Best Michelle Rockwell Podcasts (2024)

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Uncle Matt's Organic: Matt McLean, Founder 49:11

3h ago49:11

49:11

Matt McLean ventured into the organic juice business 25 years ago with one goal: to fuel families with uncompromised nutrition. Today, Uncle Matt’s Organic produces the #1 bestselling organic orange juice nationwide. Matt is hustling the same way he did 25 years ago with new product launches and market expansions happening as we speak. We talk abou…

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Frich: Aleksandra Medina & Katrin Kaurov, Co-Founders 40:47

12d ago40:47

40:47

Aleksandra Medina and Katrin Kaurov co-founded Frich (which stands for 'F***ing rich'), a financial literacy app for Gen Z that breaks the money taboo and makes it a social topic. Frich busts into the world of corporate finance backed by a brand that could not be any more differentiated and authentic. With their fists in the air, Aleksandra and Kat…

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Ozlo: Rockwell Shah, CEO & N.B. Patil, Co-Founder + CTO 52:35

1M ago52:35

52:35

Episode 109 brings us Rockwell Shah, the CEO, and N.B. Patil, the Co-Founder & CTO of Ozlo, an innovation startup in the sleep technology space. All three of Ozlo’s Co-Founders are former Bose veterans and they acquired and licensed assets from Bose to resurrect the discontinued but beloved Sleepbuds. This episode is a fascinating conversation abou…

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Bumo: Joan Nguyen, Co-founder & CEO 46:40

2M ago46:40

46:40

Joan Nguyen is the Co-Founder and CEO of bumo, a brand that provides outstanding on-demand childcare for families and employers. Bumo considers itself in the business of 'parent care' and today you can learn all about the TLC she and her Co-Founder put into crafting the bumo brand very hands-on, strategic, and filled with raw authenticity. Trust is…

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Dirty Dough: Bennett Maxwell, Founder & Chairman 41:16

3M ago41:16

41:16

Bennett Maxwell is the Founder and Chairman of Dirty Dough, one of the fastest-growing restaurant concepts in the US with 70 locations and another couple hundred in development. In this episode, we get to hear how Bennett’s authentic reaction to a lawsuit that could have taken the business out instead created brand buzz, helped build his tribe, and…

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Claudio Vespucci, Vice President of Human Resources at Rockwell Automation 32:24

3M ago32:24

32:24

In this episode of Open Up The Workforce, we're joined by Claudio Vespucci, Vice President of Human Resources at Rockwell Automation. Claudio is a seasoned HR leader with an impressive track record. Having navigated the complexities of human capital management at industry leaders like HP, SAP, and Samsung, Claudio brings a deep well of knowledge an…

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Squared Away: Michelle Penczak, CEO & Founder 39:06

4M ago39:06

39:06

Michelle Penczak was my assistant for 3 years. Today she runs a 400-people strong brand employing military spouses that made #297 on the Inc 5000 last year. Squared Away is rooted in a mutual bond between people and philosophies and is doing what I keep advising most everyone to be doing: The brand is highly niche-focused, was born out of a persona…

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37: Interview With Dave Kim, Chief Diversity Officer at NetApp 35:47

4M ago35:47

35:47

Presented by Symba, #OpenUpTheWorkforce interviews feature executives advancing inclusion, diversity, and equity for the future of work. In these short audio-only episodes, Ahva Sadeghi, Co-founder & Host, speaks with top leaders about what it takes to create accessibility to jobs and wealth creation for future generations. In this episode of #Open…

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36: #OpenUpTheWorkforce With Celeste Warren, Vice President of Global Diversity and Inclusion at Merck 33:39

4M ago33:39

33:39

Presented by Symba, #OpenUpTheWorkforce interviews feature executives advancing inclusion, diversity, and equity for the future of work. In these short audio-only episodes, Ahva Sadeghi, Co-founder & Host, speaks with top leaders about what it takes to create accessibility to jobs and wealth creation for future generations. In this episode of #Open…

