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by Michelle Volberg

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11 episodes
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Call HR is where today’s people leaders get real about what it’s actually like to build, grow, and lead teams. Each episode features candid conversations about the challenges, trade-offs, and aha moments shaping the future of work. Hosted by Michelle Volberg, Founder and CEO of Twill, and an experienced executive in the talent industry, the show offers an unfiltered look at how modern HR leaders are redefining what great work feels like.

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2/17/2026

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Episode thumbnail for Women around her never feared asking for money. Now she's the President at iHeartMedia.

June 9, 2026

Women around her never feared asking for money. Now she's the President at iHeartMedia.

<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-craig/"><u>Jenna Craig</u></a> is President of National Media at iHeartMedia, leading national product sales and partnerships. But what got her here started way before the title.</p><p>In this episode, she shares the move that made hiring managers chase her, why the women in her life never feared asking for money (and how that shaped everything), and what most people get wrong when they&#39;re trying to stand out.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we cover:</p><ul><li><p>The backchannel move that makes hiring managers remember you</p></li><li><p>What she looks for in a candidate that most people never think to do</p></li><li><p>The promotion advice no one gives recent grads</p><p><br></p></li></ul><p>Follow Jenna &amp; Check out the iHeartMedia Careers Page:</p><ul><li>Linkedin:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomosmond/"> </a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-craig/">Jenna Craig</a></li><li>iHeartMedia:<a href="https://www.iheartmedia.com/careers"> Careers Page</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Follow Call HR:</p><ul><li>Tik Tok:<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@callhrpodcast"> ⁠@CallHRPodcast⁠</a></li><li>Spotify:<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZZKZtXl98AJkWVrfOtYtj"> ⁠@CallHRPodcast⁠</a></li><li>Apple Podcasts:<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/call-hr/id1850589294"> ⁠@CallHRPodcast⁠</a></li><li>YouTube:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CallHRPodcast"> ⁠@CallHRPodcast⁠</a></li><li>Instagram:<a href="https://instagram.com/callHRpodcast"> ⁠@CallHRPodcast⁠</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Call HR is brought to you by Twill — get paid to refer your friends to jobs at Google, Zapier, and the fastest-growing startups. Yes, really. <a href="http://withtwill.com"><u>withtwill.com</u></a><strong></strong></p><p><br></p>

Episode thumbnail for Big Tech to Startup: The Secrets to Keeping Your Best People

May 26, 2026

Big Tech to Startup: The Secrets to Keeping Your Best People

<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amygoldfinger/"><u>Amy Goldfinger</u></a> spent 12 years placing CHROs at top companies, 6 years leading talent at Walmart, and now runs people strategy at Slice. She&#39;s seen what makes teams thrive, and what makes top talent walk out the door.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode:</p><ul><li><p>The real reason your best people leave (hint: it&#39;s not the money)</p></li><li><p>Why most HR leader hires fail—and the red flags nobody talks about</p></li><li><p>Retention strategies that work whether you have 50 employees or 2 million</p></li><li><p>How to build a culture people don&#39;t want to escape</p></li><li><p>No-bs career advice for anyone in talent and people ops</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Follow Amy &amp; Check out the Slice Careers Page:</p><p>• Linkedin:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomosmond/"> </a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amygoldfinger/">Amy Goldfinger</a></p><p>• Slice:<a href="https://slice.careers/"> Careers Page</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow Call HR:</p><p>Tik Tok:<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@callhrpodcast"> ⁠@CallHRPodcast⁠</a></p><p>Spotify:<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZZKZtXl98AJkWVrfOtYtj"> ⁠@CallHRPodcast⁠</a></p><p>Apple Podcasts:<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/call-hr/id1850589294"> ⁠@CallHRPodcast⁠</a></p><p>YouTube:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CallHRPodcast"> ⁠@CallHRPodcast⁠</a></p><p>Instagram:<a href="https://instagram.com/callHRpodcast"> ⁠@CallHRPodcast⁠</a></p><p><br>Call HR is brought to you by Twill — get paid to refer your friends to jobs at Google, Zapier, and the fastest-growing startups. Yes, really. <a href="http://withtwill.com"><u>withtwill.com</u></a></p>

Episode thumbnail for From Career Pivots to Scaling AI Talent: Inside Recruiting at AssemblyAI

April 21, 2026

From Career Pivots to Scaling AI Talent: Inside Recruiting at AssemblyAI

<p>In this episode, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellevolberg/"><u>Michelle Volberg</u></a>, Founder and CEO of Twill, sits down with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenziemkeller/"><u>Kenzie Hoelscher</u></a>, Lead Recruiter at AssemblyAI, whose unconventional path into talent is anything but typical. She works for an AI company and uses AI in everything she does.</p><p>Listen to hear:</p><ul><li>What it’s really like to be a solo recruiter scaling a company, and the lessons she learned helping double headcount</li><li>Her candid take on AI in hiring—from spotting bot-generated applications to where AI actually adds value (and where it doesn’t)</li><li>The truth about startup life: who thrives, who struggles, and the tradeoffs most people don’t talk about</li><li>Why recruiters need to evolve from “inbox managers” to strategic talent partners—and how to break into recruiting at top AI companies</li></ul><p>Follow Kenzie &amp; Check out AssemblyAI’s Career Page:</p><ul><li><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenziemkeller/"><u>Kenzie Hoelscher</u></a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.assemblyai.com/careers"><u>AssemblyAI Careers</u></a></p></li></ul><p>Follow Call HR:</p><ul><li>Tik Tok:<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@callhrpodcast"> <u>⁠@CallHRPodcast⁠</u></a></li><li>Spotify:<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZZKZtXl98AJkWVrfOtYtj"> <u>⁠@CallHRPodcast⁠</u></a></li><li>Apple Podcasts:<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/call-hr/id1850589294"> <u>⁠@CallHRPodcast⁠</u></a></li><li>YouTube:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CallHRPodcast"> <u>⁠@CallHRPodcast⁠</u></a></li><li>Instagram:<a href="https://instagram.com/callHRpodcast"> <u>⁠@CallHRPodcast⁠</u></a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Call HR is brought to you by Twill — get paid to refer your friends to jobs at Google, Zapier, and the fastest-growing startups. Yes, really. <a href="http://withtwill.com"><u>withtwill.com</u></a></p>

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What is Call HR?

Call HR is where today’s people leaders get real about what it’s actually like to build, grow, and lead teams. Each episode features candid conversations about the challenges, trade-offs, and aha moments shaping the future of work.

Hosted by Michelle Volberg, Founder and CEO of Twill, and an experienced executive in the talent industry, the show offers an unfiltered look at how modern HR leaders are redefining what great work feels like.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

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This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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