Episodes

June 10, 2025

Creating Content at Unleash America with Rachel Bourne & Lydia Wu

Ever wondered what it really takes to create those polished conference recaps you see flooding LinkedIn? Rachel Bourne and Lydia Wu teamed up to create daily conference recaps at Unleash America - and what they discovered abo...

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June 2, 2025

Building HR's Most Subscribed Newsletter: Authentic Content Strategy …

What happens when your newsletter becomes the unofficial therapy session for HR professionals everywhere? In this episode, Rhona sits down with Hebba Youssef, Chief People Officer at Workweek and the creator of I Hate It Here...

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May 27, 2025

How to Get Hiring Managers to Create Video Content - with Meghan Cant…

When candidates ghost your hiring process before the first interview, it’s easy to blame the job market. But what if the real problem is trust ? In this episode of Workfluencer , we’re joined by Meghan Cantrell, Senior Manage...

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May 19, 2025

How to Create Content That Gets Attention – with Mike Peditto

Mike Peditto didn’t plan to go full-time as a content creator—at least not yet. But after building a massive audience with his no-BS job search videos, the timing came sooner than expected. Now with over 100 million views and...

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May 16, 2025

The Real Risk of Letting AI Shape Your Content, with Trent Cotton

If AI can help you move faster… can it also make you sound just like everyone else? In this episode—recorded live at Transform—Rhona sits down with Trent Cotton , HR executive, content creator, and certified AI nerd (his word...

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May 13, 2025

Why HR Leaders Need to Create Content - with John Baldino

If HR wants to shape the future of work, it has to be part of the conversation. At Transform 2025, I sat down with John Baldino—HR exec, speaker, and co-host of But First, Coffee —to talk about why content isn’t just for mark...

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May 2, 2025

Trailer - Workfluencer: A Podcast Redefining Work, Content & Influence

This is Workfluencer, a podcast about professionals who use content to challenge norms, create opportunity, and build real momentum — without needing to go “all in” as influencers. In this trailer episode, host Rhona Barnett-Pierce introduces the show’s mission and what to expect: honest, behind…

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May 2, 2025

Introducing Workfluencer: Redefining How We Talk About Work

In this solo launch episode, host Rhona Pierce introduces Workfluencer—a podcast about professionals using content to build careers, spark conversations, and challenge how we talk about work.

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April 15, 2025

#29: The Future of Hiring: Why Tech Alone Isn’t the Answer

Recruitment technology has never evolved faster—but without a clear strategy, even the best tools can slow you down. In this episode, I’m joined by Lisa Skinner, CHRO at Teamtailor, live from Transform 2025. We dig into one of the biggest blind spots in talent acquisition today: adopting HR tech…

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Jan. 2, 2025

#28: Fake Job Applications: How to Spot & Prevent them in 2025

Are fake candidates on the rise in 2025? Stefanie Fackrell and I discuss how to protect companies from these scams without undoing years of work towards fair, unbiased, hiring practices.

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Dec. 16, 2024

#27: How to Write Recruiting Emails Candidates Want to Read

Learn how to build engaged talent pipelines and drive better hiring outcomes using email nurture campaigns.

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Nov. 18, 2024

#26: How to Build a Powerful Employee Advocacy Program with Nicole (S…

Learn how to build a powerful employee advocacy program that transforms your team into authentic brand ambassadors. Nicole Stephens shares battle-tested strategies from Fortune 50 companies, proving that successful employee advocacy doesn't require a big budget.

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Nov. 12, 2024

#25: 33% of New Hires Quit: Fix It With Better Onboarding with Amy Da…

Learn why 33% of new hires leave within their first 6 months and how effective onboarding can save companies an average of $390,000 annually in turnover costs.

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Nov. 4, 2024

#24: Building a Neuro-inclusive Hiring Strategy with Tameka Allen

Around 20% of the population in the US is neurodivergent, yet most hiring processes contain significant barriers for neurodiverse candidates. If you’re not intentional about prioritizing neuro-inclusivity, AI-driven recruiting is going to make this worse!

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Oct. 22, 2024

#23: Creating Recruiting Content at Conferences & Events with Mike Pe…

Planning to create content at your next conference? There's more to it than just snapping selfies! This week, I’m joined by Mike Peditto to dive into his experience creating content at RecFest USA.

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Oct. 14, 2024

#22: Build Trust and Influence: PROVEN Internal Branding Tactics with…

Do your hiring managers trust you? What about your manager? Recruiting is really hard if internal stakeholders don't trust you. In this episode, I’m joined by Brooke Wheeler, a Talent Acquisition Leader who has mastered the a...

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Oct. 7, 2024

#21: Reignite Your Recruiting Career: Overcoming Burnout and Finding …

Rhona and Dr. Jasmine Escalera discuss the misconceptions about career reinvention, how to overcome burnout in talent acquisition, redefining success for TA professionals, the power of micro-changes in your career, and practical strategies for pushing beyond your comfort zone.

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Sept. 30, 2024

#20: Why Recruiters Struggle with their own Resumes—and How to Fix It…

Kamara Toffolo joins Rhona to chat about the challenges recruiters face in crafting their own resumes, the importance of quantifying accomplishments, and how to effectively showcase soft skills and leadership qualities.

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Sept. 11, 2024

#19: Maximizing Podcast Appearances for Recruiting Content - Solo Epi…

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 …

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.

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Aug. 20, 2024

#17: Real Talk: Recruiting Content to Empower Candidates & Demystify …

Tejal Rives shares her experience of using content creation to advocate for job seekers and improve her own recruiting practices.

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Aug. 12, 2024

#16: Making the case for Hiring Manager branding with Carrie Corcoran

Carrie Corcoran discusses the importance of involving hiring managers in recruitment marketing and employer branding efforts.

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Aug. 5, 2024

#15: Creating High-Impact Recruiting Content with Joel Lalgee

Learn how to create recruiting content that drives results. Joel Lalgee shares proven strategies for developing high-impact content that attracts and engages top talent.

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July 30, 2024

#14: Ditch the Cold Calls: Build a Talent Community Instead - with Ta…

Taylor Desseyn shares his unconventional approach to tech recruiting, focusing on building a community rather than relying on traditional outreach strategies.

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