Welcome to HigherHer, the podcast by Talent Collective, a thriving community for women in Talent Acquisition. Each episode spotlights inspiring women who are redefining recruiting—industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers sharing their journeys, bold ideas, and strategies shaping the future of TA. Whether you're an in-house recruiter, agency leader, or people operations pro, HigherHer is your go-to source for insights, empowerment, and a strong community built for and by women in TA.
Remote Work Advocacy w/ Casey Forbes ~ HigherHer Ep. 34
Talent acquisition expert Casey Forbes discusses transitioning to remote work, building relationships, and developing empathy, resilience, and authenticity in an interview with Krista Tan and Natalie Stones.
19 May 2025
Unlocking Talent Agility: A Conversation with Tracy St. Dic ~ Ep 33
In this episode of the HigherHer podcast, Krista Tan, Natalie Stones and Tracy St. Dic discuss the concept of talent agility and its significance in today's rapidly changing people strategy landscape. Tracy, the Global Head of Talent at Zapier, defines talent agility as the ability of an organization to adapt and respond to changes in the business environment. She emphasizes the importance of fostering talent mobility within organizations and the role of learning and development in building a workforce that is agile and ready for new challenges. The conversation also touches on the use of technology to facilitate talent mobility and the common challenges organizations face in implementing these strategies.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Talent Agility
03:40 Defining Talent Agility and Mobility
06:19 The Importance of Talent Agility
09:08 Fostering Talent Mobility in Organizations
12:15 Common Blockers to Talent Agility
15:23 The Role of Learning and Development
18:04 Leveraging Technology for Talent Agility
21:02 Conclusion and Future Insights
Bio:
Tracy St.Dic is the Global Head of Talent at Zapier, a no-code automation platform. She oversees talent acquisition, talent intelligence, sourcing, employer branding, diversity partnerships, internal mobility, and executive talent planning. Prior to transitioning to tech, Tracy was the SVP of national recruitment for Teach For America, an education non-profit responsible for the largest, most diverse teacher pipeline in the country.
30 Apr 2025
Navigating Job Searches for Marginalized Communities w/ Kristi Kennebrew ~ HigherHer Ep 32
In this episode of HigherHer, Krista Tan and Natalie Stones interview Kristi Kennebrew, known as Get Me Hired Kristi, who shares her journey in the recruiting space and her passion for helping marginalized communities navigate job searches. The conversation covers the importance of mentorship, self-promotion, and supporting women in leadership roles. Kristi emphasizes the significance of LinkedIn profiles over traditional resumes and offers valuable advice for job seekers, particularly those facing layoffs.
Bio:
“Get Me Hired Kristi!”
Kristi Kennebrew is a passionate advocate for the underrepresented community, particularly those seeking entry-level and transferable roles. As a LinkedIn content creator, she is dedicated to paving the way for others and motivating job seekers looking to transition careers. With a focus on providing the best candidate experience, Kristi always ensures that job seekers have all the necessary resources for a successful interview.
Beyond her commitment to career development, Kristi is an avid networker who is always on the lookout for job opportunities and ways to educate women & people of color on how to communicate their self-worth in the workplace. She believes that getting into tech roles is a keyway for job seekers to begin the process of building financial freedom, and she is committed to helping job seekers from marginalized communities achieve this goal.
Remember, TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ARE REAL!
Website: www.GetMeHiredKristi.com
IG: @GetMeHiredKristi
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@getmehiredkristi
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/getmehiredkristi
Chapters:
00:00
Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
01:54
Christy's Journey in Recruiting
02:52
Influences and Mentorship in Career
05:04
Women Supporting Women in Leadership
11:44
Controversial Trends in Recruiting
17:03
Advice for Job Seekers
22:38
Closing
Inside a recent episode
Empowering Women in the Workplace with Erica Rooney ~ HigherHer Ep 31
Published 23 Apr 2025 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Like there's like so many dynamics there, but then also like, Having a culture, right? How do you build a culture around that, being that some of the people are in the office, some are out, some are blind? There can be just so many nuances to that. Are you finding any, I don't know, best practices with keeping a strong culture in this hybrid, messy situation we have today? I am a big fan of listening to your people. I've always been a fan of talking to your people. I really cringe and it gets under my skin when I hear top decisions being made like this only in the executive level because people have a belief that this is the best way to do something. […]
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