Best Talentpipeline Podcasts (2025)

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40: David Hawthorne, Chief People Officer at Anchor Point (formerly Pacific Bells) 34:19

6M ago34:19

34:19

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, we're joined by David Hawthor…

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39: #OpenUpTheWorkforce with Nikita Steals, Founder & CEO of Northwest Talent Solutions 1:02:33

7M ago1:02:33

1:02:33

🎙️ Presented by Symba, #OpenUpTheWorkforce features influential leaders shaping the future of work. In this live recording from JFF Horizons in Washington, DC, Ahva Sadeghi sits down with Nikita Steals, an esteemed entrepreneur and CEO of Northwest Talent Solutions! With over 25 years of experience in human capital strategies, Nikita has mastered t…

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

1y 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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37: Interview With Dave Kim, Chief Diversity Officer at NetApp 35:47

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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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34: Nichole Barnes Marshall, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Pinterest & Dr. Rachel-Yvonne Talton, CEO at Synergy International 46:39

1y 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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33: Heather Laychak, VP & Chief People Officer at Aerospace 27:17

1y 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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32: Rachael Gibson, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Crowe 35:14

1+ y 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

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

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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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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8: Lorraine Hariton, President & CEO at Catalyst 20:57

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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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5: Steve Cadigan, Talent Advisor and the first CHRO of LinkedIn 30:01

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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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2: #OpenUpTheWorkforce with Monica Novomisle, Chief People Officer at Kraft Heinz 26:36

2y ago26:36

26:36

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, Monica Novomisle, Chief People Officer at Kraft He…

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