-02-2413 min
Thrivin' In ColorThrivin' In ColorBlack PR Wire's Thrivin' In Color podcast will showcase and promote Black and brown brothas and sistas from around the nation who are working to make real good things happen in our communities. Tune in and be empowered and inspired.2023-02-2400 min
Barely FamousBarely Famous x Vibin’ Part 1Vee and Alessandra from the Vibin' & Kinda Thrivin' podcast join Kail for this crossover episode. They talk about working with friends, slugging, and their favorite products. Kail has a few questions about the G-spot which leads to a discussion about taboo habits. They also open up to each other about past relationships where they treated their partner poorly and discuss resentment in romantic relationships.
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High Five Motherhood | Routines, Schedules, Time Blocking, Home, Organization, Self Care, Mom Life79. Back to School THRIVE TRIBE series - 5. "The Thrivin' 5 After School Routine" - My simple 5 step system that will cut out the CHAOS & create more CALM at home!79. The "Thrivin' 5" After School Routine - My simple 5 step system that will cut out the CHAOS & create more CALM at home.
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Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep 45. Mitch King - Head of Talent AcquisitionThis week on Strivin & Thrivin, we speak with Mitch King, Head of Talent Acquisition at Linktree.
After leaving school, Mitch had no idea what he wanted to do, and went from dishwashing to admin. From there, he found recruitment and ended up recruiting in the marketing and advertising space. After 12 years though, it was time to move on.
“12 years was too long. I started there as a Junior Admin Consultant and left as essentially, the Managing Director for the last three months, which I didn't enjoy. I made the decision to do what I really wa...2022-08-1242 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep 43. Mitchell Parkins - Marketing LeaderThis week on Strivin & Thrivin, we speak with Mitchell Parkins, founder and MD of Build Brand Equity.
Mitch has worked in wagering for pretty much his whole career, starting out at Centrebet, then hopping over to Sportsbet, then to GVC Group and is now the founder of Build Brand Equity.
As for his first role, Mitch says it found him.
“I was the type of kid that didn't want to go to uni. I deliberately chose to go to College because I was very independent, and I didn't feel like I had it in...2022-06-2930 min
Nourishing ThoughtsHow to ditch the diet and reclaim your power around food“We can only really achieve intuitive eating when we are embodied. ” If you're stuck in an endless cycle of dieting and food obsession, you are not alone. In today's episode, Cassie and Ariana talk about why diets are so seductive and steps you can take to achieve food freedom and body confidence Episode Highlights: How does Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) work and why do you need it What is THRIVE and who will benefit from it What to do if you are unsure about joining a group prog...2022-06-2126 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep 41. Joel Broughton - TA LeaderThis week on Strivin & Thrivin, we speak with Joel Broughton, Talent Solutions Manager at Paxus.
Joel whole career has been in the people space so we wanted to know what it is about recruitment & TA that Joel loves so much! And he had the perfect answer for us.
“I think the best part about my job and the best part about any recruiter's job in my view is the opportunity to impact someone's life. So you're either impacting their life by providing them with the opportunity to be promoted, to earn more money, put more fo...2022-05-1121 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep 40. Matt Woodard - TA LeaderThis week on Strivin & Thrivin, we speak with Matt Woodard, TA Leader.
Matt’s has been with Slalom Build for two years when we recorded the podcast and has been in recruitment for 15, starting his career in a small boutique agency in Wellington, New Zealand after immigrating from the UK.
In his own words, Matt revealed he’s always been someone who really likes people and has seen it as one of his biggest strengths since his first job at 18-years-old. He’s also admitted that the ability to relate and engage people is half the bat...2022-05-0520 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep 39. John Dawson - Talent & Tech AdvocateThis week on Strivin & Thrivin, we speak with John Dawson, Global Director of Talent Intelligence at Ceredian.
John has worked in recruitment agencies, corporate recruitment and he's led talent acquisition teams. He says his first role in recruitment was the same story as everybody: falling into it backwards.
“Nobody grows up and says, ''I really want to be a recruiter”, but it’s an awesome industry. It’s an awesome space and you get to impact people every single day and hear amazing stories. So it is an amazing opportunity.”
A friend of John’s was...2022-04-3018 minStrivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep 37. Lucy Wilson - HR LeaderThis week on Strivin & Thrivin, we speak with Lucy Wilson, HR leader and founder of That People and Culture Company.
Lucy started her own business That People and Culture Co after 16+ years working in HR, she decided it was time to throw everything she knows together and create a company, which creates incredible people and culture experiences.
We chatted to Lucy about what her first role was and how she got to where she is now.
