Podcasting Episodes
Starting, growing, and monetizing a podcast, plus how to be a great podcast guest.
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June 1, 2026
#91: How to Monetize a Podcast Without Losing Your Integrity
Most creators think they need a massive audience before brands will take them seriously. Chad Sowash says that's nonsense! In this episode of Workfluencer, Chad shares how he and his co-host, Joel Cheesman, built the Chad & Cheese podcast into a profitable business from day one, why most creators dramatically undervalue themselves, and what brands are actually buying when they sponsor content. We discuss why niche audiences outperform vanity metrics, how to create sponsorship packages that...
Guest: Chad Sowash
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April 20, 2026
#86: How to Build a Personal Brand After a Layoff
Most people get laid off and go quiet. Vanita Capobianco did the opposite. She started creating content, launched a podcast, and began building a personal brand from scratch. No audience. No experience. No roadmap. In this episode, we break down what actually happens after a layoff—and how to turn that moment into momentum. Vanita shares how she built consistency, found her voice, and created opportunities by showing up online. We also get into the real side of content creation. Late ni...
Guest: Vanita Capobianco
Feb. 23, 2026
Starting a Podcast While Working Full-Time
Starting a podcast while working full-time requires a different strategy than the usual “quit and go all in” advice. In this episode, Lee Cage Jr. shares how he built and monetized a podcast while working full-time as a Director at BDO, serving in the National Guard, and speaking at conferences. Together, Rhona and Lee break down what it actually takes to start a podcast while employed — from choosing a short-form format to attracting sponsors without obsessing over download numbers. Th...
Guest: Lee Cage Jr.
Dec. 8, 2025
How Adam Posner Built a Revenue-Driving Podcast
Adam Posner didn’t just build a podcast — he built a revenue engine. With 475+ episodes and 1.8M downloads, his show drives the majority of his recruiting business and lands long-term, five-figure brand deals. In this episode, we break down how he did it: using his podcast as a Trojan horse for business development, building trust with sponsors, creating event content that brands actually care about, and designing systems that keep the show running even when life forces you to step back. W...
Guest: Adam Posner
Sept. 23, 2025
Building Recruiting Future with Matt Alder
Matt Alder, host of Recruiting Future and co-host of The Alder Hour, has spent over 15 years shaping how the recruiting industry talks about work. With nearly 800 episodes published, his podcast is one of the most trusted sources for talent acquisition insights. In this conversation, Rhona and Matt chat about how Recruiting Future became the go-to recruiting podcast and what it really takes to build authority through consistency. You’ll hear: Why consistency matters more than virality in pod...
Guest: Matt Alder
July 22, 2025
How to Launch an HR Podcast, with Ashley King & Desiree Goldey
When two established HR professionals decide to launch a podcast together, what could go wrong? According to Desiree Goldey and Ashley King, co-hosts of the new Talentless podcast, quite a lot – and that's exactly what made their partnership stronger. In this episode of Workfluencer, we dive deep into their journey from recording "absolutely trash" episodes to building a mission-driven show that's already generating buzz in the talent acquisition space. If you're considering launching a podca...
Guests: Ashely King , Desiree Goldey
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Sept. 11, 2024
#19: Maximizing Podcast Appearances for Recruiting Content - Solo Episode
Turn your podcast interviews into powerful recruiting content. In this solo episode, I share my strategy for maximizing the impact of your podcast guest appearances through strategic content repurposing.
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Sept. 4, 2024
#18: Visibility Creates Opportunity: How to be a great podcast guest with Orlando Haynes
Orlando Haynes shares his expertise on how to build a personal brand by being a guest on podcasts. He emphasizes the importance of visibility and leveraging podcast appearances to attract opportunities and candidates.
Guest: Orlando Haynes
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April 25, 2024
#2: Ex-Twitter Recruiters share how to get 60% more applicants - with Jon Gulick & Lauren Zabel
Want to increase your applications by 60%? Learn how Twitter did it with their innovative #Building Characters recruiting podcast.
Guests: Lauren Zabel , Jon Gulick
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April 17, 2024
#1: Leveraging Podcasts to Attract and Retain Talent - with Tannum Sullivan
Tannum Sullivan, Employer Brand and People Experience Manager at Golden Hippo, shares her journey into employer branding and how she started podcasting as part of her employer branding strategy. She discusses the impact of the podcast on talent attraction and employee engagement, as well as the process of identifying employee stories and repurposing podcast content for other channels. Tannum also highlights the challenges and surprising benefits of using podcasting as a recruitment tool and offe...
Guest: Tannum Sullivan