HigherHer

HigherHer

Conversations with Inspiring Women in Talent

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. 

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Remote Work Advocacy w/ Casey Forbes ~ HigherHer Ep. 34
HigherHerMay 28, 2025
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Remote Work Advocacy w/ Casey Forbes ~ HigherHer Ep. 34

In this episode of HigherHer, Krista Tan and Natalie Stones interview Casey Forbes, a seasoned talent acquisition professional and co-founder of Totally TA. Casey shares her journey into the world of talent acquisition, discussing the challenges she faced transitioning to remote work and the importa...

Unlocking Talent Agility: A Conversation with Tracy St. Dic ~ Ep 33
HigherHerMay 19, 2025
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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 organizatio...

Navigating Job Searches for Marginalized Communities w/ Kristi Kennebrew ~ HigherHer Ep 32
HigherHerApril 30, 2025
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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-...

Empowering Women in the Workplace with Erica Rooney ~ HigherHer Ep 31
HigherHerApril 23, 2025
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Empowering Women in the Workplace with Erica Rooney ~ HigherHer Ep 31

In this episode of the HigherHer podcast, hosts Krista Tan and Natalie interview Erica Rooney, a seasoned HR executive and advocate for women's empowerment in the workplace. Erica shares her journey from health and wellness to HR, her experiences with gender equality, and the importance of resilienc...

Balancing Family and Career as a Woman in Business w/ Grace Redman ~ HigherHer Ep 30
HigherHerApril 16, 2025x
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Balancing Family and Career as a Woman in Business w/ Grace Redman ~ HigherHer Ep 30

In this episode of the HigherHer podcast, hosts Krista Tan and Natalie Stones engage with Grace Redman, a successful entrepreneur and staffing expert. They discuss the importance of empowering women's voices in talent acquisition, the challenges faced in the industry, and the significance of managin...

Building Culture in Startups w/ Tanaz Mody ~ HigherHer Ep 29
HigherHerApril 09, 2025x
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Building Culture in Startups w/ Tanaz Mody ~ HigherHer Ep 29

In this episode of HigherHer, hosts Krista Tan and Natalie Stones welcome Tanaz Mody, head of people and talent at Lerer Hippeau. Tanaz shares her journey into the people and talent space, her experiences in venture capital, and the importance of building culture in early-stage companies. She discus...

Empowering Generalists in the Job Market w/ Katy Culver - HigherHer Ep 28
HigherHerApril 02, 2025x
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Empowering Generalists in the Job Market w/ Katy Culver - HigherHer Ep 28

In this episode of the HigherHer podcast, Natalie Stones and Krista Tan speak with Katy Culver, a career coach and mindset mentor for generalists in transition. Katy shares her unique journey into career coaching, emphasizing the importance of clarity and confidence in the job search process. She di...

The Importance of Empathy in Recruiting w/ Victoria Castro ~ HigherHer Ep 27
HigherHerMarch 26, 2025x
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The Importance of Empathy in Recruiting w/ Victoria Castro ~ HigherHer Ep 27

In this episode of HigherHer, hosts Krista Tan and Natalie Stones welcome Victoria Castro, a seasoned recruiter with over eight years of experience in talent acquisition. The conversation explores Victoria's journey in recruiting, memorable candidate experiences, the importance of empathy in the hir...

TA is Not Broken w/ Katrina Hutchinson O'Neill ~ HigherHer Ep 26
HigherHerMarch 19, 2025x
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TA is Not Broken w/ Katrina Hutchinson O'Neill ~ HigherHer Ep 26

In this episode of the HigherHer podcast, Natalie Stones speaks with Katrina Hutchinson O'Neill, co-founder of Join Talent, about her inspiring journey from a successful corporate career to entrepreneurship. Katrina shares her experiences in talent acquisition, the challenges she faced as a female l...

The 12 Pillars of Wellness: A Guide to Healing w/ Kristen Appleby ~ HigherHer Ep 25
HigherHerMarch 12, 2025x
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The 12 Pillars of Wellness: A Guide to Healing w/ Kristen Appleby ~ HigherHer Ep 25

In this episode, Krista Tan and Natalie Stones interview Kristen Renee, who shares her transformative journey from a high-pressure HR career to founding her own wellness company. Kristen discusses her struggles with autoimmune disease, the importance of self-care, and how she developed a 12-pillar a...