“I was probably about 19, maybe 20. I had just lost my mum and I was at the Gold Co...2022-03-3029 min
Vibin' & Kinda Thrivin'Vibin' & Kinda Thrivin': TrailerWelcome to Vibin' & Kinda Thrivin' hosted by your newest amigas, Vee Rivera and Alessandra Gonzalez! Tune in every Monday for girl talk like you've never heard it before. Get insight into mental health, motherhood, social media, and SO much more from two self-care obsessed chismosas that are here to make you feel less alone! Come find out how we've managed to Vibe and Kinda Thrive our way into our 30s. Launching April 4th.
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Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep 36. Alex Conomos - Senior Marketing ManagerThis week on Strivin & Thrivin, we spoke with Alex Conomos, Senior Manager for Content Marketing and Social Media at Audible.
Alex spent a lot of time in the media and entertainment industries, with a focus on food. It all started in food magazines, which then saw her move from editorial to advertising, before realising that the place for her was in marketing.
Next up was food and lifestyle TV at Foxtel, then Alex launched Australia’s first food channel, SBS Food. But if there’s one thing that was consistent with every one of those mark...2022-03-0124 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep 35. Lorna Hegarty - Head of Brand and ContentThis week on Strivin & Thrivin, we spoke with Lorna Hegarty, Brand and Communications Manager at Squiz.
Lorna has listened to the podcast quite a bit and told us that she’s recognised that a lot of people talk about falling into her career. “I definitely didn’t”, she said when referencing studying public relations.
“But I think obviously my career has taken a different path as I’ve gone along and it’s evolved. But then I was thinking back even further, and it was quite a semi-conscious effort when I even studied PR.”
Lorna started...2022-02-2223 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep 34. Laura Scholey - Marketing ConsultantThis week on Strivin & Thrivin, we speak with Laura Scholey, freelance marketing consultant.
Laura accidentally fell into marketing when she finished uni, when she was thankfully offered a market research job in the middle of a recession. Then, a move to Australia saw her end up in sales, where she spent a couple of years before moving back to marketing.
“I started to get involved in digital marketing and I started to champion within the team the marketing automation side of things for the sales guys and that's what then ended up drawing me back in...2022-02-1629 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep 33. Rebecca Zeitunian - Head of Brand and B2B GrowthThis week on Strivin & Thrivin, we speak with Rebecca Zeitunian, Head of Brand and Growth at ResDiary.
Coming from a working class family who expected her to get married and have kids, Rebecca’s life couldn’t have been any different.
Starting out in tele-sales and working her way through operations and account management, Rebecca later joined Woolworths for a role in buying and marketing, which saw her work in the meat industry. Let’s just say, she can pick a good steak!
But thankfully, picking a good steak isn’t all Rebecca can do w...2022-02-0827 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep 32. Siobhan Carlson - Marketing ManagerThis week on Strivin & Thrivin, we speak to Siobhan Carlson, B2B marketing enthusiast and Marketing Manager at MYOB.
Siobhan initially went to uni for a science degree, she wanted to be a pharmacist but realised it wasn’t for her within 12 months, and ended up realising her true passion was in graphic design.
Not sure that her parent would approve of a pure Graphic Design degree Siobhan ended up adding marketing to her degree, which turned out pretty well because she fell in love with it!
After a three-day holiday in Melbourne, Si...2022-01-3118 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep31. Lynne Johnston - CEO @ Mayday RecruitmentThis week on Strivin & Thrivin, we speak with Lynne Johnston, CEO of MAYDAY Recruitment Group.
Lynne has been in the recruitment industry for 14 years and is originally from Northern Ireland, and started her career there before she travelled around Australia, building up her little black book of industry contacts.
Lynne was then sponsored by a recruitment agency in Sydney, progressing through the business and ended up being with them for five years. She then jumped ship after being offered a role at American Express managing corporate clients.
“I just learned loads in that jo...2022-01-2628 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin - Ep30. Jennifer Hankin - Head of MarketingThis week on Strivin & Thrivin, we speak with Jennifer Hankin, Head of Marketing at RecordPoint.
For some people, they might say their career started by stumbling upon something or seeing it in a movie and loving the idea of having a job like that. But for Jen, it started with a vodka bottle. Absolut Vodka to be precise.
Jen found herself sprawling through magazines at a young age and being really drawn to the Absolut ads. This then led her to getting her degree in marketing and advertising, and her first job as a product...2022-01-2431 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin - Sponsored by Tech Life Sydney - Ep2. Jessica MorrisToday, Laura and Neil are joined by Jessica Morris, Head of People and Culture at Reckon.
Jessica is a driven HR professional and genuine people person who has thrived by throwing herself headfirst into every opportunity. Jess discusses her career progression from studying business to becoming the Head of People and Culture at Reckon, highlighting that throughout her journey, people are what make a company amazing.