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35: Open Up The Workforce With Michelle Sims, Chief Executive Officer at YUPRO Placement 33:35

4M ago33:35

33:35

Presented by Symba, #OpenUpTheWorkforce interviews feature executives advancing inclusion, diversity, and equity for the future of work. In these short audio-only episodes, Ahva Sadeghi, Co-founder & Host, speaks with top leaders about what it takes to create accessibility to jobs and wealth creation for future generations. In this episode of #Open…

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Ostroy: Alex Ostroy, Co-Founder & Creative Director 39:20

5M ago39:20

39:20

Alex Ostroy successfully combined his passion for cycling and art into a beloved brand that creates eclectic clothing for cyclists who crave self-expression in an industry known for the opposite. Coming from a graphic design and Creative Direction background, Alex’s story and advice will resonate with a lot of you who struggle with blending art and…

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34: Nichole Barnes Marshall, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Pinterest & Dr. Rachel-Yvonne Talton, CEO at Synergy International 46:39

5M ago46:39

46:39

Join Ahva Sadeghi, Co-founder & Host, as she sits down with Nichole Barnes Marshall, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Pinterest, celebrated for her 23 years of trailblazing work across diverse industries, and Ahva Sadeghi, Limited, Inc., a beacon of transformative leadership and empowerment. Together, they share invaluable insights…

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Omsom: Kim Pham, Co-Founder 41:08

5M ago41:08

41:08

Kim Pham is a first-generation Vietnamese-American, the daughter of refugees, and, together with her sister Vanessa, the Co-Founder of Omsom, the loud and proud Asian food brand of noodles and sauces. This episode already ranks very high on my top favorite HTM interviews ever. When founders start with a why and figure out the how and the what in th…

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33: Heather Laychak, VP & Chief People Officer at Aerospace 27:17

5M ago27:17

27:17

In this episode, Ahva interviews Rachael Gibson, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Crowe. Rachael gives a sneak peek of her career journey, from a management consultancy role to leading DEI efforts at Crowe. She discusses why self-reporting can enhance accountability toward DEI commitments, and shares best practices for empowering w…

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Thumbtack: Marco Zappacosta, Co-Founder & CEO 45:07

6M ago45:07

45:07

Marco Zappacosta built Thumbtack, the marketplace for home services, over the last 15 years. In 2021 Thumbtack had a $3.2 billion valuation and the highest number of professional listings, followed by Yelp. In this episode, we dive into how Marco’s background from having entrepreneurial parents - his father co-founded Logitech nonetheless - and run…

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32: Rachael Gibson, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Crowe 35:14

6M ago35:14

35:14

In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Ahva interviews Rachael Gibson, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Crowe. Rachael gives a sneak peek of her career journey, from a management consultancy role to leading DEI efforts at Crowe. She discusses why self-reporting can enhance accountability toward DEI commitments, and shares best pra…

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31: Payal Sahni, Chief People Experience Officer and EVP at Pfizer 31:02

7M ago31:02

31:02

In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Ahva speaks with Payal Sahni, Chief People Experience Officer and Executive Vice President at Pfizer. Payal lays out why companies need to invest in early careers, sharing how she started out as an intern at Pfizer and zig-zagged her way up to her current executive role. She highlights the groundbreaking Pfiz…

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Norwegian Wool: Michael Berkowitz, Founder & CEO 53:09

7M ago53:09

53:09

Michael Berkowitz was a commodities trader who switched to the fashion world after taking on coat-making as a hobby. Yes, you heard that correctly. So he shifted to what in plain sight could be seen as yet another commodity: making coats. But there is more to this story than meets the eye as he solved tangible problems while being credited with mak…

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30: Robert Matthews, Vice President and Chief DEI Officer at Exelon 35:33

7M ago35:33

35:33

In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Ahva speaks to Robert Matthews, VP and Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Exelon. Robert opens up about his career journey, from interning at BLACK+DECKER and CareFirst to eventually joining Baltimore Gas and Electric, which was then acquired by Exelon. Robert speaks with nostalgia about the im…

