In this Special Edition (short) episode, I sit down with Jourdan Mercurio Lewis, COO of Blue Ocean Search Firm, to talk about her remarkable journey from business owner to stay-at-home mom to a new career in recruiting. Jourdan shares how she brings authenticity and consulting-style depth to an industry often known for transactional relationships. Her story highlights the courage to pivot, the value of adding humanness to work, and the lessons learned from redefining success.

Along the way, Jourdan answered important questions, including:

• What made recruiting attractive to her, given her past career history?

• How does she see the recruiting industry today versus the way she and her team operate?

• Why does Blue Ocean position itself as recruiting consultants?

• What sets them apart from the traditional recruiter reputation?

• What trends does she see shaping recruiting in the next 2–3 years?

This 19-minute conversation is both personal and professional, showing how career detours can lead to more meaningful paths forward.

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