Jess started her journey at university where she majored in Business Law and HR. Her initial vision was to be a lawyer, identifying a desire to help people but...2022-01-1232 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin - Sponsored by Tech Life Sydney - Ep1. Jamie FinneganIn his current role, Jamie Finnegan, Finder’s Global Head of Talent, is responsible for the growth of Finder's team while also designing and driving business initiatives to further enhance Finder's unique culture.
This week’s episode of Strivin and Thrivin covers Jamie’s career journey from England to Australia and beyond. Together with Strivin’s Laura Johnson and Tech Life Sydney’s Neil Gunning, Jamie reminisces about starting his career as a recruiter and then moving into the people function.
“I've been very fortunate that the growth has come in many different forms and directions.”2022-01-1226 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin - Sponsored by Tech Life Sydney - Ep3. Maria KojevnikovaProspa’s Maria Kojevnikova talks to Laura Johnson from Strivin and Neil Gunning from Tech Life Sydney about her career story and lessons learned along the way in this episode of Strivin & Thrivin.
“If I could give my younger self advice, I would tell her not to force herself to continue to operate in an environment that she knows is what she’s naturally excited about or drawn to…”
She started her career in recruitment in fashion and retail on the agency side and transitioned into in-house resourcing roles from there.
What attracted Maria to s...2022-01-1231 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep29. Scott Crowe - Lead Recruiter @ CanvaToday, Laura Johnson is joined by Scott Crowe, Lead Recruiter at Canva.
Scott studied Psychology at university, specialising in Organisational Psychology and Emotional Intelligence, unknowingly laying the foundations for his future career in recruitment. After graduating, Scott travelled for five years before he met the founder of a recruitment agency who got him his first job in recruitment.
Falling into the role, Scott was able to apply his psychology communication skills to recruitment, discovering that his strength lies in storytelling as opposed to sales. Straying away from the transactional side of recruitment, Scott then moved...2021-12-0827 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep28. Andrew Sully - Co-Founder & Co-CEO at Talenza.Today, Laura Johnson is joined by Andew Sully, Co-Founder & Co-CEO at Talenza.
Andrew is an experienced recruiter and business leader with an entrepreneurial attitude that has got him to where he is today. Championing change and going against the grain, Andrew explains how a rich career, working across multiple industries, has allowed him to perfect his customer service-centric business model.
Andrew’s proactive, entrepreneurial flair was clear from his time at university, 20 years ago. Identifying an opportunity, Andrew and a friend set up a painting and decorating business to assist their landlord while they were at...2021-12-0120 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep27. Rebecca Powell - People and Culture DirectorThis week on Strivin & Thrivin, we speak with Rebecca Powell, People and Culture Director.
Rebecca is a hands-on People and Culture Director with experience spanning from working in Australia’s biggest corporate bookmaker, SportsBet, to start-up companies. Discussing the unexpected twists and turns of her career journey, Rebecca reveals the lessons she has learnt and how she has evolved as a leader.
Rebecca career journey started when she joined SportsBet in 2014. Despite its magnitude, she believes that the constant innovation, change and growth gave SportsBet a start-up feel that she enjoyed. From here she transitioned to...2021-11-2424 min
The Prickly Things PodcastThrivin Mexicana - 42 From a Pobrecita to a Boss ft. Violeta SandovalGrowing up as an undocumented child in the U.S. can take a toll on anyone. Adding on to the responsibility of being the first born and having to pave the way for your family. Violeta has lived up to that responsibility by becoming the first American Citizen in her family, and helping them achieve a legal status. Through the Navy, Violeta was able to complete her college degree after over 9 years of hard work and on and off classes. Today, Violeta shares her story serving as an example to our community letting us know that there are opportunities...2021-11-051h 41
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep26. Simon P Bernardino - Talent PartnerToday, Laura Johnson is joined by Simon Bernadino, Founder of Lab17 and talent acquisition specialist.
When Simon took on his first role as a retail store manager at 21, he met a colleague and friend with the right connections to help him kickstart his career. Being introduced to the GM of a media company, Simon had his first taste of the business world and confirmed his interest in sales. Following this, Simon took a six month trip to London which turned into four years and the beginning of his recruitment journey. Explaining that the same friend introduced him...2021-09-1522 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep25. Hassanah Rudd - Global Head of TalentToday, Laura Johnson is joined by Hassanah Rudd, Global Head of Talent at Squiz, tech start-up.
Hassanah has 25 years of experience in the recruitment industry and still loves what she does, today. Hassanah has lived in England, New Zealand and Australia, taking on a variety of roles. However, her passion for recruitment has never faltered.
Attributing half of her career moves to chance and headhunting, Hassanah speaks of the different stops along her career path as a stroke of serendipity. Finding her knack for recruitment when she was working at a job centre in Oxford...2021-09-0126 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep25. Rebecca Powell - People and Culture DirectorThis week on Strivin & Thrivin, we speak with Rebecca Powell, People and Culture Director at IntelligenceBank.