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Toneoptic: Fabian Geyrhalter, Founder & CEO 44:14

8M ago44:14

44:14

Hitting The Mark is back from its hiatus with guest host Kara Ebel interviewing Fabian Geyrhalter. We wanted to do something special for episode 101, and here we go! You know Fabian Geyrhalter as the host of this show, but today we spin things around and have Fabian in the hot seat talking about his innovative hardware startup for audiophiles and m…

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29: With Caroline Casey, Founder of The Valuable 500 30:39

8M ago30:39

30:39

Presented by Symba, #OpenUpTheWorkforce interviews feature executives advancing inclusion, diversity, and equity for the future of work. In these short audio-only episodes, host Ahva Sadeghi speaks with top leaders about what it takes to develop and implement inclusive processes. In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Ahva speaks to Caroline Casey…

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28: Mason Williams, Global Head of DEI at Mattel, Inc. 35:49

8M ago35:49

35:49

In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Ahva speaks to Mason Williams, the Global Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Mattel Inc. Mason started his Mattel career as an online game designer, later transitioning to the connected play division from 2011 to 2021. Afterward, he made a significant career shift into DEI, which he sees as the next …

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27: Florencia Stanfield, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer for Vitesco Technologies 33:07

8M ago33:07

33:07

In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Ahva speaks to Florencia Stanfield, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at Vitesco Technologies. Florencia’s passion for inclusion in the HR space began with the start of her career, working in HR and DEI stints at companies in Uruguay, Argentina, and other countries across Latin America. She shares…

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26: Dr. Johné Battle, SVP and Chief Diversity Officer at Dollar General 41:26

9M ago41:26

41:26

In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Ahva speaks to Dr. Johné Battle, Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at Dollar General. Dr. Battle shares how some of his early educational challenges and subsequent achievements shaped his philosophy on grit and growth mindset. He also talks about the DEI initiatives he is spearheading at Dolla…

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25: Donnebra McClendon, Global Head of Diversity Equity and Inclusion for Ceridian 27:37

9M ago27:37

27:37

In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Donnebra McClendon, the Global Head of Diversity Equity and Inclusion at Ceridian, shares her career journey and how Ceridian is investing in employee development and increasing diverse representation within its workforce. Donnebra sums up DEI efforts with one word–intention. Company and talent leaders need t…

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24: Troy McIntosh, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer & VP for IDEX Corporation 30:16

9M ago30:16

30:16

In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Ahva speaks to Troy McIntosh, the vice president and chief diversity equity and inclusion officer at IDEX Corporation. As a member of the Executive Leadership Council, Troy is also a trailblazer in promoting social equity, diversity and inclusion. Troy shares his career journey, including how he got into dive…

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23: Rachel Winoski, Chief Human Resources Officer for AXA XL 32:08

9M ago32:08

32:08

In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Rachel Winoski, Chief Human Resource Officer for AXA XL, shares her inspiring journey within the company. With over 12 years of experience at AXA XL, Rachel's story serves as a true success story of progressing from an intern to the C-suite. In this interview, Rachel offers invaluable insights on career growt…

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22: Monique Lanaux, General Vice President and Chief Talent & Diversity Officer for Albertsons Companies Inc 30:32

10M ago30:32

30:32

In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Monique Lanaux, General Vice President and Chief Talent & Diversity Officer for Albertsons Companies Inc, shares her background and journey that led her to her current role and discusses the innovative initiatives Albertsons has implemented to foster an inclusive work environment…

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21: Insights from National Intern Day 24:45

10M ago24:45

24:45

In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Ahva has flipped the script for National Intern Day and speaks with three interns at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF). Kennedy, Amiya, and Olimpia share their internship experiences, the qualities Gen Z brings to the workforce, what they believe are the necessary steps to increasing access to …

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20: #OpenUpTheWorkforce with Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Leaders at Oyster 24:45