Rebecca is a hands-on People and Culture Director with experience spanning from working in Australia’s biggest corporate bookmaker, SportsBet, to start-up companies. Discussing the unexpected twists and turns of her career journey, Rebecca reveals the lessons she has learnt and how she has evolved as a leader.
Rebecca career journey started when she joined SportsBet in 2014. Despite its magnitude, she believes that the constant innovation, change and growth gave SportsBet a start-up feel that she enjoyed. From he...2021-09-0118 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep24. Anthony Enright - Head of People & CultureToday, Laura Johnson is joined by Anthony Enright, Head of People (ANZ) at Klarna.
Anthony kick-started his career in recruitment straight out of University, where he studied HR and Marketing. Since then, he has used his resilience, logic and genuine interest in people to navigate his way through the business world. Describing the peaks and troughs he has endured in his career so far, Anthony is open about his journey to discovering where he excels most within the HR space.
Anthony’s first job was a six month gig at a boutique recruitment agency which he...2021-08-2523 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep23. Anita Thompson - Head of Marketing & CommunicationsThis week on Strivin & Thrivin, we speak with Anita Thomson, Head Of Marketing & Communications at LOD, an alternative legal service provider.
A career spanning a number of different roles has brought Anita Thomson to where she is today. She has been leading the marketing and communications for LOD since 2016 but has a wealth of stories to share from her career journey to date.
“Seize any opportunity so that you can make an informed decision.”
Anita got her foot in the door while still at university, with an eight-week indigenous cadetship at Deloitte. This soli...2021-08-1921 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep22. Lucy Brigss-Farrell -Senior Human Resources Business Partner“The best advice that I’ve received over a period of time is to be authentic. It’s way easier to be yourself than to try to be someone else.”
This week on Strivin & Thrivin we chat to Lucy Briggs, Senior HR Business Partner at Mindbody, a SaaS company providing industry-leading fitness and wellness software.
Lucy lives and breathes all things HR and wellness. After discovering a genuine interest in the human psyche, Lucy changed university degree from Psychology to Human Resource Management and has never looked back. In this space, Lucy realised her obsession with dri...2021-08-1118 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep21. Quila Cervelli - Employer Branding LeaderToday Laura Johnson and co-host, Tim Griffiths, are joined by Quila, Employer Branding Leader at RMIT University.
Quila is passionate about her career and loves to tell the story of her journey to date. In her own words, that journey can be summarised by three core principles, asking questions, taking opportunities and saying yes. That, and a true understanding of people.
“I'm really grateful that I said yes to every opportunity that I've been tapped on the shoulder for.”
Quila stepped out of University, straight into a full-time sales job at Xerox. Describing the e...2021-08-0627 min
Worth More Podcast64. Interview with Taylor Stern-talking social media, Dallas Cowboys, comparison culture and thriving in your life#64. On today's episode we are joined by Taylor Stern, digital strategist and podcast host of Thrivin in the Wild! On today's episode we're going to talk with Taylor about what it's like working in the sports industry, staying grounded while navigating social media and dealing with comparison culture. Taylor gives us the opportunity to walk in her shoes and to understand how we can thrive in each of our lives, even when things aren't always going our way. I loved recording today's episode and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
To learn more...2021-08-0451 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin - Sponsored by The Nudge Group - Ep8. Nicolle Hann-Dunbavin“Right now there's not a lot of ad response. Somebody is tapping people on the shoulder through LinkedIn and a lot of them take a week to respond sometimes.”
Unless you have been hiding under a rock for the past year, you know that tech recruiting in Australia is becoming more and more of a struggle.
In this episode of Strivin & Thrivin, we talk to Nicolle Hann-Dunbavin, who has over 20 years of experience in tech recruitment in Australia. She discusses how recruitment has changed over the years and the current challenges being faced by recruiters in t...2021-07-2218 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin - Sponsored by The Nudge Group - Ep7. Samantha Barnett“Often there is that perception that you're making the transition to an internal role because you're not a great biller”
When Samantha Barnett made the transition from agency to in-house recruitment it was less common than it is today. However, even with the rise in recruiters switching roles, there is still the stigma that you are doing it because you are not a great biller.
In this episode of Strivin & Thrivin, Samantha shares her story of transitioning careers. She explains how she overcame the obstacles and doubts in her mind and came to the clear deci...2021-07-2130 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin - Sponsored by The Nudge Group - Ep5. Justin Hillier“Only asking your placement for feedback is like asking your husband or wife on your wedding night, whether they love you or not.”
From being chased down the street by a kid with a machete while doing door-to-door sales to the CEO and founder of Recruiter Insider. Tune into this episode of Strivin & Thrivin to hear from Justin Hiller about his career journey and what led him to build a business around reviewing recruitment agencies.
Justin Hiller found a gap in the market. He saw that the way recruitment agencies were reviewing themselves was far off...2021-07-2139 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin - Sponsored by The Nudge Group - Ep4. Carlie Bowden“One thing that I found really helps is being data driven, giving people the understanding that you have from the data.”
Recruitment is a process in which data is regularly overlooked. The argument is often that no two people are the same, so we can’t break recruitment down into numbers. But is this view of data and recruitment too narrow?
In this episode of Strivin & Thrivin, we talk to Carlie Bowden from The Nudge Group about how her career transitioned from private recruitment to government recruitment to management and eventually landed her in her curren...2021-07-2130 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin - Sponsored by The Nudge Group - Ep3. Emma DwyerCareer transitions are never easy but Emma Dwyer has managed hers with grace. Starting in tech recruitment out of university, she is now a People and Culture Director for a recruitment agency in Sydney. The roles are much further apart than you might first think and the way she got there required a lot of motivation, learning, and a passion for people.
In this week's episode of Strivin & Thrivin, Emma talks about how she landed her role in People and Culture, finding the balance between being a mum and her career, joining a startup, and how continued...2021-07-2128 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin - Sponsored by The Nudge Group - Ep2. Olga Rankin“It took a long time for me to stop trying to get the person the job by prepping them too much for their internal interviews and things like that, and letting them get the job off their own back.”
Internal recruitment can seem a world away from agency work. If you are thinking about making the switch but wondering if it's the right transition for you, tune in to this episode of Strivin & Thrivin, as Olga shares her career story.
Olga explains she went from the top of the sales board at recruitment agencies (and lovi...2021-07-2130 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin - Sponsored by The Nudge Group - Ep1. Steve Grace“Work on the things that you are exceptional at to become completely dominant at them. Why waste time focusing on becoming mediocre? Which is essentially working on your weaknesses.”
This week on Strivin & Thrivin I sat down with Steve Grace, Founder of The Nudge Group and recruitment expert. The Nudge Group offers a holistic People Partner Model for early stage and established businesses going through rapid growth.
Steve has been in recruitment most of his life (except one brief and unsuccessful attempt at a pro tennis career). Not only is he a recruitment expert, but his...2021-07-2129 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep20. Jo McCatty - Founder & Global Career CoachOn the podcast this week Laura and Tim catch up with Jo McCatty, Founder of Protoscience, a global career coaching business specialising in STEM and Life Science. Jo is also part-time Head of Talent for Invisible Partners and hosts her own podcast in her spare time.
Like many postgraduates, Jo went travelling after university and settled in London with the intention of pursuing her science degree to a career in pharmaceuticals. When presented with an opportunity Jo didn’t hesitate to take it up and hasn’t looked back since.
“It seems, I found people more i...2021-07-0832 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep19. Jeff Waldman - Founder & Principal at ScaleHRJeff Waldman, Founder of ScaleHR joins us on the Strivin & Thrivin podcast this week, to discuss the career journey that got him to where he is today.
With over 20 years in the HR industry, Jeff has an HR background that started in business and so has always had a business-orientated mindset. As it stands, Jeff is currently the Founder, Principal of a new company called ScaleHR, a company that works with growing small-medium businesses to help them scale their people operations and brand awareness.
Jeff isn’t someone who fell into HR or recruitment but ra...2021-06-3025 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep18. Meahan Callaghan - Chief People OfficerWelcome to the latest episode of Strivin & Thrivin, the career development podcast inspiring you to make some bold changes.
During this week’s episode, we chat with CEO and Founder of BoB Group - Meahan Callaghan.
Meahan founded BoB in 2016 in a bid to help HR people build successful careers and successful workplaces. During this podcast, we explore the similarities between customers and employees and what Meahan learnt during her stint as Chief People Officer at Afterpay, the shop now, pay later platform, as well as covering her time as ChiefCustomer and People Officer at Me...2021-06-2531 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep17. Kristin O'Brien - Business Transformation & Org Design ConsultantThis week on Strivin and Thrivin we chat to Kristin O’Brien, a Senior People and Culture Leader specialising in Org Design and Business Transformation. She runs her own firm, KOB Consulting based in Melbourne, Australia to help structure companies in order to deliver growth.
Kristin has been exposed to businesses at every stage of their development and success, and she’s no stranger to redundancy, jumping back into education or relocating for work.
During our thirty-minute episode, Kristin discusses what an Org Design consultant is, pulling the strings across the business to ensure that the...2021-06-1627 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep16. Angella Clarke-Jervoise - Associate Director, Global Talent“When you do combine your strengths and your values, you will be happier, more productive, you'll have a better sense of wellbeing”
During this episode of Strivin & Thrivin we talk candidly with Angella Clarke-Jervoise, Associate Director of Global Talent at EY.