10M ago24:45

24:45

Presented by Symba, #OpenUpTheWorkforce interviews feature executives advancing inclusion, diversity, and equity for the future of work. In these short audio-only episodes, we talk with top leaders about what it takes to develop and implement inclusive processes. In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Ahva speaks with the trio behind Oyster’s incl…

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19: Nhlamu Dlomu, Global Head of People at KPMG International 22:57

11M ago22:57

22:57

In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Ahva speaks with Nhlamu Dlomu, Global Head of People at KPMG International. Nhlamu’s background spans clinical psychology, consulting, and HR executive roles. Her experience with change management and focus on inclusion, diversity, and equity has been instrumental in shaping KPMG's people commitments and driv…

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18: Louis Stewart, Head of Strategic Initiatives at NVIDIA 23:09

11M ago23:09

23:09

In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Ahva speaks with Louis Stewart, Head of Strategic Initiatives for NVIDIA’s Global Developer Ecosystem. Mr. Stewart, with his extensive background in the public and private sectors, shares the challenges faced by underrepresented groups and the initiatives implemented by NVIDIA to support these communities. Mr…

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17: Jeff Schmitz, Chief People Officer at Zebra Technologies 19:51

11M ago19:51

19:51

In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Ahva speaks with Jeffrey Schmitz, the Chief People Officer (CPO) at Zebra Technologies. Jeff shares valuable insights on his career journey and the key strategies for fostering inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace. With his extensive background in engineering, product management, marketing, and s…

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16: Maria Flynn, President & CEO at JFF 23:22

11M ago23:22

23:22

Presented by Symba, #OpenUpTheWorkforce interviews feature executives advancing inclusion, diversity, and equity for the future of work. In these short audio-only episodes, we talk with the top about what it takes to develop and implement inclusive processes. In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Ahva had the privilege of interviewing Maria Flynn…

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15: Lindsey Lang, Vice President People at Southwest Airlines 23:50

11M ago23:50

23:50

In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Ahva speaks with Lindsey Lang, Vice President People at Southwest Airlines. Lindsey shares, “I like to say I grew up in the people department and it's just been an incredible ride.” Lindsey started her career at Southwest in talent acquisition and recruiting, then moved over to the HR Business Partner team, a…

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14: Harsha Jalihal, Chief People Officer at MongoDB 25:07

12M ago25:07

25:07

Presented by Symba, #OpenUpTheWorkforce interviews feature executives advancing inclusion, diversity, and equity for the future of work. In these short audio-only episodes, we talk with the top about what it takes to develop and implement inclusive processes. In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Harsha Jalihal, Chief People Officer at MongoDB sh…

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13: Clarice Colòn - Whole Foods 18:06

12M ago18:06

18:06

Presented by Symba, #OpenUpTheWorkforce interviews feature executives advancing inclusion, diversity, and equity for the future of work. In these short audio-only episodes, we talk with the top about what it takes to develop and implement inclusive processes. This episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce features Clarice Colòn, Vice President of Integrated T…

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12: Nina Fleming, Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Sovos 20:10

1y ago20:10

20:10

Presented by Symba, #OpenUpTheWorkforce interviews feature executives advancing inclusion, diversity, and equity for the future of work. In these short audio-only episodes, we talk with the top about what it takes to develop and implement inclusive processes. In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Nina Fleming, Vice President of Diversity, Equity,…

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11: Bridget Hurd, Vice President of Inclusion & Diversity and Chief Diversity Officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 23:50

1y ago23:50

23:50

In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Bridget Hurd, Vice President of Inclusion & Diversity and Chief Diversity Officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, emphasizes how communication is key in inclusion and diversity work, and shares how BCBS of Michigan embeds cultural competency in their efforts to mitigate bias and address disparities.…

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10: Tina Mylon, Chief Talent & Diversity Officer at Schneider Electric 27:06

1y ago27:06

27:06

Presented by Symba, #OpenUpTheWorkforce interviews feature executives advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion for the future of work. In these short audio-only episodes, we talk with the top about what it takes to develop and implement inclusive processes. In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Tina Mylon, Chief Talent & Diversity Officer at Sc…