Angella has been at EY for the past 25 years, having filled eight different positions within the company, though mainly around recruitment, after being attracted to the idea of working for a large international company. Like many, she fell into recruitment yet found herself in a number of unhappy positions at various companies early on.
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Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep15. Lynsey Devitt - People & Culture Director“Whatever you do in your career, you've got to have a real passion and energy around it”
Another week means another great podcast and this week we caught up with Lyndsey Devitt, People and Culture Director.
Having started her career as an accountant, Lynsey isn’t averse to high-pressure jobs. We quickly get into her career changes, learning her strengths, namely her ability to spot great talent and build effective teams.
Lynsey’s worked with a variety of organisations from startups to retail businesses, banks and educational institutions, expanding her breadth of HR exposure...2021-06-0226 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep14. Caitlin Fairchild - Head of Global Talent Acquisition @ XplorThis week on Strivin & Thrivin we chat to Caitlin Fairchild, Head of Global Talent Acquisition at Xplor.
Caitlin is recruitment through and through, having started down her career path ten years ago upon her move from the States to Down Under straight out of university. She’s stuck with it ever since, becoming more impassioned with it as time went on.
Caitlin started in a fairly narrow recruitment role, but joining a startup during the early stages, she quickly broadened her skillset and added more strings to her bow, moving into the wider ‘people’ function at a p...2021-05-2630 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep13. Lauren Sharp - Podcast co-host @TaPod & Director @SharpPeople“I think every day is a learning day”
This week on Strivin & Thrivin we get to know Lauren Sharp, Director at Sharp People and Co-Host of the TaPod Podcast, for which her early career as a Cabin Manager at Ansett prepared her well for.
Sharp People was founded by Lauren and is a recruitment company focusing on the information, technology and communication industries in Australia. Sharp People focuses on talent acquisition, stressing the importance of a positive rapport with each recruit, something Lauren believes is typically lost via recruitment agencies.
Lauren shares her care...2021-05-1928 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep12. Craig Watson - Director & Founder at Recstra & Tapod podcast co-hostThis week on Strivin & Thrivin, we catch up with Craig Watson, Director and Founder of Recstra, the platform for HR specialists looking for more flexible working hours. Recstra allows you to choose the hours you work while saving companies on excessive recruitment fees.
Craig tells us, from a young age he knew his talents lay in accounting and economics so, naturally, he concluded he’d grow up to be a “Super Accountant”. With the nudge from his mum, he trained to be a teacher, leaning on his personable skills and people qualities.
Today Craig is a fami...2021-05-1239 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep11. Andrea Kirby - Director of Talent TableIn this week’s recording of Strivin & Thrivin, we catch up with Andrea Kirby, Director of Talent Table, to have a frank and honest discussion about her career learnings and her more emotional approach to work.
Unafraid of calling out wrongdoing, regardless of someone’s seniority, we get a great sense of how principled Andrea is and the impact she has had on the lives of others.
Listen to this brilliant episode now!2021-05-0527 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep10. Garth Quinn - Leading the Recruitment Function at UnitingThis week on the Strivin & Thrivin podcast we talk to Garth Quinn, Recruitment Manager at Uniting.
While reflecting on his career path, we take a trip down memory lane to Garth’s time working in cinemas, where he tells us the truth about the popcorn!
But as we get down to the nitty gritty in this podcast, we discuss the challenges of internal recruitment. Garth explains the challenge of stakeholder management: you don’t tend to deal with in-agency and adopting the company culture in order to make the right hires.
Garth also shed...2021-04-2924 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep9. Adele Moynihan - Global Head of Founder Strategies at AntlerWelcome to the latest episode of Strivin & Thrivin, the career development podcast inspiring you to make some bold changes.
During this week’s episode, we chat to Adele Moynihan, Global Head of Founder Strategies at Antler Australia. Adele tells us what it’s like working with a different calibre of candidates - ones unmotivated by money, job titles or perks, but driven by their want to change the world for the better. It’s one not to miss!
Enjoy our latest episode and be sure to sign up to Strivin & Thrivin for more career insights, mentor...2021-04-2231 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep8. Stan Rolfe - State Manager WA - Training Unlimited Pty LtdWelcome to the latest episode of Strivin & Thrivin, the career development podcast inspiring you to make some bold changes.
This week we explore how VR and recruitment can be used to great effect. Stan Rolfe, Training Manager at Training Unlimited shares his own experience, having taken the plunge with VR technology in a recruitment roll-out to great success. He shares invaluable insight into the learnings he’s taken from his experience, the challenges and the setbacks. For those looking to experiment with different recruitment techniques for long-term, successful recruits, this podcast is not to be missed.
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VAGUE VoicesVAGUE Vocies Ep. 10: Survivin' & Thrivin' with Em Ledger (#Finance)ever wanted to start a business? worried it might fail? VAGUE's tech editor abhishek sharma spoke to yorkshire-based wunderkind em ledger about her journey as a digital entrepreneur from surviving bankruptcy to thriving with not one but two digital publications, the poor lass zine and the survivin' & thrivin' podcast.
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Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep7. Hope Dawson - Founder of Forme ConsultancyWelcome to the latest episode of Strivin & Thrivin, the career development podcast inspiring you to make some bold changes.
In our latest episode, we catch up with Hope Dawson, Founder of Forme Consultancy to discuss the challenges of running your own HR consultancy. Covering everything from juggling multiple projects and clients, to overcoming mistakes. Hope shares insight into overcoming your fears both personal and professional and learning more about yourself along the way.
Enjoy our latest episode and be sure to sign up to Strivin & Thrivin for more career insights, mentorships and learning materials!2021-04-0931 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep6. Cloe Stanbridge - Talent Acquisition SpecialistWelcome to the latest episode of Strivin & Thrivin, the career development podcast inspiring you to make some bold changes.
During this week’s episode, we chat to Cloë Stanbridge, Talent Acquisition Lead at The Lab17. We discuss the differences between hiring in house versus agency recruitment, what it's like working for a fast-growing startup and now how Cloë is helping The Lab17 enable tech companies to scale their teams, and accelerate their growth. During our chat, we delve into what it takes to build a successful company culture as you’re mass-hiring and how to instil confidence in you...2021-04-0226 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep5. Pavi Iyer - Talent Acquisition LeaderWelcome to the latest episode of Strivin & Thrivin, the career development podcast inspiring you to make some bold changes.
This week we chat to Pavi Iyer, Talent Acquisition Leader. Covering everything from imposter syndrome at work to knowing your worth, we address the uncomfortable conversations people still aren’t having in the workplace and how HR professionals are working to combat this.
Enjoy the latest episode and be sure to sign up to Strivin & Thrivin for more career insights, mentorships and learning materials.2021-03-2524 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep4. Sarah Blackmore - People & Culture LeaderWe love hearing from passionate, successful HR professionals and this week we spoke to Sarah Blackmore, People and Culture leader.
You’ll soon appreciate Sarah's love and enthusiasm for the industry and her constructive outlook on things as she takes us on a journey back through her career and teaches you how to broaden your horizons to better understand the space you operate in.
During our chat, we hear about Sarah’s job history and her approach to getting on the career ladder, something she feels fell into place later in life. Addressing the ever-prominent issu...2021-03-1128 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep3. Michael Delaney - Head of TalentThis week on the Strivin & Thrivin podcast we caught up with Michael Delaney, Head of Talent at Humanforce, the shift-based workforce platform. For those considering a career change, Michael shares insight into his successful and unexpected career pivot, or should we say pirouette?
The first 15 years of his career, Micheal spent as a professional ballet dancer, performing everything from Swan Lake to Bananas in Pyjamas. Now, in a completely different field of work, he can still be relied upon to get the dancefloor moving. During our chat, we discuss what it takes to make a complete career...2021-03-1124 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep2. Amy Cotterill - Global Talent Acquisition LeadThis week on the Strivin & Thrivin podcast we chat to Amy Cotterill, Global Talent Acquisition Lead at Xref.
Amy talks about something we’ve all experienced. Trying to be a ‘yes’ person, taking on too much and struggling with an unmanageable workload. There are some of us who have painfully tried to struggle through unmanageable to-do lists, got things wrong, missed things out and even experienced burnout.
“I'm a natural people pleaser... I used this to just say, yeah, okay… and then I'd look at what I have to do and I'd be so overwhelmed.”
During...2021-03-1119 min
Strivin & ThrivinStrivin & Thrivin Ep1. Neil Gunning - Talent Acquisition LeaderAfter moving to Sydney 13 years ago, Scottish-born Neil Gunning tells us he learned a lot about “having fire in the belly” and the importance of hustle, while being strategic and resourceful.
Neil started out in recruitment as a teenager learning the beginnings of his craft in various agencies in Scotland.