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9: Richard Cho, Advisor and Former Chief Recruiting Officer at Gem 19:40

1y ago19:40

19:40

In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Richard Cho, Advisor and former Chief Recruiting Officer at Gem, discusses how it's important to leverage data to understand any biases that may exist in your organization's processes, and more. Cho has been in the recruitment space for the better part of 25 years, starting off on the agency side and then shi…

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Hydro Flask: Travis Rosbach, Founder 1:00:02

1y ago1:00:02

1:00:02

This is episode 100 of Hitting The Mark and we worked for months to ensure we have the founder of an iconic brand for you. One most probably all of you know and many of you own a piece of the brand. To say we succeeded would be an understatement. Travis Rosbach founded the world’s most used water bottle brand that took the nation, and the globe, by…

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8: Lorraine Hariton, President & CEO at Catalyst 20:57

1y ago20:57

20:57

Presented by Symba, #OpenUpTheWorkforce interviews feature executives advancing inclusion, diversity, and equity for the future of work. In these short audio-only episodes, we talk with the top about what it takes to develop and implement inclusive processes. In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Lorraine Hariton, President & CEO at Catalyst, sha…

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7: Donald Knight, Chief People Officer at Greenhouse Software 25:41

1y ago25:41

25:41

Presented by Symba, #OpenUpTheWorkforce interviews feature executives advancing inclusion, diversity, and equity for the future of work. In these short audio-only episodes, we talk with the top about what it takes to develop and implement inclusive processes. In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Donald Knight, Chief People Officer at Greenhouse …

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6: Elizabeth Newman, Chief Administrative Officer & Chief Human Resources Officer at CBIZ 23:27

1y ago23:27

23:27

In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Elizabeth Newman, Chief Administrative Officer & Chief Human Resources Officer at CBIZ shares what makes their internship program award-winning, what CBIZ does to empower women, how to support an intergenerational workplace, and more. Elizabeth kicks off by discussing her career journey and the barriers that …

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Best Day Brewing: Tate Huffard, Founder 48:58

1y ago48:58

48:58

Tate Huffard launched Best Day Brewing last year, an alcohol-free range of craft beers for the fun-loving, hard-charging, adventure-seeking thirsty souls for whom good is just not good enough. Packed with relentless optimism, a distinctive brand design, and a powerful ethos, Best Day sees its beer as a comma and not a period in your journey through…

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5: Steve Cadigan, Talent Advisor and the first CHRO of LinkedIn 30:01

1y ago30:01

30:01

Presented by Symba, #OpenUpTheWorkforce interviews feature executives advancing inclusion, diversity, and equity for the future of work. In these short audio-only episodes, we talk with the top about what it takes to develop and implement inclusive processes. In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Steve Cadigan, Talent Advisor and the first CHRO o…

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4: Marie Padberg, Partner & Global Talent Attraction Leader at McKinsey & Company 24:43

1y ago24:43

24:43

Presented by Symba, #OpenUpTheWorkforce interviews feature executives advancing inclusion, diversity, and equity for the future of work. In these short audio-only episodes, we talk with the top about what it takes to develop and implement inclusive processes. In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Marie Christine Padberg, Partner and Global Talent…

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3: #OpenUpTheWorkforce Executive Series: Forest T. Harper, Jr., INROADS 21:10

1y ago21:10

21:10

In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Forest T. Harper, Jr., President & CEO of INROADS, talks about the need for disruptive and innovative solutions in hiring and staffing, and a new breed of CEOs leading the way. The conversation opens with Forest’s humble beginnings, growing up in a single-parent home in public housing as a migrant worker fami…

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Cheddar Up: Nichole Montoya, Co-Founder & CEO 44:10

1y ago44:10

44:10

Nichole Montoya, together with a designer, co-founded Cheddar Up ten years ago. The platform helps over 100,000 groups and organizations collect payments and information to support and grow their communities. Nichole and I talk about how important design was to the success of the brand, how, as a product company, being highly aware of feature creep…

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