Today, he works for Frollo, the Australian FinTech company and open banking leader teaching users to be smarter with their money as well as NextGen.net, a technology provider to the mortgage lending industry. But the hustle doesn’t stop there, Neil is also the Direct...2021-03-1129 min
AMusedThe Thrivin' Five - 1 HOUR SPECIALEarlier this week it was announced that the undefeated legend FLOYD MAYWEATHER will take on YouTube sensation LOGAN PAUL in an exhibition match coming this FEBRUARY 20 2021. We also have another rant on the docket tonight, after incredible feedback from last week's rant about Fiverr and OnlyFans, we decided to crank the heat up on Ed Citronelli a televangelist out of Yonkers, NY. We also layout out The Thrivin' Five a value add play by play, to maintaining your focus on the key components needed to achieving your success as a millennial. We also have been blessed with some more melodic...2020-12-1057 min
Redirected082 Taylor Stern | Intern to EntrepreneurToday in episode 82 of Redirected, we sit down with our next guest on this 30 under 30 series, Taylor Stern. Taylor walks us through a recent change in her career; and needless to say, we're excited for her. Taylor was a content strategist and social media coordinator at the Dallas Cowboys for 6 years until she decided she wanted to live a life that inspired her. Taylor wanted to write her own story, and she's started to do just that. She recently left the Cowboys organization, where she was apart of winning an Emmy and helped to...2020-12-0943 min
Survivin & ThrivinEp 8: Emigrating To The USA & Then Returning Home w/ Guest Maryam HassanIn this episode, Em talks to Maryam about her decision to move from the UK to the USA. Maryam is a Montessori teacher and at age 30 decided to take her skills state side and settle in Chicago for a new start. We talk about the feeling of upheaval, setting somewhere new, the benefits of living alone and getting to know yourself, growing apart from and falling out of love with the punk scene and the freedom of driving. In this episode, we blend thriving into surviving as Maryam's new life unfortunately then takes an unpredictable turn when she is forced...2020-07-1900 minSurvivin & ThrivinEp 7: Survivin Miscarriage w/ Guest KayIn this episode, Em talks to Kay about miscarriage - from the feeling of first finding out you're pregnant to what miscarriage means to you, your relationship, your family, your body and your mental health. Kay has survived 4 miscarriages and shares her journey over the last 5 years through hospital visits, awkward conversations, the idea of getting straight into trying again and the things it's NOT ok to say even when you mean well. There's a major lack of examples out there of people sharing their experience with miscarriage as it's such a difficult subject to tackle. We talk about how...2020-07-0600 minSurvivin & ThrivinEp 6: Survivin Adoption w/ Guest Jake PollFor this episode, Em talks to Jake about his journey through the care system from being in foster care as an infant, adopted at 5 and the lifetime of understanding, adjusting and healing that follows. We talk about forging your identity through case notes and stories from others, the adoption process, how to unpack attachment disorder, meeting your birth parents, discovering your racial heritage in your mid 20s and how trauma affects your self esteem, development and relationships as a teenager and an adult.2020-06-2800 minSurvivin & ThrivinEp 5: Survivin Gender Transition in the 90s w/ Special Anon GuestIn this episode of Survivin & Thrivin, Em talks to an anonymous special guest about his gender transition in the 1990s. This is the world before the internet and before the visibility of what being transgender looks like today. We talk about his coming out as a teenager, what gender clinics were like back then, how his family explained his transition to friends and family, how he navigated the process with little up front information of what was yet to come, a lack of trans or queer role models, what it means to live in stealth, what advice he has...2020-06-2800 minSurvivin & ThrivinEp 3: Thrivin With Author & Comedian Sarah FordhamIn the third episode of Survivin & Thrivin, Em Ledger chats to Sarah Fordham; author of X-Stitch and all round funny lass. We talk about how Sarah got into crafting and how she wound up getting a book deal, how social media distorts how we perceive and understand 'success,' the millennial hustle, and how she's embarking on a new chapter in comedy after a dating mishap made it's way onto a TV show! With extra laughs about online dating, mums on facebook and striving to become a national treasure at 36, listen in for the full story!
You can follow...2020-04-1100 minSurvivin & ThrivinEp2: Thrivin With Freelancer & Digital Creator Niesh VanterpoolIn the second episode of Survivin & Thrivin, Em Ledger chats to Tennesha Vanterpool; creative freelancer working in fashion, streetwear & beauty and also a content creator or 'digital sharer' which we discuss is a much better fit. Hear how Niesh started out always staying curious and wanting to learn, her parents encouraging her to work hard and finish what you start, the importance of her family's roots in Anguilla, how travel keeps your mind open to the possibilities of the world and city living keeps you inspired and constantly moving. We then talk about how we all experience that...2020-04-1100 minSurvivin & ThrivinEp1: Thrivin With YA Fiction Author Chloe ColesIn the first episode of Survivin & Thrivin, Em Ledger chats to Chloe Coles - Young adult fiction author best known for the Bookshop Girl series. Hear how Chloe first started writing, teenage diaries, how she made the transition from working in a book shop to having her own books on the shelf, her processes, favourite authors and what's coming up next for her.
Follow Chloe on instagram.com/chlocoles and of course follow S&T at instagram.com/survivinnthrivin2020-02-0100 min